Page 16 – Claire Jefford

Bedroom Makeover: Girly To Grown Up

Working with family can be challenging, but this was fun!

When is a good time to re-decorate a child’s bedroom?

Kids grow up fast and their needs for their personal space quickly change over time, but that doesn’t mean you want to be redecorating every 6 months.

Good design is smart design and knowing when is the right time to execute is important…and so is including the child in the decision making process. After all, it’s their personal space!

When my kids each turned 10 years old, we decided that was a good age to update their bedrooms. We wanted to redesign their rooms to take them from toddler to teen in both decor and function.

Mexico 2017. Adley was 13 and Elise was 10. This was the year we redecorated her bedroom.

I was especially thoughtful to create designs that would grow with them over the next 8-10 years, so as not to have to re-do these spaces before they (hopefully) move out. #kiddingnotkidding

In the video below, you’ll see how we found inspiration for my daughter’s dated ‘little girly room’ to transform it into a ‘Teens’ Dream Crib’ – that’s the lingo that all the cool kids are using these days, isn’t it? 😉

Sometimes working with family can be challenging, but collaborating with my kids on each of their bedroom makeovers was fun!

In her own words, Elise’s Room Tour

My daughter is not camera shy at all. If you follow me here on Instagram you may have seen my IGTV video of her singing ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga from ‘A Star is Born’. No surprise that with her talent, this is my most viewed video on my channel to date!

Elise is very creative in music and arts. She sings, plays the piano and does musical theatre. She is always singing around the house and has a wonderful sense of humour. Boy does this girl make me smile!

Watch the Facebook Video here of Elise taking you on a tour of her bedroom. She also tells you what she loves most about her new bedroom. Comment below or here on my YouTube channel to let me know what’s your favourite decorative element in Elise’s bedroom.

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All photos by Stephani Buchman photography.

Updated girls bedroom design with pretty colours, subtle textures & some bling!

Functional & Fabulous!

This bed not only looks fabulous, but it also has hidden storage which was essential in my daughter’s small bedroom. The mechanism is sturdy, yet easy enough for even Elise to open and close.

Fabulous looking AND functional!

Custom closet doors with mirrors play double duty for function and to enlarge/brighten the space

A painted ceiling in dark blue adds depth and drama to the space, as well as being the perfect backdrop for creating contrast with this white light fixture.

Elise wanted some bling and fell in love with this drum shade light fixture with crystals.

Custom bed with upholstered camelback style headboard and chrome nail heads

I am in love with these porcelain pink poodles!

We updated these pine drawers with paint and new sparkly pulls

Custom window treatment is a Flat Roman Blind

High and Low

White IKEA desk, floating shelves and bedside table are where we decided to go ‘low’ in terms of costs for the bedroom design. Since Elise started to take an interest in creating make-up videos on her Instagram account, this area has never looked so tidy as it does in this photo!

This gallery wall of art above her bed was hand-selected by Elise! More tips on how to create a Gallery Wall of Art here.

Girls bedroom design with painted ceiling

Custom window treatments are a splurge that is well worth the investment. No client of mine has ever stood back, looked at the new install of drapery or a blind and said, “Meh, it’s okay”. The response is always one of awe and excitement, usually some happy squeals too!

See this video on my IGTV channel to learn more about custom window treatments.

Watch the video here now

The Colour Palette

Paint Palette / Colour Combination in Benjamin Moore Paint Colours

Okay, your turn. Tell me what is your favourite part of my daughters bedroom makeover? She loves the bed, I love the mirrored closets and you love…

If you want to work with an interior design professional who is also a colour expert twice over to update any area of your home, contact me here and let’s create something beautiful together!

Find out about our services here and how we can help you to love where you live!

Convenience at your fingertips

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have 40 individual guides to help inspire you.

Collections

I also offer collections that showcase a group of 10 colours from Benjamin Moore,

My Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals Collection

Farrow & Ball

10 Classic Farrow & Ball Colours

and my newest addition, Sherwin Williams.

Sherwin Williams Collection of 10 popular neutrals

Psst! Love Colour? Take my new colour quiz to determine which colour palette suits you best!

Why My Client Refused to Pay Me

Well, this was awkward

What happens when you are working with a client on an Interior Decorating or Design project and they suddenly refuse to pay you?

Today I’m sharing a real client experience of that exact scenario which happened to me a few years ago.

As I always like to be real and provide as much value as I can when sharing these types of stories, you’ll also learn:

How long I was in business when this happened
How the client found me
The scope and cost of the project
Events leading up to our final visit
What I did when the client refused to pay me

Yup, you do not wanna miss this!

Key takeaways and learning points:

Always have a signed contract that you review with your clients project to commencing design services.
Never be out of pocket for services or when selling products.
Don’t beat yourself up. Learn from the experience and move on.

Not signed up yet for all the FREE stuff I have to offer? Go here to get instant access to over half a dozen tips sheets to help with your Interior Design business!

Why Start From Scratch When I’ve Already Done It For You?

If you want to be more organized and be better at managing your client’s expectations, listen up!

My 3-in-1 bundle includes everything you need to be super confident in your processes. From the very first phone call, right the way through to the end of the client initial consultation meeting, get organized now.

Find out more here and as always, feel free to DM me on Instagram here if you have any questions.

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Testimonial

Did you know I also have a YouTube channel for Colour & Design?

More of my TNT -THE NAKED TRUTH – mind set where you can see videos like the ones listed below.

I disclose full costs for custom decorating projects, including my fee for services here on the blog post.

See the blog post here where I tell all in my video.

Subscribe here to get notified of new videos for colour & design inspiration, plus you’ll also get 2 FREE downloads on Choosing the Right Paint Colour the FIRST time AND my favourite 15 Shades of Gray paint colours with undertones revealed!

Why Don’t More People Do This?

Bold Paint Colours Never Disappoint

Fresh off the heels of another KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) event from Las Vegas and I can’t wait to show you the latest colours in Interior Design!

Sadly, the weather in Las Vegas was such that it was the first time in nearly 10 years that they had snow – yes snow! But I wasn’t going to let anything dampen my spirits, this event was going to be way too exciting.

My favourite thing to do in Las Vegas is to watch the Bellagio Fountains display.

Sidenote – Did you know that I got married in Las Vegas? And before you ask, no, it wasn’t officiated by Elvis, nor in a drive-thru and yes, I’m still married!

May 21, 2005. Chris and I married at The Grove in Las Vegas.

In addition to the excitement of being at the show to see the latest in Kitchen and Bath Design, I was also speaking on two panels and meeting up with plenty of my interior designer friends with who I’ve been connected on social media for years. You can see me speaking on one panel here in the #dmmtalks lounge about running a successful interior design business.

Please note, the footage appears to be sideways and the panel is 2 hours long, but there is a ton of incredibly helpful information if you are a business owner in the interior design industry.

Colour talk, let’s get to it!

Have you ever noticed how the most talked about and exciting displays at these events are always the most vibrant and colourful ones? Yet in our own homes, most of us prefer to play it safe with whites and neutrals.

Of course, resale value comes into play, as well as whether or not you will tire of something so bold and ‘in your face’ over time. However, I think that design needs to tell a story and include layers of patterns, texture and colour – unless the look you are going for is super contemporary and has a monochromatic feel.

Maybe today’s video and colour combinations will make you think twice when considering what finishes to use in your next home renovation project. I know it’s already got me thinking about my upcoming bath renovation this spring!

Click the play button to see what colour inspiration I found at KBIS and to get a closer look at the colour palettes shown in the video, see more of the blog post below or check out my Pinterest Bold Colour Board here.

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Starting off with a couple of the sponsors from the #designhounds Modenus Tour, the first being this exceptional cabinetry design. For those of us with pets, isn’t this what we all dream of? A well-organized space for the laundry, including a dedicated area for pet grooming. How wonderful.

Laundry and Doggy room cabinetry by Wellborn Cabinetry.

NOTE: Some colours in the palettes I created may appear slightly different to the actual design photos, depending on your monitor. But I can assure you that the colour combinations all work beautifully together. Also, with the exception of this palette below, all others are Benjamin Moore colours.

Farrow and Ball colour combination of cabinetry and wall colour.

Two years ago I also visited the Wellborn Cabinetry booth, here is a video if you want to see more of their custom cabinetry designs.

The New American Home with Caesarstone

I was super excited to receive an exclusive invitation to The New American Home with Caesarstone. Despite the nearly freezing temperatures that are almost unheard of in the Las Vegas desert, this spectacular view from the New American Home soon warmed me up!

The New American Home with Caesarstone.

Caesarstone introduced 5 new colours, which I’ll be sharing soon over on my IGTV channel. Follow me here over on IG to make sure you don’t miss it! Here I managed to get a photo with just a few of the models who were each painted in the new colours – how cool, eh?

3 of the new 5 Caesarstone colours unveiled, in Las Vegas style.

Bedroom with a textured periwinkle wallpaper as a backdrop to this beautiful bed.

Ensuite with white and gray tiles, but impactful and colourful accent wall.

Although it’s not spot on, the closest colour I could relate this to was Twilight Blue by Benjamin Moore.

This blue is similar in tone (just slightly lighter) to a backsplash we installed in this client’s White kitchen design.

Custom bench seat opposite the bed with abstract artwork in similar tones.

Here is another bathroom in The New American Home, but with a much different vibe than the first. Hexagon wall tile in different tones, including a marble!

Not sure that I would love this long term, but it’s definitely a show stopper.

The colour palette though, yes, that I could live with!

Gray, pink and white. Beautiful colour combo.

Cafe Distinct by Design

Cafe appliances booth – Distinct by Design. This green is their brand colour too.

True Green 2042-10 by Benjamin Moore is what I colour matched it to by looking at the photos…I left my fan deck in my suitcase at the hotel, doh! It appears to be very similar to what one considers to be a shade of ‘Kelly Green’.

2042 – 10 True Green be Benjamin Moore

Did I tell you that we are starting work on a kitchen refresh for a Burlington client next month and that we are using Hale Navy for the cabinetry colour? I couldn’t be more thrilled.

As you probably already know from watching my videos, this dark, dramatic blue is one of my favourite colours of all time.

Look at the dark blue cabinets here, paired with that exquisite golden backsplash. The counters and floors are in black and white design patterns. I think I’m in love.

Colour Combination here is Hale Navy and Marblehead Gold by BM.

Coloured Appliances

Blue Star Appliances in a fun orangey- coral and with brassy hardware.

French door style – side by side with bottom freezer. Shown as a perfect match for an avid baker.

Benjamin Moore fun and lively colour combination

Funky Tile Styles!

These glass wall tiles were super vibrant. They would definitely be a commitment, but how fun would these be in a kitchen as a backsplash or in the bathroom on the shower wall?

Funky blue and yellow tile

Reminiscent of a Mediterranean feel with the deep blues and soft yellow tones.

Feeling blue? See more than 20 blue paint colour combinations here.

Not my usual design style at all, but definitely fabulous in the right setting.

If this colour palette doesn’t wake you up, I don’t know what will?!

Finishing up on a more subtle, yet striking colour combination and delicate tile design that certainly has a style all of its own.

Soft pink and purple with white and a sporadic, ‘cutesy’ pattern in gray.

Or try this pink, it’s less pale than Odessa Pink shown above…

Petunia pink appears to be a better fit with the tile. But either of these pinks will work for this gorgeous colour combination.

Now, tell me the truth. Would you be daring enough to use either big-ticket items and/or fixed elements in bright or dramatic colours to make a statement in your home? Comment below to share your thoughts. Until next time, dream in colour!

Convenience at your fingertips

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have 40 individual guides to help inspire you.

Collections

I also offer collections that showcase a group of 10 colours from Benjamin Moore,

My Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals Collection

Farrow & Ball

10 Classic Farrow & Ball Colours

and my newest addition, Sherwin Williams.

Sherwin Williams Collection of 10 popular neutrals

Psst! Love Colour? Take my new colour quiz to determine which colour palette suits you best!

Best White Trim Paint

It’s easy to overcomplicate choosing paint colours for your interior decorating project, especially when selecting which white trim to coordinate for trim and ceilings.

But I’m here to help and make things easier for you!

Subscribe to my Colour & Design YouTube channel here

In this week’s video, I’m answering a question from a reader who wanted to know which white to use for her trim and ceiling that would work with her existing paint colours. It’s part of my ‘Instant Colour Claire-ity’ series because I believe it shouldn’t be stressful to choose the right paint colours the first time for your home.

What’s the Best White Trim Paint For My Project?

Love The Colour Green?

Here’s a kitchen design we did for clients using Copley Gray by BM on the island. See all of our client’s interior design project here.

Custom Kitchen island Copley Gray HC104 & White perimeter Ivory White by Benjamin Moore, by Claire Jefford.

Dishwasher custom cover is also Copley Gray.

This is the same client’s kids bathroom with greige painted walls.

Walls painted Sea Salt by Benjamin Moore.

Custom living room design of our Burlington clients where we painted the walls Pashmina which has a green undertone.

Walls painted Pashmina by BM with Ivory White custom built-ins. Photo by Stephani Buchman.

See more of this elegant living room here.

Abingdon Putty has a green undertone as well and it’s the colour we selected for another Burlington client’s living room, except this style is more traditional and with purple accents. Photos below by KWest Images.

Formal living room painted Abingdon Putty HC99. See more of this interior decorating project here.

Updated fireplace painted Cloud White by BM.

In other news…

This week I’m heading to Las Vegas for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show! It’s my third year attending the show and it’s always exciting to see the latest trends, which inevitably always involves colour too!

Follow along with me here on Instagram where I promise to share fun videos and pictures on both my feed and my IG stories.

If you can’t wait until then, watch my YouTube playlist here from KBIS Orlando in 2018.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

If you’d like to discover your Perfect Colour Palette take my quiz!

Convenience at your fingertips

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have 40 individual guides to help inspire you.

Collections

I also offer collections that showcase a group of 10 colours from Benjamin Moore,

My Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals Collection

Farrow & Ball

10 Classic Farrow & Ball Colours

and my newest addition, Sherwin Williams.

Sherwin Williams Collection of 10 popular neutrals

ASK MEANYTHING!

While I can’t promise that every question I receive will be responded to via a vlog post, I will reply either in the comments here on the blog or on my YouTube channel. So go ahead, ask me anything!

Want to love where you live? Contact me here and let’s create something beautiful together today.

Is That Client A ‘Good Fit’ For You?

Remember when you were in school and your teacher would say, “No question is a stupid question.”

Or they would say, “If you aren’t sure about something, chances are someone else here is probably wondering the same thing.”

This is so true!

I often see the same questions or similar scenarios popping up in the comments section of my YouTube channel, in my Private Facebook Group or when someone sends me a direct message on my Instagram account.

Instead of simply replying on those platforms alone, I wanted to respond in a more personal way that allows me to provide more of an explanation than I’m able to do in a written message.

So guess what I did? A Q&A video! HAHA! Suprise, suprise.

Running an Interior Design Business isn’t easy, but I’m here to help and together we are stronger!

Get your weekly Claire-ity fix here, along with my FREE Design Rates & Services Package with coaching video.

In this video you’ll see below the questions that I answer and even at what time within the video I address each question.

…Ya know, in case you want to jump ahead. But I have so much wisdom to share that you’ll want to hear it all. 😉

Your Questions Answered

00:30 – How many client projects do you manage at one time without compromising on service?

3:10 – How much do you charge for a consultation and does it matter how much time you give?

3:57 – How do you know if a client is a good fit?

6:10 – What’s the best way to understand a clients’ preferred design style?

9:10 – How do you get contractors to bid on client projects?

Have you got a question you want to ask me? ASK ME ANYTHING! You can either comment below, email me here or direct message me on Instagram here.

If you want to do a deep dive into your own specific business goals in order to improve your processes, better manage client’s expectations, gain more confidence in handling awkward situations or to ramp up your marketing and social media presence, I can help you. Book your one on one video coaching session here.

Contact me to book your session today and let’s do this!

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Managing Expectations Starts Before You Meet

I can’t tell you how much video has propelled my career, even in ways that I never imagined.

Clients feel like they already know me when I walk through their door for the first time which makes building trust in the working relationship, a whole lot easier.

Leverage video for your Interior Design business. Find out more here.

My Biggest Selling Service -3D Designs

When I first began my business, I wasn’t offering 3D design services. In fact, I had no idea how to use any of the rendering programs available!

But over time, I self taught myself how to use Cheif Architect and quickly realized what an incredibly valuable tool this was for showing home owners design concepts we created for their home. It took me a few years to perfect my process for creating our PowerPoint presentations, but now it’s nailed down and I share it all here in this package.

ROCK your 3D Design Presentation Package! Click here to learn more.

If you don’t want to learn how to do these rendering yourself, you can always outsource this task and still implement my process for creating the package.

See this blog post here that I wrote with a little help from my design friends who offer this service to other designers.

Maria Killam’s VIP Colour Collection

Neutrals are great and they definitely have a place in interior design and decor, but bold colours are so much more exciting, aren’t they?

I’m doing another unboxing video, it’s becoming one of my favourite things to do! This time I’m opening up a brand spanking new set of Maria Killam’s painted boards of her VIP Collection.

This is another fabulous set of 50 large colour boards, but this collection is a selection of Maria’s favourite neutrals, colours and darks from Benjamin Moore.

Love my large painted colour boards and want your own set?

See below for links to each specific set.

➜ Click here to shop the large colour boards now!

VIP Collection

In this collection, there are colours such as Hale Navy (a personal fav of mine!), Classic Gray and Flint. Below are interior decorating projects where I’ve used all of these colours.

HALE NAVY

I did a colour review of Hale Navy that you can check out here.

Dining room with niche in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy. See more of my Toronto clients home here.

The dining room above was painted White Dove with the niche wall and ceiling painted Hale Navy.

HALE NAVY & CLASSIC GRAY

See more of our Burlington clients living room painted in Hale Navy here.

Classic Gray paint colour makes a beautiful backdrop in our clients living room. See the full design here.

The above photos were taken by Stephani Buchman Photography.

FLINT

These two rooms are both in my own home. The first is our living room and the second is my son’s bedroom.

Paint colour is Flint by Benjamin Moore. See more of my house here.

Flint wall colour in my casual yet eclectic living room.

Adley’s bedroom with Union Jack and Flint wall colour.

Boys bedroom with dark walls, trim and ceiling. See Adley’s full bedroom here.

To gain even more colour confidence, Maria also teaches her systems on understanding undertones all across North America. I attended her Colour workshop in 2012 for the first time and then again in 2018.

Not only is investing in this hands-on workshop fabulous for gaining confidence in specifying colours, but the course is also a wonderful opportunity for networking and meeting other colour enthusiasts from all around the world.

I recently interviewed Maria about her colour course. If you are thinking about attending her class, watch the video here to learn more about what’s involved.

Follow Maria’s outstanding and always helpful colour blog here.

Do you already have these colour boards? Comment below or ask me anything by sending me a DM on my Instagram account here.

Claire Jefford xox

Convenience at your fingertips

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have 40 individual guides to help inspire you.

Collections

I also offer some fabulous Benjamin Moore Collections.

The first with 10 of the most popular whites and neutrals.

My Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals Collection

I also have a collection of 10 grays and blue-greens from Benjamin Moore

10 of Benjamin Moore’s Grays & Blue-Greens

And the Ultimate Collection includes all 20 of these Perfect Colour Palettes in one handy spot.

My Ultimate Collection showcasing all 20 Benjamin Moore Colours

Psst! Love Colour? Take my new colour quiz to determine which colour palette suits you best!

// DISCLOSURE: Thank you for trusting me with my truthful and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. If you purchase Maria’s boards, I will earn a small commission from the sale. This doesn’t affect you in any way, the price remains the same regardless. Thank you for supporting me and entrusting me to be your go-to for all things Colour and Interior Design!

The Most Effective Way to Get Clients

Woah, we are nearly half way through my Interior Design Marketing Strategies series already and some of my best strategies that I want to share with you are yet to come!

This week I reveal one of the most effective marketing strategies that I’ve been doing in my Interior Decorating business since the beginning.

This strategy resulted in many residential client projects, including my Doctor’s Burlington home and my Dentists’ house in Toronto.

My Dentist first hired me to redesign the Dental office and was so impressed with my ideas and my organized processes, that he hired me to do work in his home even, before the commercial job was complete. See those gorgeous spaces in the professional photographs below.

What was this strategy and how has it slightly changed, but overall remained the same? Find out in Episode #5.

Before you go all out in utilizing these marketing strategies, it’s super important to make sure you are organized at the front end of your business and ready to confidently take on client projects.

If you are ready to invest in your business like your next client is going to invest in you, here are some valuable tools that will help you gain more confidence and increase your closing rate to booking further services.

My 3-in-1 Bundle

Click here to see all that is included & watch a video for more information.

BUNDLE AND SAVE OVER $80! Find out how here.

Managing Expectations Starts Before You Meet

I can’t tell you how much video has propelled my career, even in ways that I never imagined.

Clients feel like they already know me when I walk through their door for the first time which makes building trust in the working relationship, a whole lot easier.

Leverage video for your Interior Design business. Find out more here.

My Biggest Selling Service -3D Designs

When I first began my business, I wasn’t offering 3D design services. In fact, I had no idea how to use any of the rendering programs available!

ROCK your 3D Design Presentation Package! Click here to learn more.

If you don’t want to learn how to do these rendering yourself, you can always outsource this task and still implement my process for creating the package.

See this blog post here that I wrote with a little help from my design friends who offer this service to other designers.

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As promised, here’s some of the projects I landed from sending out regular newsletters locally, within my home town of Burlington, Ontario.

All Photos by Stephani Buchman. Toronto Client’s custom bathroom.

Cabinetry & Walls in Snowfall White by Benjamin Moore.

Closet / Lounge Area painted Gray Cashmere by Benjamin Moore

Custom walnut bed with shelving in niche behind.

Burlington home on the Lakeshore…

Custom slipcover & window treatments. Walls painted Pashmina by Benjamin Moore.

Custom slipcover & window treatments. See the full project here.

Custom kitchen design with half wall cabinetry

Got a question? Leave a comment below or contact me here.

I’m heading to Nashville!

Will I see you here? Find out more about the event via this link.

Colour Combinations with Blues

ASK ME ANYTHING!

There are so many fabulous colour combinations in the world of Interior Decorating that the possibilities really are endless when creating a design for any space in your home.

If you aren’t used to working with colour or are unsure of what colour tones will work together to create flow, I’ve got you covered!

There are definitely elements that guide your choice when creating a palette and things that cannot be ignored. I talk more about that in today’s video.

But first, I welcome you to comment below or email me here to Ask Me Anything (#AMA) about paint colours or interior design, as that’s exactly what inspired this week’s vlog.

Follow me on Instagram and DM me to Ask Me Anything!

A lovely reader commented on my Hale Navy post to ask me this question:

“Hi, Claire! I did my studio condo in Palm Beach in Hale Navy and used White Dove for the ceiling and trim. I love it! What do you think if I used the colour coral gable in the bathroom?”

pulled these three colours to see how they worked together. Watch my video below to see my response.

Here you can clearly see this striking paint palette combination of White Dove, Hale Navy and Coral Gable by Benjamin Moore.

Paint colour combination Coral Gable & Hale Navy & White Dove

This paint palette below was inspired by similar tones that you can see in the fabric.

Hale Navy blue colour combination with coral, brown and neutrals

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A little more feminine and fresh blue colour combinations are below.

Fresh blue paint colour combinations

Benjamin Moore blues

The below paint palette is inspired by my daughter Elise’s bedroom which I designed with her a couple of years ago. The wavy fabric was our inspiration piece for her room.

Elise’s Bedroom Colours

Do you love a painted ceiling? Comment below to let me know which room you have painted (or would paint) the ceiling in.

Light colour walls, dark painted ceiling and fun hits of raspberry

Floral fabric colour palette with peach, blues and brown

This floral fabric was the ‘jumping off point’ for our Oakville clients living room.

Although we didn’t tie in too much of the purple-blue found in the fabric of the custom pillow, that colour can be found in the striped pleated drapery. See more of this clients home here.

Wall colour is Shale by Benjamin Moore. See the entire project here.

Here is another fabric with a purply blue tone. Mixed with very different colours that are slightly more subtle.

Sophisticated and playful fabric

Another colour combination of the same fabric

Most of the paint palettes below have more of a masculine feel to them. Which one is your favourite?

Hale Navy & Smoke Gray & Van Deusen Blue & Berkshire Beige Comparison

Rich and dramatic paint colour combination

Benjamin Moore Blue Inspired Paint Palettes

Some of my favourite colours are shown here.

In the photograph below (taken by Stephani Buchman photography) the colour Classic Gray is not shown, but could easily tie in with this paint palette.

Hale Navy Dining Room Niche Wall & White Dove Walls. Photo by Stephani Buchman photography.

We created 2 palettes for the Geode inspired fabric shown below. Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams is shown and if you want to see my colour review of that gorgeous colour, click here.

Sea Salt Sherwin Williams with Hale Navy by BM

Blue combination with greens

The fabric shown above was used for a custom accent cushion in our Toronto client’s living room design. See more photos of their project in our portfolio here.

Toronto Custom Living Room Design by Claire Jefford

My colour review of Hale Navy post has not only my TNT (THE NAKED TRUTH) video but also a second video where you can find out exactly how I created the design for the living room above, as well as the dining area where we painted the niche and the ceiling Hale Navy.

Best White Trims to pair with Hale Navy

Hale Navy & Simply White

Hale Navy & Cloud White

Final pairing ideas for Hale Navy

Hale Navy & Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams

Hale Navy & Fawn Brindle by Sherwin Williams

Hopefully, you’ve found some inspiration here.

Remember, it only takes one mistake to take your home decorating project from divine to disaster. Don’t let the paint be what stresses you out!

Convenience at your fingertips

Choosing Paint Colours

If you struggle with choosing paint colours, be sure to check out my Perfect Colour Palettes.

I now have over 50 individual guides to help inspire you.

Collections

I also offer collections that showcase a group of 10 colours from Benjamin Moore,

My Benjamin Moore Whites & Neutrals Collection

Farrow & Ball

10 Classic Farrow & Ball Colours

and my newest addition, Sherwin Williams.

Sherwin Williams Collection of 10 popular neutrals

Psst! Love Colour? Take my new colour quiz to determine which colour palette suits you best!

Are you in my local area of Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Waterdown or in the surrounding GTA? If so, I’d love to help you in choosing the RIGHT paint colours for your home. Email me here and let’s do this!

Got a question for me? Ask Me Anything by direct messaging me on my Instagram

This worked for booking clients!

Interior Design Marketing Strategies

This was one of my favourite marketing initiatives that I tried in my Interior Design business, because I was able to meet a lot of people. Did you know that I’m a ‘people person?’

And not only did I get to meet a lot of people as potential clients, but I met other local business owners which was great from a networking perspective.

Despite the fact that it was a lot of work and that I was exhausted by the end, this was an extremely fun experience for me. Plus, I booked clients and built my email list too! How did I do this?

Watch the video below and find out!

Have you been an exhibitor at a home show or a similar show to what I participated in? What was your experience for getting clients?

If you are thinking about doing something similar and have a question, ask my by commenting below or here on my YouTube channel.

Follow along with my marketing video playlist here to see many more strategies that you can try for your Interior Design or Decorating business.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that I also have a Colour & Design YouTube channel with over 60 videos?

Creating video is a passion of mine (in case you didn’t know) and much of the focus on my Claire Jefford channel is on Colour. I’d love to see you there, you can check it out & subscribe here.

This is my most viewed video with more than 105k views! Hope to see you there.

Claire xo