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 QUESTION: I purchased a house last summer with an open floor plan. The front door opens into the living room which looks into the dining room and kitchen. This area has a vaulted ceiling and a 3/4 wall between the living room and kitchen. Our living room furniture is dark brown and our carpet is light brown.
I would like to paint the wall that crosses between the livingroom and kitchen and the outside wall with the cabinets and door wall a bright accent color, but I can't decide which color would work with both rooms.
The kitchen cabinets and dining furniture are oak. The trim on top of the 3/4 wall is oak as well as the doorwall trim. The baseboards are white.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
ANSWER: Hi Carol,
Because your furniture is so neutral you have several options. How about a blue-green which works great with brown and also oak trim? You can find so many fun accessories in this color combination which will make decorating options pretty easy.
Let me know if this color appeals to you. If you'd like me to choose some specific colors in this hue, let me know.
Thanks for asking. I hope this helps you.
Cyndie Stefanik
CopingWithColor.com
814-490-5590
Co-ordinate all the colors in your house, only $199 for your online custom color palette!
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QUESTION: Hi Cyndie: thanks for the suggestion. What would you think of something in the blue/red family - maybe a dark burgundy? My kitchen accents are blue, so they would still coordinate.
If this would work, what color would I use for the other walls. I have seen DIY shows that have used beige or a yellow/gold color.
I want to create a warm and cozy feeling for this large space. I have purchased about 8 different color books and collected more paint color swatches than I care to count. But, I am still unable to choose a color that I feel comfortable with. Unfortunately, I do not have the money to hire an interior designer to assist me in this project, so I'm just trying to do the best I can.
Thanks for all your help. Carol
Answer Hi Carol,
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, I have been swamped with work. If you choose a dark burgundy such as Sherwin Williams Cordial, then you need to balance that color with a stronger and deeper tones next to it. Avoid white at all costs as this will really shrink your room. You can combine it with a deeper tan such as SW Tatami Tan or Totally Tan for a nice balance. This will look awesome next to the Cordial.
Again, sorry for the delay. If you have any questions...just let me know.
Cyndie Stefanik
CopingWithColor.com
814-490-5590
Co-ordinate all the colors in your house, only $199 for your online custom color palette!
