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ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
Designer Interior Lighting Plan, Architectural Service, Interior Decorator,
About us
You want to be sure you'll love the actual finished color of your house before your painter starts painting. I consult with homeowners & contractors to create appealing palettes unique to those who will live with the final color decisions made. Every job is different. Every thing has a color. Every contractor needs decisions made so schedules can be met. I roll up my sleeves with you to create detailed color plans -- whether it is “just paint” or all remodeling finishes. Being born an artist/army brat gave me the opportunity to study color in art, culture and architecture around the world. I love the collaborative process of creating unique spaces that celebrate each life's journey and each home's architecture. I created my consulting process out of an intuitive understanding of color, an intimate knowledge of what works and doesn’t work (and why), a passion for architecture, and an appreciation for the power of celebrating your unique life. In addition to studying art, color theory, and psychology in college, I’ve studied under Leatrice Eiseman, and with IACC. I’ve taught color at Seattle Home Show, Painting & Decorating Contractors of America, Master Builders Association, Architect Your Life, and Phinney Neighborhood Home Design & Remodel Fair. I am licensed in the state of Washington. I charge by the hour, with a two-hour minimum required. On a budget? Tired of your things? The right color or placement recreates living spaces in surprising ways using your existing furnishings so you don't have to go shopping. Work with me and you will learn more about color than you ever dreamed possible – and have fun doing it!
Business highlights
23 years of experience
Services we offer
Color consultation, and redesign your space with your existing furnishings and artwork to create a fresh look for the things you love., bath color, cabinetry color, color design, color planning, design assistance with color selections, exterior paint color, granite color, interior paint color, kitchen color, stone color, tile design
Reviews
5.012 Reviews
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Hong T.
Aug 2021
It still amazes me how Renee is able to capture out a client's personal style and make paint/color choices that feel right for the client. Renee designed our exterior house colors 7 years ago. When we hired Renee that first time, we were not looking for making a statement or anything spectacular. We were just hoping to avoid making a horrible choice in color. In the space of a few hours, Renee captured our personal style, taught us to trust our instincts for what we liked and used her expertise to design a paint scheme that is amazing. To this day, I come into my driveway, look at the outside of the house, and just love the feel of the house. We also get a lot of compliments (still) on the paint colors. Renee also has helped us with designing our interior house colors and the tile and paint for a bathroom remodel. Remodeling is generally very stressful. Renee reduces that stress. She has such energy and passion for each project. I alway come away feeling amazed by the color choices she makes.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much, [Member Name Removed]! I always love coloring with you."
Rob S.
Aug 2021
We were struggling with exterior paint on our home. We had painted a couple different areas with different colors by the time we hired Renee. She focused on who we are and what we like instead of the areas we had already painted. Renee used the landscape our home is built upon and suggested colors we would have never considered. Orange on the soffits! Really? We took her color suggestions and recommendation for the painting crew. The three story house was painted and stained in a way that makes it appear like it belongs in this setting but stands out like a jewel box in the woods. So of course we called Renee when our owners bathroom was remodeled. She helped with the design and flow and met us at a tile showroom to select tile and grout. Who knew you moisten the tile to understand how it will look while using the shower? She also helped with the marble counter top selection and referred a company for the task. The bathroom turned out great and feels like a high end spa. Renee guided us through an overwhelming amount of choices in a caring and sophisticated manner. We were suffering from analysis paralysis and the cure was ColorWhiz.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for your kind words!"
Diane J.
Aug 2021
Renee made choosing paint fun! She really listens to her clients and helps direct choices they will love for years to come, rather then telling them what the choices should be. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional which made the whole process a very enjoyable experience! She made suggestions that made other choices we had flow seamlessly. Should we need help on any future projects Renee will be our first call!
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for sharing this!"
Kathleen M.
Aug 2021
Its amazing how much the right color of paint can really make a difference! Renee at ColorWhiz helped me select paint colors for the exterior of my primary residence as well as the exterior and interior colors for my vacation home. Both turned out fabulous. We recently sold our primary residence and in the feedback received from the realtors several comments were made by perspective buyers on the paint colors and exterior of the home. Renee brought a unique solution in painting the garage door that really made the architectural features of the house stand out. As for the beach house, Renee helped select a relaxing color palate that all my friends and guests comment on- Sea Glass colors that coordinate well with the décor of the home, it's absolutely beautiful. Renee's selection of colors really made the place the oasis I was looking for.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for telling your story! I really appreciate it."
Steve K.
Aug 2021
Renee's services were a vital asset to my residential house painting business. By going in before the actual painting begins, she guides the customer towards color selection and where those colors are applied. Not only does this save me time, she's an amazing cheerleader for my company. All of this is a huge promotional asset for my company increasing profits.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! I appreciate it."
Chris J.
Jul 2021
Renee was a pleasure to work with and I would be happy to refer my friends to her. She gave very focused and personalized attention to my preferences and the interior we were painting. She was flexible around the home buying process and we were able to start even before I got the keys, so that my painter had plenty of time. Her process is client focused, starting with an interview for how you will use the space and how you want it to feel. The entire time I had a say in what colors were used and where, and her input and methods helped guide us towards the final result. She went above and beyond in helping me visualize the changes to the space, so I could really understand how it would turn out. I'm now much more at home with the customizations we made. We went through nearly every room of my house: living areas, kitchen, hallways, bedroom, bathrooms, and home office.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"And it was such a joy to color with you! Thank you."
Laurie Q.
Jul 2021
Renee shares her creative talent freely to enrich her client’s home experience. When making the considerable investment of painting our house inside and outside we are completely satisfied due to Renee guiding the process. Hiring her was an incredible value. We won’t ever paint without her!!!
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Awww! Thank you!"
Pam B.
Jul 2021
It was perfect in every way. Renee took her time with us and we really drilled down to find the colors that were right for us. She helped us use our imaginations to find the colors we found soothing, made us happy and that went with our current furnishings. She recommended painters and gave them a very detailed outline of what colors went where. She was also fun to work with. I highly recommend her work.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you for your review, [Member Name Removed]! It was a blast coloring with you both."
David-Paul Z.
Jul 2021
Exceptionally well! Far exceeded our expectations. Renee is knowledgeable and incredibly professional. Her insights and recommendations proved invaluable for a project that even today receives accolades from visitors who travel from around the world to our campus. Her colors captured our soul and expressed our heart! She can be trusted. She knows what she is doing and is an expert in color design.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day. You and your amazing school have my heart!"
Harry H.
Jul 2021
This service provider was far reaching in “value added” to our project. This included, among other things, working with our builder and keeping us on track so we had our choices made ahead of construction schedules. There is no doubt that saved us money by avoiding change orders and delays. The scope of our project was large and the professional approach of this service was certainly up to the task. We can’t say enough good things about this about this wonderful person and the quality service she provided to us! Truly a 5 star experience!
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Oh my goodness, I'm blushing Mr. [Member Name Removed]! Thank you."
Laurie F.
Jul 2021
Renee is an absolute professional! She took what I thought was impossible and turned it into a stunning combination of colors that both my husband and I love! We hired her because we were at absolute odds on a color for our home. She did a color consultation that brought in many factors of our likes and dislikes and managed to bring together both our differing pallete’s in a harmonious way. I would (and will) hire her again for future projects. Aside from knowing her stuff, she is a very fun and wonderful person to work with. I enjoyed her insight and humor throughout what I thought would be a stressful process.
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much for your review. I still have our goofy selfie video, and look forward to seeing if we can top that!"
John H.
Oct 2010
Renee met with us multiple times to help us choose our colors. We went through sample after sample, picked out possibles, painted larger sample boards to "test drive" the colors in all kinds of light at all times of day. When we were done, we really felt great about our choices and we get lots of compliments on the colors. We especially liked the concept that Renee suggested of having an "art wall" in our dining room that is painted a rust color, which is entirely different from the other colors in the house. We would have never thought of this on our own, and we get all kinds of comments on it. We would use Renee again even in a "less challenging" house. She is simply awesome!
Response from ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
"Thank you so much! I've always wished I could leave a little of myself behind at every home so I could personally get a peek at how the color impacts your life. This is a sweet treat to get that peek! Make it a colorful day. Warmly, Renee"
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ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
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