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Understanding Undertones

Colour Rescue: Coordinating Exterior Colour & Stone

08/03/2023
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With every macro (colour) trend like the black and white one we’re in right now, the homeowner (not you, obviously😉) who is not educating themselves on which colour would be best to update their home, ends up simply painting it with the current, trendy neutral.  Whatever neutral is popular at the time ends up being…

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Get Sold! Updates that Deliver the Highest Returns

03/16/2023
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Want to sell houses faster?  Here are some foolproof strategies to increase your chances of selling your house quickly and for a higher return. *I recently was asked to speak to a group of real estate agents about which home updates deliver the most return on your investment. But, I thought my readers might find…

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When Grey is Timeless in 2023

03/13/2023
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When I said the grey trend is out, I didn’t mean that you shouldn’t decorate with grey ever again. Grey can be timeless as well. Here’s what you need to know about decorating with grey in your home for the most timeless look. You don’t have to stop decorating with grey You’ve probably heard me…

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But Maria, I have the old colour wheel? Does it still work?

12/16/2022
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Since the launch of the new Understanding Undertones Neutral Colour wheel earlier this week, we are fielding lots of questions about whether the other colour wheels are still useful. I have some good news if your purchased the wheel in 2022, but let’s also review the neutral colour wheel history. Because when you invent something…

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Understanding THIS, Instantly Makes You a Better Decorator

09/01/2022
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Being able to choose the right undertone or the right colour are important skills gained in my training, but what’s even more powerful is how they transform into better overall decorating and design decisions. Here’s an example. Since my audience has grown quite a bit because my video about grey hardwood floors went viral this…

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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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The Best Way to Identify Undertones in Fabrics

06/13/2022
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There’s one important detail about using the colour wheel that you may have missed. So, I’d like to review it here. How you hold the wheel and your paint boards can make ALL the difference in identifying the correct undertone. This reader’s fabric photos are a perfect illustration of what I mean. How to find…

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What Colour Works with Orange Wood?

05/23/2022
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So many of us tend to get caught up in the colour of wood – whether it’s hardwood floors, trims, cabinets, etc. And it often blinds our colour decision-making process. You may be asking what colour works with orange wood, but this isn’t the only question you need to ask. Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants…

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How to Decorate (If You Already Painted)

05/06/2022
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I can’t believe I have never written a post on what to do AFTER you’ve chosen a paint colour and now you need furniture. You might have heard me say this before, but you shouldn’t choose your paint colour first. However, maybe you just found my blog or you are feeling stuck now that your…

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Here’s What I Would Change About this House

04/25/2022
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Recently, I received this listing. It came from a reader along with this note: Over the past few years I’ve learned a tremendous amount about colour selection from this blog and associated products and I eagerly await Maria’s regular posts. One way I like to challenge my evolving decorating skills, especially with regards to colour selection,…

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