Did you know that color is energy made visible? It has the most immediate emotional impact of all the elements in an interior designer’s toolbox. Color can revive and renew not only our interiors/exteriors, but also our spirits. The process of color selection can be intriguing, deceptive, and at times, downright frustrating. Let’s consider what creating a winning color palette involves. We need to choose colors that define each space, create the desired mood, transition harmoniously from room to room, and appeal to us. That’s no small task. Often we discover that paint colors look radically different on a wall than they do on a paint chip. It takes a color expert to predict how that small chip of color will translate on to a surface as large as a wall, ceiling, or floor. Then there’s the emotional impact of color. Consider for a moment the colors that you’re drawn to, and colors that don’t appeal to you. You’re not alone in these biases. We all have visceral reactions to color. Our color biases are often related to our own hair, eye, and skin coloring (in other words, colors that we have a deep familiarity with). Our color biases can also stem from our past experiences with certain colors, or they can be a response to current color trends. Defining your personal color preferences is essential for designing a palette that will appeal to you. That’s why Barbara begins her consultation by asking you what colors you are drawn to. She also considers the architecture of the site, the type of building materials, (for instance, what covers the floor, walls, and ceiling), the natural and artificial light of the environment, the existing furnishings, the mood you’d like in the room, and the activities performed there. Once Barbara has all of this information, she applies her knowledge of color theory to create fresh and uniquely personal color palettes for you. She will leave you with a detailed specification sheet listing all of the information that your painter will need to complete your project. Whether you’re moving into a new place, remodeling your home, or redefining a room, Chroma 7 has the tools, techniques, and experience to creatively assist you in transforming your space in a uniquely personal way. Jeremy and I wanted you to know how much we’ve appreciated your help with both of our homes over the past few years. Instead of imposing your own preferences, you really took the time to get to know us and what feels like home to us. You were able to help us make huge improvements through the use of color… Needless to say, we are thrilled with the results. We are always getting comments from our friends and guests about how beautiful and warm and comfortable they find our home… Thanks for all your help and support. ~Anne Hardy, Marketing Consultant, Seattle, WA Kudos to you! People come in and LOVE the color. Some people from Boston were here last night and said, “We love how the colors move from room to room.” Exactly what you said would happen. HOW COOL. The house is really beautiful. ~Nina Asher, Clinical Psychologist, Los Angeles, CA Barbara~~ I look forward to working with you again. Thanks again for everything, my color guru. You are so much fun! ~Nancy Horne, NDH Search, Los Angeles, CA Contact Color for your Home Color for your Business Color Palettes for Products Interior Design Portfolio II About Barbara Portfolio I Color for your Home