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A Better Way to Organize Your Closet (And My Favorite New Light)

01/11/2021
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It was one coat too many, and my closet rack finally gave way under the weight. I needed to find a better way to organize my coat closet. Here’s what we did and another recommendation for lighting up this (likely) dark space in your home. Yes, this light-obsessed decorator has… Continue Reading →


What would YOU change about Your House + My Studio Renovation

12/22/2020
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2020 wasn’t the year any of us expected. In this moment there is no question that our lives (and more specifically, our homes) are forever changed by this event. It’s likely that spending more time at your own home this year has given you new insight into your intimate and… Continue Reading →


Who is Renovating instead of Travelling?

11/11/2020
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how important creating a look and feel for our homes is right now, more than ever.  With all of us spending the majority of our time at home as well as working from home, I’m curious if you had a trip planned this… Continue Reading →


500 White Tulips for Mother’s Day

05/08/2020
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An all white flower garden is a perfect way to brighten up any garden or yard space. I planted over 500 white tulips and they are now in full bloom. See how I coordinate other white blooms in my garden design.  One of the biggest reasons why we live over… Continue Reading →


Maria Killam’s House Tour; Here are ALL the Before & Afters

01/29/2019
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Entry hall Now that my house is completely renovated from the inside and out, I thought it would be fun to post ALL the photos in one place. Watch and learn, as this is a great example of how to create flow! The colours are fresh, you’re not walking from… Continue Reading →


Maria’s Timeless White Master Ensuite Reveal; Before & After

11/02/2018
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Maria’s Master Ensuite Reveal – Before & After I know, I know, someone actually thought maybe my contractor had disappeared it’s been so long since I renovated my bathrooms (last summer). But the real reason for the delay in having them photographed was simply that I needed to get the… Continue Reading →


My Classic Black and White Bathroom Reveal; Before & After

10/25/2018
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Okay the first of the two bathrooms I renovated last summer is finally here. Those of you who have been following me on my Instagram and my stories would have seen it already! This is our main bathroom: Faucet Here’s the bathroom before: All our towels are stored in the… Continue Reading →


Maria Killam’s Classic Garden Powder Room; Before & After

09/17/2017
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When I started planning my bathroom renovations, what I kept in the back of my mind was this presentation by the Co-founder of Waterworks, Barbara Sallick which I posted about five years ago. Barbara says the best baths happen when you set out to create a total experience. You have… Continue Reading →


The Single Worst Mistake to Make During Your Bathroom Renovation

07/30/2017
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The perfect bath starts with an inspiration starting point like this mirror. When Jan and I were business partners, we renovated a few kitchens together, so when I managed the renovation of my kitchen five years ago when we bought the house we’re in, I was comfortable, I felt like… Continue Reading →


How I Saved $1500 in my Bathroom Renovation

07/13/2017
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Jan Romanuk and I were business partners years ago. If you are building or renovating a home (anywhere on the North Shore in Vancouver) and need a designer to choose everything or a project manager, she is the one. There’s very little that Jan doesn’t know about the world of renovations in… Continue Reading →


Maria’s Bathroom Renovation Plans: Lighting and Vanity Design

06/26/2017
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So I’m pressed for time, the demolition of both my main bathroom and master bathroom starts on July 10 and the electrician is coming July 12 to do all the wiring, this means I need to order my lighting ASAP. I’m installing wall sconces with shades in both bathrooms because I… Continue Reading →


Faucets: High or Low Profile? Yay or Nay

06/11/2017
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Waterworks faucets I’m actually afraid to write this post because I know y’all will post all kinds of links to faucets that I love that might be even better and I just placed my order this week, I just haven’t had time to write this post sooner. As many of you… Continue Reading →


What is the Best Kitchen Faucet? (Not Mine)

05/29/2017
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Oh wow, this morning, I went to make some coffee and the spout of my bridge kitchen faucet came right off. I am OVER IT. Over putting PRETTY over FUNCTION. Okay, well I’m not really over having a pretty faucet, but I wish I’d done more research (well even any research) into… Continue Reading →


3 Lessons I Learned When Installing My Garden 3 Years Ago

07/24/2016
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This Spring I partnered with Lowes Canada when I planted annuals for my white-on-white garden that I installed 3 years ago. See the post I wrote for them here.   Here are 3 lessons I learned along the way: Before the garden was installed. Go here to learn how to choose the… Continue Reading →


Bathroom Dilemma: Rectangular or Oval Sink? Yay or Nay

01/27/2016
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via Traditional Home So last year at this time I said I would renovate my bathrooms in the Spring but then it didn’t happen. I got busy, did not have a contractor and that was the end of that plan. It was a client living here in Chilliwack (who I’ll… Continue Reading →


Tour My House: Learn the 6 Best Ways to Transition Colour

10/19/2015
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Take a walk with me through my house for a real-time example of how to create perfect colour flow in your home.


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