One of the BEST Greige Paint Colours… Out of the THOUSANDS of colour consultations that I’ve done there are ALWAYS a handful of faves – there’d be 2 handfuls, but a girl has to hold a glass of wine ya know. And this dining room is DEFINITELY one of those faves BECAUSE it has […]
Our ‘Real’ Family Room – The Final Reveal! (Part 1)
A Homey and Affordable Family Room Partner post to: Our Family Room Wine Bar Oh puhLEASE, did you really think I meant what I said in the title? Let’s be honest, within 6 months I’m sure this room will be TURNED on it’s head, but for now – I’m totally in love with it! […]
A Contemporary and Comfortable New Home in Nanaimo
These days it seems that I’m spending more time at my computer than ever, working with my Online Consulting clients all over the world and writing up blog posts for you! This means that while I love to be able to drink wine coffee while I work, I’m ALWAYS happy to get out of the […]
A Stunning Exterior Makeover – Painted Brick and More!
A Brick Split Level Makeover Via Kylie M’s E-Design – Create Your Own Exterior package Okay people. When my client Mark sent me the ‘after’ photos of his exterior, I basically filled ma’ drawers with excitement. The transformation was STUNNING, taking an outdated brick split-level home from dated and dull to striking and sexy. […]
A Budget Friendly Kitchen Update – White, Gray and Gorgeous!
Painted Cabinets, Subway Tile and More… If you’ve been on Pinterest looking for ways to update your kitchen, you’ve likely noticed a lot of white, gray and open shelving. However like most things, it’s ALL in how you do it (that’s what she said) and this was definitely NOT doing it for my clients. They were […]
My Home Office Makeover…A Black and White Affair
My Black and White Ikea Infused Home Office (aka budget friendly) Partner Post: Our ‘Real’ Family Room Makeover If someone had told me that one day I’d paint 2 of our rooms black and white, I’m sure I would’ve said, “not bloody likely!”. That is, until I painted Cassie’s room white with a black feature wall. And […]
Our Entryway Makeover – A 2 Storey Revival!
The Great Revival of our Foyer Sweet hallelujah! Oh wait, it’s not THAT kind of revival, however it is kind of like God has shone a light down on our entryway and given it new life – or maybe it’s our new light fixture. Well, either way, our entryway looks NOTHING like it did […]
E-Design: A Home Theatre / Media Room
From Studs to Big Screens (sounds like an x-rated movie, doesn’t it) Featuring Single Room Paint Package with Add-Ons I love to see a project when it’s complete and NOTHING tickles my fancy more than ‘after’ photos (well, other than Tim, I let him tickle my fancy once in a while). So when one of my […]
Our Bathroom Remodel – Greige, Subway Tile and More…
A Modern Bathroom Update with Bianco Drift and Greige Our bathroom was doomed. From the minute we bought our home, it was on the chopping block (really though, what WASN’T on the chopping block). HOWEVER, because bathrooms can be total porkchops on the budget, I had to bide my time until we were ready […]
Online Colour Consultation: Formal to Fabulous Front Door
Before and After: Brick Home Front Door Colour Makeover Featuring: Front Door Colour Consultation Package As I’m sure you know, paint colours (and wine drinking) are kind of m’ thang and you have NOOO idea how excited it makes me when clients send me ‘after’ photos (and wine bottles with integrated straws). In fact, […]
How Fluorescent Light Affects Paint Colour
E-Décor Case Study – A Kitchen With Fluorescent Lighting In the last few weeks, particularly since my article on metamerism, I’ve had a lot of readers asking about how interior lighting/light bulbs affect paint colour. I’ve also had several Online Consulting clients who have been STUMPED as to why their greiges are turning blue, […]
Contemporary Marble Bathroom – Ultimate Luxury!
Marble Bathroom Magic Nothing makes me happier than a job well done (is that the A-team or Oprah?) and this home is the EPITOME of well-done, courtesy of Alair Homes. My clients, Lisa and Brian, were moving from Calgary AB to build a custom home on our beautiful little island. They were wanting advice […]
Exterior Painting: 4 Things To Know Before Picking a Colour
How to Pick an Exterior Paint Colour Are you trying to pick an exterior colour and 2nd guessing yourself at every turn? If not, you should be. That’s right, you SHOULD be 2nd guessing yourself. Why? Because choosing an exterior paint colour is a WHOLE different ball game compared to interior colours, which is […]
Open Layout Makeover – Budget Friendly and Beautiful!
Open Layout Remodel with Gray Owl, Wood Walls and More… My client Jen had a beautiful home with great bones and furnishings we could work with – all it was missing was the right paint colour and a personality that better suited her young family. What They Wanted They loved the open layout main […]
An Open Layout Renovation: Antlers and Modern Farmhouse Charm
Great Room Renovation I love it when a plan comes together (is that Shakespeare or the A-Team?). Anyway, this 1990’s Great Room was GREATLY in need of a facelift. My clients were over the white thermofoil cabinets, burgundy accents and dated brass fixtures – they were ready for a change and a little KLC […]