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Kitchen eDesign Project: Before & After

04/06/2022
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You’re dreaming of a timeless kitchen design but the pink beige travertine floors are staying. Can it be done? The answer is YES! Take a closer look at my eDesign client’s fresh, but timeless kitchen design. Sometimes you need the magic of my eDesign services, which instantly narrows down all your choices and provides a…

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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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A Timeless Kitchen Refresh with Travertine: Before and After

08/25/2021
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This timeless kitchen update project from one of our eDesign clients is impressive. With the right colour choices and some attention to detail, she created a custom-looking kitchen even while keeping her existing cabinets and travertine floors. Woot! Today I am excited to share yet another beautiful eDesign project before and after with you! My…

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The House with a Hug: Before and After

08/19/2021
Peach Pink Home Exterior Paint Colours
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In a world saturated with black and white exteriors, this home dares to be different. I’m sharing a pretty green home exterior eDesign project we worked on recently, that someone on my eDesign team playfully called the house with a hug. And, if you’re looking to add colour to your home’s exterior, I’m sharing plenty…

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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 true colour expert training workshops…

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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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