One that really needs to catch on in this wasteful world of trendy finishes that no one ever likes forever. ANY colour you like!Īll this conversation about the ‘Maria Killam aesthetic’ with my team made me realize that timeless is not so much an “aesthetic,” but more a value system and a MOVEMENT. A fresh backdrop for colour is timelessĪ fresh and versatile canvas, that is, a home with simple timeless wood floors and lots of fresh white and cream finishes, is the perfect TIMELESS backdrop for COLOUR. The more hard finishes you have installed in neutral colours other than white or cream, the more difficult it is to decorate with COLOUR. You cannot choose a colour that doesn’t already exist in the multicolour stone on the house above because it would not relate. Maria Killam – The Shortcut to Testing Colour: Before and AfterĪ key insight to my system is that neutrals need to RELATE WELL to look right. Like this exterior below with lots of earthy stone. A home exterior with lots of earthy stone or brick, for example, is one that simply cannot handle a colour because you can’t ignore those finishes.
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).
TIMELESS FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOOR HOW TO
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. If you prefer consistent color from board to board, choose the least color variation.Timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals. If you like the look of contrasting light and dark tones, select a species that offers most color variation. The board-to-board color variation is more pronounced in some species, less in others. Plank-To-Plank Variation Wood is a natural material that features changes in color and tone. The hardness scale shows the relative hardness of this wood species. Strong, resilient Oak is used as the industry benchmark. Wood Hardness The density/hardness of the wood species and its ability to withstand foot traffic, children and pets will impact its wear performance, and will vary from species to species. Edges and ends are typically described as square, micro, micro-beveled (eased), scraped and pillowed.
You can choose products with a high, medium or low gloss level.Įdge Detail Describes the way the hardwood board edges and ends are cut. Gloss Describes the coating that adds a polished look to the floor’s surface. Textures can range from smooth to hand-scraped and distressed. Surface Texture Describes the surface look and feel of flooring.
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