The last post I wrote about beige was May 2022 because my clients have been asking for ‘darker whites’ and ‘warmer neutrals’ for a couple years now. And I had to include this comment from a follower who works in a paint store who confirmed that yes, people are starting to ask for paint colours […]| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Everyone wants to know how to choose the right white. I invented a colour system that gives you a better question. The most popular whites are usually NOT the best choice for your walls. I get so many questions about splitting hairs between whites. Most often, it’s when someone has chosen off white for their […]| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
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Let's spring clean those boring neutrals. Here's how to add some colour into your decorating and on your walls.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, like most people, you probably don’t know any trades, and you have no idea where to start looking for what you need. You definitely don’t know what elements to choose first and why. Not to mention which order to even schedule trades to arrive at your renovation. You’re most […] The post Home Depot Kitchen Remodel: How to Get Designer Results on Budget appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.|
As a decorator, I’m always dealing with the electrical box that gets automatically centered in the dining room by the builder and then becomes instantly wrong when you add a sideboard or a dining table that isn’t standard. But let’s be real, when you’re planning your new build or renovation, it’s not always practical to […] The post 10 Best Lighting Solutions for Off Center Electrical Boxes appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.|
Think about it—your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make, whether it’s $500,000 or easily over a million if you’re in Canada. That’s a lot to take on by yourself! Just like you wouldn’t hand over an important job to someone with zero experience, building or renovating really does call for a pro […] The post Don’t let the Budget or Your Builder Design Your House appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.|
To get that bathroom renovation done as painlessly as possible, here's what to look for and what to avoid from the big box store.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
It's easy to get the impression that 12 by 24 tile is the answer to all your tiling needs, here's why I would avoid it.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Looking for an alternative backsplash to subway tile? Here are some beautiful kitchen designs with no backsplash. Check out the before and afters.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
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Expert colour advice and training for interior designers and homeowners. Founder of the System for Specifying Colour: Understanding Undertones.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Wondering why your room still feels unfinished, even with all the right furniture and décor? The answer might be as simple as curtains — the often-overlooked design element that brings softness, polish, and true transformation to any interior. If you’ve made it this far into a post about curtains, you’re my kind of person — […] The post Why Curtains Change Everything appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.|
Unsure if you should paint your fireplace? Discover expert tips on working with your home’s existing stone or brick, and get practical advice for decorating around a bossy fireplace for a more timeless and cohesive look that also suits the style of your home. Should I paint or decorate around my fireplace? The fireplace is […] The post Ask Maria: Should I Paint or Decorate Around my Fireplace appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.|
Here's 10 timeless home finishes that never go out of style—no matter what the trends say—so you can create a timeless kitchen or bathroom.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Decorating with artwork is a little like adding the perfect accessories to a cute outfit to make it really pop. But one of the trickiest styling details to master is layering lamps.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Learn the stress-free way to choose exterior colour without making expensive mistakes with my Exterior Colour Masterclass online training.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
This is a little story about mending relationships. And, I'm working on one with my sister right now. You might say we are dating.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
My nephews apartment needed a makeover so my Mom and I arrived in Calgary Friday night where I stopped until I dropped for 2 1/2 days!| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Transform your home with confidence! Discover how our eDesign services turn inspiration into stunning, personalized results. See the incredible before... The post A Beautiful Home Starts with the Right Advice: Stunning eDesign Before & Afters appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Surprisingly brilliant home decorating and paint colour hacks people swear by—even when they probably shouldn’t have worked. A little while... The post Design Disasters That Secretly Worked (Shhh, We Won’t Tell) appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Thinking of crowdsourcing your renovation decisions online? Here’s why relying on internet advice can lead to costly design mistakes—and what... The post Why Crowdsourcing Your Reno Decisions Will Leave You Disappointed appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Stuck with a black-and-white home that already feels dated, just as warmer neutrals are taking over? I’m sharing 3 easy... The post 3 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
10 real life decorating hacks from my True Colour Experts and a free live webinar on how to get started as a colour consultant.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Have you ever wondered: OK, so I’ve narrowed my focus to this one particular element of my room. I am...| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Make smarter home decor choices with a mood board so you can shop online with colour confidence.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Get the right interior online paint colour consultation for any room in your home including ceiling, woodwork (trim), and cabinet colour. No more guessing.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
When you need to decorate but aren't sure where to begin, this will help you get started with a colour direction for the "look and feel" of one room.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
We can help you choose the right paint colours for two or more rooms with this online consultation for any room in your home. No more guessing.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
If you’re struggling to figure out why your room doesn’t feel happy yet you are in the right place! Most... The post Introducing Gallery Walls inside Styling School–Last Day to Save appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
A custom-sized wool rug completely transformed my oversized living room—bringing softness, warmth, and a perfectly tailored fit. In this post,... The post My New Custom Area Rug from Stanton: Before & After appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Want to create a stunning, cohesive garden? Today I’m going to share five essential landscaping tips—from choosing the right colour... The post Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes with Your Garden appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’m not afraid to call out a trend... The post 5 Must-Know Tips for Trending Viola Marble Countertops appeared first on Maria Killam | Timeless Colour.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Will your Understanding Undertones Neutral Colour Wheel help me plan my new build? Yes it will! Here's how.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
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When trying to choose a kitchen cabinet colour, don't ignore this first decision or the rest of your choices will be limited. Make this decision first.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
This is my best designer secret for updating old kitchen cabinets. If you paint your dated oak cabinets, this design hack will modernize kitchen cabinets for a current look.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
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Brent Hull shares my love of timeless home design. He shares that the principles of good design are more often eschewed by speed and cost.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Black windows with a white exterior and interior is the hottest trend going at the moment, but are black windows the best choice for your new build?| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Every time I see a Persian or Oriental rug, I think DATED! But after these interiors by Erika Ward, I changed my mind! | Maria Killam| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Whether or not you are a fan of granite, here are my best tips for making your granite countertops look less dated and more classic and timeless.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
If you're asking yourself what's wrong with your room, it may not be an issue of clean or dirty. HINT: it's all in the undertones. Once you learn my system for identifying the undertones of neutrals, you can apply it to all your decorating dilemmas.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here's a colourful Christmas living room tour from Indiana. See how Kristy added cheerful colour to flatter her orange wood trim in her living room.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Today I'm sharing a renovation and complete redecoration of a 90's home by one of my True Colour Experts that is so beautiful, I asked if I could share it!| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Now that the English country kitchen is trending, does that mean all-white kitchens are out? Here's my take and how to get the look.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Should you do wood stained or painted cabinets in your new kitchen? Follow these 5 Steps to a design a kitchen you will love.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Did you know there is a right order to making decisions for your home renovation? These first 10 decisions will make or break it.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Debunking the biggest misconception about using my understanding undertones neutral colour wheel. How to use it to make your room amazing!| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
So you found the prefect inspiration for your new kitchen or bathroom. Here's how it ends up looking nothing like you wanted.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
If you’ve ever felt stuck with a space you can’t stand, Anita’s journey with her bathroom renovation will feel all too familiar.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here's a complete update on how our dream house looks in 2025 complete with all the paint colours I used throughout.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
It's tempting to put off making any colour decisions to keep your options open longer. However, committing to limitations creates freedom.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
I'm sharing the bedroom makeovers I did for my two teen nephews - creating spaces that feel more grown up and functional for them.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Online interior and exterior design. Get colour and decorating advice via email consultation from a leading home colour expert.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Quickly learn a proven system for choosing colour and finishes that you can apply to all your client design projects.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
So much of what goes wrong in building a new house is a lack of information on what makes a timeless home. Learn what details matter.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
This one-day styling makeover transforms a rental apartment into a warm and inviting space with decor and lamps, despite white walls.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here are some clever ways to refresh your kitchen with some paint colour, creative styling, and a little backsplash ingenuity.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Learn how to make the right colour and decorating choices for your home – but also the confidence that comes with understanding what’s missing or wrong and how to make it better.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Decorating is like magic and I'm hooked on the transformative power of using colour and arranging a room to bring joy.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
The most useful way to approach a renovation is to know which decisions need to be made first and what needs to be considered.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here's the best resource for planning your new build. Plus, find out why the order you choose your finishes in matters.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here's a common problem that gets overlooked when updating a dated wood kitchen and a walk through of my complete thought process.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
This is a cautionary tale about home design. It showcases the awkward collision of beige with the black and white colour trend.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Should you install recessed lighting in your next renovation or new build? I'm suggesting you don't need pot lights or can lights at all. See why here.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Here are two magical lighting ideas for creating atmosphere in these reader-submitted kitchen dining areas.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
I've noticed most AirBNBs all seem to be lacking a few style essentials. In fact, I often travel with these 5 items to help the AirBNB look better while I'm visiting.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Whether you're building a new home or renovating your exterior you need to know which decisions come first AND which elements are worth investing in so you can create a timeless exterior you’ll love forever.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
Update | Spring 2020 We are in month number four, since we’ve moved into our new house and many of...| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
I receive so many emails with people in a total quandary over their backsplash tile. My response is always the same. Read on to find out.| Maria Killam | Timeless Colour
