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Basement north facing bedroom, beige carpet, Sherwin Williams Moderate White best warm neutral on walls, black and white accents. Kylie M Edesign

May 4, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

5 IDEAS: HOW TO DE-BEIGE YOUR HOME

HOW TO GO GRAY (OR GREIGE-TAUPE) WHEN YOUR ROOM IS BEIGE If I had an extra twoonie (being Canadian) for every one of my clients who wanted to ‘de-beige’ their

Budget friendly bathroom update ideas, formica calacatta marble laminate countertops, hexagon tile backsplash. Chelsea Gray vanity. Kylie M E-design

March 22, 2023 /

Home Update Ideas

The 8 Best BOUGIE Laminate COUNTERTOPS on a Budget

COUNTERTOP UPDATE IDEAS: HIGH-END LOOKS, LOW-END PRICES Do you want your countertops to look like travertine, marble, or concrete without the MAINTENANCE or cost? Some of my most POPULAR bathrooms

Painted white kitchen cabinets, black granite countertop, beige taupe backsplash tile, Sherwin Williams Alabaster cabinets, Kylie M and Jenna Christian

March 13, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

What Paint Colors & Countertops Go With Black Appliances

DECORATING A KITCHEN WITH BLACK APPLIANCES While stainless steel is undoubtedly the most popular appliance finish for a kitchen, black takes a close second and white…well, that’s a whole different

Oak wood floors in kitchen with wood island, red oak floor, Caesarstone Staturio Nuvo white quartz countertop, pendants, mural in eating nook,. White Dove walls. Kylie M Interiors E-Design

March 6, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

The 8 Best Quartz Countertops for Upcoming (warmer) Trends

The 8 Most Popular Warm-Toned Quartz & Quartzite Countertops While white quartz countertops are still in style for many of today’s homeowners, a new wave of countertops is on the

BLOG POSTS, COLOR CONSULTING, DECORATING AND DESIGN TIPS FOR CHOOSING PAINT COLORS. KYLIE M EXPERT CONSULTANT,

February 9, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

THE 5 BLOG POSTS YOU NEED TO READ BEFORE PICKING A PAINT COLOR

LRV, UNDERTONES, KELVINS & MORE: CHOOSING PAINT COLORS THAT WORK LRV, undertones, exposures, personal tastes – there’s a lot to consider when choosing paint colours. And while this blog post

Large farmhouse wood sign in dining room. UPholstered bench, wood table. Kylie M E-design

January 22, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

ASK KYLIE: HOW DO YOU MAKE A COLD GRAY ROOM FEEL WARM?

5 WAYS TO MAKE A COOL GRAY ROOM LOOK WARMER Just because gray is a popular colour doesn’t mean it’s the BEST colour for every home and homeowner. And while

gray or white wash wood flooring trendy, out of style or still popular. Gray built ins home office. (1)

January 14, 2023 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

Are Gray (Graywash) Floors Going out of Style? Are they Still TRENDY?

Is Gray (or Whitewash) Still a Popular Colour for Wood Flooring, Carpet or Tile? If you’re looking for a brief answer to whether gray is still popular for flooring, it’s

Laundry room mudroom with Formica laminate countertop Carrara Bianco, marble look. Pure White walls and cabinets. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour blogger

December 20, 2022 /

Home Update Ideas

The New Era of Laminate Countertops & Why They Rock: Review

The 5 Best Laminate or Formica Countertops Back in the day (you know, 30 years ago), laminate countertops were the most POPULAR choice for kitchen countertops; you’d be hard-pressed to

Pine and warm toned wood floor, doors, stairs and railings. Similar to oak look. Benjamin Moore Powell Buff, warm beige paint colour. Kylie M E-design, online, virtual colour consulting services

December 2, 2022 /

Home Update Ideas

The 20 Best Paint Colors To Go With Oak (or Wood): Trim, Floor, Cabinets & More (PART 4)

The TOP 20 Paint Colors to Update Wood Stains Can’t figure out which paint color best suits your wood cabinets or trim? Maybe you want to highlight the beauty of

Bathroom, wood vanity, modern farmhouse style, vertical shiplap behind vanity, white quartz countertop, black hardware, lighting, faucets. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Kylie M Edesig

November 4, 2022 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

Quartz vs. Granite Countertops: Which One is Better For YOUR Home?

GRANITE vs QUARTZ: what are the BIG differences? When it comes to updates that add value to your home, granite and quartz countertops are the top contenders. And while there

ideas to update wood, maple, oak, cherry cabinets, trim or flooring with colors, backsplash, hardware, home decor. Kylie M Edesign blogger (2)

November 4, 2022 /

Cabinets, Trim, Ceilings & Doors

HOW TO UPDATE WOOD OR OAK CABINETS: 4-PART SERIES

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO UPDATE WOOD OR OAK CABINETS Do you love your wood cabinets? Or maybe you don’t but you have to live with them regardless of whether it’s

White kitchen, gray stool, black handrail on white stairs. Kylie M E-design, online decorating, virtual packages

November 3, 2022 /

Decorating Ideas and How To's

KITCHEN IDEAS: Decorating With White Appliances & Painted Cabinets

THE BEST COLORS, CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS FOR WHITE APPLIANCES Stainless steel is the most popular finish for kitchen appliances with black (including black stainless steel) coming in second place. As

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2 storey entryway or foyer, white walls, Sherwin Williams Pure White, black front door, wood stairs, sliding barn door. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour, virtual diy decorating ideas

May 31, 2023

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THE 8 BEST BLACK PAINT COLOURS: Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams

THE BEST SHADES OF BLACK FOR WALLS, DOORS, CABINETS, & MORE I’m back, and I’m back in black (ACDC reference for all you headbangers). Black is undoubtedly one of the

Cream painted kitchen cabinets, warm granite countertop, cream walls, wood floor. Kylie M Interiors online consulting, client photo

May 25, 2023

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HOW TO UPDATE CREAM OR OFF-WHITE CABINETS & TRIM: Common Questions

TIPS & IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR CREAM CABINETS LOOK MORE MODERN When it comes to updating a kitchen or bathroom with cream cabinets, it’s not just about looking for the

Best calming paint colour for stress free room. Relaxing colour from Benjamin Moore, Smoke, blue-gray. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint color consultant.

May 24, 2023

BENJAMIN MOORE SMOKE 2122-40: Paint Color Review

Smoke is a smoke show of a color – a gorgeous muted blue-gray Choosing the perfect paint color can be SCARY, especially with so many great options on the market.