5 Colour Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2024 | Colour Rescue with Maria Killam Episode 19.

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2023
  • #colourtrends #2024trends #colourrescue
    Here are some colour trends that we should all ditch in 2024. It's so easy to fall in love and overdo many of these trends, so I've got some advice on what to do instead.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 290

  • @cynthiasease4853
    @cynthiasease4853 5 місяців тому +331

    I pay no intentions to trends. I decorate my house, with what I like.

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  5 місяців тому +12

      Smart!

    • @SF-ru3lp
      @SF-ru3lp 5 місяців тому +16

      Same here.... I go for cream, ivory, textures, warm coloured wood with some pops of colour cos we have small rooms. G Ire

    • @msknucb1762
      @msknucb1762 5 місяців тому +5

      Exactly, me too!

    • @msknucb1762
      @msknucb1762 5 місяців тому +21

      The only thing that really matters is if the homeowner likes their space... period!

    • @lindamilroy3156
      @lindamilroy3156 5 місяців тому +5

      Amen

  • @70sladyalways25
    @70sladyalways25 3 місяці тому +89

    At 64 I’ve learned to not follow trends. It has saved me a lot of money over the years 😊

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 3 місяці тому +6

      Same with clothes too. I pick classic timeless pieces and not fast fashion. I don’t have money or time for that silliness

    • @theresabrown1272
      @theresabrown1272 3 місяці тому

      @@cjhoward409I read once if you want to have or wear something trendy do it with something small like a scarf or a pillow with a trendy color . That way you have a little fun but you only spend a little bit of money.

    • @tiffanycurtis4794
      @tiffanycurtis4794 28 днів тому

      Trends are always changin clothes to appliances to How do you say decorate your home for example my friends mother got all these appliances silver appliances she had to have stainless steel , silver appliances. Now everybody going back to the white or black appliances. Now she wants to get rid of her stove and get a white one and rid of her refrigerator and get a white one I just shook my head like really 🤣 That’s what people tend to forget. Trends change

  • @k1l2z3d4
    @k1l2z3d4 4 місяці тому +45

    Good video😊
    But.... I use the colours that I love.
    I don't care what trends are.

  • @kathywithrow8332
    @kathywithrow8332 4 місяці тому +46

    I could say the same thing about gray! So tired of gray!

    • @fluffytail6355
      @fluffytail6355 3 місяці тому +7

      There are more than 50 shades of grey. 😂

    • @chickchoc
      @chickchoc 2 місяці тому +4

      Too much of a good thing isn't good

    • @ladybugkitty
      @ladybugkitty 2 місяці тому +1

      I'll always love gray!!!!!

    • @lizzieb6311
      @lizzieb6311 2 місяці тому

      @@fluffytail6355 😂

    • @lizzieb6311
      @lizzieb6311 2 місяці тому +3

      Me too! Sick of it!

  • @louannhuber2651
    @louannhuber2651 5 місяців тому +68

    This whole video was about ditching black. I wanted to learn more about ditching color trends.

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  4 місяці тому +13

      there's nothing else to ditch right now, if the whole world would calm down about the amount of black they are using it would instantly be a much prettier place.

    • @angelabluebird609
      @angelabluebird609 3 місяці тому +18

      @@MariaKillamDesigner Huh? It looks as though the national overdose on grey is coming to and end, and not a moment too soon.

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 3 місяці тому +4

      @@MariaKillamDesigner
      I never liked the white on white on white. Looks too much like an operating room.
      I love black and white. But we’ve built our own home and did it in an industrial style… before that was even a thing. But I think we have some classic pieces that don’t make it so trendy.

    • @christinalively8292
      @christinalively8292 2 місяці тому +4

      Every room needs a little black, one of the first things I learned in interior design school was it helps the eye pause/rest so you can take in the whole room.

    • @homebirthingmom
      @homebirthingmom 2 місяці тому +3

      @louannhuber2651 Exactly! For me I love using black and DESPISE chrome hardware. What a waste of time watching this. Do what you like that makes you feel at home. The Paint People's channel is so much more informative and give options for all colors not just "trends". (And yes I do design homes)...AND she refers to it as a "mistake"??? 😂

  • @cooperwesley1536
    @cooperwesley1536 5 місяців тому +55

    Personally, I love black, and I do use it generously throughout my home. That being said, I am a 60yr-old single male with a very traditional aesthetic. I do not, however, use black metals nor do I have black walls or black appliances. I tend to use black in very classic ways, and it works for me. 1) A black leather sofa from Crate & Barrel that I bought at an estate auction. It was in mint condition and only cost me $300. 2) Black lampshades on almost all of my lamps (which are mostly brass or dark ceramic. 3) A black leather headboard on the bed, which works as a great backdrop to whatever color palette I choose to use in my bedroom. 4) Black based marble countertops in the bathroom and kitchen. 5) A collection of black basalt and Jasperware (Wedgwood) which I have always collected. 6) Black lacquered dining chairs, which I use around a mahogany pedestal table. And that's about it.
    Black is very heavy color, so it's best to use it carefully. I tend to like dark and moody spaces, so that's why I use it, but I certainly don't recommend it for those who prefer light and airy rooms. Cheers!

  • @Stephanie-lg1cm
    @Stephanie-lg1cm 5 місяців тому +34

    I have a charcoal grey kitchen and I love it. I have softened it with warm wood and it’s beautiful.

    • @066brittney
      @066brittney Місяць тому

      I’m thinking of doing this…is your cabinets charcoal grey? What color charcoal gray?

  • @donutdomination139
    @donutdomination139 5 місяців тому +14

    I’ve watched Homeworthy’s videos of so called ‘interior designers’ and their homes are HORRIBLE! Long story short, it’s your home and no one else’s. Do what YOU want!

  • @elizabethverne7650
    @elizabethverne7650 4 місяці тому +22

    As a designer nothing really is a mistake if you love it and it makes you feel good. For example I would get a headache in a room with so much color so would never have that in my home. . As for black it’s timeless and not going anywhere. I do agree it needs to be complimented with things that make it work. I’ve had my black/bronze door handles for twenty years and still love it!

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  4 місяці тому +4

      If you have seen as many badly done black rooms and exterior as I have you would have a different opinion. I'm not saying everyone should living in a colourful house, I'm saying calm down on the black already :) Thanks for your comment.

  • @heidia2199
    @heidia2199 5 місяців тому +38

    I appreciate that you steer people away from trends that ultimately are costly and environmentally wasteful. It's so much easier to add personality with art, furnishings and accessories.

    • @lr8424
      @lr8424 2 місяці тому

      People are living as if there is no tomorrow. We have literally consumed the earth, nothing left for future generations.

  • @suzettewright2062
    @suzettewright2062 3 місяці тому +20

    I love black. I use it sparingly throughout my apartment. I never get tired of it. Same in my wardrobe too.

  • @mjordan1028
    @mjordan1028 4 місяці тому +13

    My sister has a black & white kitchen that is fabulous! It was done about 12 years ago and still looks terrific. I think the key is the balance of black & and white, plus making the kitchen playful. White & cream kitchens really bore me - no personality.

  • @deborahberry3162
    @deborahberry3162 5 місяців тому +10

    I can’t watch one of these types of videos that takes several minutes to get to the purpose of the video.

  • @maggiefisker994
    @maggiefisker994 4 місяці тому +5

    A black glossy front door will always look amazing

  • @AmyLearnsToCook
    @AmyLearnsToCook 5 місяців тому +14

    Cabinet hardware and faucets are a soft item. If you like black now, go for it because these are easy to change. Wallpaper is a major pain to change.

  • @kareneggemeyer7918
    @kareneggemeyer7918 5 місяців тому +12

    I usually stay away from “trend” videos and search for “classic and timeless”. I have often used Black in a room but only as something in an accent. Never front and center. Agree gold and silver/nickel fixtures will never fully go out of style.

  • @rebeccalee5320
    @rebeccalee5320 5 місяців тому +11

    Black has been one of my favorite colors all my life and the color that's lasted the longest in my home. It goes so well with other colors. I do balance it with other colors. Over the years, I've had a lot of fun with all kinds of color.

  • @suetucker9264
    @suetucker9264 4 місяці тому +7

    The Tuscan style was my heart's favorite. I'm a traditional gal.

  • @andree824
    @andree824 4 місяці тому +7

    I don't mind a little black used properly, but l hated the black hardware and plumbing fixtures as soon as they came out. I'll be glad to see them go.

  • @emiliebova
    @emiliebova 5 місяців тому +16

    I miss my black kitchen cabinets! My most sophisticated kitchen and my most beautiful home. Balanced my black Steinway grand in the open concept living area.

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  5 місяців тому +1

      Sounds like you did it right!

    • @s1nd3r3llee
      @s1nd3r3llee 5 місяців тому

      Well, if you loved it and it worked, do it again. Not for trends’ sake but for yours!

    • @g.970
      @g.970 4 місяці тому

      I also have a black grand piano and use black accents to tie it in. I used to have blue accents but it just looked awful with the black. Honestly, I don’t care about trends. I do what I like and what works with my architecture.

  • @catlinhollow
    @catlinhollow 5 місяців тому +13

    I've always loved the crisp contrast of black and white. The old white farmhouses with black shutters and trim are beautiful in my area. I do agree that black should not be used in places that get dirty, like floors. You should also stay away from black in your kitchen, bath, or laundry rooms if you have hard water.

    • @robinbirdj743
      @robinbirdj743 5 місяців тому

      Good point about hard water!

  • @createone100
    @createone100 4 місяці тому +7

    Get on with it!

  • @bettywoodsahling1612
    @bettywoodsahling1612 5 місяців тому +16

    Agree 100 percent on all counts. As an ageing person whose eyesight has difficulty in dim lighting I find especially that a dark kitchen and black appliances are a nightmare! For several years I have refused to purchase any items that recede into a black hole. Also don't like the water spots when cleaning hardware! Although a black exterior might look somewhat sophisticated and modern in certain situations (like in modern architecture) it doesn't translate well to traditional architecture in my opinion. Love your channel by the way !

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m going to have to change out the inside of my kitchen drawers. The inside is black and I have mainly black spatulas and things. 😮 I’ll probably just put a drawer liner inside. But my eyes are fading too. So, I agree with your statement 😊👍🏻

  • @KIARA5140
    @KIARA5140 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this. It is difficult to go away from what all other design world is preaching.

  • @fluffytail6355
    @fluffytail6355 3 місяці тому +8

    I LOVE black faucets and hardware and I’m not afraid to use black walls or artwork to tie it all in so that it doesn’t look out of place.

  • @victoriadunn9165
    @victoriadunn9165 5 місяців тому +6

    Love black. Carefully.

  • @babycakes1402
    @babycakes1402 4 місяці тому +4

    I've been saying for years, a trend has a shelf life of roughly 10'ish years so unless you're going to be switching out things like cabs/counters/backsplash, flooring, furniture, etc., every 10 years, stick with classics for these, the timeless classic pieces that look good with nearly anything.

  • @mimis5407
    @mimis5407 4 місяці тому +6

    Everyone has a opinion. Do what you love who cares what anyone else thinks.

  • @nabimiso
    @nabimiso 4 місяці тому +5

    Totally disagree on the black. I love it and it's timeless.

  • @maggiefisker994
    @maggiefisker994 4 місяці тому +4

    Trends play no part of my conversation .
    I am so happy i continue with my whites everywhere using big colourful splashes with art and cushions and lamps to affordably change it up .
    Following a trend in decoration as with fashion makes you a mindless follower .

    • @maggiefisker994
      @maggiefisker994 2 місяці тому

      Same here ,love black and lots of white ,my kitchen is white from top to bottom,it brings me pure joy !

  • @ragathnor326
    @ragathnor326 4 місяці тому +1

    "Trends" and "forever" in the same sentence. Lol. This was timely as I am planning to paint my house. Yhank you!

  • @-OBELUS-
    @-OBELUS- 21 день тому

    Ooo! Your's is my aesthetic! I was raised with the OLD Southern Living magazine (not the new lame one). All things southern and colorful. Then I found The English Home magazine and dug even deeper into color pattern and timeless design.
    Every room in my house is color! Sherwin Williams colors: Naval, Romance, Lemon Chiffon, Hinting Blue, Koral Kicks, Kale, Glimmer... They all go together as you walk from room to room. Can't wait to see what you have!

  • @EdensApple80
    @EdensApple80 5 місяців тому +3

    I live in a folk Victorian; 1898-1900 est. My bathroom is black above the picture rail and white subway tile, marble skirting. Polished nickel for all fixtures. It’s period appropriate and classic. I am waiting until we can afford to redo our kitchen and will get soapstone. I’ve wanted those black counters for 25 years. I doubt I will ever regret those decisions designing with black.

  • @babycakes1402
    @babycakes1402 4 місяці тому +4

    Soapstone is also a wonderful option for countertops & is a nice contrast with white kitchen/bathroom cabinets, it's also much more 'user friendly' than marble & it won't stain nearly as easily. This is the stuff on lab tables in nearly every high school science/chemistry/biology lab, if it can handle that... Whichever stone you choose though, be sure to go to the stone yard in person & take a bottle of water to pour on the slab you want to get a better view of the veining.

  • @laurenhb2500
    @laurenhb2500 5 місяців тому +3

    I LOVE THIS ADVICE!! Now if only HGTV would hop on board.. it would be dead then 😂

  • @gracefulvintage
    @gracefulvintage 3 місяці тому +1

    We went with black granite kitchen countertops in 2000 and it was instant regret one day later! Huge dust collector & we are finally going to replace them this year. Not unhappy about my backsplash choice which was basic subway tile with white grout and I’m sticking with it. I totally agree with everything in this video.

  • @nothingpersonal878
    @nothingpersonal878 2 місяці тому +2

    My dining room walls have been black for 20 years. Loved it then and still love it now. No plans to change it. It took 5-6 years before my Mom even noticed. Oh the horror! 😂😂😂

    • @marciamakoviecki3295
      @marciamakoviecki3295 2 місяці тому

      Your friends would like to tell you but they're being polite. Moms know to just not bring it up for discussion!!

    • @nothingpersonal878
      @nothingpersonal878 2 місяці тому

      @@marciamakoviecki3295 🤣

  • @jaynegrikstas5474
    @jaynegrikstas5474 14 годин тому

    You are helpful and so entertaining. 😊your humor is great

  • @louannhuber2651
    @louannhuber2651 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ve moved every 8 yrs and decorated with new trends. Now I have to stay in one place and re-decorate. A first for me. Into color now so have to think about what I like. The trends didn’t work for long.

  • @sandraforcum5796
    @sandraforcum5796 4 місяці тому +11

    Too much chatter, just get to the point.

  • @davidmagen415
    @davidmagen415 3 дні тому

    Bravo. If you like it , is all that matters. Don’t care what’s trending🏖️

  • @MizJilly
    @MizJilly 5 місяців тому +5

    I have seen a grand total of ONE black kitchen that looked great. It's all over Pinterest. It's a tiny, narrow kitchen in a NYC apartment. They used black tile on the wall, and there was a teensy built in bench. It reminds me of an old school NY pizza shop. You're not going to get that effect in a suburban house. The kitchens are too big for the jewel box treatment.

  • @sdophoto1405
    @sdophoto1405 5 місяців тому +5

    As someone who has always loved black but was afraid to use it the trend gave me the courage to move forward. I am aware that it can go too far very easily. I have always loved a black kitchen or darker in general, while my cabinets are a black brown colour I have marble countertops and stainless steel modern pulls. It looks good. I would love to replace all the cabinets to black but won't do it because I know in my space it is not the right choice. Yes my bathroom has black fixtures and I LOVE IT, but my vanity cabinet is also black so is the mirror. It works well together and your eye does not jump around because I put it together very carefullyl. i was a grey fan before it was a big trend and I went a bit nuts with it but realized that was happening so I dialled it back. I still love grey and still use it despite the anti grey trend. I am going to be repainting my living area and hallway which is grey now but i am choosing a much lighter version to make it look fresh.

  • @barbarakoch5282
    @barbarakoch5282 Місяць тому

    I have had a black kitchen with antique rub for 15 years and still love it. I have beige counter tops and can up date it every year with every color that is popular. If anything we are sick of white kitchens.

  • @angiespradlin3026
    @angiespradlin3026 2 місяці тому

    I love finding fabric to use as walpaper! put it up, get tired,pull down, was and reuse as something else!

  • @ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800
    @ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800 5 місяців тому +2

    I think while you’re putting in that black kitchen, you need to put mauve carpet in the bathroom with black fixtures and shiny gold accented art deco wallpaper.

  • @sandinewton1896
    @sandinewton1896 5 місяців тому +9

    I don’t understand how you can people make mistakes with are choosing furnishings and hard finishes. What ever happened to doing what make you feel good? Trends change every couple of years and most of us are not financially capable of following trends in and out. Advice to everyone - do what makes you happy!

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  4 місяці тому +2

      Most people are not choosing trendy items because it 'makes them happy' they choose them because they have the mistaken belief that neutrals and right now especially black is somehow more timeless than colour. Having been a colour designer for 25 years, I know a think or two about this :)

  • @marjroberts9085
    @marjroberts9085 2 місяці тому

    When I moved and updated my new house, I had to decide between doing what I loved, or doing what might be better if I ever have to see the house. I went with what I loved, since I had never been able to do that before. I’m so glad I did.

  • @lisahunter2787
    @lisahunter2787 5 місяців тому +5

    Sure, black interiors can look bad but they can also be great. For decades, one of my favourite restaurants has been The Black Pearl in Newport, Rhode Island. Glossy black walls with framed nautical maps. I also still remember an apartment I saw 20 years ago with black piping on all the edges of the walls and ceiling, like the trim on a Chanel jacket. Sometimes it does work.

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  5 місяців тому +4

      Yes but when you have lighting, and art, I was in a restaurant in the weekend and as I walked into the bathrooms down the hallway painted black it looked so bleak and bad because it was naked of any of those things. OVERDONE black and black just thrown up because we think it's the obvious answer, that's all I'm talking about.

  • @robinbirdj743
    @robinbirdj743 5 місяців тому +3

    For your lighting that you love, when you’re tired of the black, paint don’t toss it. You’ll get another 5-10 years out of it.

  • @Whoever68
    @Whoever68 2 місяці тому

    I learnt long ago to not follow the trend but go with what I like and what is practical for me. Trends are just that -trends. I absolutely love earthy colours and textures. Just like fashion - for some it works for others it doesn’t.

  • @tinahillsdon2776
    @tinahillsdon2776 4 місяці тому +5

    Im sorry but who are you to tell me I have made a mistake in decorating MY HOUSE the way I love. You dont live in it I do.

  • @Chickendestroyefier
    @Chickendestroyefier 4 місяці тому +19

    Your intro is really long.

    • @leebrendalee
      @leebrendalee 2 місяці тому +1

      i forwarded after 30 seconds ..4 mins in still yapping lol

    • @peppermintparis8223
      @peppermintparis8223 22 дні тому

      @@leebrendaleeyou too are rude. Let's take a look at your channel.

    • @peppermintparis8223
      @peppermintparis8223 22 дні тому

      @@leebrendaleei did and now I understand. You need to go over to the makeover channels instead.

  • @debrajohnson9988
    @debrajohnson9988 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Maria! Loved the video ❤

  • @michelleann10000
    @michelleann10000 5 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos😊 And your terrific use of color.

  • @missmissy4555
    @missmissy4555 2 місяці тому

    loved every bit of this!! Thank you

  • @dmbalsam
    @dmbalsam 4 місяці тому +1

    Don’t have any black in my wardrobe, linens, or chosen color. Just appliances that come in limited colors. I prefer natural woods.

  • @lizzieb6311
    @lizzieb6311 2 місяці тому

    I am so sick and tired of GRAY! Enough already!

  • @mafrugal
    @mafrugal 2 місяці тому

    Never, never go for trends....Always go for what you like and what feels calming.

  • @Autumn-zt2dd
    @Autumn-zt2dd 3 місяці тому +1

    I LOVE how you put rooms together!

  • @realitytvtherapy
    @realitytvtherapy 4 місяці тому +1

    I love your design aesthetic and use of color. New subscriber here, I found you on IG and love all your videos.

  • @catdd2685
    @catdd2685 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!!! Everything you just said is 100% true. I just purchased a house and the whole was black and white. I've incorporated so much color, I'm afraid I may be going overboard.

  • @AnnieKopf
    @AnnieKopf 2 місяці тому

    I completely agree with you!! You are so honest and knowledgeable, I really enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more great design tips. Thank you! :)

  • @bevfast865
    @bevfast865 4 місяці тому +1

    Honesty. how refreshing!!

  • @anoceanofideas
    @anoceanofideas 4 місяці тому

    Hi, Im new to your channel and so happy to follow you. I think your advice is more solid and sensible than most youtube decorators and designers by far. If you want the most bang for your buck this is the channel! ❤

  • @kalliemj
    @kalliemj 4 місяці тому +1

    I like black fixtures but I think they work better in kitchens or bathrooms where there is some color so instead of white cabinets maybe they are light wood or sage green. I think the color helps to make it so your eye is bouncing around so much.
    I do love the black and White House’s as well but I do think the exterior accent may be a bit much. It’s a very stark contrast.
    Now to explain why I like these so much. I have lived in boldly colored homes. My bedroom used to be a crimson red, bathroom was striped red and white and my studio was grey. I then moved to an apartment with all beige / cream walls. I then moved to an apartment with white walls. I then moved to a home with green and blue pastel walls. And I’ve also lived in a house will wooden logs for walls. Of all of the homes I lived in the only one I truely loved and was obsessed with was the white one. I felt so at peace. It was calming and bright and it really worked for me. I think it helped make the home feel less chaotic and cluttered. It also really matched my personality. I am more of a minimalist. I also have an extensive wardrobe working in the fashion industry but my closet is mainly black, white, grey and like one or two shirts in a color. So this just fits my personality. I don’t think it works for everyone but as a creative myself I think it’s nice to have a balance of a color to make the chaos of life seem a little less hectic. I have two crazy cats with pica who cause me all kinds of stress so I just need something to balance that energy.
    I think color can look great like in your portfolio but it’s out of my comfort zone and is too energetic for the space I want to live in so I hope these trends don’t look dated because it’s really what works best for me. That being said I do love the work you do so don’t think of this as an insult. I’m just a Japandi kinda gal.

  • @extraecclesiamnullasalus1517
    @extraecclesiamnullasalus1517 3 місяці тому

    I painted black accent walls in my house 17 years ago, and I agree with you 100% that it is very easy to overdo black. I believe many people who install an all-black kitchen will regret it and wish they used light natural woods instead, which are more timeless and sunny for a kitchen. Black walls tend to work better in bedrooms, while lighter wood walls and wood cabinets work better in the living room, kitchen and dining room. Darker natural wood floors match the earth element while a lighter natural wood ceiling evokes a light sky.

  • @SouthernMama2five
    @SouthernMama2five 2 місяці тому

    I have a Powder room with black granite counters and floor. We have lived in thus house 10 years and it has always been difficult to decorate because of the stark contrast of black and white.

  • @kimmieb2u
    @kimmieb2u 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for being the voice of REASON in the chorus of, "Isn't all black aMAZing?"

  • @debbieosborn9464
    @debbieosborn9464 3 місяці тому

    I just painted my kitchen cabinets a pewter gray with black hardware. I love it ! I live in a cabin with lots of windows so there lots of light.

  • @maryd253
    @maryd253 5 місяців тому +6

    You do indeed know about color! Thank you for your videos. And, for the record, I love bright colors as I live in the very dreary (a good chunk of the year) Pacific Northwest. I gotta have colors!

  • @kristensonsma7381
    @kristensonsma7381 5 місяців тому +3

    I’m a big black paint lover haha sitting in my office right now, but you aren’t wrong! Opted for London Clay in our master and the amt of depth and texture to create that balance can be tough and a lot more work. It has to have a lot of foresight.
    I didn’t know you sold those lists of paint combos!! For someone who helps people reno their homes I’m gonna have to go find that, especially the moody rooms one! Love your content.

    • @BarbaraM-lv7pe
      @BarbaraM-lv7pe 5 місяців тому +1

      kristensonsma, the neutral paint colorwheel is part of her ‘Understanding Undertones’ course, check out her blog.

  • @pawsoffriendship5007
    @pawsoffriendship5007 2 місяці тому

    You're so right. Black is addictive. You start small, just a few accent pieces, and before you know it.....everything is black or gray

  • @coastaldiva
    @coastaldiva 5 місяців тому +2

    Oh my those black kitchens look dreary

  • @JMaxwell1000
    @JMaxwell1000 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful analysis and recommendations! I agree on all counts. I am so sick and tired of seeing black and gray and boring white splashed all over the place in every interior I tour. THANK YOU! The human eye is equipped with color receptors, so let's make use of them.

  • @cameliafranco4497
    @cameliafranco4497 2 місяці тому

    So true absolutely right

  • @DDTSB2525
    @DDTSB2525 7 днів тому

    I love your outfit color combo and accessories

  • @jacquielovelock4418
    @jacquielovelock4418 5 місяців тому +5

    I liked it better when you sent a blog instead of a video.

    • @MariaKillamDesigner
      @MariaKillamDesigner  5 місяців тому +1

      You are in the minority unfortunately since everyone consumes most all their content via videos these days :(

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl 5 місяців тому +2

      I like both formats and sometimes prefer to read than watch a video, but seems like people are allergic to read web pages these days.

  • @inga22
    @inga22 4 місяці тому

    I agree, black is a beautiful interior color, but difficult to make it look like a classic and time-lasting option. It's a bit like eating, the eye pulls more than the stomach can handle, and then you get sick... Too much is too much in everything.

  • @carolynfortin9812
    @carolynfortin9812 4 місяці тому

    Loved your video content. Thank you. The only thing I think we are missing is people should choose the colors they like. I have half a wall painted in my living room. I don't like the color. So I stopped I'm taking my time to choose a color I love. I'm the one that has to live with it. Forget trends....choose what you love. Everyone else loves the color...but I dont....so I'm changing it.

  • @donnaq7626
    @donnaq7626 4 місяці тому +2

    I would steer away from green and pink, like far away.

  • @mariekelly7325
    @mariekelly7325 4 місяці тому +1

    The white and black exterior on house coming from the show Yellowstone like their barns?

  • @kathrynboseman5249
    @kathrynboseman5249 4 місяці тому +2

    First time viewer. Agree with all you said..(except the gold hardware🤮) but almost passed you buy with the thought..'what can she teach me about timeless color when she's dressed like that?'😂
    But I reminded myself of the season and my sometimes quirky personality and I dove in👍
    That being said...isn't this really close to just ONE color trend mistake...black.

  • @glenda7921
    @glenda7921 5 місяців тому +3

    Numbered videos beg for bookmarks…please. Great summary Maria.

    • @biggyziggy5777
      @biggyziggy5777 5 місяців тому

      They are in the description box 😊

  • @ebs4033
    @ebs4033 4 місяці тому

    Hooray! I’m updating early 2000 light fixtures and I’ve had two lighting designers recommend the black spider chandeliers. They give me nightmares! Also glad to hear silver is making a comeback.

  • @rebeccar7059
    @rebeccar7059 5 місяців тому +14

    Thank you for calling out the black exterior and black kitchen trend. Looks macabre, like something out of a Tim Burton movie.

  • @BunE22
    @BunE22 4 місяці тому

    I always preferred chrome kitchen and bath fixtures. Brushed nickel feels trendy to me.
    I don't like black anything, it shows too much dust.
    I have a beige stucco house. I wanted to have it painted gray, but all my neighbors put up gray vinyl siding, so now I'm thinking blue with white trim and roof.
    Living on an island, and loving the beach, I've painted my interior all white, but rugs, drapes, and furniture are different shades of blues. It's calming and can be changed out easily.

  • @Fabby47
    @Fabby47 4 місяці тому

    I painted in 22 a small accent wall in black behind our counter bar and it looks awesome. Nothing else is. I don’t care what you say.

  • @Mickey_Bauer
    @Mickey_Bauer 2 місяці тому

    That green and pink kind of grew on me by the end of the video 😃
    Glad i found this video, i was just about to paint my garage door in Iron Ore (SW) or Iron Mountain (BM) on a beige stucco house. It's probably better if i go with Wild Truffle (Behr) or something lighter like that?

  • @glowc2911
    @glowc2911 4 місяці тому +3

    Love black. Here is stay!

  • @kellyfuller7616
    @kellyfuller7616 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the greenish color in your video at 8:13. Can you share the name of that paint color. Gorgeous!!! ❤😊

  • @memedavis4228
    @memedavis4228 2 місяці тому

    Stick with neutrals colors and natural colored accents. A calming palette is always a winner, never go with harsh bright or heavy dark colors for expensive hard surfaces. Over the years I’ve discovered it’s easier and cheaper to change the color of accessories.

  • @user-tu2lf3dp8u
    @user-tu2lf3dp8u 4 місяці тому

    Hi Maria, What are your thoughts on gold fixtures, cabinet door handles and lighting fixtures? Will it be here for a while more or on it's way out? 😊

  • @heathermackay58
    @heathermackay58 4 місяці тому

    Goodbye black hardware etc - good point Maria. You wouldn't be called succinct though lol. Thank you for your professional guidance here. You do know how to make your point. Yuck black, yum cream.

  • @moonwolf3378
    @moonwolf3378 2 місяці тому

    I love that watermelon channeling outfit.

  • @craiglist483
    @craiglist483 2 місяці тому

    Just came across your content. Any advice for switching out or updating banisters and railings? I was considering the black iron ones but this video gave me pause. The only black element I have is the tile surrounding my fireplace. Recently upgraded to medium dark maple floors but the oak banisters etc really look not good. I’ve been waiting for black exteriors especially to run their course. Thanks.

  • @taradanner8914
    @taradanner8914 19 днів тому

    I am so tired of gray. Not that it’s ugly it’s just too sterile. The white gray look. I have always loved warmer tones even when they weren’t trendy.

  • @pcfrivera6023
    @pcfrivera6023 5 місяців тому +1

    We once toured a home when we were moving. The house had black wood flooring throughout. I was shocked!!! It was like someone threw a dark blanket over me. It was so oppressive. I told the agent, “Let’s go. I definitely don’t want this house”.

    • @sandramartin5155
      @sandramartin5155 2 місяці тому

      Anything in a house includes the house can be changed but sometimes when done can be boring quickly let form follow function think Red barns

  • @beverlyingram9496
    @beverlyingram9496 5 місяців тому +3

    First time here and have to say I’ve agreed with most you’re saying. I also love your hot pink and green with matching lips and rings, you look great.
    We have had black half walls in our DR for years, I love it but we have lots of warm creamy white and the windows are large. I agree I don’t like little bits of black all over the place. I also agree that other dark colours are much easier to live with.
    Great advise

  • @jenichapman7328
    @jenichapman7328 2 місяці тому

    Very good tips here about overdoing it and that using black hardware in a kitchen against all white cabinets and surfaces is stark and iniviting. I see way to much black hardware sometimes in spec houses. That said, I do disagree on using black as an accent on an exterior. The examples shown looked terrific to me not like something I would want to avoid. In fact, I used it on my house purposefully (actually a dark charcoal not black, only door is black) as an accent and it gave architectural depth and interest to the house that it was sorely lacking with a monochramatic exterior finish as it had before.