--- title: "Kaleidoscope Color Consulting — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kaleidoscope-color-consulting-pfvwus-pf~151076327 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151076327.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kaleidoscope Color Consulting" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f52310fb0e0fc6e9_0534-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Dunedin, Florida 34698, United States" phone: "(631) 922-5405" website: http://www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com rating: 5 review_count: 38 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 329 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Kaleidoscope Color Consulting Original Houzz profile: [Kaleidoscope Color Consulting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kaleidoscope-color-consulting-pfvwus-pf~151076327) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Dunedin, FL - **Serves:** Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, East Lake, Keystone, Tarpon Springs, Westchase, Seminole, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, South Highpoint, Belleair, Indian Rocks Beach, Feather Sound, Ridgecrest, Harbor Bluffs, Bay Pines, Saint George, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Arcade, Clearwater Beach, Crystal Beach, Ozona - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Budget friendly - 28 years in business Hi I’m Mary Nolte. I am a knowledgeable, creative & very intuitive Interior Designer with a specialty in Color Consulting. I work on all types of design projects including new constructions, renovations or updating of homes and businesses. I systematically zone in on the best color & design solutions while providing a stress free and enjoyable experience with great results. My consultations consist of assessing the needs of my clients through conversation, touring the space, and looking at the environment for things like lighting, architectural elements, and furnishings requirements. I have such a passion for color & design and what I like best about my job is when I get a sigh of relief and a hug from my client. You and I arrive at the best color solution from ceiling to floor, wall to wall. Kaleidoscope Color Consulting has extensive color selection experience in a wide variety of environments. I am confident that you’ll be thrilled with the end result and find the service valuable and enjoyable too. Commercial and Corporate leaders found my consultations valuable. Kaleidoscope Color Consulting considers the color choices that will communicate the corporate identity and express their corporate image through color. My services emphasize the look and feel that your company wishes to convey. My conscientious professionalism will not fall short of meeting your company's’ objectives. As word of my services spread, painters and contractors discovered that they could save time by avoiding the tedious process of helping clients choose paint colors, scheduling delays are avoided due to customers not having made their color selections, all while offering a very valuable service to their clients. It’s been my experience, that Kaleidoscope Color Consulting services create a win/win situation bringing great satisfaction to all parties. Wishing you a brightly colored day, Mary Nolte ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Basement Design - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Decluttering - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater - Largo - Palm Harbor - Pinellas Park - Dunedin - East Lake - Keystone - Tarpon Springs - Westchase - Seminole - Safety Harbor - Oldsmar - South Highpoint - Belleair - Indian Rocks Beach - Feather Sound - Ridgecrest - Harbor Bluffs - Bay Pines - Saint George - Belleair Bluffs - Belleair Beach - Belleair Shore - Arcade - Clearwater Beach - Crystal Beach - Ozona ### Typical Job Cost $350 - 100,000 Services are unique to each client's project requirements. Don't assume you can't afford to hire a Color Consultant. You can't afford not to if you want to save on time, stress and money. Let's talk! Call 631-922-5405 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kaleidoscope Color Consulting | | Address | Dunedin, Florida 34698, United States | | Phone | (631) 922-5405 | | Website | http://www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com | | Followers on Houzz | 329 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/kaleidoscope-color-consulting/198953514056?ref=tn\_tnmn - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/marynoltedesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4597074&trk=tab\_pro - Blog — http://www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com ## Offers $125 off Three Hour Consultation! _3 hours to be used during 1 visit_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kaleidoscope Color Consulting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kaleidoscope-color-consulting-pfvwus-pf~151076327) - **Website:** http://www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com - **Phone:** (631) 922-5405 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Associate Degree Interior Design - Associate Degree Business Administration - Certified Color Consultant - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Wendy Weathers, Jan. 2026** > Mary was amazing to work with. I'm in the interior design business but was struggling with my exterior colors. She was so well versed in colors and asked all the right questions to make it easy. I showed her an inspo picture and she was able to take all the things I loved about it and applied it to my new home. I would recommend her to anyone and I will! **★★★★★ — Craig Ligman, June 2025** > Mary was an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely confident and helpful. > > Her attention to detail was impressive all of which made our decisions much quicker and easier leaving us feeling very confident with the choices we made! **★★★★★ — burwick25, June 2024** > Wonderful help and such a nice person to work with. I would not hesitate to work with Mary again. **★★★★★ — HU-779346634, Feb. 2024** > I didn’t know where to begin in finding someone to help me pick paint colors for my walls and to blend with my decor. Thank goodness when I was doing my search I found Mary. She helped with my choices for colors that compliments my home and what I want my home to feel like for me and my family and friends . She made it so much easier! Thank you Mary! **★★★★★ — HU-429856482, Jan. 2024** > My husband and I were really struggling to select a white color for our living room and kitchen. Like many, we have dark and light areas in those rooms. Mary was terrific in helping us select the right color of white for our home. Mary talked through the various light aspects and tones of the colors for our rooms and clearly understood our overall design. She is professional, patient and detailed which made the selection process easy. We are so pleased with the result and highly recommend Kaleidoscope Color Consulting. **★★★★★ — HU-769465116, Dec. 2023** > I recently hired Mary to assist with paint colors. She is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Mary offered many suggestions that were truly appreciated. I will recommend Mary to my family and friends. Why waste money trying to figure it out yourself. It is well worth the expense. **★★★★★ — Maggie, Aug. 2023** > Mary is terrific (and then some)! I was facing a move to a much smaller home and knew I needed assistance in making things work. Not only did Mary create a stunning living room, bedroom, and bath that have elicited more compliments than I can count. In addition, my new home reflects precisely what I would have chosen for myself if I had Mary’s skill and vision. > I found myself asking how Mary was able to bring all this about. In my view, a number of factors were at play above and beyond her formidable designing talents – namely, her ability to ask incisive questions that elicited what I liked (and what I didn’t); her gift for listening; her imagination and intuitiveness; her resourcefulness; and her diligence. > Working with Mary was a great experience. She is the consummate professional, someone who returns calls and emails promptly and does what she says she will do when she tells you she will do it. She is also a fine human being with a lovely sense of humor. The whole thing was FUN! **★★★★★ — Kym, May 2023** > Mary is wonderful to work with. She is very prompt in returning calls and is amazing with selecting colors. **Comment from Kaleidoscope Color Consulting:** > Kym, > Thank you for sharing your review of my work on houzz.com. I am grateful to have worked with you on numerous projects. I appreciate and value the thoughts and comments. > As always, I'm wishing you a brightly colored day. > Mary **★★★★★ — HU-217994458, April 2023** > In 2021-2022, I was able to start some long-needed home maintenance and improvements, including full interior painting, window coverings, flooring, etc. I confess I was nearly paralyzed about what colors to use throughout the house. Ever since I moved in, it had been a single color beige-off-white in every room. I really wanted to do something to spark it up, but my tastes are very conservative. From previous experience, I knew I would probably make some wrong choices and be disappointed in the outcome if I did it myself. A friend recommended Mary to me and I am delighted by the way things turned out. She was very attentive to my tastes and the limits of my “comfort zone.” She helped me pick a palette of compatible colors that provides variety throughout the house. The old carpet had already been removed and new floors laid in the living areas, kitchen, and baths. Even though I hired her to help with paint colors, she also helped me select some fabulous window coverings for the whole house. They are beautiful “woven grass” Roman shades and really tie the look of the whole house together. Some of the blinds are translucent and some are room darkening. I also purchased a large rug for the living room that she recommended. She made the whole process smooth and stress free. She is extremely flexible in helping the customer find what they like, without imposing her own tastes on the project. I would highly recommend her services. **Comment from Kaleidoscope Color Consulting:** > Lisa, > Thank you for your lovely review. > I know that the 1st step to starting a project can be the hardest. It was a true pleasure working with you. Nothing pleases me more than helping you achieve a home where you can finally feel comfortable in and proud of. > Wishing you a brightly colored day, > Thank you. > Mary **★★★★★ — Jeanette, April 2023** > I had no idea what I was doing until I met Mary. I envisioned what I wanted in my family and living room. I like the coastal feel. I met Mary randomly and took her offer to help me. Thank goodness! She truly knows her stuff. She is reasonable, honest, patient, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her consulting services. I recently used her assistance with my kitchen remodel. She consulted me on color tiles, cabinet colors, and countertops. I get compliments from guests all the time. Ask her to show you pictures since we took plenty. **Comment from Kaleidoscope Color Consulting:** > Jeanette...thank you for sharing your thoughts about the experiences of working with me on your projects. I am so happy that you and your family are enjoying your family room and the kitchen too! > Random meetings are serendipitus and I am grateful we met and work together...Now I need to get to work posting pictures :) > I'm wishing you a brightly colored day...Mary **★★★★★ — spkelly11, April 2018** > What a terrific experience I had with Kaleidoscope Color Consulting's Mary Nolte as my design consultant! A good listener and a talented designer, Mary offered ideas and coordinated my redesign of three rooms. I'm thrilled with the color combinations that are so well-coordianted of the draperies, carpet, furniture, and wall paint. Mary listened to my ideas and vision and explained how to pull it altogether. As I wanted to be very involved, Mary took me to showrooms to see rugs and drapes. She showed me how to make sure my choices worked together. I am delighted with the final result and would recommend Mary Nolte to everyone who is looking for a design consultant on Long Island. **★★★★★ — Tinted, July 2017** > Mary is a expert and a true professional! I contacted her to learn more about color consulting for a school project and she knows her craft. She really knows her customers wants and needs and provides highly tailored advice. Her experience and knowldege is industry leading. I Would highly recommend her service to anyone. **Comment from Kaleidoscope Color Consulting:** > Tony, > Thank you very much for the review. I am happy to help students in whatever way I can. I am anxious to see the results of your research and to hear about your future endeavors. > Wishing you a brightly colored day and future, > Mary Nolte ## Selected projects - [Paint Consultation Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paint-consultation-colors-pj-vj~58735) - Location: Nassau county, NY - Photos: 56 - Description: Yikes, the painter is scheduled and I don't know what color to paint...here are some color solutions chosen for each unique space & client...ahhh, the stress was relieved and the colors are beautiful! - [Centerport Color Consultation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/centerport-color-consultation-pj-vj~712807) - Location: Centerport, NY - Photos: 13 - Description: A FL/NY Snow Bird bought this house to be close to his daughters when in New York. When discussing the colors he expressed wanting a balance of masculinity and warmth with a bit of elegance and sophistication...I think we achieved that! I know the gentleman homeowner is! - [Syosset Home - House Magazine Jan/Feb 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/syosset-home-house-magazine-jan-feb-2013-pj-vj~138985) - Location: Syosset, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: Mary Nolte of Kaleidoscope Color Consulting was called in by the contractor to assist the client in selecting paint colors. From that point a relationship was developed and the scope of work expanded to selecting lighting, accessories & window treatments. - [Wash Hollow , Upper Brookville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wash-hollow-upper-brookville-pj-vj~1062154) - Location: Oyster Bay, NY - Photos: 4 - [Window Treatments](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatments-pj-vj~380922) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~662166) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furnishings-pj-vj~750310) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Little Princesses Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-princesses-room-pj-vj~1046026) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Spruce Up with Color & Cheerfulness - Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spruce-up-with-color-and-cheerfulness-kitchen-pj-vj~841068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: People often ask me what colors I have in my house...here is a very rare glimpse of my humble home and my newly stained kitchen cabinets. By the way, this is the most colorful room in the house; the rest is quite subdued in comparison. Each client & space is unique. When working with a client the main objective is to find colors that they like , feel comfortable with and contributes to their vision...that is what my color selections do for me. When I moved into my small house in a beach communit… - [Ruth Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ruth-street-pj-vj~7313444) - Location: Athens, GA - Photos: 8 - [Jeffrey Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jeffrey-condo-pj-vj~6656304) - Location: Athens, GA - Photos: 12 - [Montauk Co-op](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montauk-co-op-pj-vj~2102749) - Location: Montauk, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Morgan Rothblat, Photographer - [Beachy Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachy-colors-pj-vj~2580672) - Location: Massapequa, NY - Photos: 3 - [Northport Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northport-home-pj-vj~2713216) - Location: Northport, NY - [Hurricane Sandy Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hurricane-sandy-rebuild-pj-vj~1222990) - Location: Babylon, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: Hurricane Sandy Rebuild A humble Pre-Sandy beach house was reborn as a welcoming family beach home designed for entertaining and comfort...perfect for making many new memories while with family & friends. The family did a beautiful job of rebuilding their beach home while salvaging as much of the original home's materials to be included in the post-Sandy home. - [Holbrook Condo Furniture & Area Rug](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holbrook-condo-furniture-and-area-rug-pj-vj~1458317) - Location: Holbrook, NY - Photos: 2 - Description: New life was added to this lovely condo. This lovely couple sold their home in Bayport and downsized to a condo community. Some items were kept from the former home. The addition of the new area rug, updated cheerful green sofas with complimentary pillows, a stylish mirror over the sofa and Panel System window coverings give new life to the room and the existing furnishings. They love entertaining and relaxing in their "new" Living and Dining Room. - ["Design From A Distance"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-from-a-distance-pj-vj~2052602) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [East Northport Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-northport-home-pj-vj~3502825) - Location: East Northport, NY - Photos: 4 - [Newsday 01/20/2017 - Bright & Bold Colors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/newsday-01-20-2017-bright-and-bold-colors-pj-vj~2270641) - Location: Bayport, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Through the years I have had many clients and associates ask me what colors I have in my house. I have always been cautious about talking about my choice of colors for a few reasons. The \#1 reason is because if I told people that my kitchen walls are a bright cheerful green, my doors and some accents are a hot pink and I chose to keep the vintage cabinets that are part of the charm of my home and stained them a turquoise color....I'd be out of work for fear I will select those colors for their h… - [East Northport Project - more to come](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-northport-project-more-to-come-pj-vj~2189968) - Location: East Northport, NY - Photos: 2 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kaleidoscope-color-consulting-pfvwus-pf~151076327) ## Ideabooks - [jason f](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136876656/list/jason-f) — 16 ideas - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31897495/list/furniture) — 3 ideas - [Georgia Synergy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120732125/list/georgia-synergy) — 11 ideas - [info](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112779408/list/info) — 4 ideas - [S Kelly](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89893456/list/s-kelly) — 21 ideas - [Laura R](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98591507/list/laura-r) — 2 ideas - [Chuck Catskills](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94617564/list/chuck-catskills) — 5 ideas - [Maria & Angelo R](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90434952/list/maria-angelo-r) — 11 ideas - [deidre](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90442402/list/deidre) — 2 ideas - [Sue Brooklyn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90309668/list/sue-brooklyn) — 7 ideas - [Angela LB](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89172809/list/angela-lb) — 8 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17095654/list/bathroom) — 32 ideas - [ceramic, stone, surfaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/532727/list/ceramic-stone-surfaces) — 9 ideas - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17424751/list/lighting) — 11 ideas - [walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/532731/list/walls) — 29 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22416968/list/kitchen) — 4 ideas - [Hynes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75776465/list/hynes) — 8 ideas - [Diana Melville](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72758344/list/diana-melville) — 6 ideas - [Moxie Canal Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65204498/list/moxie-canal-street) — 6 ideas - [my yard ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29224742/list/my-yard-ideas) — 9 ideas [See all 53 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/marynolte) ## Community Q&A **Q: Remodel** *(in Photo Questions)* What color on the wall to the right of bedroom A: Laura, Thank you for your message. All the walls are the same color - Benjamin Moore HC-173 Edgecomb Gray. It is not a truly a gary, it is a warm gray meaning it is taupe or some call greige. I feel it is very versetile where people want the current gray trend but with some warmth and to coordinate with existing, pre gray trend, furnishings. This job was a gut job and Edgecomb Gray with the pale blue ceilings were perfect selections for this Montauk ocean vacation getaway. Wishing you a brightly colored day, Mary **Q: Buying a House - should I paint the yellow interior, or leave it?** *(in Paint)* The house is basically a flip so the paint is new. Yellow was not top of mind for me and I had no doubt I was going to change it, but my mom likes the yellow color. What is the consensus? A: Congratulations on your new home. When you are moving into a new home you need to list your priorities. Do you have many more expenses with limited funds? (If paint is in good condition, you don't hate it & you have other large expenses, wait to paint) Do you have furniture that coordinates with the yellow? (if not, wait until you select your furnishings then paint the best color to suit the new decor...Pick paint color LAST) Can you tolerate the yellow for a while? If you hate it, the answer is to paint it. It only matters what you and fellow owners like. My advice is to listen to opinions (everyone has one) but don't ask for them...it causes second guessing and stress. Good luck & happiness in your new home. Wishing you a brightly colored day, Mary Nolte www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com **Q: Drapery color?** *(in Design Dilemma)* Our condo living/dining room has a green distressed wood tv stand, mink/charcoal couch, tannish dining chairs, a glass table and painting pictured (which is currently hung too high!) ...area rug we have purchased is in colours and design attached . What color curtains do you suggest? Thanks A: If you have pets or children, I'd suggest 1/4" Above Finished Floor (AFF). Color - I'd suggest a deep color taken from the art (agree w/above advice) or your distressed green - I'd look at a greenish, blueish, charcoalish color fabric...sorry if that doesn't make sense when written but I can see it in my head. lol Wishing you a brightly colored day! good Luck **Q: Need help with designing window seat** *(in Design Dilemma)* I need help designing a window seat, hopefully wide enough for a nap, or guest. There is an air conditioner below the window. So, I would need 2 doors to open, to use in the hot months. The heating unit on the right does not operate, so, it can be covered. window sill height 37" top of A/C 23" top of heating unit 24" length of wall 10' length of small wall 2' width of window. 66" Also, this is a rental apartment so, I don't want to go crazy with the costs. i really appreciate your help. Sharon Ratteree 314-724-5222 A: A window seat sounds like a good idea but keep in mind that 23" /24" plus the thickness of the wood plus the cushion is high for a window seat. I guess if it is for lounging and not sitting, you are okay. What budget do you have in mind? How long do you expect to stay in the rental? You would need to have a carpenter come to take a look and advise you. Also, for ventilation, you can use some type of decorative panel with openings/perforations to allow AC cool air to escape. I advise you to ask the carpenter of electrician about putting a window seat over the AC (not my area of expertise) It would be nice to build the seat to come to the edge of the 24" wall. You will need to have pillows or back cushions against the window wall in order to sit comfortably on the seat. If no back cushion, make it about 18" deep. 4 doors along the front will work. Search window seats on houzz and save them to an Ideabook. You will see a pattern developed of what you like. Using the saved Ideabook pictures as a guide, you will have an easy time designing the window seat. I usually like a seat cushion of at least 2" thick. Wishing you a brightly colored day. **Q: Front door and trim paint** *(in Paint)* Oh no! Should the front door casing have been left white to match the window trim or does it look okay paint it all the same color? It looks better in person. To be exact, the color is SW sealskin. A: It looks nice the way it is :) **Q: carpeting help** *(in Home Decorating)* Sure could use the great advice you all give. Our original carpet in the entire house (2 stories and 7 area's) needs to be replaced. Kids have grown and gone and we still have a few cats and dogs. We are considering cheap with Empire Carpet and A LOT more money with Costco but it looks like better carpet. HELP AND THANK YOU A: Lukkiirish that is terrible. Recently I went did a color consultation where they used Empire. The installation looked lousy and I would have never recommended the particular carpet for the type of use and abuse it will get on the main staircase. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*