{"id":19006,"date":"2019-11-26T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T07:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=19006"},"modified":"2019-11-26T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T07:00:30","slug":"8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time","title":{"rendered":"8 Cringe-worthy Mistakes Color Consultants See All The Time"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Christina Kittelstad is a <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutor of QC Design School<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0and an accomplished color consultant, home stager and painter whose\u00a0work has been featured on HGTV\u2019s show House Hunters. She is the owner and lead color consultant for\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiraldesignsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spiral Design Color Consulting<\/a><\/em><em>. She\u2019s best known for creating beautiful, functional spaces through the use of color and creating a sense of style and personality that\u2019s as unique as each of her clients.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]In my many years of being a professional color consultant, I have worked with all kinds of clients. I have seen it all when it comes to what works and what doesn\u2019t while working with color. I have had the pleasure of witnessing the good, the gorgeous, the bad and the absolute ugly. It\u2019s been an adventure for sure!\nHere are 8 cringe-worthy mistakes that color consultants see ALL the time.\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#1_Choosing_a_Boring_Color_Scheme\" >#1. Choosing a Boring Color Scheme.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#2_Painting_a_Popular_Color_Scheme_rather_Than_Choosing_a_Color_Scheme_That_Reflects_a_Clients_Personal_Style\" >#2. Painting a Popular Color Scheme rather Than Choosing a Color Scheme That Reflects a Client\u2019s Personal Style.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#3_Painting_an_Outdated_Color_Scheme\" >#3. Painting an Outdated Color Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#4_Painting_Every_Room_a_Different_Color_Scheme\" >#4. Painting Every Room a Different Color Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#5_Using_%E2%80%9CHoliday%E2%80%9D_Color_Schemes\" >#5. Using \u201cHoliday\u201d Color Schemes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#6_Overusing_Accent_Colors\" >#6. Overusing Accent Colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#7_Skipping_Color_Testing\" >#7. Skipping Color Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/8-cringe-worthy-mistakes-color-consultants-see-all-the-time\/#8_Not_Working_with_a_Professional_Color_Consultant\" >#8. Not Working with a Professional Color Consultant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choosing_a_Boring_Color_Scheme\"><\/span>#1. Choosing a Boring Color Scheme.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19016&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Nothing is more boring than choosing a color palette of neutral colors and then proceeding to paint every surface the same, usually because a client is too nervous to take even the smallest design risk. Oftentimes this means choosing a set of neutrals with very little contrast, and when the painting is all said and done, the client can not visually tell that there is a variety of colors on the walls.\n\nMake sure there is <em>always<\/em> enough contrast when sticking with a neutral palette and don\u2019t be afraid to add in a pop of understated color with clients that aren\u2019t ready for a lot of colors.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Painting_a_Popular_Color_Scheme_rather_Than_Choosing_a_Color_Scheme_That_Reflects_a_Clients_Personal_Style\"><\/span>#2. Painting a Popular Color Scheme rather Than Choosing a Color Scheme That Reflects a Client\u2019s Personal Style.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAs a color consultant, I strongly believe every client deserves to have a home they fall in love with every single day. That means choosing a beautiful color scheme that reflects who they are and what they love.\n\nToo often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/07\/clients-look-color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clients<\/a> shy away from developing their own design aesthetic and choose what\u2019s popular instead. While this is a safe way to go, and it has its place such as when a client is selling, but it\u2019s not authentic and clients won\u2019t be satisfied for long because it won\u2019t feel comfortable.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Painting_an_Outdated_Color_Scheme\"><\/span>#3. Painting an Outdated Color Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19017&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]I believe a client should choose colors they love no matter what the trends say. However, there are some schemes that are way overdone and need to move on.\n\nHere are a few that don\u2019t work well together and make a space feel outdated and tired:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Black and Navy<\/li>\n \t<li>Brown and Gray<\/li>\n \t<li>Teal and Brown<\/li>\n \t<li>Black and Yellow<\/li>\n \t<li>Tan and Green<\/li>\n \t<li>Red and Black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Painting_Every_Room_a_Different_Color_Scheme\"><\/span>#4. Painting Every Room a Different Color Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nA client may have a solid color palette to work from, but they lay it out in a way that is jarring or unbalanced. One example is painting every room with a different scheme. This is visually confusing and prevents a space from having the correct flow of color. It feels disconnected and busy, and does not encourage relaxation.\n\nLimit any obviously different or bold color schemes to bedrooms such as children\u2019s spaces, while keeping a flow with ONE scheme throughout main living areas.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Using_%E2%80%9CHoliday%E2%80%9D_Color_Schemes\"><\/span>#5. Using \u201cHoliday\u201d Color Schemes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19018&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]No one wants their home to be known as the \u201cChristmas House\u201d or the \u201cHalloween House\u201d. Choosing colors that are traditionally reserved for holidays or sports teams are always a bad idea!\n\nI have had many clients over the years who request a green exterior house with a red accent on the front door or shutters. One solution is to paint a subtle earth-toned sage green or gray-green, then accent with a rusty or burgundy red. Stay away from bold, fully saturated colors for exterior or large interior areas, unless it\u2019s as an accent.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Overusing_Accent_Colors\"><\/span>#6. Overusing Accent Colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nKnow when to call it quits when it comes to using accent colors on interior spaces. Over the years, so many of my clients fall in love with a beautiful accent color that I have specified, but then want to paint it EVERYWHERE. An accent color is just that \u2013 an accent color, and its meant to be used in a subtle way or as a focal point.\n\nTeal, navy, charcoal, and burgundy can be beautiful in small doses such as a mantle wall, dining room ceiling or bedroom wall, but when overused, they will close off and darken a room that was otherwise full of beautiful light.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Skipping_Color_Testing\"><\/span>#7. Skipping Color Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19019&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is the MOST important step in the color selection process and will make or break a paint project. I\u2019ve seen SO many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2019\/04\/creative-ways-professional-organizer-jobs-home-color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clients choose colors<\/a>, and then because they are anxious to get it done, they give the painter the go-ahead. This ends in disaster and could definitely be avoided.\n\nColor testing with paint samples gives clients the opportunity to view their chosen colors in a variety of lighting and can then be adjusted as needed before paint day. Always stress the importance of going through the entire process and doing the prep.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Not_Working_with_a_Professional_Color_Consultant\"><\/span>#8. Not Working with a Professional Color Consultant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nMore times than I can count, I have had clients call me in a complete panic. 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