A color consultation is a discussion between a homeowner and a color consultant where interior or exterior paint color goals are discussed, and options are suggested to achieve these goals. The color consultation is apt to include talking points such as the desired mood or style, concerns centering on colors that will, or will not, work for the project, and considerations such as coordinating color with existing elements. On the day of your appointment, you’ll meet, in person, with our Color & Design expert for 30 minutes 

A color consultation is focused specifically on the colors to be painted on the walls, ceiling, trim, and possibly the cabinetry/millwork in a space. An interior designer has a larger scope of work that may include selecting fabrics, furnishings, window treatments, hardware, floor plan changes, and/or hard materials such as tile/wood/stone, etc.

Be prepared to provide details of your project and desired outcome. Our Color & Design experts will suggest colors based on the information you provide—so the more we know about you and your project, the closer we’ll be to getting it right.

Please note that while our consultants are happy to work with you on your color journey, it is up to the homeowner to make the final color decisions. For the optimal consultation experience, we request that you provide photos of your space. Photos are the best way for us to get a feel for the room and its existing elements; our consultants will be able to understand the lighting and other factors that have a substantial effect on color selection. These details will help in reaching color selections that are right for your project, while helping you move closer to making color decisions.

Provide photos at 72dpi or higher.

Aim for 1250px in width or height—the bigger the image, the better the rendering.

Clear the room of distraction, including people, personal effects, and pets.

Ensure the room has good lighting. Natural, mid-day light is preferred.

Leave the items (furniture, lighting, decor, etc.) that will stay in the room.

Try to capture floor to ceiling when possible; landscape photos generally work better.

If you cannot capture the full room, provide multiple photos capturing different areas of the room.