It’s time to replace my mom’s deck… and she wants a solarium. But, I need your help! What are the pros, cons and tips we should be know before we get started? In my eDesign department, I give colour advice all over the world on which colour is best for… Continue Reading →
This reader is stuck when trying to choose a colour for her retaining wall. Here’s my colour advice and a look inside my newest exterior masterclass module. My 15th module for my Exterior Masterclass is live right now! And it’s another WWMD 🙂 What would Maria Do with THIS: Porch/Patio/Fence/Deck… Continue Reading →
Wondering what colour to paint your shed? Here are three guidelines to help you decide what colour your shed or outbuilding should be. Todays post is super fun because it’s also about my Sister/Mom’s Nigerian Dwarf Goats. First, let’s talk about outbuildings. When I did a search for the question… Continue Reading →
Fence colour is so important to your home’s overall curb appeal. Did you know that fence colour should relate to the exterior colours on your house? Here’s how to choose the right fence colour by looking at lighter and darker options rather than trying to match. Gretec Landscape I am… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
One of my readers asked me to help update her 60s exterior. And, you may be surprised to learn that the biggest change I recommend isn’t about colour. Keep reading to find out the best way to update this dated home exterior. If you didn’t see my last email, and… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
elearning industry In the recent mastermind group Terreeia and I joined, we learned that all education in the future will be online. I think it’s a stretch but suppose it makes sense given everything seems to be going that way. I met someone recently who teaches a university course and… Continue Reading →
When we stopped by Kelly’s home in Tsawwassen this past Monday (on the way home from our weekend in Sooke) I couldn’t get over how beautiful her yard was, and immediately took photos to show you! Then when she showed me all her before photos, taken the day they took… Continue Reading →
If you are building a new house, you may be wondering which stone is right for your exterior. Choosing exterior stone for a new house is all about the undertones. Which stone colour is right for your new build exterior? My client was building a retirement home in a warmer… Continue Reading →
Looking for Tudor style home ideas? Creating an exterior look that is as timeless as possible, inevitably means keeping it simple. See how we gave this Historic Tudor an elegant makeover. If you have a Tudor style home, you should also check out this post: Tudor Style Home Ideas: Exterior… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
The modern farmhouse style has really embraced the standing seam metal roof. And this trend may have you considering a metal roof too. Here’s the right way to choose a standing seam metal roof. Woodlane Properties I recently worked with an eDesign client who had to replace their existing roof… Continue Reading →
Photo by Maria Killam Did you know that all the exterior lighting, throughout Paris is basically the same? This (above) is what they all look like. Why? Well, once you’ve designed the perfect lantern chandelier, how many variations do you need? Lighting is hard enough to choose without having to… Continue Reading →
In the 20 years I’ve been in this business as well as the more than 10 years I’ve spent blogging, I have seen a lot of staircases. In person, and in photos. Some good, many that are just plain bad. This trip to Paris is Terreeia’s first trip (my third)…. Continue Reading →
