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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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NEW VIDEO! My Colourful Home Tour

03/30/2022
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Join me for a colourful video home tour of my bungalow ranch. Plus, I’m sharing my favourite tips for decorating with colour throughout your home. But before we get started, I need to share some heartbreaking news. 💔 Many of your know Tricia, my director of eDesign. But what you might not know is that…

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How to Update a Tuscan Living Room

03/13/2022
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Changing your wall colour every time new paint colour trends are revealed can be a frustrating endeavour. Today I’m responding to an upset reader and addressing the one thing that paint colour cannot do for your room. It’s a lesson we can all learn from. Interior Design by Maria Killam Last week I received this…

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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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My Living Room Makeover with Ballard Designs

02/09/2022
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I reimagined my living room starting with a colour palette from some of my existing furniture and art and adding some new furniture and decor from Ballard Designs. Rich greens, a pretty lavender, and a versatile leopard print give my living room a new glam vibe that I can’t wait to share. I’m so thrilled…

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What Makes a Neutral Room Timeless and Beautiful?

01/21/2022
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It seems our feeds are filled with gobs of pretty neutral rooms lately. But how do you replicate this neutral look on your own? If you want to create a pretty and timeless neutral room, you have to invest in some details. Let me break it down for you. My Understanding Undertones® real painted colour…

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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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When NOT to Replace Your Floors

10/11/2021
when not to replace your floors
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Before you decide to replace your flooring, here are a few things you need to know. And there are some floors that are worth keeping so you can invest in your decorating instead. Here’s which floors are timeless and which ones should be replaced (or not installed at all).  What is the most timeless wood…

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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 design…

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My Mom’s English Garden-Inspired Sunroom Reveal

08/09/2021
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 See how I transformed my mom’s new sunroom into a bright and cozy sitting area with lots of English garden inspiration – including this lattice covered wall.  English Garden Inspiration This English garden-inspired sunroom interior is anything but average. Some may even say it reminds them of an old children’s tale. When my 9-year-old second…

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The Best Adirondack (Muskoka) Chair Colour

05/16/2021
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When shopping for outdoor furniture, like Adirondack chairs, don’t be afraid of colour. You’ll see plenty of neutral colours in the stores, but that doesn’t mean they go with everything. Here are the best colours for Adirondack or Muskoka chairs. It’s patio season and this weekend I took my Mom (for a belated Mother’s Day…

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