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How to Choose Colour

Understanding THIS, Instantly Makes You a Better Decorator

09/01/2022
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Being able to choose the right undertone or the right colour are important skills gained in my training, but what’s even more powerful is how they transform into better overall decorating and design decisions. Here’s an example. Since my audience has grown quite a bit because my video about grey hardwood floors went viral this…

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My Nephew’s Caribbean Themed Bedroom; Before & After

08/14/2022
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This teen bedroom update started with a love for the beach and a colourful mood board. Here’s a tour of a Caribbean themed bedroom makeover for my nephew. ⭐️ HELP WANTED ⭐️ We are looking for a Virtual Junior eDesigner and a Partnership Manager, see both postings here. Caribbean bedroom inspiration and mood board Markus…

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The Best Countertops with Black Appliances

06/27/2022
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Do you have black appliances? Did you know there are only two countertops you should consider for the best possible kitchen design? Oh, but there is an exception to this guideline so keep reading for the best colour advice for choosing the right countertops to go with black appliances. Architectural Digest So, let’s start with…

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The Best Way to Identify Undertones in Fabrics

06/13/2022
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There’s one important detail about using the colour wheel that you may have missed. So, I’d like to review it here. How you hold the wheel and your paint boards can make ALL the difference in identifying the correct undertone. This reader’s fabric photos are a perfect illustration of what I mean. How to find…

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What Colour Works with Orange Wood?

05/23/2022
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So many of us tend to get caught up in the colour of wood – whether it’s hardwood floors, trims, cabinets, etc. And it often blinds our colour decision-making process. You may be asking what colour works with orange wood, but this isn’t the only question you need to ask. Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants…

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How to Decorate (If You Already Painted)

05/06/2022
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I can’t believe I have never written a post on what to do AFTER you’ve chosen a paint colour and now you need furniture. You might have heard me say this before, but you shouldn’t choose your paint colour first. However, maybe you just found my blog or you are feeling stuck now that your…

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How to Create a Magical Bedroom for your Teenager

04/13/2022
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The colour inspiration for my client’s almost-teen-girl bedroom makeover came from this stunning floral wall mural. Here are the before and after photos of the rest of this coordinated bedroom design that will grow beautifully with this young lady.  ⭐️ Before we get started… Do you have an interest in interior design combined with a…

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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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Two Best Ways to Use my Neutral Colour Wheel

03/24/2022
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I am thrilled that so many of you are using my neutral colour wheel now that it is an accurate visual guide for the most common neutral undertones. But, I want to make sure that you understand the two best ways this neutral colour wheel can help you. Did you know that some of the…

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Trend Alert: Colour is the New Black

03/06/2022
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Now that black is well established as the trendy neutral of the moment, the go-to finish many of us make when faced with a colour choice for our homes, it’s no wonder colour is back. Because if black, the absence of all colour and light itself, is the striking but easy route to “cool and…

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