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Do you offer it? What is it really, I mean by no means am I going to choose the customers color but I can send them in a general direction. Any tips or how you go about by doing it?
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I just offer about three suggestions...warm vs. cold...If there's warm wood work, and they want color then reds or greens look nice or a warm off-white if they're scared of color...Or make suggestions based on colors they have in their drapes or furniture. Stay on the more neutral side or earthy tones to be safe.
Color consultations can turn into customers just wanting free color advice. You're best to stay away from them unless you tell them up front that you charge for them, then if you're hired, that charge can be credited towards their bill.
Is there an Interior Designer you could partner with who offers color consults?
I helped a client of mine pick a green color in a family room. They love it, except for one hour out of the day when the north sun hits it a certain way. Three years later, I'm STILL hearing about it. "We love it...BUT...a certain time of day..."
Color consultations can turn into customers just wanting free color advice. You're best to stay away from them unless you tell them up front that you charge for them, then if you're hired, that charge can be credited towards their bill.
Is there an Interior Designer you could partner with who offers color consults?
I helped a client of mine pick a green color in a family room. They love it, except for one hour out of the day when the north sun hits it a certain way. Three years later, I'm STILL hearing about it. "We love it...BUT...a certain time of day..."
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I have at least a half dozen or so interior design books for color. Although not cheap, I buy some really good quality, professional grade books, and the impression you leave does stand out. I try to educate them a little on color and what it will do for them from experience - large room/small room, emphasize mood, architecture, etc. For interior I will give them choices between BM Aura, SW Duration, American Pride, etc. in relation to what appearance they will have as far a sheen. I will state that it is just my "opinion" and tell them what they want to hear. They are not choosing an off white satin paint - they are choosing a suble tone with a hint of sheen that will make it very sophisticated and attractive. My main focus is to try to steer them to colors that would be easier or more workable for me. I also want a color(s) that will make my work look good when I am done.
I try to differentiate myself as the expert unlike one of the other contractor estimates that they recieve. The books help A LOT. I leave them when I do the initial measuring/estimate and pick them up when I go back with the price/sale.
I try to differentiate myself as the expert unlike one of the other contractor estimates that they recieve. The books help A LOT. I leave them when I do the initial measuring/estimate and pick them up when I go back with the price/sale.
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Great advice. I went browsing through the book store today (something that doesn't occur that often) and saw a couple that seem like they would be a good read for ideas. I don't think I will become the next great interior decorator/designer but I wouldn't mind building my knowledge of contrasting colors and complimentary schemes and so on.
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I'm terrible when it comes to this stuff. My paint store is awesome at it though and I encourage my clients to go there and discuss colors with them. Anybody else do this?
I like the idea of the design books. Are there particular ones that you recommend?
I like the idea of the design books. Are there particular ones that you recommend?
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We sell colour consultations. Paint jobs or not included.
About 10 of them a month.
We have 3 colour consultants we refer them to.
They love the leads and we sometimes get the paint jobs.
And get a piece of the consultation fee.
http://www.ecopainting.ca/color_painting.html
Now, these are not pseudo-colour consultants like me.
This is one: http://www.colourtheory.net/
Our consultants are certified and well recognized in their field.
Their fees range from $400.00 to $1,500.00 depending on the job.
About 10 of them a month.
We have 3 colour consultants we refer them to.
They love the leads and we sometimes get the paint jobs.
And get a piece of the consultation fee.
http://www.ecopainting.ca/color_painting.html
Now, these are not pseudo-colour consultants like me.
This is one: http://www.colourtheory.net/
Our consultants are certified and well recognized in their field.
Their fees range from $400.00 to $1,500.00 depending on the job.
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