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 go 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 →
I find it fascinating that I did not feel compelled to write a post about the undertones of brown. I’m trying to remember if anyone even asked me about them during the brown trend. Undertones in dark colours are more forgiving I rarely need to discuss the undertones of black… Continue Reading →
Real estate photos Can you paint your walls white even though you have earthy finishes? Read on to find out: Last week you saw the before and after exterior photos of this fabulous house! This week I am taking you inside to show you a few bathrooms we also helped… 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 →
Maria’s White Garden Transformation; Before & After I wrote the first rule of design (according to Maria Killam 🙂 ) in 2013 when I was working on my garden renovation. I have had this rule quoted back to me many times by my readers and by students who attend my… Continue Reading →
Here’s my expert advice for choosing the perfect wall to wall carpet colour. I have 4 easy steps that any homeowner can apply to make sure the carpet colours in your home are perfect. Many of you have asked for this post. How do I choose the right wall to… Continue Reading →
Before you read this post, please read this: The new colour wheel is NOT AVAILABLE on the site yet. It will be printed soon and my subscribers will be the first to know when it’s for sale. Maria Killam in Dallas So this was what my wheel looked like when… Continue Reading →
This post is about an eDesign consultation! I was so thrilled to receive ‘after ‘ photos of this project because this house is so pretty! Here’s what my client shared in her questionnaire: We just moved in and are planning to be here for 20+ years. We love that the… Continue Reading →
Maria’s master bedroom If you would like your confidence in specifying colour to go from 0-60 in one minute, you need your own private collection of large painted colour boards. You know how there seem to be a million collections of colours and paint company brochures that are curated by… Continue Reading →
