COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC
About us
ColorScapes Design Remodel is an award-winning interior design firm offering design and remodeling services to enhance one room or to coordinate throughout the home. ColorScapes owner, Mary Tracy, has been remodeling homes for over 25 years. We offer a variety of services such as in-home color and design consultations, home product selection, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, interior painting, and general contracting. ColorScapes' mission is to empower homeowners to improve their homes wisely within budget and with decisions that will last the test of time. We strive to maintain a friendly, down-to-earth approach with award-winning design results.
Business highlights
38 years of experience
Services we offer
Bathroom Remodeling, Color Consulting, Flooring Sales., General Contracting, Interior Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Selection and Sales, Window Coverings
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.76 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| 83% | ||
| 0% | ||
| 17% | ||
| 0% | ||
| 0% |
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews
Mohun R.
Aug 2013
Overall a nice lady. However, very difficult to work with - for the following reasons: 1. Not technologically up-to-date - from our interaction it was obvious that she doesn't use the internet as nearly a tenth of what the average young professional uses it for in this day and age. 2. Asked for more money at every interaction we had. 3. Inefficient - spent too much time talking and trying to sway me to her opinions rather than on the actual job she was hired for. 4. At the end of the job - she actually didn't help me with the rooms I had originally hired her for, instead gave me a color option for the 1 room, I specifically stated in the beginning that I did not want to change. 5. The color option she provided was completely not my taste, nor anything near to what I had asked for. 6. She requested payment even before services were completed.
She was responsive, eager to work - however, I would simply describe this encounter as annoying and just took too much time, especially given an end result that I was unsatisfied with.
I ended up having to hire a different company to actually complete the work to my satisfaction. This new company was super efficient, understood exactly what I wanted, looked at all the emails and pictures I sent her, tasteful, and provided really impressive diagrams for my painters, stopped by to discuss the plan with the painters, discussed the plan with me in a direct and to the point way, and she cost just a tad more, but didn't request payment until 1 month after the service was completed (I was expecting to pay her immediately, but she just didn't send out the invoice until later).
She was responsive, eager to work - however, I would simply describe this encounter as annoying and just took too much time, especially given an end result that I was unsatisfied with.
I ended up having to hire a different company to actually complete the work to my satisfaction. This new company was super efficient, understood exactly what I wanted, looked at all the emails and pictures I sent her, tasteful, and provided really impressive diagrams for my painters, stopped by to discuss the plan with the painters, discussed the plan with me in a direct and to the point way, and she cost just a tad more, but didn't request payment until 1 month after the service was completed (I was expecting to pay her immediately, but she just didn't send out the invoice until later).
Response from COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC
"I am happy you were able to find the solutions you were seeking. You are correct, my work is not technologically dependent. My work allows me to spend more time hands on with clients in their homes than on the internet. I do not use any pre-determined palettes. I choose colors from samples, usually Benjamin Moore, and take into account lighting, cabinetry, trim, and other finishes as well as the client's own personal furnishings and decor, likes and dislikes. My clients usually get around to saying, "WOW! I love your ideas. I would not have thought to do that... ", but our long distance relationship did not get you to that wow place and I apologize for that. I did work hard to review the numerous photos of your personal belongings, the various palettes you sent me from many different paint companies that showed some of your likes, the list of over 30 colors from multiple paint companies that you had used in the past or that you were familiar with, and made multiple visits to your home before you moved to Madison. Though you wanted me to tell you what you wanted to hear, I did have a contrary opinion about your putting a gray color on the walls where there was a chocolate carpet on the floor and greenish gold in the kitchen and throughout the home. Part of what I do is help people understand how colors work together so that we do not pick colors that clash or do nothing for the overall space. I always take time to listen and to understand what a homeowner wants or is comfortable with. I believe the long distance interaction did not work effectively for us. I work hands on face to face with my clients normally, but not always, but this time it did not work for either of us. I did call and offer to give some follow up design time at no charge once you came into town and that offer holds true to this day."
Marcia S.
Apr 2013
Mary is very easy to have in your house, the other service people she brings in (plumbers, electricians, painters, etc.) are top notch. She is very good at dealing with surprises that may come up when the paint/drywall/wallpaper come off. The work is done in a timely fashion.
The only drawback to Mary's services would be that she can sometimes run on her own schedule and run later than she said she would be coming. This is the second project Mary has worked with us on and she has gotten better about calling to say she is running late. I love the results so much that I can overlook this small inconvenience.
The only drawback to Mary's services would be that she can sometimes run on her own schedule and run later than she said she would be coming. This is the second project Mary has worked with us on and she has gotten better about calling to say she is running late. I love the results so much that I can overlook this small inconvenience.
Tim N.
Apr 2013
I just relocated to Janesville. I bought a 17 year old house with and quot;great bonesand quot; but no s** appeal. I was looking for a contracter / designer that could literally transform the interior of this housse into a new home that you might see on the Parade of Homes. Oh and by the way, I needed this done in less than 3 weeks.
Luckily, Mary is both a designer and general contractor. She came up with a great design and then coordinated a great group of sub contractors to carry out the work. The quality of work was top notch. The entire job came in on budget and was completed early.
I am happy to offer Mary and Colorscapes a glowing recommendation. By the way, I am picky by nature.
Luckily, Mary is both a designer and general contractor. She came up with a great design and then coordinated a great group of sub contractors to carry out the work. The quality of work was top notch. The entire job came in on budget and was completed early.
I am happy to offer Mary and Colorscapes a glowing recommendation. By the way, I am picky by nature.
Response from COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC
"It was truly a pleasure providing this service for you and your family. I find the best clients from Angie's List! It was especially fun to meet the challenge and get everything done well before the moving van came driving in and to do those few add-ons you requested within budget. Thank you for taking the time to write a review."
Mary B.
Feb 2012
Good color advice. Took the time to discuss many color choices. Was patient when we could not agree on her idea for one of the bathrooms, and was quite intent on producing a beautiful result, which we do have and are very satisfied with. She also did a very careful job on the actual painting. After leaving one evening we discovered some paint spots on the carpet, and she drove all the way back (after a very long day) with a product to take it out and stayed until it was cleaned up. The job took half again as long as projected because of the illness of her employee; she did most of the job alone. Stated time of arrival to house did not usually correspond very closely to actual time of arrival.
Karl T.
Apr 2010
I am very pleased with the ideas that they decorator has and her responsiveness to my concerns and ideas. I like her ability to coordinate the ideas, developed a specific plan, and keep up with the work.
Response from COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC
"It has been a pleasure to work with you in such a beautiful home in such a special location. I appreciate your trust of me and my team throughout the many steps in the process of remodeling. I look forward to working with you on any future projects we have been discussing and the chance to complete the updating of your home."
Mary B.
Dec 2009
I was placing my home of 27 years on the market and needed advice about paint colors that would show well in the real estate market. Ms Tracy came to my home and helped me choose paint colors for multiple rooms. She recommended appropriate co-ordinating colors and finishes. Her recommendations worked out very well and I was pleased with the results. I had Ms Tracy return a month later to do the painting in the kitchen. She provided good guidance so I could do the wallpaper removal myself. I was able to save a lot of money with her advice. She did the drywall and plaster repair and painting in a single day and her work was excellent. There were no visible flaws in the work when she was done. I was happy with the finished product and the cost of the result. She was friendly and professional to deal with and generous in providing advice about other work that I was doing myself.
Response from COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC
"Thank you so much for providing me the opportunity to work with you. It was a pleasure for me as well. I am so glad all our efforts amounted to your selling your home quickly."
Licensing
State Contractor License Requirements
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
FAQ
COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, COLORSCAPES Design and Renovations, LLC does not offer warranties.