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Get Sold! Updates that Deliver the Highest Returns

03/16/2023
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Want to sell houses faster?  Here are some foolproof strategies to increase your chances of selling your house quickly and for a higher return. *I recently was asked to speak to a group of real estate agents about which home updates deliver the most return on your investment. But, I thought my readers might find…

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Designing a Kitchen? Lighting & Hardware is EVERYTHING

01/18/2023
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Kitchen designs are expensive, but when you try to go it alone – without designer guidance – it’s easy to make even MORE EXPENSIVE mistakes that you’ll regret. Working with a designer not only saves you from these extra expenses, but also may save your sanity. And when it comes to choosing the right lighting…

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Dos and Don’ts for Installing a Countersplash

09/18/2022
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Have you started seeing kitchens with countertops being installed as a backsplash on the wall? I have a few designer tips to help guide you if you’re considering a “countersplash” for your kitchen or bathroom design.  Recently I opened up my House Beautiful magazine and learned this term for the first time. It’s called “countersplash”…

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The Best Sherwin-Williams Paint Colours (A New Collection)

06/22/2022
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At last, the Sherwin Williams Premier Collection is here! Discover the best Sherwin-Williams paint colours in my curated collection of large painted colour boards – now available for purchase! For years, I’ve been getting requests to create a collection of Sherwin-Williams boards in more saturated colours – just like the VIP Collection that I’ve had…

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Here’s What I Would Change About this House

04/25/2022
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Recently, I received this listing. It came from a reader along with this note: Over the past few years I’ve learned a tremendous amount about colour selection from this blog and associated products and I eagerly await Maria’s regular posts. One way I like to challenge my evolving decorating skills, especially with regards to colour selection,…

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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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Interior Colour Flow is Easy (Before & After)

03/02/2022
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When decorating with colour, it can be tricky to create flow from room to room. When I introduced new colours into my main living space I couldn’t ignore the rest of my house. Here’s another look at my living room makeover and a few easy ways you can create colour flow.  Recently, I shared my…

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Are Stainless Steel Sinks Out? Yay or Nay

10/27/2021
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The black and white trend is the most overwhelmingly repetitive trend I have ever seen in my career. And I guess it’s because white spaces are so photogenic. Especially when they are enhanced by filters that make it look like all we have to do is replace all our previously grey or gold walls with…

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The Best Update for a Kitchen with Wood Cabinets; Before & After

09/23/2021

So I’m on a wood kitchen kick this week! In particular, kitchens with older rich warm, REDDISH wood stains that aren’t the current ashy oak look.  When I say cherry I mean red I’ve been called out over the last couple of posts for calling species of wood other than actual cherry CHERRY. And that’s…

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5 Kitchen Design Details that Matter; Before & After

09/15/2021
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You’ve heard the phrase, design is in the details? Well, this DIY kitchen refresh from one of my readers nailed the design details. If you’re planning a kitchen project, here are the 5 kitchen design details that matter.    If this is the year you decided you were finally going level up your colour and…

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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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Is Your Cabinet Maker Still Selling Glazed Cabinets?

07/07/2021
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Trying to choose a cabinet colour to coordinate with your matte white cafe appliances? There are plenty of beautiful cabinet colours to choose from, but glazed cabinets are not one of them. Even if your cabinet maker is still selling them. I know, I know, we’ve come full circle. 2o years after the brown trend…

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