This advice is for the decorating challenged. If you are a good decorator, you probably won’t need guidelines for how to decorate around a dark neutral sofa. Chances are you already do these things instinctively. But if you are not in love with your space and you’re not sure why,… Continue Reading →
I received this question yesterday and decided to post it here, because the fix for this colour dilemma is unusual and probably exclusively needed for Mediterranean style homes because they are the ones that usually come with pink (or orange) driveways. Here’s how to find out what neutral works with… 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 →
The images are flying in with questions and I’m so excited about this Saturday’s FREE Webinar happening at 4:00 PM PDT. Please continue sending in your questions because even if they don’t make the webinar, I’ll have lots of photos I can use for ongoing Ask Maria blog posts! UPDATE:… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 itβs 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 home is your school, you need a proper homeschooling room. So, I helped my sister makeover a neglected room inspired by a splash of colour to create a kid-approved room design. Keep reading to find out what I used as inspiration for the amazing wall colour. All photos by… Continue Reading →
Are you tired of looking at dated kitchen finishes you didn’t choose, but not quite ready for a gut renovation? Here are some easy ways to work with what you’ve got and make your dated 90s granite disappear. Since the grey trend has been replaced with black/dark and moody kitchens… Continue Reading →
Getting ready to tackle a new build home? You may be asking yourself: which undertone should I choose first if I’m starting from scratch? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.Β The beginning of beautiful I love the sense of elated anticipation at the beginning of creating a new home. Whether it’s… Continue Reading →
Here’s a colourful Christmas living room tour from Kristy’s home (my social media manager) in Indiana. See how she added cheerful colour to flatter her orange wood trim in her living room. Hey there. . . Β itβs Kristy here. Maria asked me to share a little tour of my living… Continue Reading →
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,… 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 →
This weekend my sister Elizabeth was home alone without the kids. Her husband took them camping with a friend. No one and I mean no one can get me to pick up a paintbrush except my sister Elizabeth. It literally hurts me to paint. My neck and shoulders are instantly… Continue Reading →
If you are shopping for a couch, stop trying to choose your wall colour first! Instead, I’m suggesting you paint your walls to match your couch! Here’s a little decorating lesson on how this can pull a room together, as well as some questions to ask yourself before you settle… Continue Reading →
Maria’s White Garden Transformation; Before & After I wrote the first rule of design (according to Maria Killam π ) in 2013 when I was working on my garden renovation. I have had this rule quoted back to me many times by my readers and by students who attend my… Continue Reading →
