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address: "Somerville, Massachusetts 02144, United States"
latitude: 42.4003
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phone: "(781) 385-9365"
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rating: 5
review_count: 12
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# Gray Sky Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Gray Sky Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/gray-sky-designs-pfvwus-pf~1577145108)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans
- **Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Brookline, Medford, West Roxbury, Peabody, South Peabody, Everett, Arlington, Woburn, Chelsea, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, South Boston, Melrose, Wellesley, Saugus, Belmont, Wakefield, Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Winthrop, Bedford, Lynnfield, Weston, Charlestown, East Boston, Lincoln, Nahant, Hanscom Afb, Allston, Brighton, Chestnut Hill, Needham Heights, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, North Waltham
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

Painting/Interior Decorating business focusing on contemporary and traditional wall finishes in addition to furniture refinishing and color & design consultation.

### Services Provided

- Custom Artwork
- Decorative Painting
- Faux Finishes
- Faux Painting
- Mural Painting
- Texture Painting
- Wall Stenciling

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Lynn
- Newton
- Somerville
- Malden
- Waltham
- Brookline
- Medford
- West Roxbury
- Peabody
- South Peabody
- Everett
- Arlington
- Woburn
- Chelsea
- Jamaica Plain
- Lexington
- Watertown
- Needham
- South Boston
- Melrose
- Wellesley
- Saugus
- Belmont
- Wakefield
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Winchester
- Winthrop
- Bedford
- Lynnfield
- Weston
- Charlestown
- East Boston
- Lincoln
- Nahant
- Hanscom Afb
- Allston
- Brighton
- Chestnut Hill
- Needham Heights
- Newton Center
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Lower Falls
- Newton Upper Falls
- Newtonville
- North Waltham

### Typical Job Cost

$1,000 - 15,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Gray Sky Designs |
| Address | Somerville, Massachusetts 02144, United States |
| Phone | (781) 385-9365 |
| Website | http://www.grayskydesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 59 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Gray Sky Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/gray-sky-designs-pfvwus-pf~1577145108)
- **Website:** http://www.grayskydesigns.com
- **Phone:** (781) 385-9365

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2013–2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews**

### All 12 reviews

**★★★★★ — Cindy Weisbart, Nov. 2018**

> Crystal is skilled, talented, unbelievably hard-working, a creative problem-solver and high-integrity human being.  She shared my excitement about a mural design for our stairway, and was artistically gifted enough to create a version that fit into what we wanted to do.  Crystal gave 200% to her work, was an excellent communicator, and completed the work in the time agreed upon.  Both she and her work are extraordinary.  Go ahead and meet with her, you'll see what I mean!

**★★★★★ — Matthew Muresan, June 2018**

> Crystal is not only a consummate professional, but her work is precise and impeccable.  We hired her to paint some some very high walls in a lofted living room so the challenge level for the work was high. She completed the job on time and on price and the quality of the work was excellent. Had the job been sub-par it would have shown since the lighting in the room shows any little paint mistakes. She is friendly and thorough and easy to work with. We highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — Christopher Silvia, June 2018**

> First I’d like to say that this job was challenging and packed with obstacles that most designers/artists would have run from. Crystal was key in not only doing her craft brilliantly but assisting in pulling the entire project together.  No matter the hurdle it was met head on overcome. Not only was her work beautiful but the “not so beautiful extras” she took on came out perfect.  The space has soul now as well as beauty.  Crystal is a rare find In that she’s able to look at the big picture and is laser focused on details.  Perfection, attention to detail and someone who gets the job done above expectations.  An asset.

**★★★★★ — Courtney N, Dec. 2016**

> Crystal painted our kitchen cabinets last month and she was wonderful to work with. She was very easy to communicate with and always promptly responded to texts and phone calls. Crystal reliably worked hard to complete the project and was accommodating and flexible to help us stay within our budget.  The cabinets came out beautifully.  We are so pleased with the finished look and highly recommend her work!

**★★★★★ — cclemson, Sept. 2016**

> Crystal painted clouds on my daughter's ceiling and they are beautiful!  She is professional, talented, extremely tidy and timely, and a delight to work with!  I highly recommend her for your painting needs!!!

**★★★★★ — robnmeyer, May 2014**

> It is refreshing to work with someone in this field with excellent professional acumen.  Her color selections are excellent, and her work ethic and execution are constantly exceeding my expectations.
>
> Crystal has been doing work for me on and off for over a year.  She has worked on all sorts of projects including refinishing my master bathroom, giving the great room a fresher look, and even transforming my dingy basement into a kid enclave, art and xbox areas included!

**★★★★★ — compprof, Dec. 2012**

> Crystal has worked for me, painting both my home and my office.  She has a keen eye for color, and her attention to detail is outstanding.  In my office, she did a faux wood treatment on the metal door that actually makes the door look like wood and not a treatment applied to metal. The rich gold with chocolate accents has created a warmth in my office that is the envy of my colleagues (who mostly have stark white walls).  At home she found the right mix of shades of blue and green to compliment each other in the dining and living room areas.  The colors are historically appropriate (the house was built in 1840), flatter the artwork,  and are soothing rather than cold (which often happens with blue and green).  Her prices are incredibly reasonable, and I would not hesitate to hire again the next time I need some interior painting and design work done.  She accomplished the work on or ahead of schedule and was always pleasant and professional.

**★★★★★ — mudsnail, Dec. 2012**

> Crystal is an absolute delight to work with. She is professional, prompt, speedy, and has a remarkable eye for color. We have hired her for an array of jobs both large and small, and we are always impressed with her ability to transform our ideas into reality. She gave our home a makeover when we were ready to sell, scaled our 20 foot foyer to paint the ceiling, and hand-painted flowers from our child’s favorite story onto a tea-party table. We have referred Crystal to all of our friends and family, and everyone agrees she is a superstar. Hiring Crystal for your design project is the right choice.

**★★★★★ — lisapattersonfriendofcrystal, Nov. 2012**

> Please do not hesitate in calling Gray Sky Designs! You will love Crystal's fantastic work.
>
> Crystal is one of the most diligent, hardworking, honest and so importantly,  creative artists I know.
>
> Whether she is painting a wall or furniture for me, I have so much confidence in her that I encourage her to choose the color that she deems most appropriate. Crystal sometimes surprises me with a choice that I might not have considered and it has always worked and got me to think out of the box. She always cleans up where she has been at work and always considerate of your home and space. I love how she has painted for us over 10 years now and will continue to use her services as needed. Whether it is straight, furniture or decorative painting, she does all her work professionally and creatively.

**★★★★★ — raehale, Nov. 2012**

> Crystal has done numerous projects for us.  Most recently she decorated and painted my daughter's bedroom.  In previous years she has done decorative painting, artistic painting, reupholstered chairs and refurbished other furniture.   Crystal is a pleasure to work with and always does a spectacular job.  Her commitment to detail and keeping her work area neat is not only unique, but truly refreshing!

**★★★★★ — jackietemple, Nov. 2012**

> Crystal did a fabulous job of working with us to redo our kitchen.  We loved the original faux finish but it was time for a change -- we wanter a bolder, more eye-popping look but not garish.  It took some time to arrive at the exact look because we weren't sure but Crystal was patient and methodically helped us to narrow our choices over several iterations that involved multiple color palates, several visits and a lot of agonizing (on our part).  The result is stunning and exactly what we wanted.  The work was meticulous, down to the trim and wall plates and met all of our expectations.  Thank You Crystal!

**★★★★★ — Holly Constant, Nov. 2012**

> Gray Sky Designs was professional, complete and provided all services promised.  Color consultation was excellent and resulted in a superior product.

## Selected projects

- [Hallway whimsy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hallway-whimsy-pj-vj~5708109)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: hand drawn shapes in an entryway
- [Art Nouveau wall design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-nouveau-wall-design-pj-vj~5706349)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Cafe Sassafras, Somerville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cafe-sassafras-somerville-pj-vj~3237330)
  - Location: Somerville, MA
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: Complete redo of a restaurant, including mural, wall painting, furniture restoration, faux vintage tile painting and installation.
- [Faux Italian Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/faux-italian-tile-pj-vj~5703810)
  - Location: Somerville, MA
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Hand painted faux kitchen tile.
- [South End Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-end-restoration-pj-vj~3238180)
  - Location: Boston, MA
  - Photos: 9
- [Colonial Primitive Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-primitive-landscape-pj-vj~3238842)
  - Location: Lowell, MA
  - Photos: 9
- [Blue Trees](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-trees-pj-vj~5670159)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Copper Patina](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/copper-patina-pj-vj~2044934)
  - Location: Somerville, MA
  - Photos: 3
- [George School Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/george-school-mural-pj-vj~2044912)
  - Location: Brockton, MA
  - Photos: 1
- [Cambridge Exterior Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambridge-exterior-mural-pj-vj~2044896)
  - Location: Cambridge, MA
  - Photos: 4
- [Faux Bois Floors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/faux-bois-floors-pj-vj~2044874)
  - Location: Somerville, MA
  - Photos: 2
- [Winchester clouds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winchester-clouds-pj-vj~2044847)
  - Location: Winchester, MA
  - Photos: 3
- [Trum Field Playground](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trum-field-playground-pj-vj~1178490)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Sports Murals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sports-murals-pj-vj~555350)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Geometric Painted finishes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geometric-painted-finishes-pj-vj~526947)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Pantone color for 2013](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pantone-color-for-2013-pj-vj~116959)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Wall finishes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-finishes-pj-vj~180974)
  - Location: Scituate, MA
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Mottled warm gray & beige bathroom finish
- [Refinished Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refinished-furniture-pj-vj~361717)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Cabinet Glazes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabinet-glazes-pj-vj~163113)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Decorative Wall Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decorative-wall-finishes-pj-vj~112956)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/gray-sky-designs-pfvwus-pf~1577145108)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*