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Color Consultant talks Color Trends for 2023

11/28/2022

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"I'd rather set trends
than follow them"
 Sheri Kaz, Color Consultant

Interior Design and Paint Color Trends warm up for 2023. Expect to see a move to the cozy side as cool grey takes a backseat.
Clearly, we need a hug!

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Photo: Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023

Warm and comforting, Redend Point invites us to relax.
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Photo: Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2023

Cheerful and warm, Raspberry Blush brings depth and boldness to a space.
Check out the Benjamin Moore fun accompanying playlist and color trends.
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Click read more to see Behr and Glidden Color Trends

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Holiday Decorating- Thrift Store Finds and More -Slideshow

11/27/2022

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Collecting Christmas

The night before Thanksgiving, my best friend Jan hosts a party. This year, the halls were decked out, the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining room and of course the great room and even the garage! Festive and magical!

Jan has countless bins to hold her collection! Each year there are new surprises - recent acquisitions from thrift stores, marketplace, end of season sales and gifted family heirlooms passed on, to a woman who cherishes everything about the holidays.
I was inspired to take a couple of pictures to share her joy. Beautiful!
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Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Cozy in Wisconsin Winters

11/17/2022

 
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 The first snowfall is the prettiest! 
The garden beds are mulched and the patio furniture is tucked away. The squash and onions are stored in the chilly basement. The cold frame is built and the snowblower is ready.

As the temperatures drop, my oak floors are cold, even if the thermostat is set at 70 degrees.
Now it's time to transform my summer home into my winter home.
I'm all about Function & Design, beautiful things that work!
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Five Beautiful Tricks to Stay Warm this Winter! (Tried & True)

1. Wool Area Rugs - this is the time of year I switch out my area rugs. Wool rugs are the best insulator. Price may feel like a barrier to you in the past, but as petroleum products continue to rise in price, natural sustainable products like wool are becoming more affordable. So treat yourself to the luxury of wool, your cold toes will appreciate it.

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Kitchen Countertop Trends 2023

11/6/2022

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2023 Design Trends for Countertops - Milwaukee
​New Product Intro | Thinscape by Wilsonart

    So many choices...
Quartz, Granite, Soapstone, Concrete, Butcher Block, Laminate, Engineered Surfaces
   
   So many things to consider...
Function, Beauty and Budget

   Some things you may not have considered...
Longevity - durability, maintenance, trends.
Sustainability - Granite, Soapstone, and Marble are mined and shipped. Recyclability. Renewability.
Availability - Supply chains issues, made in America

   Some things that matter...
Fabrication
Ease of installation
Variety

   So what's the best material for countertops for you...
I was recently introduced to Thinscape by Wilsonart and I'm excited to share my new found knowledge about this innovative and sensible option.


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Thinscape by Wilsonart 

I'm grateful to the Wilsonart rep, and snagged these images off of the ASID Thinscape Product Spotlight Presentation. Thank You!
This product is nice to the touch and very impressive. It's sleek and sustainable, pretty and practical. 

Perfect for restaurant tables, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, conference room tables, and more.
​I have samples that I can show you!


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Your Guide to Choosing Gray Paint

10/26/2022

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What are the best Gray Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore?
Considering using gray in your home? There are things to consider and the best tip I can give you is to look for the  undertones.
You can look at 20 different swatches of gray all in the same tonal value. They are all a little different. The undertones you are seeing is what makes them appear different (unless you are actually colorblind) and you may wonder how they will look on something as large as the walls of your room.
More importantly -  how will it make you feel?

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Purple undertones in three shades of gray
UNDERTONES MATTER
When choosing grays, understanding undertones can help you achieve the feeling you want in your space.
I've chosen examples from Benjamin Moore. Go to your nearest Ace Hardware and pull a few of these swatches to help you decide, as monitor colors may not be true.

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Open for Business

6/9/2020

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Now that you've had extra time around the house to purge the clutter during the Covid19 lock down, you're probably tired of looking at the same walls and dream about adding some style to your space.

Several of my clients were anxious to transform their space during quarantine and we did remote consultations via Facetime and Zoom. Even before Covid hit, I've provided many remote color consultations and design services nationwide from Phoenix to Fargo.

One interesting remote design project was for clients in Sweden, who were turning their historic Denver landmark into an AirBnB. I helped them with space planning, lighting, paint colors, furniture and art sourcing and selection, and installation coordination and final styling. The home was originally owned by Buffalo Bills' sister and where he ultimately took his final breath. It was fun to research and add touches of the history in the home. Even though the clients were an ocean away, they were involved in the process and thrilled with the results!

Click to see the before and after pictures here.

Historic Landmark Interior Design
New furnishings and lighting for historic victorian home
Unique table lamp
Wall paint for crown molding
Victorian trim
victorian parlor
buffalo bill cody house
bold patterned rug
floor lamp and mirrors
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Remote color consulting and interior design services

Imagine building a new home, three states away with so many details to attend to. When it came to design choices and materials, my clients Jan & Mark relied on me to guide the vision and source products to create a custom home beyond boring builder grade.
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Searching for an "interior designer near me", look no further.


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New Decade, New Color Trends Retrospective

2/1/2020

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Why do certain colors trend? Have you noticed, that you haven't been able to find a pair of hot pink pumps for decades? Want to replace that eggplant bath rug, but can't find that color anywhere anymore?  Color forecasting is done in advance and the entire manufacturing industry jumps on board, from fashion, to home decor, to print advertising.
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Pantone is recognized worldwide, designers pay attention, The color forecasters gather and talk color, until they come up with the "Color of the Year". Decision by committee. Personally, I feel that the new blue is a bit heavy and depressing for the dawn of a new decade. Yes, we need to feel peaceful, but we also need to feel hopeful. If I was on the international color forecasting board I would block this conservative decision ;) More on Pantone

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Interior Design help has arrived in Milwaukee

1/4/2018

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​Well, I did it!
I made the move from Denver to Wisconsin. It was a very Merry Christmas with family and friends, to be followed by a long stretch of bitter cold that has not ended. I’m happy to look for houses while sitting by the fireplace. Thank God for Zillow, Realtor.com and hot tea!
 
Of course I am excited to dive into the interior design community here in the Milwaukee area and start to get acquainted with new people, suppliers and vendors. In the meantime, as I browse through the real estate listings, I see that realtors and homeowners in the area could be greatly helped with a two-hour interior design consultation.
 
People generally think that interior designers are only for the extremely wealthy. Not true!  A $250 consultation can dramatically change the look of your space, and save you money. ​Many people prefer to do it themselves, but need ideas, guidelines and

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Help with paint colors, how a color consultant can make a difference.

9/19/2017

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Working with a professional paint color consultant may seem extravagant to some people, until they actually do! I've had many clients who have tried to go it alone, ending up with multiple paint samples scattered all over their walls and call in frustration. Painting your home or office can be a time consuming and expensive and none of us want to make a mistake.

Sherwin Williams just put out this infographic about paint color. It's no surprise that millennials value the advise of an expert. They want their space to look awesome, and realize that it's tricky to get it right. Color is an art & a science!  Most people don't have the patience, experience or skill to nail it the first time. So why not call in someone who geeks out on color all day, every day?  Ultimately, by investing a few hours of time with a color consultant or interior designer, you can save time and money, and have a beautiful looking designer home that will wow your guests.

So, if you are considering investing in painting your space, I highly recommend investing in your vision first.

Sheri Kaz
Color Consulting and Interior Design

UPDATE: Click to see the 2023 Paint Color Trends
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What are the best paint colors?

8/30/2017

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People always ask me, "What are the most popular paint colors?". Interior design trends come and go, taupe, beige, grey, greige. One year white cabinetry is all the rage, next year it will look tired. My advice is to choose colors that work for your home and your spirit. Yes, your spirit!

Color has a magical ability to speak to us. Color influences the products we purchase. Your paint scheme can portray a soft elegance or a vibrant environment. What does your spirit need and what colors are you drawn too?

If you want more energy in your office, consider yellow or orange. If you need your office to be calmer, greens, blues and deeper colors like a shade of brown may be soothing.

When looking for the best room colors you'll want to consider how the light plays in the room. Look at the natural light coming in from your windows as well as the lamps and overheads in your space. What time of day do you use this room, how do you want to "feel" in the space?

Just changing the color temperature of your light bulbs will change the way your paint color looks. A cream colored lampshade will make your paint look different than a white or black lampshade. Oh the magic of color and light!

Color is also affected by the colors surrounding it. In a house with large windows, surrounded by evergreens, any paint will reflect the green during the day. We can make adjustments looking at the undertone of a color to get the effect you ultimately want. (We'll explore more on the subject of metamerism later.)

If you are looking for the best paint colors for your home interior or business, give me a call. Paint color consulting is my specialty! We'll create the perfect palette for you to work, live and play in!

Sheri Kaz
Color and Interior Design

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Interior design for restaurants and retail spaces. Is your brand memorable?

8/24/2017

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When the Delectable Egg called me to help them design their new restaurant, I was thrilled. The new space boasted a ratty beach vibe. As I began to learn more about the brand, I felt we had a huge opportunity to make the space fun, happy and memorable. I wanted it to sparkle.

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This is a breakfast and lunch restaurant. The owners had never worked with an interior designer before, and I had never designed a restaurant before, but I had a vision!

SPARKLE!! From lighting fixtures and furnishings to paint colors and art, I was on a mission to find the perfect finishes that would brighten up their customers' day!

The Delectable Egg loves supporting artists and features rotating installations in the other restaurants. As a result, their walls were badly damaged and occasionally the show was too scary for a breakfast vibe!
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I sourced fun artwork for their permanent collection and gave them a dedicated wall with a hanging system for their guest artists convenience.
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Restaurant Decor, Lighting and Art set the tone.

How to create a vision for your retail space.


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Sheri Kaz Interior Designer offers  personalized color consulting, staging and on-site decorating services in Greenfield WI,  Bay View, Brookfield WI, Franklin WI, Greendale WI, Milwaukee, Mukwonago, Muskego, New Berlin WI, Oak Creek WI, Waukesha, Wauwatosa and Southeastern Wisconsin by appointment.
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