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What Everyone Should Know about Orange Beige

09/18/2023
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I have been whispering about the return of beige for a while in other posts, here and here. And it’s been showing at High Point Market too. But when it hits the big box decor stores, that’s when you know. Its truly and officially back! Beige is back While Tricia, my Director of eDesign and…

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My Attic Studio Office Reveal: Before & After

07/31/2023
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Before we get started on today’s post we have a job posting for a WordPress designer/developer, see the full job description here. There is definitely some joy that comes with a well-designed workspace – even when it’s located inside your home. Here’s a look at my new studio office makeover.  The dresser behind me was…

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But Maria, I have the old colour wheel? Does it still work?

12/16/2022
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Since the launch of the new Understanding Undertones Neutral Colour wheel earlier this week, we are fielding lots of questions about whether the other colour wheels are still useful. I have some good news if your purchased the wheel in 2022, but let’s also review the neutral colour wheel history. Because when you invent something…

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The Best Sherwin-Williams Paint Colours (A New Collection)

06/22/2022
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At last, the Sherwin Williams Premier Collection is here! Discover the best Sherwin-Williams paint colours in my curated collection of large painted colour boards – now available for purchase! For years, I’ve been getting requests to create a collection of Sherwin-Williams boards in more saturated colours – just like the VIP Collection that I’ve had…

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The Best Way to Identify Undertones in Fabrics

06/13/2022
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There’s one important detail about using the colour wheel that you may have missed. So, I’d like to review it here. How you hold the wheel and your paint boards can make ALL the difference in identifying the correct undertone. This reader’s fabric photos are a perfect illustration of what I mean. How to find…

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What Colour Works with Orange Wood?

05/23/2022
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So many of us tend to get caught up in the colour of wood – whether it’s hardwood floors, trims, cabinets, etc. And it often blinds our colour decision-making process. You may be asking what colour works with orange wood, but this isn’t the only question you need to ask. Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants…

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Kitchen eDesign Project: Before & After

04/06/2022
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You’re dreaming of a timeless kitchen design but the pink beige travertine floors are staying. Can it be done? The answer is YES! Take a closer look at my eDesign client’s fresh, but timeless kitchen design. Sometimes you need the magic of my eDesign services, which instantly narrows down all your choices and provides a…

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Two Best Ways to Use my Neutral Colour Wheel

03/24/2022
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I am thrilled that so many of you are using my neutral colour wheel now that it is an accurate visual guide for the most common neutral undertones. But, I want to make sure that you understand the two best ways this neutral colour wheel can help you. Did you know that some of the…

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How to Update a Tuscan Living Room

03/13/2022
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Changing your wall colour every time new paint colour trends are revealed can be a frustrating endeavour. Today I’m responding to an upset reader and addressing the one thing that paint colour cannot do for your room. It’s a lesson we can all learn from. Interior Design by Maria Killam Last week I received this…

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