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White Painted Brick House: eDesign Before & After

02/22/2021
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Before you paint your brick house, it’s important to choose the right white paint colour for the job. If you aren’t sure, I’ve got an exterior eDesign service to help you choose the perfect white for your painted brick house. Here’s a before and after from one of my exterior… Continue Reading →


Saying Goodbye to Kelly and a Roundup of Her Home Improvement Projects

02/11/2021
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Today I’m sharing some of my design assistant’s best home improvement projects… and saying goodbye. That means we are hiring! Keep reading to find out more. Friday, we received the news that my rock star, design assistant Kelly (below), who you’ve seen mentioned many times on this blog in the… Continue Reading →


Modern Farmhouse White Bathroom; Before & After

12/14/2020
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Here’s how one reader applied the Maria Killam system to her bathroom renovation. Here’s what she did right while working with whites, and a closer before and after look at her modern farmhouse white bathroom. “I have been an avid follower of Maria Killam for several years now. I’ve used… Continue Reading →


The Best Grout Colour for White Tile

09/21/2020
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I get asked a lot about the best grout colour for white tile. Find out what paint colour I recommended matching up to get a grout colour that will look best with your white tile for years to come. How to make a conversation about grout colour interesting? Well, you… Continue Reading →


All-White Makeover from an Exterior Masterclass Student; Before & After

08/31/2020
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For those of you looking to create an all-white exterior, take a look at what one of my readers was able to create with the help of my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass and my favorite landscape designer.    I received this wonderful before and after from a reader and and… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: How Do I Work with my Bossy Pink Florida Driveway?

08/21/2020
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I received this question yesterday and decided to post it here, because the fix for this colour dilemma is unusual and probably exclusively needed for Mediterranean style homes because they are the ones that usually come with pink (or orange) driveways. Here’s how to find out what neutral works with… Continue Reading →


WWMD: Will a White Kitchen Work with my Existing Granite Countertops?

07/22/2020
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You know how much I love a white kitchen. But sometimes, a white kitchen is not the best choice. Here’s my advice for a a two readers who want to know if a white kitchen will work with their existing granite countertops. Because, you cannot simply ignore your earthy granite… Continue Reading →


What Countertop Looks Good with Carrara Marble?

07/13/2020
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If you’re planning to use Carrara Marble tile in your kitchen or bathroom, you need to be mindful of the undertone and choose your countertop and wall colour accordingly. Here’s what countertop looks good with Carrara Marble.  We are still accepting applications for a FULL-TIME virtual Senior Colour Designer in… Continue Reading →


Do This Before you Choose a Cabinet Colour

05/21/2020
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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 →


500 White Tulips for Mother’s Day

05/08/2020
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An all white flower garden is a perfect way to brighten up any garden or yard space. I planted over 500 white tulips and they are now in full bloom. See how I coordinate other white blooms in my garden design.  One of the biggest reasons why we live over… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: Can I Paint My Trim Greige?

02/27/2020
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Should you paint your trim a colour other than white? Painting your trim a greige could be lovely, but there are a few details you need to consider first. I’m sharing more about greige paint colours and how to get the look right. I have just completed your book How… Continue Reading →


Introducing The All NEW White Workshop for 2020 (On Day 2)

02/20/2020
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All-white walls are dominating design. And with countless white paint colour choices, you may be wondering how to choose the right white for your walls? That’s where my system can help. In 2020, the colour pendulum swung all the way over to WHITE. Since my eDesign department averages $30,000 –… Continue Reading →


4 Reasons Your White Walls Look BAD (FYI, white paint is NOT sunlight)

01/21/2020
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Trend alert: Everyone is painting their walls white. We expect a lot from a white paint colour, but it can’t always work magic. Here are the top 4 reasons white walls look bad and what you need to know before you embrace the white wall trend.  Pufik Homes It’s new… Continue Reading →


How to Decorate with Black in a Bathroom (Don’t Overdo It)

11/13/2019
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Considering adding black to your bathroom design? Don’t underestimate the power of black. When you decorate with black in a bathroom, you are already working with the darkest colour, so don’t overdo it. I’ll show you how a subtle repeat of black is all you need for a classic bathroom… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: Is it a Mistake to Choose a White that’s Not in Google?

09/05/2019
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Trying the chase down the perfect white paint colour online? You’re sure to find a few that are mentioned over and over again. And that may have you wondering about other not-so-popular white paint colours. How to choose the right white depends on which category of white works with your… Continue Reading →


3 Ways to Make White Walls Work with Your Earthy Finishes

06/10/2019
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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 →


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