PORTFOLIO
a selection of our projects in industries from mutlifamily residential, model homes, common areas, and sales offices, to hospitals and clinics, office parks, schools, and government facilities.
Elevated Exterior Design, Backed by Strategy
Purposeful process, trusted partnership, proven color expertise.
First impressions drive occupancy, value, and long-term ROI—especially in multifamily, commercial, and investment properties. Our exterior design approach goes beyond paint. It is strategic, site-specific, and tailored to your asset, your brand, and your market.
Every project begins with close collaboration across ownership, management, and stakeholders to understand the full picture: location, target demographic, regional influences, architectural strengths and limitations, and budget priorities. Whether repositioning an aging property or developing something new, we translate investment goals into design decisions that deliver measurable results.
Our process is structured to reduce risk and provide clarity at every stage:
- Discovery & Analysis – Define property goals, demographics, market position, and budget.
- Palette Development – Integrated design that accounts for architecture, hardscapes, landscaping, and signage.
- Visualization – Digital renderings and elevations that secure stakeholder alignment before work begins.
Led by Katie Decker-Erickson, a certified color expert with the International Association of Color Consultants (IACC), Color Works brings more than aesthetic instinct to each project. Every palette is grounded in environmental psychology, architectural harmony, and human behavior—ensuring colors not only look good but perform in their environment.
From sun-drenched coastal communities to shaded urban courtyards, our palettes are designed for long-term relevance, durability, and market impact. The results speak for themselves:
- Stronger curb appeal that attracts attention and foot traffic
- Differentiation in competitive markets
- Strengthened brand identity and neighborhood integration
- Increased tenant satisfaction and pride of place
- Enhanced perceived value supporting rent growth and occupancy goals
Led by Katie Decker-Erickson, a certified color expert with the International Association of Color Consultants (IACC), Color Works brings more than aesthetic instinct to each project. Every palette is grounded in environmental psychology, architectural harmony, and human behavior—ensuring colors not only look good but perform in their environment.
From sun-drenched coastal communities to shaded urban courtyards, our palettes are designed for long-term relevance, durability, and market impact. The results speak for themselves:
- Stronger curb appeal that attracts attention and foot traffic
- Differentiation in competitive markets
- Strengthened brand identity and neighborhood integration
- Increased tenant satisfaction and pride of place
- Enhanced perceived value supporting rent growth and occupancy goals
our exterior design & paint color portfolio
Aviah
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Colter Park – Exterior Design
Phoenix, Arizona
Testimonials
Know what our clients say about us
Kyle Barger
EVP Construction Mgmt, The Preiss Company
“We have been working with Color Works for the last year & Katie does a great job of putting together exterior paint palettes for our student housing projects. If you are in need of design assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Katie & her team.”
Sheila Sehlhorst
Regional VP, Harbor Group Management Company
“Katie and her team at Color Works have been so incredibly professional and helpful as we navigate through several projects at one time. Katie has mastered communication while working on large projects and has been open to various collaborations sent her way. The team has been willing to pivot every time we have come up with a new idea! We appreciate all the work Katie and team have done and cannot wait to work on our next projects!”
Anastasia Gillen
VP, Asset Management , LivCor | Kellogg MBA
“Katie and her team at Color Works are excellent to work with! She is extremely communicative and responds to all client questions in a timely manner. In addition, I like that she and her team set up introductory calls so they can get a feel for the needs of the project. This helps the project move along faster. Finally, she has one of the best eyes for design and color schemes. I have worked with Katie and her team on several projects (and we have more coming her way); I would absolutely recommend anyone in the real estate industry to reach out to her!”
Sarah Sly
Chief Administrative Officer, PTLA Real Estate Group
“Katie and her team do a beautiful job refreshing apartment buildings for an elevated resident experience. The team is very organized and professional, and they communicate regularly, which is hugely beneficial during busy renovations.”
Pierre Cote
Planner, Sheiner Group
“Katie Decker-Erickson and Color Works has been working with Living Well Homes for 5 years now, and we have always been pleased with the service and the results of Katie’s work. She has been our primary color consultant involved in renovating and improving our apartment communities in Arizona and South Carolina. Whether the task at hand is repainting completely the exterior of our apartment buildings, refurnishing and decorating a model apartment or proposing new interior colors for the laundry rooms, Katie has always been able to get the job done efficiently with respect to our objectives and with the tone of the property. Katie understands tight deadlines and makes herself available when we need her.
I do not hesitate to recommend Katie and Color Works as a Color Consultant for all your needs in design and custom color palettes for the interior and exterior of your property.”
Tess Patridge
Property Manager
“The whole team is amazing! We went through a very big renovation and they were all very supportive. I cannot thank them enough for communicating through every step and being an ear when things got tough! Wouldn’t want to go through what we did with out Katie, Katie and Diana! Thank you all!”
Erich Jurges
General Dentist
Tonia Kellogg
Director, Executive Offices at Oklahoma Baptist University
“Several years ago Oklahoma Baptist University was introduced to Katie by a gentleman in our community that was working with her to design the largest interstate highway restaurant/gift shop overpass project in our state. We were looking for someone to assist us with managing and overseeing a high profile signage and artwork project for our campus. She handled the entire project from RFP to installation. All along the way, she worked with us to insure that the results for the main entrance to our campus were exactly what we needed. In addition, Katie has worked with us to update the interior design of some of our existing buildings, as well as new buildings. From paint, to flooring, lighting, sound proofing panels, window coverings, you name it, Katie can do it. Aside from her technical expertise, Katie is an exceptional professional and makes even difficult projects easy.”
Rhonda Powell
Right of Way - Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Wes Rutledge, RA
Architect, Beck Design
Erin Reeb
Regional Manager, Harbor Group
“Color Works is a wonderful company to partner with! They provide exceptional work, great eye for detail and the results are always spot on! Thank you Color Works for nailing it every single time!”
Ready to Elevate Your Property?
Architectural stamping is only the start. With trusted partners in every state, your project benefits from speed, cohesion, and quality at scale. Ready to see what true collaboration delivers?