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Why Timeless Homes are Rare

11/21/2024
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Today I’m sharing a visit I had with a fellow promoter of the timeless and classic aesthetic for home design. I was shocked to learn from him that only a sliver of a percent of homes ever see guidance from a knowledgeable architect. And this, sadly, is why a truly pretty house is a rare…

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Hey Black & White! It’s me, Beige. I’m Back!

11/07/2024
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This design critique dissects a newly constructed home that awkwardly merges fading black-and-white modern trends with emerging beige/Tuscan elements. It’s a showcase of mismatched finishes, random accent walls, and poorly coordinated bathroom designs that exemplify current transitional period confusion in interior design trends. So, what can we learn from this? Keep reading… When colour trends…

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French Country Home Tour; Before & After

10/31/2024
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Good things must happen to me in October because not only is October 31 the anniversary of when I started this blog, but we also took possession of our dream home in October 2022. It’s still a work in progress because my landscaping ate up most of our budget this past year but you’ll see…

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Don’t Miss this Timeless Home Inspiration

10/21/2024
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When Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet & Linen sent me their latest book to review, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Not only does Steve design the timeless homes you’ll find in this book, but he also designs the gardens.  One of the best reasons to actually buy a coffee table book…

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5 Dream Kitchen Details you will Regret in 2030

10/01/2024
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Kitchen trends come and go. If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m all about timeless choices for longevity. And for versatility in decorating. You don’t want to be bossed around by choices that were once interesting and now just feeling dated. Here are some trends that have come and will soon go. I…

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5 Must-Have Design Details for a Timeless Home

08/08/2024
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Discover how to create a timeless home with versatile design elements and a neutral envelope, allowing you to effortlessly experiment with colour and style. This weeks video I’m going into greater detail on what a timeless home truly is so if you’re decorating, renovating or building a new home, you’ll want to watch this week’s…

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Trend Alert: Outdoor Recessed Lighting

08/05/2024
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As you stroll through your neighbourhood in the evening, you might notice a trend taking over new homes: recessed LED soffit lighting. While these downward-facing lights promise to highlight architectural features with a sleek, contemporary touch, they also contribute to a growing concern—light pollution. And, instead of promoting safety, they often create even more shadows…

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Should you leave town during your renovation?

06/13/2024
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Planning a big home renovation and thinking about living somewhere else temporarily, or even going on vacation during installation? You’re not alone! BUT choosing whether to stay or leave town during a major renovation is a crucial decision that can make or break your project. I’m sharing some renovation disasters that will make you think…

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A Better Black for Exteriors

05/20/2024
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My eDesign department is hopping with exterior colour consultations this time of year. We help clients get the fresh updated look they want while making sure the colours relate to any fixed stone, brick and roof colours.  Because once you understand colour, it’s really easy to spot when someone wrongly assumed that their stone or…

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What would Maria do with this Exterior?

05/13/2024
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Module 14 of my Exterior Masterclass is all about “What would Maria do with this Exterior” There are so many common mistakes that people make with exteriors, EVEN black and white ones which seem straightforward, but every day I drive this colour scheme installed wrong. Now that my exterior is painted and the landscaping is…

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The Truth About the most Popular White Paint Colours

05/06/2024
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The best white exterior paint colours are not what you think! If you simply Google the best white paint colours, you’ll get a list of popular choices. However, these white paint colours will NOT look good on exteriors. Here’s why. In 2022 I posted an update to my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass about how the…

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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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The Style of Your Home > Your Design Style

02/05/2024
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Have you all noticed everyone is offering quizzes to help you define your design style? Have you clicked through some of them? What did you learn? With time and experience as a decorator I got really clear on my aesthetic. Timeless and on the side of traditional with lots of COLOUR, and a healthy does…

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