AboutCyndie Stefanik Expertise Co-Developer/author of the patent pending "Color with No Regrets" Selection System. Just recently her Color Program was a feature article in Faux Effects World Magazine and a separate article for her virtual consultations in House Trends Magazine. The Color Class has earned the prestigous IACET Certification for the Live and Web based programs thru the SDP (Society of Decorating Professionals. She continues to conduct training seminars across the United States and online color classes for homeowners and decorating professionals. She conducts virtual color consultations for commercial and residential customers by appointment.
Experience I began as a decorative painter/artist 15 years ago. My work has appeared in magazines from award winning designer show houses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Architectural Digest. Most recently I have spent the last 3 years creating, developing and patenting a numerical color selection system that takes the subjective nature out of color. Since it is numerically based, color can be chosen quickly and accurately. For the past year, I have conducted training seminars for the "Color with No Regrets" System to decorating professionals around the United States. My background in decorative painting/art, has given me real life experience of how color works but more importantly why it works based on sound color principles. I am also an authorized Aqua Finishing Solutions Distributor and a certified training instructor for the Society of Decorating Professionals.
Organizations The Society of Decorating Professionals
Publications Recent articles and showcase projects appear in Faux Effects World Magazine, House Trends Magazine, WJET-TV for decorative painting set design, as well as local publications in Western Pennsylvania such as Today's Home. I am a regular guest on Good Morning Erie, WJET-TV, an ABC affliate as the Princess of Paint, where I provide decorating, painting techniques and problem solving for viewers.
Expert: Cyndie Stefanik Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Paint for New Apartment
Question Hi Cyndie,
I just purchased my first apartment, a 400 square foot Manhattan studio. I am excited to be moving in, and can't afford to do much right now other than paint. I am a little puzzled about how to pick a color that will compliment the mahogany red wood floors, which I plan to partially cover with a neutral carpet. The current owner has the walls painted a barn-red type color and has red curtains!! too much red, I plan to change both. Thanks...
Answer Hi Robert,
Congratulations! How exciting to have a fresh start in a new home. Since the red is too much for you and you plan on purchasing a neutral carpet, I would choose a more neutral color for the walls. Take a look at Sherwin Williams Ecru. It is neutral while providing a nice complement for your floors.
Is it possible for you to send over a picture? I can alter it to show you how it will look before you paint. It may be hard to visualize with all of the red you have. I think you would find it very helpful. If you need my assistance, I am happy to help.
Thanks for asking.
Cyndie Stefanik
info@copingwithcolor.com
Co-Founder/Developer
Color with No Regrets
