Update to this post: Hey ya’ll, the reason why Courtney’s walls are blue is because she chose a blue. That’s the reason why choosing paint colours is not as easy as you think. I’m getting emails and comments saying ‘Hey, I had this problem too, my walls turned blue as… Continue Reading →
Years ago when I was just starting out as a brand new colour designer (back before I knew anything), I was standing in front of a totally white building, wondering which colour would make it look the best. I vividly remember this moment because this is what I was thinking:… 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 →
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 →
This is a great question that will help anyone who has had a similar issue with this popular green grey: We’ve just had our kitchen cabinets professionally painted Revere Pewter. They colour matched it but I think it is not 100% identical, looks more pink than the BM paint swatch. … Continue Reading →
Since I finally had the brilliant idea to ask for clean vs. dirty dilemmas or issues where ya’ll think the lighting might be the problem, here’s a great question I received along with this lovely room from a reader: Thank you for your post. I finally understand why my family… Continue Reading →
source I’ve been specifying paint colours for 20 years. In my experience, the number one reason why a client becomes critical of a paint colour is when it doesn’t relate to anything. That’s when they start to assume that light may in fact be the culprit. Designers are notorious… Continue Reading →
Tired of wondering why your home is not selling? Here are 5 reasons your paint colour could be turning buyers away. Choosing wall colours to stage your home to sell means understanding which colours and neutrals are current and also make each room look its best! Keep reading to find… Continue Reading →
Thanks so much to everyone who emailed me with images they felt would belong in a clean/dirty discussion from my last post, as promised, I’m going to show you a few emails along with the photos I was sent. As usual, someone always makes a comment similar to this one… Continue Reading →
Fashion Translated Most people shop for ANYTHING house related the way I shop for fashion. I was thinking about this the other day because I have been desperate to find a local stylist to help me with my clothes. Especially, when I have to come up with 12 different outfits… Continue Reading →
Today we have another guest post from Tricia Firmaniuk. How lucky I was to find a virtual assistant with the same aesthetic as me! And she’s an artist so she sees undertones from miles away. And in my experience, it is indeed rare for an artist to be able to… Continue Reading →
Pinterest As many of you know, over 4 years ago, Terreeia and I bought a house one hour East of the city of Vancouver so we could live close to my Sisters, my Nephews and my Mom. Now that I’m talking about my Mom, a few months ago I mentioned that… Continue Reading →
There’s a conversation out in the colour trend world that colour is moving back to browns and warmer grey tones in the realm of mushroom or driftwood, and cocoas and caramels. First, it’s important for you to understand that colour trends move slowly for people who are not in the industry. So that means brown… Continue Reading →
Today’s guest post is from Patsy Overton from Atlanta, Georgia. She’s seen far too many homeowners choose the wrong exterior colours, so she has a three-step process that’ll save you from making the same mistake.
When I was a new designer and I had to choose a sofa for a client, I would show up with my binder full of every sofa style available.
Then as I gained more experience, I realized that doing that made me look like I had no idea which sofa was the right one. And looking back, I mostly didn’t. I was hoping my client would choose to take me off the hook.
It works the same with paint colours.
If you hire a designer or colour consultant and you are left with 10 (or more than 2) different shades of neutrals or colours to test for one room or one exterior?
Well, she (or he) doesn’t know which one is right either.
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know there’s nothing neutral about a pink beige sofa. You also know that pink beige is so EVERYWHERE that it’s probably not your fault if you have it in your home. There’s just too much of it out there. Here’s how to decorate around it so it looks intentional.
