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2023 Brilliant Lighting Trends You Should Know

04/27/2022
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In addition to trend spotting colour at High Point market, my eDesign team was also on the lookout for lighting trends. Seeing what’s new in lighting is always a highlight of the market for us. Lighting trends Overall lighting seems to be moving toward a more traditional look. Details like pleated shades and smaller, fluted…

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Here’s What I Would Change About this House

04/25/2022
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Recently, I received this listing. It came from a reader along with this note: Over the past few years I’ve learned a tremendous amount about colour selection from this blog and associated products and I eagerly await Maria’s regular posts. One way I like to challenge my evolving decorating skills, especially with regards to colour selection,…

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5 Biggest & Best Colour Trends from High Point for 2023

04/10/2022
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My team is back and sharing the biggest and best colour trends as seen at High Point Market. Here are their colour expert-approved trends any home or design lover should know. ⭐️ Have an interest in interior design combined with a knack for organization and a liking for providing day-to-day support in an administrative role?…

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How to Update a Tuscan Living Room

03/13/2022
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Changing your wall colour every time new paint colour trends are revealed can be a frustrating endeavour. Today I’m responding to an upset reader and addressing the one thing that paint colour cannot do for your room. It’s a lesson we can all learn from. Interior Design by Maria Killam Last week I received this…

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What Everyone Should Know about Pink Beige

03/10/2022
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Now that beige is trending again, it’s time to revisit the pink beige undertone because we’re about to see more of it. And that’s ok, if it’s paired correctly with other finishes and colours in your home. Here is some additional guidance for working with pink beige. Get your ‘real paint’ Understanding Undertones colour wheel…

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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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