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Vancouver Colour Advice on Exterior – Before & After

6/08/2009

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Hi, I'm Maria

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This is an exterior I did a few years ago in West Vancouver. Notice how the Mediterranean tiles have faded to a pinky shade on the roof? Well it is a bit hard to tell, they were the same on the dormers which were a huge visual piece of the house, so I had them painted the same colour as the gutters and the brackets!

Exterior Colour Selection by Maria Killam

It’s unfortunate that the before picture was taken at a completely different angle, but I usually snap them as I’m leaving the consultation! It was quite the transformation on this previously boring white house!
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  1. ticklishfromadistance says:

    Happy, happy birthday!!!!!

  2. Rebecca says:

    Why the different front doors?

    Much more lovley to look at.

  3. C. Andres Alderete says:

    Happy Birthday!

  4. my favorite and my best says:

    hi! this is a great blog. and if you hadn't stopped by mine i might not have found yours. so thanks!
    i love color but am such a chicken shit when it comes to it. so i hope to learn lots from your blog.
    can't wait to peruse more.

  5. Jennifer says:

    That's a job well done. The home is completely transformed. It looks unified and fresh. Great job!

  6. Christine says:

    Wow! I love those colors – you really bought that house to life.

  7. Kara says:

    Love the transformation. Much better than boring white.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your btw and I'm sure it will be a daily read.

  8. Struggler says:

    Well, firstly, Happy Birthday, even if it's a bit belated.
    Love the new paint colors on this house – certainly brings it to life. I'm wondering, what color garden umbrellas would you recommend here? The pale blue color, perhaps??

  9. Things That Inspire says:

    What a huge difference! The power of color.

  10. kel says:

    Love it!!

  11. Brillante Home Decor says:

    Is that the same house??? Unbelievable!!!

  12. Awesome Sara says:

    OMG look at the difference!!! The all white looks terrible! I dig the Maria version much better. And I love doing posts on you, you're awesome and you think I'm the shit!

  13. Cristin says:

    great before and after! nice work! love your blog…

    http://simplifiedbee.blogspot.com/

  14. Anonymous says:

    Hi Maria,
    Great before and after photos. What a huge difference the right colors make.Love it. You did not specify what colors you used.Can you tell us why you picked these colors and what colors they are? I too have this style home and would love to know what colors they are. Fabulous !

  15. Maria Killam says:

    Hi Anonymous,
    This house is painted CC-210 Dijon (BM) and the trim is Cork, the railings are 'Wrought Iron' and the windows and doors are Wythe Blue, HC-143. I chose these colours because of the style of the house.
    Hope this helps,
    Maria

Hi, I'm Maria

I teach homeowners and designers how to choose timeless finishes and get colour right the first time—using my proven Killam Colour System®.

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About Maria

Maria Killam is the leading authority on practical colour for real homes. A decorator, stylist, and the creator of the revolutionary Killam Colour System® and the Understanding Undertones® Neutral Colour Wheel.

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