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Interior or Exterior…This House means…Your House
Shown above: One digital illustration, an example of many new color concepts I created for this California client. Featuring our unique Designer Color Palettes™ service.
See more of this home, in the next section on this page.
Details and many other various examples are here!
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Supportive Color Design is our Focus – since 1990
Wherever you live or work, we can help you achieve the best colors for your home or your workplace. From simple structures to complex buildings with extensive architectural details.
With our unique Designer Color Palettes services, you can even see what it will look like with new color ideas…Before you by any paint at all!
Travel Through Time...as We Color This House!
Meet Barbara Jacobs…
I’ve had the honor of serving as an architectural color specialist, consulting “exterior to interior” with homeowners and business owners like you,
all across the country.
- You’re here because you’re interested in enjoying the benefits of using color to create a positive experience in how you feel and function wherever you live, work, and play.
- That’s what I mean by “Environmental Color.” It’s about making your personal environments more healthy, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Supporting and inspiring you in your home and workplace environments, from exterior to interior.
An IACC Accredited Color Designer since 2000
Barbara received accreditation status in 2000 through the IACC (International Association of Color Consultants). Her work has been published internationally through that organization. She has been acknowledged as an expert in the field of applied color psychology and supportive color design.
Barbara has also been interviewed by, and published with, numerous national professional and shelter media, both in print and online. These articles have been focused on the subject of supportive color design, color trends, and selecting colors for architecture and interiors of all types.
Bringing Artistry to the Built Environment and Supportive Color Design
Known as an innovator in the field of color design for the built environment, Barbara has a noteworthy design background. In addition to her personal artwork, since 1986 she has helped to create supportive environments for her clients in their homes and workplaces.
She continues her ongoing practice as an architectural color consultant for interior and exterior color choices in residential and commercial locations of all sizes. Projects include online color consulting for “long distance” as well as “on-site” consultations, both local and traveling to further locations.
In working with her color design clients, Barbara always considers any artwork from original to reproduction to family photos as elements having an important role in creating the best possible “supportive environment” for each client.
- Exterior / Interior
- Walls, and all related products + services
- “Curb Appeal” recommendations
- Residential/Commercial
- Local and “Long-Distance
Design Trends: Love'em or Leave'em
Because I’m often asked about design trends…the “latest colors,” “what’s next,” and what I think about it all…I can say that the idea and concept of “trends” is here to stay—but the actual “Trends” are, well, transitory.
There are many reasons for this, and as a former member of the notable Color Marketing Group, I did learn a lot about that fascinating aspect of design, and color design in particular. So, personally, while I enjoy seeing what is the latest thing, it is really about selling products, so in some ways, as a fad they will change often.
Our lives move so fast, so one question we can ask ourselves when considering color choices for our homes is about how often we want to be making changes to keep up with the latest thing!
How important is it? The answer is different—and equally valid—for each individual.
Below: Enjoy the brief video below, featuring a few of my color schemes inspired by nature and artwork.
This “floral inspiration” video is followed by a 2-minute video introducing my Designer Color Palettes™ service, and some fun kaleidoscopic views from my Vimeo page.
From Coast to Coast, Interior / Exterior—A few clients comment here.
Once upon a time, it was only all about the colors you "Love."
But stories evolve. And, in loving the spaces where you live and work, there’s a lot more than “love” to selecting the right colors that will create the optimium spaces.
“Supportive Color for the Built Environment” is my way of saying that there is science behind our color choices. Hue, Value, Chroma…Saturation, texture, environmental lighting, room sizes, and more…are some of the important elements we consider, and combine in myriad ways, in creating spaces that add to comfort, productivity, and more healthy environments overall.
All of these also distill into information that combine to create the ultimate best colors to apply in any built environment.
This is essentially what I consider when working with you. Collaboration. Your preferences. And together, behind it all, we consider those elements—and more—along with the scientific qualities of colors. It’s about merging effectively with intuition, imagination, and experience.
Deliverables
- Starting with 2 color schemes of 2-3 colors.
- Large size color cards from the paint company (size depends on the product company)
- Written paint plan: Saves your painter time!
- Color views of one picture you have submitted, showing new color ideas on that same image, as if it’s painted.
- (one picture is included, as one view—but you can add more)
- Fee: Starts at $250.
- Check out the options below.
Start with an initial description of your needs.
Use and submit our basic questionnaire that defines your project.
- We will have an initial chat (15 minutes, no charge) to get acquainted and help us start to get a sense of what you need.
- Send us a few photos of your house and spaces.
- Select from the processes described here that best suits you needs and budget.
- Send in your pictures and deposit, and we’ll get things rolling.
- Lower-cost, and simpler? No problem. If you need additional color options or visual services, you can always add them at any time during the process.
Think of it as a restaurant menu, with many delicious options.
Exteriors: Simple to Complex
- Considerations are: size and style of the house, but actually the size is less important
- Amount of architectural detail
- Fences? Roof will change? New replacement window colors? All are possible.
- Natural landscape and surroundings. All are considered in your color recommendations.
- Hardscaping – existing and future
- Neighborhood connections with color. Be an individual, while belonging.
Interior
Connecting interior colors with the exterior color scheme is important for a sense of cohesive design, and even for your own comfort level. This doesn’t mean doing the same colors, but we need to consider this factor level.
Do you need consultation for new interior colors?
You can opt to include any of these:
- Whole house with all rooms the same color
- Single room, or multiple spaces
- For kitchens and bathrooms: entire color plan including cabinet color changes
- Recommendations for changing fixtures and furnishings, as needed.
See the menu of services to make your selections.
Products preferred: Colors and Materials
We prefer to specify only the best quality paint products. You will find a place on the questionnaire to note your own preferences.
Included: Our unique Visual process
At Color This House, we believe that every surface tells a story, and we’re here with our unique Designer Color Palettes service to help you craft the perfect narrative for your home.
Imagine stepping into a space where the colors resonate with your personality and lifestyle, enhancing both joy and tranquility.
Our innovative visual process empowers you to literally see your dreams unfold before a single brushstroke is made, ensuring that each choice is a reflection of who you are, combined with the experience you desire.
From harmonious exteriors to inviting interiors, let us guide you through a vibrant journey of color discovery that transforms your house into a true sanctuary.
Create your personal color profile, then choose from these exterior and interior color consulting plans, basic to complex, with options for either.
Please Review the options below.
To help you get ready to make your selections, please complete the profile form about your color and style preferences. You’ll also see ways to provide me with a bit of information about your house to help me get oriented before we start, to provide you with the best possible help in designing your new color palette. Just do as much as you are able to do. The most important thing is to create your color design profile. with the profile.
Then, contact me using the form below, for to make your payment and get started!
Exterior - Basic
Any size home can be “basic” for our purposes of color design pricing.
Cottage, “Ranch,” Colonial, Modern, or Traditional…
It’s not about the size, but about the detail. Small or large, you home is a personal expression. We’ll help you define your own Best Colors even in a home that does not have a lot of architectural detail.
Includes 2 color design palettes, and color design for these areas:
- Walls
- Doors
- Garage door
- Trim overall, for windows, doors, garage
- Roofline trim if needed
- 1 accent trim if requested
Fee starts at $275.
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Includes our proprietary digital process using one photo you select. That’s part of our discussion.
Add new color view changes on same image: $90 each
Exterior - Complex
From Victorian to Contemporary—from gargoyles to concrete—the existing architctural elements of your home can add unique artistic emphasis to your home.
We can actually define up to 50 totally different elements on your house, so it’s a great way to be creative.
Naturally we won’t do each element in a different color, just because it’s possible! But we do want to allow you to see your home in all it’s glory of potential variations.
Tasteful and Creative. Enjoy the process.
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Includes 2 color design palettes, for these areas:
- Walls
- Doors
- Garage door
- Trim overall, for windows, doors, garage
- Roofline trim if needed
- 2 accent trim if requested, for Soffits, Brackets, Columns, etc.Fee starts at $750
- Includes our proprietary Designer Color Palettes digital process using one photo you select. That will be part of our initial discussion.
Add new color view changes on same image: $90 each
Add more images you send, with same colors: $150 each
Exterior Add-on Options - for basic or complex
Add to any consultation selection
- Replacement Window colors: select from your manufacturers colors
- Change garage doors to a different style
- Add exterior shutters
- Kitchen or Bathroom cabinet colors
- Exterior lighting suggestions
Interior - single room
Includes these color recommendations
- Walls – all the same color
- Trim: windows, doors
- Other features like fireplace surrounds and mantles
- Crown and baseboard trims
- Ceiling
Fee starts at $225 per room.
Interior - complex
More than one room or other space like an adjacent hallway. All rooms types are included.
Includes these color recommendations for 2 or more, multiple spaces
- Walls – all the same color
- Trim: windows, doors
- Other features like fireplace surrounds and mantles
- Crown and baseboard trims
- Ceiling
Fee starts at $225 for the first room with $175 for each additional space. Optional “Add-ons” will apply, per your selections.
Interior - add ons for single or complex
- Accent Wall
- Floor color
Even though I made this little video some years ago, I’m reminded of the process and the pleasure it was to work with this client for the exterior and interior of this unique home in Massachusetts back when my website was called integralcolor.com!
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Color Associations and Effects: Quiz-with answers
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