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Trend Alert: Colour is the New Black

03/06/2022
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Now that black is well established as the trendy neutral of the moment, the go-to finish many of us make when faced with a colour choice for our homes, it’s no wonder colour is back. Because if black, the absence of all colour and light itself, is the striking but easy route to “cool and…

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The Truth About the Brown Colour Trend

02/17/2022
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At first glance, it feels like brown is making a comeback from the 90s, but this new brown colour trend is different. Here’s what is new about the brown trend and some of my timeless guidelines for not going overboard with this new trendy neutral. Last week Vogue wrote an article outlining why brown is…

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The White Wall Trend is about to Pivot: Are You Ready?

01/27/2022
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Trends are shifting away from white toward warmer neutrals. This means saying goodbye to all those white walls and opting for more complex, warm hues combined with richer colours. And, I can help you stay ahead of the curve. Sneak peek of my brand new living room makeover, full makeover reveal coming very soon!  Colour…

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Maria Killam’s Colour Trend Forecast for 2022

01/09/2022
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This year, I’m predicting some playful colours being used to bring more charm to our interiors. And I’m so excited! These are the colour trends to keep your eye on in 2022. 2022 Trending Colours Melanie Turner My TOP pick for the colour of the year for 2022 is Lavender.  And this umbrella includes all…

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What You Should Know About Beige in 2022

01/05/2022
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Now that beige is trending again, I thought we needed to revisit the five undertones of beige in my System for Specifying Colour®. Because not all beiges are created equal. And understanding the undertones will help you make better colour choices. Here’s what you should know about beige in 2022. The NEW beige trend I’m…

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Your Favourite Posts in 2021

12/22/2021
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I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda ready to put 2021 behind us and look ahead to a fresh start in 2022. Still, it’s worth looking back to appreciate the highlights and what we’ve learned. And it’s been a big year for learning. Patience and perseverance are the big lessons. As well as faith….

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The 2022 Trends We’re Warming Up To

12/15/2021
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Warmer colours, more texture and less contrast are just some of the interior design trends forecasted for 2022. See which colours you’ll be seeing more of in the coming months in my complete 2022 trend report. Who decides what’s trending? Mystery surrounds trends. Where do they come from? It’s easy to imagine retailers scheming to…

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Skip the Blue: I’ll Have a Beige Christmas Instead

12/08/2021
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A living room refresh prompted a more neutral Christmas colour palette for my director of eDesign, Tricia. See how she added both texture and contrast to her beige Christmas decorations for a pretty, yet seasonal take on an emerging colour trend. For the last couple of years, I’ve wanted to create a more pared-back neutral…

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Cognac & Blue Star Wars Bedroom (Before & After)

12/03/2021
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Cognac is the perfect on-trend colour to balance the orange wood tones in this historic home. Add in a little blue and it transforms into a colour palette for a Star Wars-themed bedroom. Find out how a mood board helped guide this amazing room refresh! Cognac & Blue Star Wars Bedroom This is a guest…

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6 Ways to Decorate an All Black Room

10/31/2021
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Lights make everything magical (Photo by Maria Killam) Today is my 13th year of writing this blog. I had no idea where my little blog with this header would take me 13 years ago. I always forget until the day is upon us, that not only is it Halloween, my LEAST favourite holiday, it’s also…

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When NOT to Replace Your Floors

10/11/2021
when not to replace your floors
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Before you decide to replace your flooring, here are a few things you need to know. And there are some floors that are worth keeping so you can invest in your decorating instead. Here’s which floors are timeless and which ones should be replaced (or not installed at all).  What is the most timeless wood…

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The Best Update for a Kitchen with Wood Cabinets; Before & After

09/23/2021

So I’m on a wood kitchen kick this week! In particular, kitchens with older rich warm, REDDISH wood stains that aren’t the current ashy oak look.  When I say cherry I mean red I’ve been called out over the last couple of posts for calling species of wood other than actual cherry CHERRY. And that’s…

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