Update to this post: Hey ya’ll, the reason why Courtney’s walls are blue is because she chose a blue. That’s the reason why choosing paint colours is not as easy as you think. I’m getting emails and comments saying ‘Hey, I had this problem too, my walls turned blue as… Continue Reading →
The grey trend has fully saturated home design. Shopping for a new home, this reader noticed an abundance of all-grey renovations. Here’s how to decorate with grey floors or other grey hard finishes you’re stuck with to help bring your home back to life, without replacing everything. What if I… Continue Reading →
Should you paint your trim a colour other than white? Painting your trim a greige could be lovely, but there are a few details you need to consider first. I’m sharing more about greige paint colours and how to get the look right. I have just completed your book How… 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 →
All throughout the grey trend (which is now on the way out) I heard comments like this from homeowners as well as designers alike “I would NEVER decorate with grey, it’s way too cold”. Keep in mind, the person who makes this statement usually has only one colour in their… Continue Reading →
I recently received this question and photos from a reader: I have loved following your blog, especially during our recent new build. We didn’t have all the money in the world to put into our house, but we were very good at getting what we want and keeping under budget…. Continue Reading →
Here’s my expert advice for choosing the perfect wall to wall carpet colour. I have 4 easy steps that any homeowner can apply to make sure the carpet colours in your home are perfect. Many of you have asked for this post. How do I choose the right wall to… Continue Reading →
In some homes, warm green grey colours like Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter or Edgecomb Grey start to look a little purple. People want to blame the lighting, but more often it’s because you chose the wrong colour or the wrong neutral undertone. Let me explain. Help! My Revere Pewter Cabinets… Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, just a quick heads up, my Spring dates for my Specify Colour with Confidence events are up, we are going to Palm Springs, Toronto, Atlanta, Houston and New Jersey, register here. ___________________________________ Back when I was a brand new designer, I always remember being in a home where… Continue Reading →
Your fence has a big impact on your curb appeal. You may be wondering which is the right fence colour? There are many considerations for choosing the right fence colour. And, because your fence will act as a backdrop for your private yard space, you want it to complement your… Continue Reading →
Tired of wondering why your home is not selling? Here are 5 reasons your paint colour could be turning buyers away. Choosing wall colours to stage your home to sell means understanding which colours and neutrals are current and also make each room look its best! Keep reading to find… Continue Reading →
Interior Design by Maria Killam The world of colour specifying seems to fall in to two camps. Designers who specify their exact same go-to colour for every single project and designers who take pride in NEVER doing so. The other day I was having a conversation with a designer friend… Continue Reading →
My design assistant Kelly Parkinson and her husband Mike bought this house two years ago around the same time she started working for us. They just bought a house that might become their forever home (pictures to come) and sold this house, so before they moved out, we styled it… Continue Reading →
So this is a teeny, tiny rant. However, I would really love it if a reporter writing an article about colour, for residential design, would want to interview me about ANYTHING other than the following, which is a very common request I often receive: Hi, I am working on a… Continue Reading →
Lately I have been getting many emails from readers asking questions like this: Maria, what comes next??? If we are nearing the end of the gray and white “fresh” trend. What’s next!!??? I’m starting the process of updating a 1990 normal sized (1800 sf) house – nothing touched since built… Continue Reading →
Trying to find a more current paint colour for your home? These days everyone is opting for fresher and lighter exterior colours. The most important step in the process is testing your exterior colour. Here’s how test exterior paint colour the right way. Image via Brooke’s Instagram Today I’m happy… Continue Reading →
