Online Color Consulting Services & E-Design
North America’s Top Color Expert – At YOUR fingertips!
Are you not quite sure if E-Design is for you? Are you wondering how on Earth we can live hundreds, if not THOUSANDS, of miles away from each other, and I can still come up with paint colors and decorating ideas that suit you and your home? It’s a miracle it happens at all. I’m just joking. It ain’t about miracles; it’s about experience.
Here’s what makes me so darned good at what I do (and modest, wink wink)…
My Decorating & Design History
I spent 15 years doing local, 2-hour in-home consultations (as well as larger-scale projects). These consultations were geared toward giving homeowners the info they needed regarding paint colors, decorating ideas, home updates, and product selection to get them off on the right foot REGARDLESS of their budget (approx 1700 in-home consultations).
In the past 10-12 years, I’ve focused on E-design, also called Online Paint Color Consulting, to reach even more people needing color help. As my business grew, so did my reputation, and as of this year, I’ve done well over 7500+ E-Design Consultations.
What does this mean?
It means I’ve seen it all. Layouts, countertops, flooring, tiles, cabinets, exposures, fabrics, fireplaces – you name it, I’ve probably seen it and suggested a FABulous color for it.
I’ve seen the pretty, the ugly, and, of course, the pretty ugly
I’ve also experienced every type of client. The confident, the desperate, the excited, and the overwhelmed. The clients who have paint samples plastered on their walls, and the clients who don’t even know where to start.
It also means that I’m on a first-name basis with hundreds of paint colors—they’re on a Rolodex in my brain. I know the inner secrets of these colors, which helps me make recommendations that suit both you and your room.
And let’s face it – I was born to do this.
So, how does that experience relate to E-Design?
Let’s start with your photos. Your photos show me the space, decor, and products that you’re living with. Having been in over 1700 homes locally and 8000 online, I’m bound to see features and challenges that are the same as or similar to homes that I’ve worked on in the past. That difficult wood tone? I’ve seen it (owned it). The outdated kitchen cabinets? Yup. The old stained carpet you can’t afford to replace? It’s all good – I got you.
Granite countertops and cream cabinets? Been there, done a lot of it!
My extensive hands-on experience relates directly to my online work. I don’t get into the science of things; other gals do a GREAT job of that. I’m here to get you focused on your best paint colors with straightforward, user-friendly advice.
Your questionnaire. When I read your Questionnaire, I get a glimpse of your personal tastes and wishes – a little vision of your dream home/room. With my questions, you are invited to share with me what you like and, just as importantly – what you DON’T like.
And while there are always surprises and new challenges, I’ve yet to find a home that I can’t handle and won’t benefit from a little ‘KLC.’ Remember, there are thousands upon thousands of paint colors to choose from, and every room has specific needs. And while there is no way to pick a paint color that will look the same at all hours of the day (damn that sun), I can get you on the right track and help you narrow things down to those few colors that are just right for you and your home.
It’s handy having a little Ginger tucked in your back pocket.
Still not sure?
Try a STARTER consultation. See how things work, and feel the excitement when your personalized consultation lands in your inbox, full of color ideas and tips custom-tailored to you and your home. While it’s not as detailed and personalized as the SIGNATURE consult, it’s a fabulous and affordable way to get that paint roller rolling!
Or, just keep reading my blog, and learning on your own. My SEARCH area is waiting for you to explore and have some fun!
So, humor this crazy lil’ Ginger – I’d love to hear from you!
Hi, need information as to which package to choose
We want to get new wood floors throughout main floor, (refinishing existing wood and getting rid of carpet)
Change cabinets and paint kitchen, living room and dining room
Thanks
Hi Teresa! At this time I’m not doing flooring and am only focusing on paint colours (which includes walls and cabinet paint colours as well). Hope to hear from you!
~Kylie
Hi Kylie, I keep checking day after day and your consulting slots are always sold out. So very excited for your advice, I have a new cat veterinary practice in Hawaii and the sky’s the limit in terms of how much potential this place has. I’ll be checking each day at 8am (pacific time?). Looking forward to working with you soon hopefully!
Hi Kylie,
Hope all is well. I’m interested in purchasing the bed/bath combo. However, I’m really looking to just do my bath and vanity. Would I be able to substitute the bedroom for the vanity instead? Thanks!
Hi Paul! You can actually purchase a 1 room consultation and do the cabinet add-on! 🙂
Hey there, I am so thrilled to stumble across your website!! I am doing what most of your clients may be doing and updating our kitchen (small) by painting our cabinets & new hardware. I have a small island that I would love your paint advice on as well, does the one-room consult include all of this??? and what other tips do you offer, suggestions on changing window coverings, suggestions on changing bar stools, etc. Curios and excited about what to hear is suggested in your 2-5 page consult packet. Thank you! I am super excited about getting this started, so so so so refreshing for my indecisive self.
Marissa Miceli
Hi Kylie, I am super excited to find your website. I need to start with suggestions for two rooms, adjoining dining room and living room. Color – walls. Window treatments. Lighting – standing lamps. Then we’ll move on to other rooms as I am looking to do 2 bathroom remodels sometime after spring. Looking forward to hearing from you after your break!!
Awesome, looking forward to it!
Hi Kylie,
Can you please assist me with paint color suggestions?
I have a house that was built in 2005 and has both white woodwork and wood trim through out the house. I also have darker stained wood floors. I need a nice current up to date color that goes with the existing trim colors in the house.
Thank you.
Theresa
Hi Kylie, I love all your useful articles and I was so happy to find a designer who lives on Vancouver Island like I do! We are painting the exterior of our house and I was looking for your exterior packages but can’t seem to find them right now. Are you still doing that? I was hoping for help bringing together main paint colours, trim and door colour. Do you have a package for that? I would LOVE to use you!
Hi Lisa! Well, things are SO crazy around here, I had to pare things down to get some time-management going on and keep my sanity! I DO have the Quick Consult though and if you can remind me when you purchase it, I’d be happy to throw a few extra thoughts into it for you to help you along your way!
Hi Kylie,
I’ve watched your videos multiple times and still have a hard time deciding what wall color to use. The kitchen, hallway and living area are open concept. I have Chantilly Lace on my ceiling, doors and trim. There are 3K spots everywhere and very brightly lit. The kitchen cabinets are white and porcelain kitchen floor tiles are greige. The remaining floor is a warm tone light wood color. I’m wondering whether I could use Chantilly Lace on the walls as well. Please help.
Thanks,
Maggie
Hi Maggie! It’s hard to say as it allll depends on your kitchen cabinets. If they’re not as white as Chantilly Lace, then it won’t work, as it can look off when the cabinets (or trim) are less white than the walls. In this case, you may just need to consider an off-white to get some contrast 🙂
I am interested in purchasing a package. However had a question I didn’t quite see in the FAQ.
Does a Hallway or U-Shaped Staircase w tall ceilings count as separate rooms?
As my Living Room, that I’m considering re-painting is tied to those in a North/South house.
So not quite sure what Package to pick.
Hi! If you want the living room painted the same as the hallway/staircase with tall ceilings, then this would be the Open Layout package :). If you want them separate colors, it would be the 2 room package!
Do you provide consulting on choosing new cabinet stain colors to go with an existing floor?
Hi Kylie, I understand that this consult doesn’t have a questionnaire, but do you look at pictures of the house for the style or to see the hardscape? I guess I’m just not sure what I’m getting in this package. Can I combine the colors in the bundle to choose a main color, a second color and trim? Can I purchase two packages, one exterior and one for front door color, and will the bundles you send for each work together? I read an article you wrote about choosing exterior color and the importance of acounting for the exposure. I wonder: on the quick consult for exterior color, how do I take exposure into account when choosing a color from the choices you suggest? Sorry for all the questions, just needing some clarity on how it all works…..
Hey Mary Lynn!
I know, it’s complicated ;). The exterior package is just for the body of the house – although I do have a FULL consult for the front door. HOWEVER, if you hang on a week or 2, I’m coming out with a FULL EXTERIOR package (submission style) where I would advise on house color, trim, and front door!
Hi Kylie! I love your blogs and advice! Do you have any insight on a 2005 SW paint color called Juke Brown? It’s no longer available and I don’t know what the replacement color is called.
My Open concept Living room, kitchen and dining walls are this color and I’m looking for a complementary color to refresh the kitchen. I have dark trim and oak doos throughout and my hard wood oak floors have a yellow orange tint (I’m looking to have them refinished to a more neutral stain).
Hi Mary, nope, I’ve never heard of it! I can see it has LOVELY rust orange hues to it (and at first glance, I like it!)
Hi Kylie, I just acquired a house with red cherry wood everywhere and brown walls. I need help picking a wall color for our open concept living room/kitchen, kitchen cabinet color, and trim/door color. However, it has to work with our existing flooring, backsplash, and granite. We will be updating the light fixtures, however. I’m not sure which package would help me with all of this? Thank you!
Hi Brandy! So you need a color for the walls, a cabinet color and a trim/door color? That would be the Open Layout/Multi-Room package with teh cabinet add-on :). The trim color comes with the package!
Hi Kylie, I need to paint my English style board and batten house that has reused brick , beige stone that also has some green grey. It was built in the early 2000’s and has a tuscan gold and a green grey on the trim. I need to repaint the tuscan gold and possibly the grey. Which package would give me the two colors I need for my board and batten trim? Thank you!
Hi Linda, it sounds like yoiu need the Exterior package with the trim add-on!
Hi Kylie,
I am looking for exterior selections on my house. Garage door, front door and a little siding above house. House is a yellowish brick and white gutters. What package would you suggest. I will need inside in the future but not now. Thank you.
Hi Laura, I would choose the Exterior package and than do the add-ons of the front door/garage door 🙂
Good evening Kylie!!! I have an attached living, dining, kitchen that I know would be considered all one color for open layout then kitchen cabinets that I have narrowed down to the color I’m 99% sure I want. then need to choose fire place and surrounding shelves color so I’m assuming open layout with cabinet add on to choose fireplace color then you can tell me if you hate my kitchen cabinet color and I can pay you more if I need to choose another????? thoughts?
Hey Jennie, that sounds perfect! Yes, tell me what you’re thinking of for the kitchen cabinets and if it’s a hard-no, we’ll look an invoice and I’ll get you fixed up!
Hello Kylie, I have a brick cape cod with a high cement foundation. I am only painting foundation. Is there a space to specify this in the Quick package? I know correspondence is limited. Just want to be sure I am making correct purchase.
Thank you, Colette
Yup, you’ll see a spot :).