That is why you will see many posts dealing with choosing the right neutral colours to relate to fixed elements such as existing earthy countertops, tile, stone or brick – even Carrara Marble has an undertone. A neutral does not simply go with everything At least for a gal so very in love with COLOUR.īecause neutrals are where people need the most help. So, I spend a disproportionate amount of time talking about neutrals on this blog. Because it’s in navigating in the realm of murky, less-versatile-than-you-might-think neutrals, that most people get colour wrong. The core piece of which is Understanding Undertones, or getting NEUTRALS right by recognizing 9 distinct neutral undertone categories.ĭo you see more neutral exteriors than colourful ones on this site? Yes you do. Yet, I’m ALSO best known for sharing my proprietary System for Specifying Colour. Maria Killam – Two Timeless Blue Exteriors: Before and After Known as an Expert on Neutrals and Undertones While I help many clients choose the right neutral to coordinate with their stone (that’s all you can do if you’re not painting it), I love when a client asks for colour! And, contrary to my innovations with neutral undertones, I LOVE vibrant and lively COLOUR. My personal ‘design aesthetic’ is about creating styled and colourful interiors (above) and exteriors (below). We have hired two new talented designers, and during their training on how to assemble a presentation of Maria Killam eDesign advice, we talked a lot about my ‘timeless’ design aesthetic.

To clear any confusion, today, I’m defining my “Timeless” design philosophy, and sharing tips for creating a home you’ll love forever.Īs I announced recently, we have opened up the smaller paint packages that were sold out for the better part of the summer. Timeless design is about simply adding colour to your decorating. Timeless design is not about not about Classicism, or about sticking with neutrals and safe decorating. Here are some of my best design tips for creating a timeless home you’ll love forever.Ĭlassical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What makes design classic and timeless? It’s about creating styled and colourful interiors – that coordinate with your existing finishes. Timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals.

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