Home Update Ideas

Home Update Ideas

Cherry red stainedd wood cabinets with some cabinets painted Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze - range hood. Granite countertop, slate tile backsplash. Kylie M Edesign

May 9, 2023 /

Cabinet, Trim, Ceiling & Door Colors

How to Update Oak or Wood Cabinets WITHOUT a Drop of Paint (PART 2)

CAN YOU UPDATE WOOD CABINETS WITHOUT REPLACING THEM? HECK YES! I’m a huge fan of wood cabinets (especially oak). Unlike melamine, thermofoil, and veneers, wood cabinets are almost always SOLID

Best paint colour for bathroom vanity or cabinets, Benjamin MOore Kingsport Gray with formica travertine counters. Kylie M Interiors E-design

March 26, 2023 /

Cabinet, Trim, Ceiling & Door Colors

The Best Gray, Greige, & Green Colors for Bathroom Vanities, Kitchen Islands, or Cabinets

POPULAR SHADES FOR ANY CABINET When it comes to painting any type of cabinet, there are SO many awesome colors to choose from! But in particular, vanities and islands offer

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

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

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

January 22, 2023 /

Home Update Ideas

HOW TO UPDATE A GRAY ROOM

5 WAYS TO MAKE A COOL GRAY ROOM LOOK WARMER While I won’t say that gray is entirely outdated, it sure as heck isn’t today’s trendy choice for walls or

Kitchen island painted Sherwin Williams greige, Urbane Bronze, red oak stain wood floor, cream, glazed kitchen cabinets, cream subway tile backsplash, gold pendant lights, Kylie M Edesign

January 21, 2023 /

Home Update Ideas

Affordable Lighting Fixture Update Ideas (Graphic Content…wink wink)

SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES? If you’re asking the question, either the style of your fixtures or their metal finish is having you question whether they’re still trendy –

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 determine which paint color best suits your wood cabinets or trim? Maybe you want to highlight the beauty of your

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

update oak or wood cabinets, budget friendly with paint, stain, hardware, and more. Kylie M Edesign

September 1, 2022 /

Cabinet, Trim, Ceiling & Door Colors

5 Ideas: How to Update Oak or Wood Kitchen Cabinets (PART 1)

How to Update Your Outdated Wood Cabinets Oak cabinets – you love ’em (if you’re a man) or hate ’em (if you’re a woman). And yes, I’m generalizing, but I encounter the

July 14, 2022 /

Home Update Ideas

How to Update Oak (Wood) Cabinets with Hardware that’s Budget Friendly (PART 3)

The Best Handles, Knobs & Pulls for Cathedral, Arched or Shaker Style Cabinets Are you looking for ideas to update your kitchen or bathroom cabinets without spending a fortune? Or

Ideas to update outdated old granite countertops. Kylie M Interiors. Paint colour, backsplash. Uba tuba, Cecilia, Baltic Brown, Sapphire Blue and more

June 11, 2022 /

Home Update Ideas

How to Update Your Older Granite Countertops

Ideas to Update the Top 6 OLDER Granite Countertops Is your kitchen being held hostage by fugly granite countertops from the 1990s or early 2000s? Are you wanting to update

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Open layout, livingroom, tall ceiling, vaulted, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray best greige and White Dove. Sherwin Urbane Bronze painted stair railing and open staircase. DIY Decorating and Design ideas

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How to Turn Your House Into a Home: A Case Study

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Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue, painted kitchen lower cabinets, island, White Dove upper cabinets, walls, chevron tile backsplash, off-white quartz, stainless steel Fulgor appliances, white oak floor.

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KYLIE M’S 5 COLORS OF THE YEAR: 2024 Collection

REAL HOMES, REAL PEOPLE, REAL COLORS! When choosing my top colors for the year, I’m looking for colors that INSPIRE. Colors that talk to people (mind you, every color talks

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace best white paint colour on vertical shiplap behind wood double vanity, white quartz countertop, black accents. Kylie M INteriors Edesign

October 11, 2023

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Are White Walls, Cabinets & Exteriors Still Trendy for 2024?

Is the ALL-WHITE HOME still in style? Is white still in style as a paint color and interior finish? Are people still doing white cabinets, countertops, walls, and exteriors? Are