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White Painted Brick House: eDesign Before & After

02/22/2021
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Before you paint your brick house, it’s important to choose the right white paint colour for the job. If you aren’t sure, I’ve got an exterior eDesign service to help you choose the perfect white for your painted brick house. Here’s a before and after from one of my exterior eDesign clients.  White Painted Brick…

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Why You Shouldn’t Cherry-Pick Design Advice

02/18/2021
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Have you ever wondered: OK, so I’ve narrowed my focus to this one particular element of my room. I am just stuck and need to know which is the right _____________. That’s it. Hmmm, but Maria doesn’t offer an eDesign package for this one detail. Darn… it’s just a teeny-tiny decision. Right?  Wrong. Here’s why…

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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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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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eDesign Rustic Kitchen Makeover; Before & After

01/27/2020
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Wood cabinets are having a moment right now. And they can absolutely be timeless, if you make them look current and fresh. Here are the results of an eDesign rustic kitchen makeover with must-see before and after photos. My eDesign consultations create happy endings. And, I love happy endings… Happy endings with well-styled after photos…

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4 Steps to Shopping Online Like a Boss

10/09/2019
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A step-by-step guide to learn how to put together a room you love, regardless of budget size. Use these designer trade tips and tricks to start shopping online like a boss.  When I present the How to Shop Online/How to Work with Clients via eDesign training on Day 3 of my Specify Colour with Confidence…

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Ask Maria: What Colours Work Best with Black Furniture?

09/23/2019
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Now that the black trend is here, we will be seeing a lot more black sofas! Here’s an Ask Maria post about decorating around one. What colours work best with black furniture? Really the question should be, “What colours DON’T go with black leather furniture?” If you have black furniture, you have decorating and style…

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A Nature Inspired Modernist Exterior; Before & After

07/11/2019
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My lovely eDesign client Beth offers colour and design consultations for her own clients using my colour boards. But when the time came to update her own dated brown exterior, she knew she wanted expert advice anyway. Tackling your exterior is a big expensive job. It makes sense to seek the opinion of a trusted…

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Black Contemporary Exterior eDesign Consultation; Before & After

06/03/2019
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This extraordinary contemporary style home was given a black-on-black makeover for a more elevated curb appeal. See how we incorporated black (the current trendy neutral) into this home’s exterior with one of our eDesign consultations.  I’m so excited to share this beautiful transformation with you! My client Tamara has a really special modern contemporary house….

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