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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
First, before we go any further, in my last post when I talked about white and cream wall colours being such a huge incoming trend, one of my fabulous readers posted this comment: “Hey, you didn’t tell us whether you were FOR or AGAINST this trend?” So first, I’m not FOR… Continue Reading →
Sharon, one of my lovely True Colour Experts, recently finished a renovation and complete redecoration of a dated 1990’s home. The project turned out so special and beautiful that I asked her if I could share it with you and she generously agreed. Sharon is a talented decorating enthusiast who… Continue Reading →
Okay, so for the last six months or so, I’ve been writing posts that specifically address questions about lighting. Because everyone loves to blame the light whenever their paint colour turns out wrong. And I’m here to tell you that light is not actually that bossy. What’s usually bossier is… Continue Reading →
Because creating a classic and timeless house, using classic and timeless colours (especially in your hard finishes), is such a huge conversation on this blog, I constantly receive questions similar to this one: Interior design by | (I know you’re surprised) Joanna Gaines Maria, what do you think about… Continue Reading →
Looking to turn your dated exterior into a modern white farmhouse? Here’s a fantastic before and after farmhouse makeover from my own neigbourhood. It often takes more than paint colour to achieve this look. Keep reading to find out why. Photography by Maria Killam When Adrienne (above) and her family… Continue Reading →
Okay the first of the two bathrooms I renovated last summer is finally here. Those of you who have been following me on my Instagram and my stories would have seen it already! This is our main bathroom: Faucet Here’s the bathroom before: All our towels are stored in the… Continue Reading →
Black windows with a white exterior and interior is the hottest trend going at the moment, but are they right for your new build? Here’s what you need to know before you choose black windows for your home. Bradley Heppner Art gallery white walls and black windows were a hot… Continue Reading →
My friend Nancy DeVries and her husband Brad have lived in their house for 9 years and two years ago they embarked on an extensive renovation. They added a garage, renovated the kitchen and laundry room as well as extended the kitchen further into their backyard where it backs onto… Continue Reading →
