After 15 years of black, white, and grey, warmth is finally returning to interiors — but most designers don’t know how to choose the right warm neutrals... You’re not alone — the shift toward warmer, more natural interiors has everyone rethinking colour.
Identify undertones in EVERY neutral, warm or cool.
Combine finishes so everything feels cohesive, not accidental.
Confidently recommend colours that make rooms feel alive again.
Understand undertones so deeply that you never struggle or second-guess client choices again.
True Colour Expert Training is the only place you'll learn the Killam Colour System, a real-world process that shows you how to:
It’s not colour theory. It’s not guesswork.
It’s colour mastery for the next era of design — taught by the woman who predicted it.
Most courses teach theory that doesn’t work in real homes, especially with existing finishes.
I used to struggle, too. That is, until I built the Killam Colour System.
I’ve spent decades teaching homeowners and design professionals around the world how to see undertones clearly and choose colour with total confidence.
Speak confidently about colour so clients trust your expertise
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Choose colours that make rooms feel timeless and high-end
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Spot what’s wrong in any room before anyone else
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“The training I received from Maria is right up there with what I learned to receive my Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from an accredited university!”
You’re not alone — the shift toward warmer, more natural interiors has everyone rethinking colour.
And if you’re someone who’s always had a natural eye — the friend everyone asks for decorating help — you may already sense what’s off, but not yet know why.
Join me in person for True Colour Expert® Training and learn to see what others can’t. Become a True Colour Expert.
(And if by the end of Day One you don’t agree this is the best colour training you’ve ever attended, I’ll refund your tuition — no questions asked.)
“No one teaches or explains colour in a way that makes sense and applies to what we do as designers like Maria does.”
“Maria is always organized and gives you all the helpful tricks she's learned throughout the years. It's worth the money.”
“I left feeling empowered and more confident about color than ever. A lot of classically trained designers still don’t understand color this way.”
“I left with a ton of enthusiasm for my business going forward. What a great group of dedicated people, and Maria renewed my excitement for color!”
“Maria’s insights gave me the confidence to select timeless finishes for our home. My husband says it feels like living inside a magazine. I thought I knew a lot, but this training helped me see a whole new career path.”
When you understand undertones — truly understand them — you’ll never be at the mercy of trends again. You’ll see why some “warm beiges” look dingy, why others glow, and how to choose the ones that make every home feel timeless, elegant, and inviting.
You’ll stand out in a sea of sameness — the professional who actually knows why colour works. Or, if you’re just starting out, you’ll finally have a system that turns your natural talent into a rewarding career.
EVERYONE is welcome in this course. But if you’re asking this question, you’re wondering if this course is for YOU.
Our True Colour Expert course is perfect for anyone looking to simply elevate their skills in colour and decorating. Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a renovation or new build, or you’re an aspiring color consultant, you belong here! I can’t wait to meet you.
Already in the design or colour business? THIS is your masterclass in colour.
Mastering colour skills lets you charge more and carve out a niche that sets you apart from the competition. When you become a certified True Colour Expert, you can be selective about your projects, working less while earning more.
If you’re tired of working hard without landing the clients or projects you desire, I’ll help you unlock the potential to elevate your business. Gain the knowledge and systems that drive profit, offer you more freedom, and boost your confidence in the field. And, I can’t wait to meet you, too!
While I don’t offer an in-person course just for homeowners, the True Colour Expert training is a fantastic opportunity to learn from me in person.
This course is designed for anyone passionate about colour, including homeowners who want to master decorating and design. I’d love to have you join us and experience my expert guidance firsthand!
I promise you won’t regret it, and you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded homeowners who share your passion for colour and design.
Definitely NOT! 🙌🏻
Your instincts are good, but your client still needs to know the “why.” And communicating this can be a challenge for both the new designer and the seasoned one.
In just two days, you’re going to know how to tell a client what’s missing or what’s wrong, and what they need to do to make it better. This is the confidence you need to communicate more directly with your clients – no matter where you are in your design career.
Let’s face it, a colour consultation goes beyond choosing paint colours for a wall. Typically you’re also advising on the colours for furniture and decor in order to create a cohesive colour scheme that flows throughout. You’ll learn how to harmonize both.
And when you apply my timeless design principles to your bathroom and kitchen designs, you’ll have more freedom to express yourself through decorating. Bonus: You’ll create a portfolio that’s truly everlasting.
But you may still be wondering if this investment really worth it?
I’ll walk you through the EXACT steps for making colour and design decisions from start to finish, for ANY project. Imagine what this kind of insight can do for your design business?
💰 And, finally here’s how my two-day workshop pays for itself.
First, it’s the cost of one mistake. That’s easy math. For most it has a dollar amount. You never forget what it cost to replace that _________. Believe me, I’ve been there. There’s also an emotional cost – delays, frustration, OVERTHINKING. Been there too.
Second, being able to decorate around a finish your client isn’t changing (that you’re not in love with). Often, you’ll get much more out of decorating and styling a room WELL than by fixing expensive colour mistakes.
Did you get that? You’ll learn the best way to freshen up your client’s home when they can’t replace everything. You’ll learn to solve a variety of challenges with colours and finishes, so you can help them move forward – whether you’re working with a budget that’s basic or luxe.
I’ve been helping clients pull together their spaces with both new and inherited finishes for over 20 years. I’ve seen it ALL. So, I know a thing or two about solving decorating challenges of all kinds. And, you’ll learn the exact same process I use in just two days.
Now’s the time to carve out a niche for yourself as the go-to COLOUR expert in your area.
Soaring real estate costs make colour consulting a necessity. Because when people stop building, they start renovating. If they don’t have the budget to replace cabinets, they paint.
Your colour expertise will be more in demand now than ever before!
This workshop is jam-packed with tangible takeaways and practical techniques that you can use right now in your own home or a client’s home.
Absolutely! Our in-person training sessions typically consist of 50% professional designers and 50% aspiring designers. If you’re considering a career change or dreaming of starting a colour consulting business, this is the ONLY training you need to level up your skills and learn a system you can use for your business.
I’ll also share how I turned my passion for colour into a lucrative online colour consulting business. You won’t find another course that offers the same depth of knowledge directly from someone with proven success in eDesign.
As part of your VIP package, you’ll attend a private breakfast with Maria before class on Day 2 of your True Colour Expert Training. More details about room/time will be shared closer to the event.
The intimate setting of a VIP breakfast allows for personalized interaction, networking opportunities, and the chance to ask Maria specific questions, making it a highly enriching and memorable event.
In addition to this exclusive semi-private time with Maria, you’ll receive extra swag and surprises!
Yes! This is the ONLY training where you’ll be certified as a True Colour Expert™ after two days. This also includes a digital badge for your website and social media accounts as well as a printable certificate.
If you’ve already consumed all of Maria Killam’s blog posts, books, and online courses, there’s still plenty to be gained. Most importantly, the energy you get from learning directly from Maria!
But also, critically, you’ll get all the teachings in the right order which allows you to gain a much deeper understanding of the content.
Attending Maria Killam’s live workshops either in person or via Zoom offers a unique and energizing learning experience. The content feels different, and the implementation and understanding are enhanced.
Maria has over 20 years of experience helping clients with their spaces, dealing with various finishes and decorating challenges. In just two days, you can learn the exact process she uses to make colour decisions, solve challenging colour situations, create a more styled and beautiful home, make decisions for new builds and renovations, as well as identify and fix issues in any room.
Enrolling in this workshop not only saves you money but also helps you stop overthinking every decision and follow a simple and organized process. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from Maria Killam directly and transform your home with the benefit of her timeless aesthetic, her years experience and her simple to use colour system.
This is the ONLY colour and design training experience led by the world’s top colour expert, Maria Killam. Her real-time guidance will revolutionize how you SEE and USE colour.
Plus, most colour courses are missing the mark. Because no one is showing you how to turn the not-so-great into something beautiful.
Maria provides exclusive colour resources as well as hands-on exercises with real client examples to enhance your learning journey. She’s trained thousands of designers just like you. And she understands the unique challenges of communicating with clients on projects.
That’s because she invented a simple and organized system for choosing colors that works seamlessly for any project.
This isn’t colour theory. It’s a practical and applied system you can use over and over again to effortlessly harmonize colours or solve any design challenge that comes your way.
You know, sometimes we all face challenges when it comes to our businesses, whether they’re struggling or just starting out. But guess what? There’s an amazing opportunity right in front of you, and I don’t want you to miss out on it.
By investing in this two-day training, you will acquire practical knowledge that will enable you to elevate your expertise and expand your service offerings in the realm of color and design. This will give your business a distinct advantage over your competitors, allowing you to carve out a unique niche in the market.
One of the key benefits of this training is the implementation of a reliable comparative color method, which will instill confidence in your abilities. With this newfound confidence, you will be able to attract a larger client base that specifically seeks out your expertise in color.
True Colour Experts can attest to the tangible results they have achieved, such as commanding higher rates and working with ideal clients who highly value their advice.
Choose the package that is best suited to your needs. The bonus material such as the eBooks and the exclusive Timeless Flooring Guide, or Neutral Colour Wheel for example are not refundable for cash value within any of the packages.
If for any reason you need to cancel your registration for True Colour Expert in-person live training, we will issue you a refund less a $125 non-refundable processing fee up to 30 days prior to the course start date.
Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the course start date are not eligible for a refund.
If you need to cancel less than 30 days prior to the course start date, your registration is eligible to be transferred to a future True Colour Expert Training workshop held within the next 12 calendar months. A $500 non-refundable transfer fee will apply.
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