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Two Timeless Blue Exteriors: Before & After

10/11/2020
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Looking for a timeless exterior update with colour – as opposed to the white and cream trend we are seeing everywhere? Remember, colour is also timeless so I’m sharing two fresh and updated home exteriors with blue. Take a look! Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians! Today I’m sharing a couple of really…

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How to Make a Plain Exterior Fabulous? Design a Garden

06/28/2020
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Give your plain home exterior fabulous curb appeal by designing a garden. A garden does to your exterior what artwork, lamps, pillows and accessories do to the interior – give your home a look and a feel. Here’s an excellent example of how this thoughtfully designed garden made a plain exterior fabulous. Tricia Firmaniuk, my…

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Choosing Windows: The First Decision in Your New Build

04/30/2020
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Choosing windows is the first expensive decision you’ll make in a new build. Your window colour will drive all other exterior options on your new home so you want to get it right. Here’s how to choose windows for your new construction. Lucy Williams Interiors Choosing Windows: The First Decision in Your New Build My…

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Ask Maria: Does My House Need Shutters?

04/08/2020
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Ever wonder if shutters are right for your house? I’m answering a reader question and sharing my thoughts about whether her house needs shutters and showing you photos with and without shutters, so you can be the judge too. I am looking for a new colour to update the 2nd story siding color to present…

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Now Available: Masterclass on Exterior Colour Selection

03/03/2020
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Learn how to choose exterior house colours for your existing home or new build. I’ve packaged all my exterior design advice and answers to your questions about home exterior colour in my new Masterclass Exterior Colour Selection online training! After over 4 months of development during the Spring and Summer of 2019, plus more than…

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Your Yard May Be Scaring Off Potential Homebuyers

05/22/2019
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This is a guest post written by my amazing design assistant Kelly Parkinson. She had just moved when she started working with us 3 years ago and last year they moved again into a real fixer upper! Here is the beginning of their exterior transformation: ____________________________________________ Mike and I moved into our house 14 months…

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12 Classic Outdoor Wall Sconce Lights

04/05/2015
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Classic outdoor lights are inviting, but also look like they have been there forever, without looking dated. Here are my favourite classic and timeless outdoor wall sconce lights.  Is it time to replace the lights beside your front door? Here are some of my favourites along with some inspiration photos to help you decide which…

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