Create Your Dream Home
Swap overwhelm for clarity in every colour, design, and finishing choice you make with
Tired of the reno, regret, repeat cycle?
The colour confidence solution for homeowners that helps you win compliments every single time someone walks through the door.
Get The Complete Killam Colour Education System
And Create A Home That Finally Feels Like You
Why every Colour Decision feels like a Gamble
That's another redo, another bill, another cluttered house covered in drop sheets.
This is the THIRD TIME. The problem?
No one teaches you the one skill that makes every other colour decision fall into place.
...every paint aisle, every reno, every weekend project feels simple.
This complete colour education system combines physical tools, structured lessons, and expert support you need…
So you can choose paint, coordinating finishes, and create a whole-home palette that flows.
You'll discover the exact process I use with clients that works whether you're choosing paint for one bathroom or coordinating finishes across your entire house.
See, the difference between guessing and knowing isn't talent. It's having the right system.
Create Your Dream Home
The solution
There's a version of you who strolls into the paint store on a Saturday morning with colour chosen, finishes locked. She's calm, confident and in control.
That woman lives a few short weeks away when you join Create Your Dream Home now.
Once you have it...
Here's a Snapshot of What You'll Master
How to confidently coordinate colours, finishes, and materials for your home (without falling for trends that instantly date your home)
How to create a whole‑home colour story so every room feels connected and unmistakably you (not who you were 3 homes ago)
How make flooring, countertop, backsplash and tile choices that transform busy kitchens and bathrooms into bliss
How to transform your home into a gallery of "I'm so glad we chose that," not "what were we thinking."
"The training I received was invaluable. Before taking the class I could inherently see some colours don't play well together, but I didn't understand why. Once I learned about undertones and mixing clean and dirty colorus, the lightbulb went off!" - RUTH
Why Thousands of Homeowners Trust Me
"(Create Your Dream Home) confirmed that my instincts were good and gave me confidence to move forward and stop second guessing everything. Thank you!"
— CICELY
"Thank you for your Dream Home course. I have followed your advice with some very high-end beautiful results. I wanted to share with you something that my husband and I did inspired by the course." - GINNY
Get The Same Insider Method I Use With My High-End Clients
I'm Maria Killam, the leading authority on practical colour for real homes. A decorator, stylist, and the creator of the Killam Colour System® and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel.
With over 20 years experience, I've been inside more than 20,000 homes, giving me unique insights into the colour confusion homeowners face. And what really works (and what doesn't) in REAL spaces.
I've distilled my extensive experience into a practical, proven system for you that takes the guesswork out of decisions and saves you thousands in preventable (sometimes permanent) mistakes.
In Six Weeks, You’ll Learn to:
You’ll learn how to choose the right whites, the right neutrals, and how to build timeless palettes that work in every home.
Create a home that feels cohesive and designer-level
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.
Test paint and finishes the RIGHT way
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.
See undertones in neutrals clearly so you stop guessing
Use my Colour Balancing Method® to elevate every room
Whether you’re renovating, building, or refreshing a room, I'll help you protect your money, your sanity, and your confidence.
Stop costly mistakes before they happen
No more “one room looks right, the next looks wrong.” You’ll create flow, harmony, and a classic backdrop that will last for years.
Your New Colour Confidence Saves You Thousands When You:
Know what finishes to tackle first, second, third… so you stop pouring money into things you'll rip out or replace later…
Master what colour consultants who charge $300/hour check in the first 10 seconds of any room (keep the money, here's how to do it yourself)…
See which flooring clashes with your existing trim before you buy it and the installers show up…
Avoid 'hold the swatch up to the wall' advice that actually makes colour mistakes MORE likely…
Steer clear of fleeting trends before they date your space, and discover how to stretch every design dollar further…
Make timeless choices so people pause at the doorway and say, "Wow, this is stunning, did you hire a designer?"…
and much, much more!
BUILD the Home Guests ALWAYS Ask About
Then putting my expertise to work in your home is not a 'nice to have', it's a must.
The training is self-paced and delivers everything you need to choose colours once, get them right, and never second-guess a paint decision again.
How to see what a colour will actually do in your room before you commit. This is what turns 'I hope this works' into 'I know this will work.'
You learn the one skill every decorator relies on but nobody teaches:
If you want to finally stop repainting, redoing, and regretting your choices, so your money goes into pieces you love, not fixing past decisions…
Turn your home into a backdrop for memories, so birthdays, holidays, and everyday mornings feel a little more special…
"I've been struggling with the decision for months. This course immediately helped me pick paint colors for my entryway."
— JENNIFER S.
"The real-time practice for training my eyes to usefully see color boosted my confidence to make better color choices."
— JULIE E-J.
Why Students Are Raving About Create Your Dream Home...
"You just changed my life and I look forward to creating a home I will love forever."
— NATALIE
"My husband is a land developer and general contractor... I feel better qualified with the tools I received at the training."
— KIMBERLY
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.
You Need the Knowledge to Choose Colour Correctly
The right colour choices save you time and money
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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.
We're talking about saving thousands on countertops, cabinets, or flooring… Not to mention all the smaller decisions you'll get right along the way. Avoiding one mistake easily pays for the entire course twice over. If you want the kind of home where guests pause at the door, friends ask for your secret, and your kids actually want to bring people over.
what if this workshop helped you avoid just ONE major design mistake?
Consider This:
You've already decided
The current cohort is now in session.
Registration is currently closed while I work with our newest group of homeowners. Join the waitlist to get early access and an exclusive invitation when the next dates are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
still not sure if this course is right for you?
Can you relate?
You have great taste. You know what you like when you see it, but still you’re not sure how to pull it all together. Or, even where to start sometimes?
Perhaps you’re really excited about your project, but at the same time, you’re stuck with worry that you might make choices you’ll later wish you hadn’t?
Or, maybe you’ve made mistakes you regretted in the past and THIS TIME you want to get it right without wasting more time and money?
If you find yourself nodding your head to ANY of these, this course is for YOU!
Home projects are an investment.
For most people, this is their one chance to create their forever home. And more than anything, I want you to enjoy the process and be happy with the outcome.
Colour mistakes cost money.
Learning how to avoid and FIX mistakes will save you money and time, repeatedly. In fact, fixing just one colour mistake could save you enough money to cover the cost of this course.
That’s good money you can spend on lamps and decor later! Just sayin’
And, if you have any other questions, please email [email protected].
Every person who takes this course BEFORE starting their renovation or new build project makes a point to tell me this, “I should’ve done this sooner. Now, I’ve got a much better vision for everything I’m doing, and I’m so glad I took this course first—whew!”
Every. Single. Time.
If you are scouring the web for all the answers and inspiration right now, then this is the RIGHT time to take this course – no matter when your new build or renovation is scheduled for in the future.
The perfect time to learn about colour and design is before you buy a home. Here’s why:
House Hunting with Expert Eyes
When you understand design fundamentals and colour relationships, you’ll view potential homes with a trained eye. You’ll be able to spot which “ugly” features are easy, inexpensive fixes versus costly renovations. This knowledge helps you:
See Past Surface Issues
- A dated wall colour or unfortunate wallpaper might scare away other buyers, but you’ll recognize these as simple cosmetic changes that can dramatically transform a space without major renovation.
Identify True Potential -
You’ll develop the skills to visualize how spaces can be transformed through strategic updates rather than costly gut renovations. This insight helps you find hidden gems that others might overlook.
Make Smarter Investment Decisions –
Understanding which design elements can be easily changed versus those requiring significant investment helps you negotiate better and avoid properties with costly inherent flaws.
The Create Your Dream Home course equips you with professional-level skills to evaluate spaces, identify what’s not working, and develop cost-effective solutions. This expertise becomes your secret advantage in finding and creating a home you’ll love – before you even make an offer.
Learning to See Colour is a Skill
Just like learning to play an instrument or ride a bike, seeing undertones is a skill that can be taught and mastered. You’re not “colour blind” – you just haven’t learned the system yet.
The Course is Designed for You The training specifically helps people who:
- Feel overwhelmed by colour choices
- Can’t understand why certain colours “don’t work”
- Struggle to see what others seem to see naturally
- Get frustrated trying to match colours
Instead of relying on natural talent or guesswork, you’ll learn a clear, step-by-step method for identifying undertones. This system works even if you’ve always struggled with colour matching.
Everyone Learns at Their Own Pace
The course is structured to build your confidence gradually. You’ll practice with real-world examples, and there’s no pressure to “keep up” – you can review materials as often as needed until the concepts click.
Remember: Your current difficulty with undertones isn’t a weakness – it’s precisely why this training will be so valuable for you. You’ll finally have the tools and understanding to make confident colour decisions.
The cost of the course is in USD.
Maria has many students from Europe and Australia take her virtual course each season. They treat it as though they are catching a flight and get up early (or stay up late). Some students will even check in to a local hotel to take the course so as to not disturb their families.
We are always so happy when clients from overseas join Maria in her live training. The lunch break would be at approximately 12:30pm PST. There is a mid morning break around 10:00am PST and in the afternoon around 3:00pm PST. You can use this time zone converter to determine your time.
Note that overseas students will be required to pay for shipping of their course materials. **Also be sure that Benjamin Moore fan decks are available in your area.
About Maria
Maria Killam pioneered virtual colour consulting in 2010, long before the industry caught on. She's trained thousands of design professionals since, guided more than 10,000 virtual colour and design projects, and is the creator of The Killam Colour System® and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel.