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Ask Maria: Choosing Timeless Bathroom Tile

06/12/2025
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Today I’m answering a reader’s request to give her a “grade” on her plans to update her bathroom to a Maria approved timeless look. She got it all right but this one critical thing! ⭐️ Hi Maria, I need your design superpowers! A few years ago, my designer installed 12×24 grey tile throughout our primary…

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5 Steps to Starting a Bathroom Renovation

06/05/2025
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Today I’m thrilled to hand the blog over to my sister Anita, whose sense of humour and eye for design always make for a great story. If you’ve ever felt stuck with a space you can’t stand, Anita’s journey will feel all too familiar. She’s sharing the real-life ups and downs of living with a…

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My Laundry Room Closet Makeover with STOR-X

02/10/2025
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Last Summer I went to a fundraising dinner and bid on a closet system and got the winning bid! Hooray! Then when Irma from STOR-X came out to give me a quote on the laundry room closet, it was much bigger than the closet I had won, so we decided to collaborate! And I’m so…

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Trend Alert: Skinny Black (Vader) Windows

01/06/2025
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Skinny horizontal windows are taking over new construction everywhere. And they’re not doing architecture any favors. Let’s take a closer look. Skinny Black Window Trend There’s an alarming trend in architecture that no seems to be talking about and it’s linear horizontal windows being slapped up everywhere along with of course modern, flat homes without…

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Which colour should I paint my trim?

11/14/2024
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Which colour should I paint my trim? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, and it’s no surprise since getting your trim colour wrong is an expensive mistake. Today, I’m breaking it down step-by-step in a YouTube video! You’re going to want to save it for when you need to make…

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Say Goodbye to These 4 Paint Colours in 2025

11/12/2024
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Let’s be honest about this black and white trend that’s been dominating design lately. It’s been like a security blanket for designers (and even homeowners) who get nervous when it comes to making colour choices. And I totally get it – when you’ve got a couple of go-to whites in your back pocket, life feels…

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4 Interior Colour Trends to Ditch in 2025

10/24/2024
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If you’ve been following me, you’ll know that my POV as a designer is to choose timeless finishes so you can hop off the trend-mill and love your house forever. Here are some tired trends I’m happy to help kick to the curb going into 2025. Allow me to be a tiny bit smug here,…

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Nail the Perfect White Paint Colour Every Time

10/10/2024
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Today’s post is a guest post by True Colour Expert and dear friend Claire Jefford. She’s sharing how her projects have evolved since she participated my True Colour Expert Training  (still seats left in Dallas for November): Have you ever experienced the eye-opening magic of Maria Killam’s colour insights?  You know, those things you can…

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5 Must-Have Design Details for a Timeless Home

08/08/2024
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Discover how to create a timeless home with versatile design elements and a neutral envelope, allowing you to effortlessly experiment with colour and style. This weeks video I’m going into greater detail on what a timeless home truly is so if you’re decorating, renovating or building a new home, you’ll want to watch this week’s…

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The Best Bathroom Flooring Choices for Your Home

07/29/2024
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r When it comes to choosing a floor for your bathroom, beautiful options are not as plentiful as you might think. I recently received this question: “I Googled for advice on what to do when your whites don’t match and came across your site. I started a small bathroom project and I’m at a stage…

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When is a White Exterior Timeless?

07/18/2024
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If you’re building or updating an exterior right now, you might be feeling torn – Do I go with my urge to paint my house fresh white? Or with my dismay at all the stark black and white exteriors swallowing up neighbourhoods? And choose basically ANYTHING BUT STARK WHITE? Is there a way to do a…

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My Enchanted Greenhouse and Garden

07/01/2024
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Today I’m sharing some dramatic befores and afters of our new veggie garden and greenhouse! The was me shopping for plant material before it was installed this Spring. We had raised vegetable garden beds in our last home and Terreeia always wanted to add a greenhouse.  But as you can see by the space we…

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The Truth About the most Popular White Paint Colours

05/06/2024
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The best white exterior paint colours are not what you think! If you simply Google the best white paint colours, you’ll get a list of popular choices. However, these white paint colours will NOT look good on exteriors. Here’s why. In 2022 I posted an update to my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass about how the…

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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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8 Ideas for Adding Colour to Boring White Bathrooms!

04/11/2024
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You’ve probably heard me say that boring now is timeless later. It’s my First Rule of Design. Whenever I get a negative feedback on this statement, I know they haven’t read any further. Because I’m definitely not saying any room should be bland and boring. I’m saying don’t get creative and trendy with the glued-down,…

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A Tour of the Black Accents in my Home

04/08/2024
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Sunday morning I had coffee with my sisters and my Mom in our living room. One of my sisters said someone she follows on Instagram had just tiled their entire bathroom black and painted the rest of the walls–including the ceiling–black to match. She revealed the completed bathroom on her reels along with copy that…

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