Here are the top 10 most read posts since I started writing this blog in November 2009. The first one I wrote within two weeks and has remained the #1 most popular post on my blog.
This post has also turned into a Dear-Abby-which-white-should-MY-Cabinets-be? Because I’ll answer this question if it’s not too complicated and doesn’t require much time. If you need to show photos or give a lot of detail for the context of your question, I would still recommend at least a one hour on-line consultation to get it right. Click here to email me for rates.
I met a local designer/blogger shortly after writing this post who said “I was so mad when I read your article because I had just finished painting my townhouse Cloud White from top to bottom”. So let me say it again, I am not saying Cloud White is a bad colour, it simply should never be used as a go-to colour because there is no such thing as any colour that works in every situation. Will you use it 75% of the time? Yes.
What does a pink and yellow tulip have to do with beige? Read on to find out. You might see something new about beige that you have never seen before.
This post got into the Washington Post Blog Watch because it’s a great tutorial on how to pick a colour for your kitchen.
This post gives an eye-opening look at the process that an expert walks-through when picking colours for your home.
Do you still think that you need a light colour in a dark room? Read this post before you decide.
This is a huge dilemma for many a home-owner, and it’s the biggest reason why a colourist is hired in the first place!
If your house is already painted, click here to find out if you have created a palette that flows!
8. What Everyone Should know about Gray
Okay, now that you know which undertones are in Beige, read on to see which ones you’ll find in shades of gray!
9. How to Create a Tablescape
This post also got into the Washington Post Blog Watch as it includes some great stylist tips on decorating coffee tables and dressers!
Tablescape by Maria Killam Colour & DesignThis post examines the dilemma of choosing between painted cabinets or stained. (I actually think it’s better than ‘White Kitchen Cabinets’ but it barely made the top 10!).
And here are some posts that are simply my favourites:
1) It’s dated.
2) None of it is or would have been your choice in the first place.
3) The colours are [generally] so bad it’s hard to see past them to how great it would look if just the right colours were on the wall. [click on the above link to read the article].
Happiness is. . . Being Uncomfortable [When you pick the wrong colour].
When my installer handed me his invoice of $210.00 for an installation that lasted approximately 1 1/2 hours, I got to thinking; why is it that a home-owner seems to have no real issues with paying for labour? The painter, plumber, electrician, tile layer, carpenter, and so on. But hiring the DESIGNER or COLOUR CONSULTANT-even if it’s just for a 2 hour consultation-to pull it all together, to make it all beautiful and fabulous, seems to fall into the category of LUXURY? [click on the headline to read the rest].
If you would like your home to fill you with happiness every time you walk in, contact me for on-line or in-person consultations.
*Image sources for photos are found in each listed post.
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Congratulations on a well deserved nomination. Your blog truly is one of the best! Can't wait to look at the top ten posts that I missed.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one on White kitchens. I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel and the cabinets are going to be a creamy beige with black and beige granite look formica. I could not afford the stone that we really wanted. I hope we are happy with it when it is finished. Congratulations on the nomination, you really deserve it, you have a great blog, it is so informative. Thank you for all of the information. Cindy S.
ReplyDeleteMe again, I meant to say that the cabinets are going to be a creamy "white"! Cindy S.
ReplyDeleteMaria,
ReplyDeleteYou've got my vote! It's been so exciting reading your blog this year.
I'm a lifelong learner and it's your life's bread and butter as a designer. Technology has helped us along as well, making things happen "faster". look how far you've come since January amazing isn't it?
Cheers!
Bette
I voted! :)
ReplyDeleteMy top two favourites are...
What Everyone should Know about Beige
and
A Light Colour will Never Come to Life in a Dark Room
I love these two because they have helped me make wiser choices and gave me an understanding of why something works or doesn't work.
I can always hear your voice, Maria, when I'm looking at beiges or dark rooms. :)
What a great idea for a post at the end of the year. I loved them all and have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your fabulous blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the nomination!
ReplyDeleteMaria,
ReplyDeleteTo me there are so many posts that I love ! I think that the post about "beige" was my favorite! I learned a lot of you and I am thinking about what you wrote when I choose and propose colours to my clients!
So thank you for all of you wonderful posts!
xx
Greet
Congratulations on your well deserved nomination!
ReplyDeleteI loved your story on Gray. it is one of my favorite color for Interiors and I use various combinations often. I actually, just repainted my library in a darker shade of gray with deep purple upholstery, it really works well. i also use greys for houses by the sea, it really capture the light and the refelection of the water.
I saved all of these posts. I really think you need to write a book, Maria.
ReplyDeleteBTW: I voted for you. Sorry for the grammatically incorrect comment on Apartment Therapy. I couldn't figure out how to correct it!
xo
Brooke
Wow! Your blog inspires the decorating senses.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the nomination and a year of great posts. Since I personally have dark rooms (painted in deep, complex colours), I most enjoyed the post about dark rooms and pale colours. In selecting colours for others, I've often had to fight the notion that white would open the space. Thanks for a great resource for them to read.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't possibly pick a favorite! I love reading all your advice, and have used several of your tips already. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your nomination!
ReplyDeleteI've just recently started reading your blog, and I'm really looking forward to reading some of your posts that you've highlighted. I really enjoy reading your blog!
I just came across your blog via the Inspired room. I am going over to read about dark rooms and color- I have a dining room that has horrendous dark blue wallpaper with oriental figures and so want to lighten this room up. Now I am wondering will the room lighten up once I take this down- I sure do hope so!! Looks like there is lots of great tips and advice so I will certainly be back! THank you!
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mary
I will be reading all your kitchen posts when we renovate our kitchen. . . It's amazing how much information you have in one year of blog posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece concerning color flow. Seems that alot of friends have no concept of it. Your blog, which was found this morning, is so interesting. It will keep my whole day occupied. Color is one of my very favorite passions, be it houses, fabric, artwork, etc.
ReplyDeletelove the tablescape!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I'm a fan immediately! I love working with color and I plan on referencing you often! So glad I found your blog.
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