Is your home known as the Red one? I didn't think so. But there are a few out there with that stigma. It's not for everyone and definitely not for every home, but there are a few situations where it just works. This happens to be one of them. Here's the story. When I pulled up to this house last fall I immediately saw a problem. Can you tell me what it is? Yep, the house is rather hidden. Since the house color blends in perfectly … [Read more...]
The Science of Color
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. For … [Read more...]
Beware of Cast-off Color
Are you embarking on a bathroom or kitchen renovation? Ridding yourself of hideous wallpaper? Repainting your red dining room? Then beware of cast-off color. Note: This bathroom renovation and write-up with photos was actually done 7-8 years ago, but I'm including the post here as it contains valuable information. (Don't they all? :)) For several years now I've been trying to talk my husband into moving. He's coming around, but it's … [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...]
Atlanta Color Consultant At Work
In case you were unaware, this Atlanta color consultant does both interior and exterior color consultations. I had an interesting conversation with my brother, sister and other family members at a recent family gathering. As is normally the case when we haven't seen each other in awhile, we were catching up. Somehow the conversation turned to Atlanta color consultations. (Did I do that???) My sister asked, "How do you approach selecting … [Read more...]