Late 19th century collection of color chips.
Historic Design Consulting will help you select an exterior color palette that will reflect your tastes and be appropriate for the style, age and setting of your historic home or business. We use period paint swatches, brochures and advertising to develop a authentic color palette that will complement your home’s surroundings and accent its special features.
Once you have completed and returned a short form I will contact you to confirm your information and ask you for additional information if needed. After I have reviewed your information and photographs, I will send you a preliminary report containing your color palette. Each color scheme will include one or more body colors and complimentary colors for trim, shutters and other details. Paint colors can either be come from a national paint manufacturer such as Sherwin-Williams or, for an extra fee, be custom mixed colors from a collection of period swatches. You will then have an opportunity to study the color suggestions to see how they complement your home and its surroundings. If you approve the color scheme, I will prepare a report that will describe color placement in detail. However, if you are not satisfied with the initial scheme, we will make changes and develop another color scheme using your feedback.
Your custom color report will include:
- A custom report with a period color palette.
- Color placement maps for your color palette.
- Review of your photos where we identify your building’s architectural style.
- Colorized photo of your home showing the selected color palette.
- Guide to period paint colors and paint application.