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Do This Before You Choose a Cabinet Colour
Before you choose a cabinet colour for your kitchen, you can’t ignore this first colour decision or the rest of your choices will be very limited. Once you know this kitchen design tip, you can choose...
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WWMD: Will a White Kitchen Work with my Existing Granite Countertops?
You know how much I love a white kitchen. But sometimes, a white kitchen is not the best choice. Here’s my advice for a a two readers who want to know if a white kitchen will work with their existing...
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Kelly’s Timeless Bungalow Renovation; Before & After
Here’s another look at my design assistant’s classic and timeless home renovation. She and her husband took a chance on a dated 70s ranch and completely renovated it, both inside and out, and...
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How to Work with your Dated Granite Countertops: The Ultimate Guide
While quartz has largely taken over, granite had a very loooong moment. So many of us have inherited granite countertops we would not choose. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my best advice for making...
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Saying Goodbye to Kelly and a Roundup of Her Home Improvement Projects
Today I’m sharing some of my design assistant’s best home improvement projects… and saying goodbye. That means we are hiring! Keep reading to find out more. Friday, we received the news that my rock...
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Ask Maria: Help! My White Painted Kitchen Cabinets Look Bad
Before you slap white paint on your builder-grade kitchen cabinets and call it done, here are four ways to take your kitchen design up a notch. Whether you plan to put your house on the market soon or...
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What Big Box Stores Don’t Tell You About Your Kitchen Finishes
Every time I walk into the kitchen department of a big box store, I cringe at the horrible kitchen displays. They are always and without fail a mish-mash of undertones and colours, uppers and lowers...
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Sometimes Accent Tile is an Emergency
Today I’m sharing an example where accent tile can help SAVE a white kitchen. Yes, you read that right… Sometimes accent tile is an emergency solution. Here’s where accent tile works. Recommending...
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5 Kitchen Design Details that Matter; Before & After
You’ve heard the phrase, design is in the details? Well, this DIY kitchen refresh from one of my readers nailed the design details. If you’re planning a kitchen project, here are the 5 kitchen design...
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Interior Colour Flow is Easy (Before & After)
When decorating with colour, it can be tricky to create flow from room to room. When I introduced new colours into my main living space I couldn’t ignore the rest of my house. Here’s another look at my...
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Kitchen eDesign Project: Before & After
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...
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Our Next Chapter: We’re Moving!
If you haven’t heard yet… we’re moving! And, I’m sharing photos of our new house HERE FIRST with all of you! Our garden this summer Terreeia and I have been thinking about building for years but...
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How to Choose a Pale Neutral Wall Colour (for my new kitchen)
Navigating neutral colours and finishes can be tricky. Basically you have three options when working with pale neutrals. Let me explain. Here’s what happened in our kitchen this week. By the way, we’ve...
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Ask Maria: Help! My Cabinets are Many Shades of Off-White
If you’re in the middle of a renovation, you may be staring at your paint colour and wondering if you made the right choice. Here’s a reader question about her kitchen cabinet colours. And right now, I...
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Get Sold! Updates that Deliver the Highest Returns
Want to sell houses faster? Here are some foolproof strategies to increase your chances of selling your house quickly and for a higher return. *I recently was asked to speak to a group of real estate...
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3 Design Details for a Timeless Black and White Kitchen
Can a kitchen with a black countertop truly stand the test of time? I know you’re all being tempted by the current black and white trends, especially in kitchen design. But which elements should be...
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