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Understanding Undertones

The Real Reason Your Wall Colour Looks Wrong

12/13/2021
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I received a distressed note from a reader recently that I wanted to share with you all because when your paint colour looks wrong, the light continues to be your favourite scapegoat. Despite feeling like I sound like a broken record, I’ll say it again for the folks in the back:   It’s hardly ever…

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Help! My White Walls are Reflecting Other Colours

12/02/2021
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Thank you so much to all of you who took advantage of our Black Friday Sale! We have donated $11,175.00 to our neighbours who were devastated by the November floods and will be donating more in the months to come. **Please note, before you contact our customer service department with inquiries, shipping will be considerably delayed because of the floods….

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The Magic Behind Getting Colour Right

11/24/2021
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When you have a tool that helps you see the nuances of undertones, getting colour right feels kinda like magic. Because choosing colour with the help of my large painted colour boards is so much easier, they practically do it for you. They are truly one of the most important tools for selecting colour —…

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Colour Board Winner + One More Day to Register

10/20/2021
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Would you like to have a clear sense of how colours behave in every space? Do you want to know the secret to identifying the right neutral undertone? What if there was an easier way to choose the right white trim colour – every single time? Or maybe you’d like to learn my colour language…

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Just give me a white paint colour, please

08/06/2021
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If picking out a paint colour seems hard, imagine trying to choose the perfect white paint colour–without considering any finishes inside the home. While the world continues to embrace white walls, here’s a story that might sound familiar to you…  But first, a NEWS FLASH!!! I’m excited to announce the fall dates for my virtual…

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Introducing My 2021 VIP Collection Update

04/25/2021
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I’ve updated my collection of paint colours to include new, on-trend colours. If you haven’t purchased my large painted colour boards before, now is a great time to get started. Plus, I’m sharing my best tips for testing paint colours with large colour boards. The last time I updated my VIP collection, I switched out…

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Kristy’s Vintage Kitchen Refresh: Before and After

03/14/2021
Vintage Kitchen Refresh
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Hey it’s Kristy again, Maria’s social media director. Today, I want to share my recent kitchen update with you. We repurposed our breakfast nook, freshened up some styling, and added a muted blue hue to our beadboard for a nostalgic twist.  And because Maria’s colour system was such an essential part of this refresh, I…

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Big Updates for My Exterior Masterclass

03/04/2021
Big Updates to Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass
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Since I launched my Masterclass for Exterior Colour Selection last March, I’ve added four ADDITIONAL video lessons to the online training. These new modules were created especially for YOU! I received many requests to show more before and afters so you’ll see lots of them in my new lessons:  Module 13: Porch, Deck, Fencing, and…

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Are Hardwood Floors Considered a Pattern?

02/02/2021
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I’ve already told you that you shouldn’t choose more than one pattern when selecting your finishes like flooring, countertops and/or backsplash. But, many of you still want to know if hardwood floors are considered a pattern. Here’s when wood is a pattern that you can’t ignore and when it is classic and timeless.  Recently, I…

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What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your Modern Farmhouse home will make…

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Favorite Storage Solutions for Colour Boards

01/15/2021
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You’ve invested in the smartest tool for choosing colour, but now how do you store your large painted colour boards safely and also make them portable for client visits? Here are a few designer-approved storage solutions to help you get started. Understanding Undertones Colour Wheel (included for free with the large colour boards The System…

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