Western Exposure – The Best Paint Colours JUST when you’ve finally picked your FAVOURITE paint colour, you’re EXCITED and ready to run to the paint store – the sun moves (well technically the earth moves, but let’s not get into those little details). Ahhhh exposure, it’s almost indecent (wink wink). However, exposure is […]
The Best Paint Colours for East Facing Rooms
How East Facing Light Can Affect Paint Colours I’ve received MANY questions from readers wondering which paint colours were best for their east and west facing rooms. The main comment was, ‘there seems to be a lot of info out there on north and south facing rooms – but nothing for east and west […]
The 8 Best Benjamin Moore WHITE Paint Colours – Undertones and More…
White Paint Colours: Undertones, LRV and More! If you’ve been looking for that perfect white paint colour for your walls, trims or cabinets, I’m sure you’ll agree when I say that white paint is the spawn of the devil. Does that seem extreme? Oh you just wait. Once you have 20 different versions of […]
A More Colourful Farmhouse Country Paint Palette: Real Homes, Real People
Are you tired of seeing the same gray-on-greige paint palettes on Pinterest? I’M NOT! I still break into a Richard Simmons style sweat everytime I see a well-coordinated neutral palette. HOWEVER, there is something to be said for some well-placed colours that not only work WITH gray, but ENHANCE it. That’s right o’ Great […]
What Are The Best Paint Colours for a Front Door?
The Best Front Door Paint Colours Did you know that painting your front door is one of the BEST ways to add curb appeal to your home? In an afternoon, you can take a ho-hum door and turn it into something that gets your neighbours talking (I prefer gratuitous nudity, but a cool front […]
Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Network Gray
If you’re familiar with gray paint colours then you’ll be WELL aware of the fact that they love to pick up wild and wonderful undertones – and Sherwin Williams Network Gray is no exception. And while I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing some of the more popular grays like Gray Owl, Revere Pewter and […]
Best Benjamin Moore Gender Neutral Paint Colours for Nursery
The Best Gender Neutral Paint Colours for a Baby’s Room – Boy, Girl or TWINS! Partner Post: The Best Paint Colours for a Boys Room Are you trying to figure out the best paint colour palette for your new baby’s nursery? Are you patiently (or impatiently) waiting for the big day to find out […]
E-Design: An ‘Agreeable’ Farmhouse Dining Room Makeover
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 […]
Colour Review: Sherwin Williams Big Chill is a BIG DEAL!
Big Chill SW 7648 – Undertones, LRV and More! While all of Pinterest has been paying homage to the warmer end of the gray world with colours such as Sherwin Williams Repose Gray and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, there has been one colour that has been laying back, waiting patiently for it’s time in the […]
The 9 Best Benjamin Moore Paint Colors – Grays (Including Undertones)
The 9 Best Gray and Charcoal Paint Colours: Benjamin Moore (partner post to The Best Benjamin Moore Neutral Paint Colours) Gray is undoubtedly one of the most popular paint choices these days. And with a wide variety of depths and undertones to choose from, it’s easy to see why gray has surpassed beige as the most popular […]
Taupe and Greige: What’s the Big Difference?
How to Tell the Difference Between Taupe and Greige Taupe and greige, greige and taupe. These 2 words are FOREVER getting mixed up in the minds of homeowners and designers alike. It’s like comparing merlot to cabernet – they both kind of look the same, they both have a similar purpose, yet there are […]
Ask Kylie: Can I Paint My North Facing Room White or Off-White?
Are you feeling frustrated with your north facing room? Does your exposure leave you feeling gloomy and depressed, under a gray (with a hint of blue) cloud? If so, then THIS is the blog post for you! North facing rooms can be a total bugger to paint and decorate – ESPECIALLY if you’re going for a light […]
8 Most Popular Blue and Green Blend Paint Colours: SW and BM
The Best Blue, Green, Gray Paint Colours (blends) When it comes to the best paint colours, you’ll be hard-pressed to find brands better than Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. Their ability to tap into both the trendy end of things as well as the traditional means that they are my ‘go-to brands’ when I’m […]
The Best Paint Colours To Go With Oak (or Wood) – Trim, Floor, Cabinets and More…
The Best Paint Colours to Update Wood Stains – Red, Yellow and Orange Partner Post to 5 Ideas: How to Update Oak Cabinets Without a Drop of Paint! There are SO many colours of wood in the world – virtually every colour in the rainbow it seems! And while some of these colours can be quite timeless, there are […]
All About: Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream
A Colour Review: One of the BEST Cream Paint Colours! I’ve been having a love affair with Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream for a longtime. He was my faithful partner in our last home (which was a fixer upper) and our current home…which was not a fixer upper, but as you know I went buckwild anyway. And while […]