Red, yellow, green, blue, orange, etc. What's there to know, right? Actually there's a lot to know about the science of color, or what makes certain colors work well together while others do not. Let's begin with the basics: Primary Colors: red, yellow and blue. These are the basic colors which cannot be made from mixing other colors. Secondary Colors: orange, green and violet. Each is made by mixing two primary colors together. … [Read more...]
Atlanta Color Consultant Doubles as Marriage Counselor
Since this Atlanta color consultant frequently doubles as a marriage counselor, I'm wondering if I should charge extra. Can this marriage be saved? Over the weekend I received an email that went something like this: "Patsy, my neighbor referred you for an exterior color consultation. I need your help to correct the color that's currently on the home. I don't like it and know it's not the best look for our house, but my husband loves the … [Read more...]
Painting Brick – Do You Have the Guts?
Painting brick. Do you have what it takes? Recently I had the privilege of working with yet another wonderful client who needed help with exterior colors. (Being an Atlanta color consultant is so much fun!) This homeowner had just expanded her home and, in the process, realized she couldn't match her existing brick. What was she to do? Paint it, of course! Here is what her home looked like originally: Dunwoody Home - … [Read more...]
Which Paint Finish Does an Atlanta Color Consultant Recommend?
Since becoming a certified Atlanta color consultant, I have done numerous color consultations, both interior and exterior. Clients often ask me, "Patsy, which paint finish should I use?" Great question! Here is a little information on each finish that I hope will help you decide which one is right for you. Flat paint is the thickest. As my good friend Brian (Manager of the Sherwin-Williams store in Duluth) has told me, "The higher the … [Read more...]
Coastal Breeze Seafood Grill
Several months ago I received a call from a new restaurant owner in Buford, GA. He had purchased an existing facility that had been out of business for some time and was now looking to open a new restaurant with an entirely different look. He needed the help of an Atlanta color consultant. Mike had gotten my name from a former client, Erik, who I had helped with a color palette for his restaurant some months prior, but that's another story for … [Read more...]