AboutCyndie Stefanik Expertise Co-Developer/author of the patent pending "Color with No Regrets" Selection System. Just recently her Color Program was featured in Faux Effects World Magazine and a separate featured article for her virtual consultations in House Trends Magazine. Her Color with No Regrets online video Color Class is the first to earn IACET Certification with the Society of Decorating Professionals. Her specialty is the $199 whole house virtual consultation which is especially popular for new construction and remodeling projects all over the country. As a retired award winning decorative artist, she now donates her services on a regular basis to the Make a Wish Foundation.
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.
Question I want to paint my kitchen but not sure of what color goes well with oak cabinets & tile that is white slightly outlined in mauve, blues & grey.
Answer Hi Susan,
Sorry it has taken so long to answer your question. My husband hit the cable line with the lawn edger and I have been out of commission all week waiting for repair!
To answer you question of what goes with oak, you have some options. You can spin off the blues and use something along the lines of Sherwin Williams Meditative or even more dramatic Refuge. Even though Refuge is pretty dark, kitchens generally have good task lighting, windows and very little wall space. This blue is a blend of blue and grey so it should look great with what you have.
I would avoid a lighter mauve color...it won't complement your cabinets the way blue will.
Again, sorry for the delay. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help.
Cyndie Stefanik
CopingWithColor.com
814-490-5590
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