If you’ve inherited a stone fireplace you don’t love, or you are building a new house, read this before you start! You will forever be decorating around your fireplace, so this isn’t the time to jump in without a design plan for a classic fireplace you’ll love for years to… Continue Reading →
I’m here to remind you that when colour goes wrong, usually the LAST thing to blame is the lighting. Instead, keep reading to find out what the biggest paint colour mistake really is… Before I hop on my colour wisdom platform today, I wanted to pause in this moment and… Continue Reading →
Before you choose a cabinet colour for your kitchen, you can’t ignore this first colour decision or the rest of your choices will be very limited. Once you know this kitchen design tip, you can choose the perfect kitchen cabinet colour. Interior Design by Maria Killam | Kitchen Design by… Continue Reading →
It’s really hard to pull off a trendy kitchen design that actually outlasts the trend. Your kitchen cabinets may be good quality and expensive, but that doesn’t equal timeless. Here’s my advice for a reader who wants a fresher kitchen, without a costly major renovation. My dated cherry kitchen cabinets… Continue Reading →
I finally received a great series of questions where one of my readers had used the colour wheel I launched on the site last year! I’ve been dying to show you how it works in real life! So here’s the question: Maria, I have a brain teaser for you –… Continue Reading →
Getting ready to tackle a new build home? You may be asking yourself: which undertone should I choose first if I’m starting from scratch? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The beginning of beautiful I love the sense of elated anticipation at the beginning of creating a new home. Whether it’s… Continue Reading →
NEW! Sherwin-Williams Foundation Collection Last year we didn’t have our annual sale because my large painted colour boards are so popular our supplier couldn’t keep up with the demand! They kept saying, “It’s hard to find someone to do such a boring job,” and that’s why we couldn’t get them… Continue Reading →
Here’s a look inside my Specify Colour with Confidence workshop from two new True Colour Experts in the Chicago class. I recently hired a new Colour Designer, Larkin Owens, for our very busy eDesign department and Social Media Manager, Kristy Robb. And just in time to attend my Chicago workshop… Continue Reading →
Now that the black trend is here, we will be seeing a lot more black sofas! Here’s an Ask Maria post about decorating around one. What colours work best with black furniture? Really the question should be, “What colours DON’T go with black leather furniture?” If you have black furniture,… Continue Reading →
If you are building a new house, you may be wondering which stone is right for your exterior. Choosing exterior stone for a new house is all about the undertones. Which stone colour is right for your new build exterior? My client was building a retirement home in a warmer… Continue Reading →
FREE ONLY while supplies last – Just pay SHIPPING & HANDLING UPDATE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16: I did not expect to go through 3/4 of my available stock in only two days so I have changed the offer to one free colour wheel now so that as many of you… Continue Reading →
In the beginning, I called my system; Understanding Undertones. And then, over the years, it evolved to being more accurately named, ‘The System for Specifying Colour®’. Here’s what this means. It’s THE System for Specifying Colour®, it’s not Colour Theory This is not ‘theory’. Someone once called the office and spoke… Continue Reading →
Now that everyone is decorating with black, here’s what you need to know about the undertones of black and how to use black wisely in your home decor or on your home’s exterior. I find it fascinating that I did not feel compelled to write a post about the undertones… Continue Reading →
Can you paint your walls white even though you have earthy finishes? Maybe… keep reading for 3 ways to make white walls work with brown. Last week you saw the before and after photos of this black contemporary exterior makeover! This week I am taking you inside to show you… Continue Reading →
This photo was taken at 10:00 pm in Finland by my mom who’s already there. Last summer and now again this summer we have ended up on an epic trip to Europe. Last year we had a three week trip to the Amalfi Coast planned and then Terreeia generously invited… Continue Reading →
All throughout the grey trend (which is now on the way out) I heard comments like this from homeowners as well as designers alike “I would NEVER decorate with grey, it’s way too cold”. Keep in mind, the person who makes this statement usually has only one colour in their… Continue Reading →
