5 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Home Color Expert
Because choosing the right paint colors is so much harder than it looks and it’s starting to be all consuming.
If you’re reading this article, there’s a really solid chance that you should have already hired a Home Color Expert.
I know this because my clients come to me only after they’ve put their blood, sweat and tears into finding a wall color and are turning to the internet for some serious help.
So today I’m going to call out some of the experiences both me and my clients have faced so you can feel confident moving forward with a color expert in your town! (If you’re on Seattle’s Eastside then I can help you!)
You’ve already made multiple unsuccessful trips to the paint store (and will cry if you have to go back one more time)
You’re exhausted from running back to the paint store for more paint samples that just aren’t IT.
You’re spending so much time, money and energy trying to figure this out on your own. It’s becoming all-consuming and at this point you just want the project DONE.
You’re now confused, overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel.
But don’t give up! When I’m working with a client, this is always the stage they’re in. No color seems to be the right one and they’re paralyzed by all the options and endless trips to Sherwin Williams. When you work with me or any other color expert, we’re going to narrow down the options for you with our large samples and help create that feeling you want in your space. We are the ones who know which paint colors exist so you don’t have to become an expert in the process (and somehow still not know which one is right for your space).
You’ve got busy countertops and floors and aren’t sure they match but need a wall color to help make it cohesive
This might be the most important reason to hire a home color expert because this is where you see the expertise shine.
I recently redid a bathroom that had peachy brown countertops and greyish- taupe and beige vinyl floors and was able to come up with a beautiful color to update the space so that suddenly the countertops and floors went from looking overpowering to suddenly not feeling so “in your face.” The space felt updated, fresh and the countertops that once looked super dated suddenly just looked…nice.
This is Natural Linen by Sherwin William. I also removed that cabinet behind the toilet and changed out the lightbulbs to 2700K. No decorating has taken place outside of the vase. See how paint has made a WORLD of a difference for this bathroom refresh?
This is the power finding the right neutral for your space. It’s not just about knowing great colors, it’s knowing how they’ll interact with the other bossy/loud elements in your space instead of ignoring them.
You’ve hired a painter and don’t want to make a five-figure mistake
I’ve heard countless stories of homeowners who genuinely thought they chose the right color only to watch the painters start the first coat of paint and instantly regret their decision.
“Wait, this is way too dark”
or
“OMG my walls are chalk white!”
Especially when you’re choosing cabinet and wall color and need them to work together, getting an expert’s opinion even just to gut-check your decision will save you THOUSANDS in the process.
As a Home Color Expert, I help my clients avoid regret and help them ensure that the colors they’re picking and hiring painters for will actually translate beautifully in their unique space.
You know what you like but don’t know how to translate it into paint colors
You’re talking to your friends saying things like “I think the walls should be more beige, but not BEIGE beige. A bit of gray but definitely not millennial gray. It should feel cozy but not yellow. But be subtle, and also light.”
You see your ideal colors and aesthetic on Tiktok and Youtube and Pinterest but translating that into your home? Now that’s not for the weak.
Your descriptors feel incredibly specific that any rational human would say you’re asking for the impossible…but not I.
A Home Color Expert will help you bring your description to life because that’s what they do best. They’re non-judgmental folks who love a client who knows what they want and they want to help solve the puzzle that’s in your mind.
This is my favorite part of being a Home Color Expert because I love making a space come to life based on what you actually want. I also provide some interior decorating support to help bring the new color to life in your space.
Lastly, you’re no longer enjoying the process
What started off as a fun idea to make your space feel different and more like you has turned into a never-ending cycle of feeling deflated.
Yes, you might be be good with color And think you might eventually stumble on the right color, but at what cost? You don’t want be in a situation where it literally broke you to find the right color and then when you see the color on your walls, you think about how grueling of a process it was.
When I work with a client, my whole goal is to help them create the transformation in the least stressful way possible so that it really is just a matter of a 90-minute consult and then they can feel confident that their space will be transformed with paint! They won’t have flashbacks of how many times they had to go to the paint store or how paralyzed they felt by looking at so many different shades of the same color.
I really want my clients to feel the afterglow of the transformation and not get stuck in the cycle of picking paint colors.
If you resonate with any or all of these points, it might be time for you to hire a home Color Expert in your town or city So you can feel confident that you’re going to paint your home the right color that you have envisioned (finally!)
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I hope this article has helped you determine if it’s time to hire a Home Color Expert in your town! If you’re on Seattle’s Eastside, feel free to book a discovery call with me here.
Hi! I’m Nancy!
A Home Color Expert, and I’m here to help you choose paint colors for your home without all the stress. If you’re in the Seattle area, you can book an in-home color consultation with me.