Coming up on our next show segment Part 3 - Color Your World with Paint - I will be discussing color trends with Color Expert, Suzanne Adams and her company 365 Design Solutions. She will recommend and which paint product is best to use, her point of view on lighting and how it effects the shade of color.

• Her Background (Color Expert & Interior Designer Consultant)
• Color trends (above photos)
• Best Paint Product for Trim, Doors, Ceiling and Walls
• Type of Sheens (how to select) Flat | Satin | Eggshell | Semi Gloss | Gloss
• Expertise Tools for the Consumer (Peel & Stick)
• Paint Techniques
• Lighting (How it Effects Paint)
• Current Projects
• Services She Provides

Popular color trends for Northern Arizona have been sagey, greenish grays as shown in the photo above. Evergreen Fog SW 9130 was last years color of the year and coordinates well with this color of the year in the pale Coral Pink. Suzanne has seen several of her clients "exploring" new techniques rather that that of traditionally styled surfaces and trim. For example, painting walls & trim the same color but using a shinier sheen for the trim. Another popular trend in newer homes, has been crisp white walls with a different hue for the trim and doors or a field color throughout with just little accent and a punch of color mainly due because of the open concept floor plan. Do be afraid to use a flat sheen in a deep dark color, the result is stunning.

Some consumer tips for "Do It Yourselfer's" is to download the Sherwin Williams app to your phone and you can easily match a color.

Suzanne has a help desk inside the Sherwin-Williams showroom on Miller Valley Road in Prescott, Arizona and gives free color advice in-store, but does charge for in home consultations.

For More Information - please contact Suzanne:

Email: Suzanne@365designssolutions.com

Website: Paint Color | 365designsolutions

Phone: 714-330-6213

NEXT WEEK:

We will discuss my design concept "Element Fusion" - is the fusion of design elements and earth element that create a tranquil living space.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

Have a design question? Please write us at DICDesignGroup@gmail.com and we'll put your question and answer on the show!