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Color Consultation in Grayslake, IL

We bring large samples to your home, test them on your walls, and help you choose the right colors for every room. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we start.

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Color consultation in Grayslake, IL starts at $149, and we apply that fee to your painting job if you book with us. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Grayslake and the rest of Lake County. Every consultation covers bringing large paint samples to your home, testing them on your walls, advising on undertones and light conditions, and helping you coordinate colors across multiple rooms.

Consultation from$149
Average job$2,200
Timeline1 day
EstimateFree
25 minFrom our Melrose Park shop to your Grayslake home
FreeThe consultation fee applies to your painting job
FreeWritten estimate with the price locked before we start
Same crewThe people who consult are the people who paint
On every job

What You Get With a Color Consultation

Book a color consultation in Grayslake and this is what we do. The fee applies to your painting job if you move forward with us.

Large sample swatches

Big paint samples you can actually see on the wall, not tiny cards.

On-wall testing

We paint samples directly on your wall so you see them in your light.

Undertone analysis

We explain the undertones so you know why that gray looks blue in the afternoon.

Room coordination

Colors that flow from room to room, no mismatched transitions.

Trim and ceiling advice

White and off-white recommendations for trim, ceilings, and doors.

Commercial brand matching

Brand colors matched to your logo and identity for businesses.

Trend awareness

We know what's trending in Grayslake and what works in this area.

Written color plan

We leave you with a written plan so you remember every recommendation.

Real numbers

Color Consultation Prices in Grayslake

Here's where our pricing starts on the color consultation jobs Grayslake homeowners and business owners ask about most. Number of rooms and whether you need commercial brand matching move the final number. You get that number in writing first.

Interior color consultationUp to four rooms, swatches tested, written color plan provided$149
Whole home color planEvery room including trim and ceilings, coordinated flow$299
Exterior color consultationColors for siding, trim, doors and shutters tested outside$149
Cabinet and kitchen colorsKitchen cabinet and wall color pairing advice$149
Commercial brand color matchingBrand colors matched to your logo and signage for businesses$249
Color refresh consultationUpdating current colors, one room or full home$149
Wallpaper replacement colorsColor advice for rooms where wallpaper is coming down$149
Repair and repaint color matchingExact color matching for patches and repairs$99

Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Grayslake color consultations get priced over the phone in about five minutes.

Local knowledge

Grayslake Color Trends and Light Conditions

Grayslake gets all four seasons, and the light changes throughout the year. The color that looks perfect in the paint store can look completely different on your wall.

Light changes

Grayslake homes face different directions. North-facing rooms get cool light, south-facing rooms get warm light. We test samples in the actual room at different times of day.

Trend awareness

Grayslake homeowners often follow Lake County trends. We know what's popular in the area and what will hold value if you sell.

Undertones matter

That gray you picked might have a blue or green undertone that shows up once it's on the wall. We explain how undertones work so you know what you're getting.

We've helped Grayslake homeowners pick colors for over a decade. We know what works in this area and what doesn't.

Consultation to color plan

How We Do a Color Consultation in Grayslake

Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's one room or a whole home.

1

Walk the space

We see every room, note the light, and ask what you're looking for in each space.

2

Listen to your ideas

We listen to what you like and what you don't want in each room.

3

Pull color options

We pull color options that match your style, the light, and the room's purpose.

4

Test on the wall

We paint large samples on your wall. You see them in your actual light.

5

Explain undertones

We explain the undertones so you know exactly what you're getting.

6

Coordinate rooms

Colors that flow from room to room, no jarring transitions.

7

Final selection

You pick the colors with confidence because you've seen them on your walls.

8

Written color plan

We leave you with a written plan with every recommendation.

Where we are541 Winston Dr Suite 1, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Grayslake drive timeAbout 25 minutes
Quick answers

Color Consultation in Grayslake, IL: Common Questions

How much does a color consultation cost in Grayslake, IL?
A color consultation in Grayslake starts at $149, and we apply the fee to your painting job if you book with us. Estimates are free.
Do you paint samples on the wall during the consultation?
Yes. We paint large samples directly on your wall so you see the color in your actual light, not in a store.
What's included in a color consultation?
We walk your space, listen to your ideas, paint large samples, explain undertones, coordinate rooms, and leave a written color plan.
Can you help me match my brand colors for my business?
Yes. We match your brand colors to your logo and signage exactly for commercial spaces.
How soon can you do a color consultation in Grayslake?
Grayslake is about 25 minutes from our Melrose Park shop, so we can usually get out for a consultation within a few days.
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed and insured in Illinois, based at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Call (708) 815-7720 for a free estimate and $50 off.
Will the consultation fee apply to my painting job?
Yes. The consultation fee is applied to your painting job if you book with us. The consultation itself is free.
Can you coordinate colors between multiple rooms?
Yes. We help you coordinate colors from room to room so the whole home flows together.
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Free estimate, a real written color plan, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows colors. Book online and take $50 off.

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