5 Things to Avoid as a Color Expert
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5 Things to Avoid as a Color Expert
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Best Orange Beige Paint Colors: Your Guide to Warm Neutrals
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Best Orange Beige Paint Colors: Your Guide to Warm Neutrals
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Interior Paint Colour Consultation Services by Maria Killam
Interior Paint Colour Consultation Services by Maria Killam
Jan 14, 2017
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Open Layout Paint Colour Consultation with Maria Killam
Open Layout Paint Colour Consultation with Maria Killam
Mar 5, 2019
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Decorating Tips for Stone Fireplaces with Neutral Colors
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Decorating Tips for Stone Fireplaces with Neutral Colors
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Black became the standard builder choice in January 2024. And anytime something becomes standard, it’s no longer being chosen — it’s being defaulted. Black is timeless when it’s part of a complete exterior colour scheme. But it’s far too strong to be treated like a pair of jeans that goes with everything. Windows and garage doors aren’t accessories. They’re permanent architectural elements. So if you were to ask me in January 2025 whether you should bl
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Black became the standard builder choice in January 2024. And anytime something becomes standard, it’s no longer being chosen — it’s being defaulted. Black is timeless when it’s part of a complete exterior colour scheme. But it’s far too strong to be treated like a pair of jeans that goes with everything. Windows and garage doors aren’t accessories. They’re permanent architectural elements. So if you were to ask me in January 2025 whether you should bl
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Okay wait — here’s what I see after 18+ years of teaching colour. When people don’t have a system, they’re unconsciously tracking everything at once: – the floors – the cabinets – the furniture – the lighting – the samples on the wall – and whether a decision will need to be undone later So every colour choice feels heavy. Not because colour is hard — but because the brain is managing too many variables with no order. Once people learn how to sequence
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Okay wait — here’s what I see after 18+ years of teaching colour. When people don’t have a system, they’re unconsciously tracking everything at once: – the floors – the cabinets – the furniture – the lighting – the samples on the wall – and whether a decision will need to be undone later So every colour choice feels heavy. Not because colour is hard — but because the brain is managing too many variables with no order. Once people learn how to sequence
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Timeless design isn’t about playing it safe — it’s about understanding why something works. For years, black and white have been treated as the default “no-fail” option. But in real homes, I’m seeing a shift toward softer, earth-based neutrals that create warmth, depth, and longevity. In today’s blog post, I explain what’s replacing high-contrast black and white — and how to tell the difference between a passing trend and a colour that will actually la
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "I got a great question today: How do you choose a warm neutral to work with white marble? The answer is not starting with the marble. You start with the main neutral that already exists in your home. That’s what defines the direction for your kitchen cabinet colour and the rest of the palette. When you use my Neutral Colour Wheel, you identify the undertone of your fixed finishes first—tile, countertops, floors, furniture. Then you pull the large sampl
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Stop overthinking and start specifying. 🕒 Do you want to learn the practical, real-world system that traditional design schools completely miss and become the expert who knows exactly what a room needs in one glance? If this is you,👇 Comment FAST to secure your spot in my last Colour Designer Masterclass!"
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "If you’ve never hired a designer before, this will save you so much frustration. “Design is design” is the assumption that creates disappointment. Full-service design includes drawings, millwork plans, sourcing, ordering, coordination, and months of hand-holding. That is a completely different service (and price point) than a DIY colour + finish strategy package. I wrote a full post that explains: •what full-service design actually costs •what my $5,00
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "2026 is bringing all the warmth—burgundy, rust, terracotta, even autumn pinks. But are they timeless or just another trend wave? Here’s the secret: neutrals always set the trend cycle first. But bold, rich colours you love can outlast every cycle—just like my sunflower yellow sofa. Comment IDEAS to join my free workshop January 8 and learn how to make colour choices for dated bathrooms 🛀 And let me know which new colour you’re going to add to your hom
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert | Most people don’t realize they’re looking at colour out of context—which is why choosing paint feels so hard. Someone recently sent me... | Instagram
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert | Bathrooms don’t need to be trendy to feel fresh — but they do need the right foundation. Once the tile is right, everything else becomes... | Instagram
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Does this sound like you? Are you still giving away your best design advice for free because you don’t feel “qualified” to charge? The truth is, if people are already asking for your help, you HAVE the gift. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars and years of your life in design school to be a professional. You just need a proven, real-world framework that turns your intuition into a predictable result every single time. In 2026, it’s time to tur
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert | The Tuscan trend is back—this time with a refined twist. Think medieval tapestries, stone vessels, and wrought iron details that actually... | Instagram
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "First of all, it’s absolutely fine to paint all your trim doors and walls the same white, it’s white, and down the road when you add colour to your walls and trim, they will still look like trim colour should look. Which is White. My house had off-white trim when I moved in and I was very grateful for that because it would’ve cost $25,000 to repaint it all a different colour. Here’s the issue with painting, anything darker than an off-white on all your
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Maria Killam | Colour Expert on Instagram: "Wood flooring is one of the biggest colour decisions that people make for their home here are some tips: ➡️Choose pale or medium brown flooring for the most timeless look, when you go super dark, it’s a recipe for dusting forever. It’s also trendy, and creates a more formal look and feel which has to go with the right furniture. ➡️ Don’t install anything that looks grey or in some lights brown which is taupe, both will instantly date your house 10 year
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Maria Killam Colour Boards | Compare Undertones
Apr 5, 2021
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5 Dining Room Mistakes You're Probably Making | Episode 20
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4 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Bathroom | Episode 14
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Top 5 Interior Design Trends That Are OUT For 2026!
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10 Steps for Planning a Timeless New Build | Episode 24
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5 Colour Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2024 | Episode 21
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Choosing THIS floor colour will immediately DATE your new build.
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Today on the blog, I am sharing a project I’ve been working on for over a year and it’s finally here. Comment 0913 and I’ll send the link directly to your DM’s Can’t wait to hear what you think 😃 | Maria Killam | Colour Expert
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My paint colour changes with the light: "Help me fix it!" | Episode 19
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Help! I Hate my Bathroom Floors - Styling Hacks | Episode 38
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8 Ways to Add Colour to your Boring Bathroom (no reno required) | Episode 36
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4 Steps to Getting Your Countertops Right! | Episode 58
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