SERVICES
Colour consultation in Plymouth, from the decorator who paints it
Colour and interior design advice is part of how I work from the first visit, so the scheme you choose is the scheme that gets painted.
What happens in a colour consultation in Plymouth?
A colour consultation in Plymouth with me starts in your home, looking at the light, the rooms and how you use them. We talk about your style, what you want to keep and what is not working, then agree colours, finishes and details such as woodwork and ceilings before any decorating begins.
On a whole home in Kingsbridge, we used mainly Farrow & Ball colours. Strong White, a warm, grey-based white, ran through the house as the base, with Sulking Room Pink, School House White, Pigeon, Shaded White and Green Smoke used where each room needed them. The entrance porch went entirely Strong White, cabinetry, walls, ceiling and door, and some kitchen walls were colour matched to the units so they looked built in.
My advice does not have to stop at paint. One customer had help with lighting and door handles too, once I had spent time understanding their style. As I have always said, "I love it when customers have complete faith in letting me advise on colour and detailing and take pride in taking bland rooms and making them fit for a King or Queen." If you already know your colours, my interior decorating and wallpaper hanging pages explain the practical side.
HOW I CAN HELP WITH COLOUR AND DESIGN
Advice is shaped around your home, your taste and your budget.
Colour schemes for single rooms or whole houses
Choosing the right white for the light in each room
Walls colour matched to kitchen units or joinery
Woodwork, ceiling and door colours planned together
Paint finishes chosen to suit how each room is used
Ideas for details such as lighting and door handles
Exterior colour schemes for the house front
Introductions to trusted carpenters and plasterers
WHY CHOOSE DANIEL
Advice from the first visit
Colour and design are part of the conversation from the moment I walk in, not something bolted on at the end.
Designer and decorator in one
The person who helps choose the scheme is the person who paints it, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the finish.
Mindful of your budget
I do everything I can to keep a scheme within your budget, and I bring over 10 years of interior design and decorating experience to every choice.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
"I was at a total loss as to how to improve my dreary dining room. Daniel came in and was great at giving advice and ideas."
SARAH RUSHTON
Dining room customer
HOW IT WORKS
From the first visit to the final walk-through, here's what to expect.
STEP 01
A visit and a chat
I come round, look at the space and listen to what you have in mind.
STEP 02
Colours and details
We agree colours, finishes and timings, with advice if you want it.
STEP 03
Careful preparation
Furniture and floors protected, every surface filled and sanded.
STEP 04
Decorating
Tidy at the end of every day, with updates as the work goes on.
STEP 05
The walk-through
We check every detail together before the job is signed off.
QUESTIONS
What is a colour consultation?
A colour consultation is a visit where a designer or decorator looks at your rooms, the natural light and your style, then helps you choose paint colours, finishes and details that work together. With Daniel Riley in Plymouth, colour advice is part of the decorating process, so the advice and the painting come from the same person.
How do I choose the right white for my room?
Choosing the right white depends on the light in the room. North-facing rooms get cooler light, so a warmer white often feels softer, while sunnier rooms can take cooler whites. Daniel Riley used Strong White, a warm, grey-based white from Farrow & Ball, as the base in one Kingsbridge home. Testing large samples on more than one wall helps.
Can paint be colour matched to kitchen units?
Paint can be colour matched to kitchen units so the walls and cabinetry sit together as one. Daniel Riley colour matched kitchen walls to the units in a Kingsbridge home so they looked built in. Colour matching works best when the colour is judged against the units in the room's own light.
Can Daniel Riley help with more than paint colours?
Daniel Riley's colour and interior design advice can go beyond paint. Customers have had help with colour schemes, woodwork and ceiling colours, and accessories such as lighting and door handles. Daniel has over 10 years' experience in interior design as well as painting and decorating, and can put you in touch with trusted carpenters and plasterers.
Where does Daniel Riley offer colour and design advice?
Daniel Riley offers colour and interior design advice across Plymouth and the South Hams, alongside his painting and decorating work. The first step is always a visit and a chat in your home. To arrange one, call 07476 131999 or email hello@danielrileydesign.co.uk.
RELATED SERVICES
Interior decorating
From one tired room to a whole house, I paint and decorate homes across Plymouth and the South Hams, with colour advice from the first visit.
Our work
A look at some of the homes I've decorated recently, from a whole house top to bottom to a Farrow & Ball scheme in Kingsbridge.
Living rooms
Lounges, snugs, dining rooms and open-plan spaces decorated with care and colour advice from the first visit, across Plymouth and the South Hams.
FREE, NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES
NOT SURE WHERE TO START WITH COLOUR?
Call 07476 131999 or email hello@danielrileydesign.co.uk to arrange a visit and a chat about your rooms.
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