Most mistakes homeowners (and more designers than you think) make come down to colour — and you may be making them too.
Most colour mistakes happen because we were never taught the fundamentals:
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SPOTTING NEUTRALS
You haven't learned how to spot neutral undertones—so they only show up when it's too late.
TEST COLOUR
You don't yet know how to test colour correctly, so decisions still feel uncertain.
CHOOSE PAINT TOO SOON
You choose paint before finishes because no one ever taught the right order.
RELY ON TRENDS
You've relied on trends instead of timeless principles (because that's all the industry pushes).
COSTLY MISTAKES
You've made costly mistakes before, and now feel paralyzed.
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When you learn the Killam Colour System, everything changes. You’ll understand colour at a level most professionals never learn — and you’ll finally know why something looks right or wrong in a room. That’s the power of this course.
This is where decorating becomes easy — when you know how to add the right colour in the right spot.
Whether you’re renovating, building, or refreshing a room — I'll help you protect your money, your sanity, and your confidence.
No more “one room looks right, the next looks wrong.” You’ll create flow, harmony, and a classic backdrop that will last for years.
You’ll learn the right whites, the right neutrals, and how to build timeless palettes that work in every home.
You’ll finally be able to see the difference between pink beige vs. green beige or taupe vs. green grey etc. — and how they make or break a room.
Using my Comparative Colour Method, you’ll finally know how to test colour the right way—so every decision is confident and accurate. Without this skill, you’re essentially choosing colours blind.
Each week, join us for a 60-90 minute Office Hours session where we focus on key concepts from the week. Some sessions will include guided hands-on exercises so you can experience the transformation in real time.
During Office Hours, we’ll answer the most common questions that apply broadly to the group and demonstrate key concepts. Please note, we aren’t able to review individual rooms, floor plans, renovation choices, or personalized paint selections.
If you want customized guidance after learning the system, you’ll receive a student discount on our eDesign packages.
This is a training program, not a consultation service.
WEEK 1 — Timeless vs. Trendy: Learn why you need to understand the trends: to get to know what timeless really means, and why paint is never chosen first.
WEEK 2 — An Introduction to The Killam Colour System: Debunking common colour myths, learn your way around a fan deck, and introduction to the Killam Colour System.
WEEK 3 — Neutrals & Whites: Learn how to identify the 9 neutral undertones and the most useful whites. And guidelines for using them.
WEEK 4 — Choosing Colour with Confidence: Learn how to choose colours, neutrals and whites in real homes. The difference between new builds and renovations. How to work around fixed elements. Creating a timeless envelope and how to start from scratch.
WEEK 5 — Guidelines for Choosing and Coordinating Finishes: How to choose and coordinate hard finishes like flooring, countertops and tile for a timeless home with colour that relates perfectly.
WEEK 6 — Creating Cohesive Flow + Decorating for Atmosphere: Working your style into the style of your home. Details that matter like hardware. Creating colour flow from room to room. Atmosphere: the magic that makes your home FEEL amazing.