Color Consultancy
Expert guidance,
tailored to your home
Whether you're refreshing a single room or planning a whole-home transformation, our colour consultancy services are designed to provide expert guidance at every stage.
Choose the level of support that best suits your needs, from focused colour advice to a fully supported design partnership.
Choose your level of support
Three ways to work with us — from a single focused conversation to a dedicated partner for the full life of your project.
Color Discovery
From $250 virtual | $300 in-home
One or a few spaces. One conversation. Focused expert guidance to help you move forward with certainty.
- One-hour consultation (virtual or in-home)
- Color direction for one room or a small number of spaces
- Curated paint, wallpaper & finish recommendations
- Advice on undertones, natural light & curating spaces
- Written summary of recommended products
- Color samples to live with before deciding
Ideal for: repainting a room, selecting a feature color, refining an existing palette, or validating a choice before committing.
Full Palette
From $750 virtual | $900 in-home
A cohesive color story for your home. A considered palette that flows seamlessly from room to room.
- Up to three-hour consultation (virtual or in-home)
- Whole-home color consultation*
- Room-by-room colour recommendations
- Guidance on finishes, wallpaper & color pairings
- Coordination of color flow throughout the home
- Personalised summary of recommended products
- Color samples to live with before deciding
Ideal for: whole-home updates, 4+ rooms, renovations, new builds, and a complete color roadmap.
Project Partnership
Starting at $1800
Expert guidance from concept to completion. Access to a dedicated color consultant — and our technical paint team — throughout your design journey.
- Tailored consultation programme based on project scope
- Multiple consultations and site visits as required
- Color and material review throughout the project
- Collaboration with architects, designers & trades
- Priority scheduling & dedicated consultant support
- Partnership with our technical paint specialist
Ideal for: custom homes, major renovations, multi-room transformations, and start-to-finish support.
What our clients say
" Jordan was so thoughtful and insightful, listening and also suggesting, pivoting, and being the expert I needed. I loved working with Jordan and hope to do so again in the near future."
Simone San Fransico, CA
" Krista had extensive knowledge about color and architecture. She was an excellent listener and guided us to choices in which we are confident and delighted."
Beckett Houston, TX
" The experience was so helpful in moving me ahead in my home design decisions. Alyssa was excellent at helping me narrow down my color selections based on my preferences, the lighting in the space, and inspiration photos I loved. I booked another session with her immediately."
Josephine Boston, MA
" I absolutely loved the session. It was fun and such a pleasure, and I really felt like she incorporated what I was trying to achieve and helped guide me on what would look best. She was just lovely."
Nathaniel Brookyln, NY
" Kathleen was fantastic. She really knows what she is talking about and is a pleasure to work with. She makes selecting colors easy."
Margaux Grennwich, CT
" I would spend just as much and much more time trying to find colors and buy samples myself. I love this service. Erin is so helpful and easy to work with."
Theodore Chicago, IL
" Erin has such a great eye for color. This is our third consult and each time I have been so happy with the results. In the end, this saves you a lot of money. Before considering buying new furniture or reupholstering, try a new paint color."
Vivienne Chicago, IL
Meet your colour consultants
Every consultant brings their own architectural fluency and point of view, and you can refine by market.
Joa has been with Farrow & Ball for over 25 years – in that time, she’s developed colour ranges and consulted on design projects all over the world, as well as helping countless colour consultancy customers to transform their homes.
From $475
Patrick has been bringing his impeccable taste to Farrow & Ball since 2012. His decorating advice on Instagram has inspired millions and his expertise has transformed projects of every space and style.
From $400
Averil Kelkar - Los Angeles, Pasadena & Santa Monica, CA
Averil's path into colour began in floral design, where he honed his instinct for composition and mood before pursuing a career in interiors and antiques. As Farrow & Ball's Senior Colour Consultant in Los Angeles, he has worked with heritage organizations, including the Santa Monica Conservancy, design partners, and discerning private clients.
Design Specialism: Heritage & Traditional Residential, Victorian, Cape, Colonial, Tudor, Spanish Revival, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Contemporary, Farmhouse, Brownstones, Industrial/Open Concept, Lakehouse/Chateau
Kathleen Brennan - Greenwich, CT · Westchester, NY · Bergen County, NJ
A Senior Colour Consultant with Farrow & Ball for nearly a decade, Kathleen combines deep expertise in our colours, finishes, and papers with more than 20 years across fashion, fine art, and interiors. Her work includes the ELLE Decor Penthouse, Edward Hopper's historic New York home, and the private residence of Alfredo Paredes.
Design Specialism: Modern, New Build, Brownstones, Craftsman, Queen Anne Victorian, Tudor, Mid-Century Modern, Early 20th-C. Colonial Revival, 17th & 18th-C. Homes
Krista Broadstreet - Houston, TX
As our Colour Consultant Business Development Manager, Krista holds a BFA in Design and Colour and began her career at a decorative finishes studio, creating bespoke murals and specialty paint treatments for high-end spaces. Her blend of design and technical expertise brings tailored guidance to every client.
Design Specialism: European Revival, Tudor, Eichler, Victorian, Colonial, Arts & Crafts, Farmhouse, Neo-Industrial, Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern & Contemporary
Erin Deane - Chicago, IL
Erin studied Interior Design and Art History at Columbia College Chicago and has built her career around helping homeowners make confident color decisions. Drawing on her understanding of architecture, design, and color theory, she creates palettes that highlight a home's unique character while reflecting the people who live there. Whether working on a beloved Craftsman, a classic bungalow, or a modern residence, Erin's goal is always the same: making color feel effortless and inspiring.
Design Specialism: Tudor, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, Chicago Greystone, Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary & Transitional
Jordan Taylor - Berkeley & San Francisco, CA
Jordan holds a degree in Interior Design and built her early career on bespoke residential renovations on both east and west coasts. She's best known for merging unique colour perspectives with an informed sophistication for an unapologetic, saturated approach that gives a home a real atmosphere.
Design Specialism: Traditional, Victorian, Edwardian, Spanish & Mediterranean Revival, Arts & Crafts, Eichler, Modern & Contemporary
Alyssa Gray - Boston, MA & Nashville, TN
Alyssa brings nearly 20 years of interior design experience, beginning at Meredith College in Raleigh and growing through work with design firms and multi-rep showrooms. Her expertise spans furniture, wall coverings, textiles, and furnishings. A true colour enthusiast, she combines knowledge and warmth in every consultation, blending architectural styles and eras into cohesive, personalized and inspiring designs.
Design Specialism: Multi-Era, Cross-Style Residential, Colonial, Cape, Tudor, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Country, Spanish & Mediterranean Revival
Sophie Wise - Brooklyn & Manhattan, NY
Sophie's background in Textile Design and her experience as a Professor at Parsons School of Design shape how she interprets space, guiding clients through composition, texture, pattern, and colour as much as paint itself. Having lived in London and Tokyo, she brings a global design sensibility to consultations that feel distinctive, cohesive, and uniquely reflective of each client.
Design Specialism: Eclectic & Design-Forward Residential, Industrial, Modernist, Brownstones, Tudor, Colonial, Cape, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Modern Commercial
Holly Faulkner - New York & Nantucket, MA
For more than 20 years, Holly has worked across high-end residential design and bespoke textile showrooms, developing a versatile command of both classic and contemporary vocabularies. She stays hands-on through every project, matching palette to ambition with precision.
Design Specialism: Classic & Contemporary, Eclectic & Transitional, Modernist, Brownstones, Cape, Colonial, Coastal, Victorian
Come see color in person
Our showroom team can walk you through finishes, talk through your space, and help you choose with confidence.
Book Your Colour Service
Tell us about your dream room, and we’ll help you make it a reality. With our virtual, at-home and in-store colour advice, we turn your paint and paper preferences into complete, considered design for any part of your home.
Virtual
From $250
Our virtual colour service gives you direct access to our most experienced Colour Consultants, wherever you are, without travel costs or constraints.
We’ll consider how you use your rooms, and the light and flow of your home, to create the perfect colour story for your favourite spaces.
At Home
From $300
Choose our in-home service for an immersive colour experience. Enjoy on-site sampling, flow planning and palette refinement.
Our expert Colour Consultants will respond to the architecture, light and rhythm of your home; walking with you to discover and consider every detail.
In Store
Complimentary 30-minute appointment
Our showrooms and studios offer a design-led, hands-on experience guided by our skilled Colour Advisors.
Build a colour scheme with our Colour Advisors, drawing from their knowledge of the exceptional breadth of the Farrow & Ball range. Fine tune your ideas so you’re ready to start your project or book a full in-home Colour Consultancy appointment before you leave.
Joa has been with Farrow & Ball for over 25 years – in that time, she’s developed colour ranges and consulted on design projects all over the world, as well as helping countless colour consultancy customers to transform their homes.
From $475
Patrick has been bringing his impeccable taste to Farrow & Ball since 2012. His decorating advice on Instagram has inspired millions and his expertise has transformed projects of every space and style.
From $300
Meet more of our Experts
Farrow & Ball Colour Consultants are true colour connoisseurs. With their design expertise and in-depth knowledge of our palette (both past and present), they have everything needed to help you effortlessly bring your vision to life.
From $250