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Welcome to the Color Works Blog! Here you’ll find case studies on some of our most compelling before and afters, actionable advice for your next design project, and tips for a productive working relationship with a design partner. Dive in and let us know what you think!
Highlights: Modernized Multifamily in Southern California
Built in the early 1970’s, this property in Southern California has great architectural lines and exceptional landscaping. However, the drab dark browns and lime green paint palette failed to accentuate the property’s unique details and original design. Although...
Highlights: Texas Transformation
This month’s Highlights takes us to Houston to a gated community of duplexes on the west side of the city. This community was awash in beige, with the exception of some stacked stone facades. As a result, there was no architectural intrigue and the entire property...
Highlights: Michigan Multifamily Makeover
This month’s Highlights takes us to Michigan. This property outside of Detroit felt more like barracks than a welcoming multifamily community. The red brick and dated front doors were ready for a facelift. With nearly 100,000 people in this suburb, this property...
Highlights: Dynamic Denver Recolor
Nestled in the Southeast corner of the Denver metro, this multifamily complex had not had a refresh in quite some time. With great architectural lines that evoked a mid-century vibe, these elements needed to be accentuated while also masking some of the more tired...
Seeking out a Certified Architectural Color Consultant for Your Important Project
America has quickly turned into a “renovation nation” over the last year and portfolio managers are busy repositioning assets within markets across the country. As a result, many are seeking design assistance and the demand for color consultants is on the rise. So,...
Highlights: Southern Campus Makeover
This month’s Highlights showcases a dramatic interior renovation on a Southern college campus. A tired stage and old theater was begging for a new look and repurposing. It was quickly apparent many students needed additional space to work remotely during the peak of...
Highlights: Miami Mid-century Makeover
This month's Highlights takes us to Miami and true to form, it is filled with flair. A quick caveat: a creative color consultant will always consider the context when choosing colors. For instance, what plays well in Florida will likely not in Maine. Knowing...
After COVID-19; The Future of Color
Global and national events and episodes can bring change to our daily lives in unexpected ways and color is a perfect medium to reflect our changing views of the world around us. Jump back to the Great Recession and the ushering in of grays and deep dark tones. ...
Highlights: Arizona 1980’s Multifamily Makeover
This month’s Highlights take us to Tempe, Arizona and the home of an apartment complex stuck in 1981. The dingy tans, orange “belly band” and dark brown accents were tired and ready for a facelift. In a desire to differentiate this apartment complex from a sea of...