Color Consultation in Chicago, IL
Find the right colors for your home or business. We bring large samples, help you coordinate wall and trim colors, and make sure you love the result before we start painting. Licensed and insured, with a written price first.
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Quick Answer
Color consultation in Chicago starts at $149 for an in-home visit where we bring large samples and help you coordinate wall, trim and ceiling colors. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed company based in Melrose Park. Every color consult includes an in-person visit, large paint samples, guidance on coordinating colors, and a written estimate if you decide to move forward with painting. We work with homeowners and businesses across Chicago and the rest of Cook County.
What You Get With a Color Consultation in Chicago
Book a color consultation and this is what we deliver. No add-ons, no surprises.
We come to your home or business in Chicago to see the light and space.
Full-size swatches you can hold against your walls, not tiny color chips.
Walls, trim, ceilings, doors and accents that work together.
How colors look in morning, afternoon and evening light in your rooms.
Paint finishes that suit each room, from flat to high gloss.
A full estimate for the painting work based on your color choices.
We work with Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and other top brands.
You get the color advice and estimate with no pressure to book.
Color Consultation Pricing in Chicago
Here's what color consultation costs in Chicago. The price depends on whether you need guidance for one room or a whole home.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Chicago color consults get scheduled in about five minutes.
Chicago Color Challenges and How We Solve Them
Chicago's light, architecture and seasons affect how colors look. We help you choose colors that work in Chicago conditions.
North-facing rooms
Chicago's north-facing rooms get cool, gray light. Warm tones can look flat, and cool tones can feel cold. We help you choose colors that work in your light.
South-facing light
South-facing rooms in Chicago get strong, warm light. Colors that look great in the afternoon can feel overwhelming in other light. We show you samples in every light.
Older home details
Chicago's older homes have ornate trim, high ceilings and distinctive architectural details. We help you choose colors that complement the original features, not fight them.
We bring large samples to your home, so you see the color in your light before we paint a single wall.
How Our Color Consultation Process Works
Seven steps from when you call to when you have your colors chosen and a written estimate in hand.
Call or book online
Tell us about your project. We schedule a time that works for you.
In-home visit
We come to your Chicago home or business with large paint samples.
See the space
We look at every room, check the light and discuss your style preferences.
Show samples
We hold large samples against your walls so you see the color in your light.
Coordinate colors
We help you pick wall, trim, ceiling, door and accent colors that work together.
Recommend finishes
We suggest paint sheens for each room based on use and wear.
Provide estimate
You get a written estimate for the painting work with your chosen colors.
The Chicago Spaces We Help With Color
We provide color consultation for every room and every surface in your home or business.
Interior rooms
Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and basements. We help you choose colors for every interior room.
Exterior surfaces
Brick, siding, trim and front doors. We help you find colors that boost curb appeal. See our exterior painting services.
Cabinet finishes
Kitchen, bathroom and office cabinet color and finish guidance. See our cabinet painting services.
A Color Consultant Who Knows Chicago Homes
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. We work in Chicago homes and businesses every day, and we know what colors work in Chicago's light. The person who helps you choose colors is the person who will paint your home.
We bring large samples so you see the color in your room, in your light. Not a tiny color chip that looks different in the store. You get to hold the actual color against your walls before you commit.
Color consultation often leads to other work too. Plenty of Chicago homeowners add house painting or ceiling painting once they've chosen their colors.
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What People Struggle With, and What You Get With Our Help
Almost every color consultation call opens with one of these. Here's the challenge on the left, and here's what you get with our help.
The problem
The color you liked in the store looks completely different once it's on your walls. Now you're stuck with it.
You pick a wall color but can't figure out what trim and ceiling color goes with it.
Too many paint colors and finishes. You don't know which ones will work in your space.
What you get
Large samples on your walls in your light. You see the color before we paint a single stroke.
Walls, trim, ceilings and doors that work together as a complete design.
We narrow the choices to the ones that will actually work in your space and with your style.
True on every Chicago color consultation we do:
What Chicago Rooms Look Like With the Right Colors
The right color makes a room feel bigger, brighter or cozier. These are the results of good color choices.
What Chicago Homeowners Say About Our Color Help
Color consultation makes a big difference. Read what Chicago homeowners said about our guidance and the results.
Other Painting Services We Offer With Color Consultation
Color consultation is the first step. We can also paint your home or business with your chosen colors.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim. See house painting.
Exterior painting
Brick, siding and trim. See exterior painting.
Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets. See cabinet painting.
Commercial painting
Offices, retail and restaurants. See commercial painting.
Need help with more than colors? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and everything we do sits on the Chicago painting page.
Color Consultation in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Chicago Color Consultation Today
In-home visit, large paint samples, expert guidance and a written estimate. Book online and take $50 off your painting project.