Jeanne LaCasse The Color Consultant

Jeanne was great!  I saw her reviews on Angie's List and went to her website and was sold.  She helped pick out the colors to our new home.  She met me at our old residence where my husband and I were still living to see our current furniture and colors.  We then went to our new home so she could evaluate the space.  At that first visit, I chose some possible colors with Jeanne.  During the second visit, she brought big paint swatches and we confirmed the colors.  The only snafu was that many of the colors that I originally chose were only available from one store out in the suburbs of Chicago.  I wish I had known that during the first visit, because then I would have stuck with only Benjamin Moore paints.  The reason for this is because we live in the City and if in the future I needed to touch up anything, I wanted it to be easy to obtain the paint again.  Jeanne did help me rectify this during that second visit.  We were able to find Benjamin Moore colors that were closely compatible to the C2 colors that I had originally picked.  The whole process only took a few hours.  She was very efficient and made the process go smoothly.  Thanks Jeanne!

My husband and I were taking over a condo that had been our rental property in Lincoln Park. It needed updating, to include painting, new furnishings, window coverings, etc. It was a daunting task, especially since I had not lived in the city for more than 30 years and I was living in another state at the time. I did not know where to purchase everything I needed and did not have the confidence to decorate the 1200 sq. ft. home. I contacted Jeanne and we talked over the phone and I arranged for her to see the unit, without me and take photos and do measurements for a floor plan from which to work. I received an email from Jeanne stating that she had tried to find a parking spot but after 45 minutes, gave up. She told me to measure the unit myself when I got to town and take plenty of photos and then we would talk. We did meet at a local furniture store, I described the unit but did not have measurements, my mistake, and we started looking at furniture. I had picked out a dining room table and chairs only to find out later that it would not fit the space. I did take her to the unit personally and she recognized some of the challenges I had been describing but she still failed to measure the entire unit to give me a floor plan.
I don't believe she really listened to my needs. I specifically told her I wanted a 3 cushion, sleeper sofa and she was ready to order a 2 cushion because the 3 was too large. I found one on my own that fit. She took notes when talking to the and quot;in-houseand quot; decorator at the furniture store and when I asked her for the information, she just photo copied what she had scribbled and most was illegible. Jeanne knew I wanted modern/contemporary furniture and yet failed to tell me about a great furniture store, all American made, just 1 mile from where we met. I found the store on my own and ended up getting chairs, dining table and desk all from this one place. She recommended a window covering company who wanted to charge a consult fee when I had 3 local places highly recommended by Angie's List without any upfront charge. Jeanne charged a flat fee per hour and charged me for 2 hours prior to our initial meeting as and quot;preparationand quot; time.

Went great! Jeanne was thorough and understood my simple decorating needs as a bachelor in the city. We went well under budget for the entire project and excited to help me out. Would highly recommend!

It was a good experience. She was thorough, and, while a bit allergic to my dog, tolerated him with patience. We accomplished a lot during our time together and it was the springboard we needed to get the room finished.

It went well.

Jeanne helped me pick out furniture based on my tastes and I am thrilled with the results. She was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. She even made the 1.5 hour trip to come out which I was very appreciative of. Jeanne also gave me suggestions on how to decorate the kitchen and referred me to her window treatment guy which I will be working with in the near future.

Still a work in process. I'm sure it will be terrific.

Jeanne was a real pleasure to work with. Professional and fun. We had no idea what we wanted and she guided us to great decisions. Her recommended painter was hit it out of the park and the window treatment vendor was easy to work with, but we eventually decided against the treatments since we plan on selling the condo soon.

Jeanne helped us select wall color for all rooms/areas in our condo. We were completely overwhelmed choosing colors for an entire condo and she was a true pleasure to work with. She quickly came up with color options based on some art work and bedding. She also insisted on getting color samples and taping them on the walls which actually changed some of our initial selections. We also sought her advice during our ktichen tile backsplash selection. She had a lot of great ideas for decorating, as well as some great suggestions for inexpensive rug selections. Jeanne led us to great color selections and wouldn't think twice about using her services again.

Jeanne was very easy to work with. She is prompt, as well as flexible with her appointment times and more than willing to work around our schedule. Within two visits we were able to finalize our carpet decision and narrow down paint colors for each room. We have since narrowed it down further by ourselves and are now extremely happy with the decisions we’ve made.

It is very impressive to watch her work-- she clearly knows what she’s doing as she flips through the fan deck. She spots colors that I never would have noticed or considered, but actually quite like. She also makes excellent use of time. On her second visit she came right in and within one minute of walking through the door said and quot;I see you've decided to go in a different directionand quot;, which was great to see that she doesn't waste time AND that she remembered exactly where we'd left off a month before.

All in all, we figured that spending a few hundred dollars to get some professional help was essential before making a $5000 carpet decision. Jeanne streamlined a process that for us that seemed daunting and left us paralyzed by indecision. We are grateful that we made some big decisions in just a couple months and we now get to enjoy our new rooms! We would definitely call her again and will certainly refer her to friends and family.

Jeanne helped me select over a dozen interior paint colors that fit well with my tastes, bedding, area rugs, furniture and cabinetry. We were able to leverage most of the existing window treatments to save costs. She helped me make decisions by considering things like line of sight (when you can see multiple rooms from one spot), dark and light hues, amount of natural light and continuity between rooms. Jeanne is easy to work with and is willing to take as much time as you need to feel comfortable with your choices. I am very pleased with my house -- it's the first time it really feels like my own! I have already recommended her to a few friends and I would hire her again. I also like the simple hourly rate billing model.

Other than selecting paint colors for my rooms, I can't think of anything more daunting than having an interior decorator walk through my house. It's a little like having a five-star chef over for dinner when you're just a mediocre cook. But within moments of her arrival I knew I had made a great choice.

Regardless of your budget and where you are in your decorating journey, I highly recommend Jeanne LaCasse. She's prompt and professional and extremely helpful with whatever your challenges may be. She's also very down to earth and a pleasure to work with. Not at all intimidating!

Jeanne made recommendations on paint colors for my entrance and hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. I loved that she gave me different color options for each room. She also helped me by suggesting types and color of window treatments, as well as recommending the color that would look best for my kitchen cabinets and countertops. In addition, I received help with regard to area rugs and furniture placement.

If you have a vision that isn't going to work, she gently lets you know and explains why it won't work. If you need vendors such as painters, she has some she's worked with for years that she can refer you to. This has been a very easy and fun process and I can't wait to see the end result.

Check out the stunning portfolio on her website and don't hesitate to call her. It's a small investment in making your dream home a reality.

Jeanne is a delight! I found her to be down-to-earth, experienced, professional and very easy to work with. Conscious of cost, she suggested that she not work on any drawings at this point until I had her ideas reviewed by my contractor for structural integrity. The bathroom expansion/closet relocation idea was approved by both the contractor and plumber as structurally viable. As I move forward with this project in the coming months, I plan to seek Jeanne's advice on fixture placement and selection of all design elements from color, tile, furniture, window treatments, fixtures, etc.

Jeanne was wonderful! We loved all the paint colors, tiles, and counter top that she helped us choose. My husband, who was hesitant to use a decorator, was really won over by both her ease and insight. We will definitely use her for our next project!

Overall extremely satisfied and mony well spend.

She did a fine job of helping me pick colors.

Jeanne was very personable - easy to work with and schedule an appointment. She was prompt and used our time wisely. She gave some wonderful advice and came with color samples in hand. She even followed-up after our meeting, as she said she would, with some vendor recommendations, as well as offered to send us large color samples.

My budget was very limited yet she worked within my narrow parameters to provide multiple innovative ideas including: excellent paint color recommondations for cabinets and new walls, consultation and recovering of a sofa, connections to multiple resources for drapes, decorative hardward, and even a ceiling fan provider. She wanted to make sure everything was right so she even brought three paint colors and painted a large piece of paper and placed it on the wall to ensure the color was correct. (This was much better than the small chips from the paint store) We had some delays with fabric deliveries for my sofa and she kept me regularly informed and acted as an advocate on my behalf. I asked for her advice on an area rug and she went with me to ensure the right selection. Jeanne is very easy to work with and can adapt to multiple diverse needs. Jeanne communicates very well and always met my high expectations.

Jeanne - met with us for the first time to discuss the potential project for an hour of colorizing our main living area. We must admit we were a bit skeptical because we live in an art deco exterior building and have a room full of wood, wood tables, chairs, floors in IPPY, with a simple crown molding, and both antique to modern 1950s decor but all wood, black or gold in this 20 x 60 room (approx.), and believed Jeanne's expertise and taste to be a bit more traditonal than or eclectic lifestyle with very modern tastes. Well to say the least, she came back with paint colors for walls (kitchen and main room), leathers for reupholstering couch and fabrics for window treatments when we finalized colors and fabrics, and we found ourselves comfortable and excited. We used Jeanne's services for reupholstering the couch and making drapery but decided to use our own painter (with whom we have an excellent relationship). Our room is now colorful and transformed. We are now comfy in the largest room or our home. All in the process took over 3 months waiting for fabrics and leathers but well worth it and I feel great turn around time. The piece that put me over the top was the my grandmother's couch. We never dreamed it would look so amazing especially now that we are starting to wear in the red leather a bit. My mom even commented if I knew it would look that good I would have kept it. Next, we need art work for room. We would highly recommend Jeanne and will use her services as long as we are in the area.

Excellent. I think Jeanne is awesome and a joy with to work.

Both projects went well. The condo building is happy with the color selections in our lobby (especially since the new paint color scheme compliments our floor tile much better) and I am happy with the 2 colors Jeanne helped me select for my personal space. Jeanne was punctual and professional and arrived prepared for the meetings and I enjoyed working with her.

We were very pleased with the outcome of all our rooms. With her expertise, we selected a carpet to complement our brick wall in our family room-- one we would have never chose without her help. And, it looks great! We are also very happy with the tile and paint- they make the space look great and we love it. When we originally chose the colors for the living room and the samples came, we didn't love them and she was great in helping us find a color that looked great and one that we loved. We will definitely use Jean again in the future, and highly recommend her.

Although Jeanne knows here stuff, we just didn't mesh on what the vision was for the project.

Jeanne was great to work with. She was funny and warm. I'd use her again.

Once again, I am absolutely delighted with all we got accomplished and with the huge impact it will have on my living space. When I was looking at upholstery fabric (again sources Jeanne suggested), I commented to the salesperson that Jeanne never makes me feel bad. I am intimidated about home decor, and Jeanne is very, VERY easy to work with. As I said, she never makes me feel bad. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure she does an excellent job with highly opinionated, very experienced clients who have unlimited budgets and huge homes. But, what's important to me is that she can work with my preferences, my existing pieces, and my lack of knowledge/experience. She is an expert at assessing a client's style and then enhancing it with her professional expertise. I would highly recommend her to anyone who even thinks about getting advice on color or any aspect of interior design. Her prices are very reasonable considering the amount of work we get done.