---
title: "A Fresh Color & Design Ltd. — Painters | Houzz"
canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/a-fresh-color-and-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~2114797248
markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114797248.md
entity_type: LocalBusiness
business_name: "A Fresh Color & Design Ltd."
category: ["Painters"]
image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9d93f62d03298375_9558-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg
address: "11941 Abbey Rd., Unit Q, North Royalton, Ohio 44133, United States"
latitude: 41.3232
longitude: -81.7457
phone: "(440) 539-0430"
website: https://afreshcolor.com
rating: 5
review_count: 5
best_of_houzz_awards: 1
followers: 25
last_updated: 2026-08-13
---

# A Fresh Color & Design Ltd.

Original Houzz profile: [A Fresh Color & Design Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/a-fresh-color-and-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~2114797248)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Painters
- **Location:** North Royalton, OH
- **Serves:** Cleveland, Parma, Lakewood, Strongsville, Cleveland Heights, Brunswick, North Ridgeville, Westlake, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Avon Lake, Avon, Rocky River, Parma Heights, Broadview Heights, Brookpark, Berea, Brook Park, Fairview Park, Bay Village, Middleburg Heights, Avon Center, Brecksville, Seven Hills, Brooklyn, Olmsted Falls, Independence, Valley View, Brooklyn Heights, Linndale, Columbia Station, Hinckley
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10 Ideabook Saves

A Fresh Color & Design specializes in transforming old or dated cabinets with A Fresh Color. Using professional coatings and systems to minimize and mitigate dust and odor while maximizing the beauty of your kitchen and the return on your investment for years to come. What could A Fresh Color Do for You and your home? 

A Fresh Color & Design is a family owned and operated company. Started by Jim & Heather Critzer Halloween night 2013 with a little encouragement from family and a close friend.
 
Fresh Color & Design is more than just your painter;  we are a full service residential and commercial painting company serving North East Ohio. In addition to painting Fresh color offers light carpentry and design services and have been known to dabble in custom hand made furniture for clients.

Jim and Heather bring a unique, personal approach and treat each client as if they are family. Whether simply choosing a single color, complete redesign of color schemes within your home or business A Fresh Color is your right Choice.

Fresh Color & Design is Fast, Friendly and fully functional, our professional Painting Service is well renowned throughout the Rocky River area. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfaction being our \#1 priority. Contact us to learn more about our incredible staff and how they can help you!

### Services Provided

- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Deck Staining
- Door Painting
- Wallpaper Removal
- Drywall Repair
- Color Consulting
- Cabinet Refinishing
- Wallpaper Installation
- Garage Floor Coating
- Epoxy Flooring
- Garage Floor Refinishing
- Plaster Repair
- Mural Painting
- Wall Stenciling
- Pressure Washing
- Kitchen Cabinet Painting

### Areas Served

- Cleveland
- Parma
- Lakewood
- Strongsville
- Cleveland Heights
- Brunswick
- North Ridgeville
- Westlake
- North Olmsted
- North Royalton
- Avon Lake
- Avon
- Rocky River
- Parma Heights
- Broadview Heights
- Brookpark
- Berea
- Brook Park
- Fairview Park
- Bay Village
- Middleburg Heights
- Avon Center
- Brecksville
- Seven Hills
- Brooklyn
- Olmsted Falls
- Independence
- Valley View
- Brooklyn Heights
- Linndale
- Columbia Station
- Hinckley

### Typical Job Cost

$1,500 - 350,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | A Fresh Color & Design Ltd. |
| Address | 11941 Abbey Rd., Unit Q, North Royalton, Ohio 44133, United States |
| Phone | (440) 539-0430 |
| Website | https://afreshcolor.com |
| License Number | N/A |
| Followers on Houzz | 25 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/afreshcolor
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AFreshColor
- Blog — www.afreshcolor.com/afreshblog

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [A Fresh Color & Design Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/a-fresh-color-and-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~2114797248)
- **Website:** https://afreshcolor.com
- **Phone:** (440) 539-0430

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service.

## Reviews

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

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Stanley Martin, Jan. 2018**

> Great job and patience. Totally impressed by their professionalism. Would definitely recommend to all and others. Excellent job,  excellent job

**Comment from A Fresh Color & Design Ltd.:**

> Thanks Stan! It was truly fun working with you and Alice. I will be in touch when the weather finally breaks to take care of that crosshead.

**★★★★★ — Kerry Duncan, Oct. 2017**

> We have hired Jim for several projects with this job including a very tedious one of painting wood stained banisters to white that have black metal and difficult to access.  job was done extremely well at very reasonable price and in a timely manner.  100% satisfied and highly recommend.

**★★★★★ — Anthony C, Oct. 2017**

> I hired A Fresh Color to paint my kitchen cabinets. It was a difficult job and they exceeded my expectations. They are about to start another difficult job at my home and I look forward to the professional execution.

**★★★★★ — figliano, March 2015**

> I have been working with Jim since the 1990s. Always professional,fair and exceptional quality..I highly recommend him and his team.

**★★★★★ — bobcampana1, Nov. 2014**

> The quality of the work and the professionalism exceeded my expectations.  I plan to work with these professionals again at our home and at our business.

## Selected projects

- [On the Lake Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-lake-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~2167741)
  - Location: Lakewood, OH
  - Photos: 5
- [Brunswick Split Color Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brunswick-split-color-kitchen-pj-vj~2127924)
  - Location: Brunswick, OH
  - Photos: 9
- [IPE Brazilian Harwood Deck Re-Finish Westlake, Ohio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ipe-brazilian-harwood-deck-re-finish-westlake-ohio-pj-vj~775248)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: 1 of 5 decks refinished. IPE Brazilian Hardwood Deck on the shores of Lake Erie. Westlake, Ohio
- [1290](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1290-pj-vj~775219)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Lakewood Paint/Re-Paint](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakewood-paint-re-paint-pj-vj~490616)
  - Location: Lakewood, OH
  - Photos: 4
- [Rocky River - Repaint](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rocky-river-repaint-pj-vj~490620)
  - Location: Rocky River, OH
  - Photos: 4
- [Brecksville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brecksville-pj-vj~775235)
  - Location: Brecksville, OH
  - Photos: 5
- [Laundry Room Mudroom Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-room-mudroom-transformation-pj-vj~2894106)
  - Location: Lakewood, OH
  - Photos: 31
- [Rocky River Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rocky-river-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~6017207)
  - Location: Rocky River, OH
  - Photos: 6
- [Transforming Kitchens 1 Color At A time](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transforming-kitchens-1-color-at-a-time-pj-vj~5831857)
  - Location: Avon Lake, Ohio
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Bringing dated stained and antiqued cabinets up to date with A Fresh Color. Before pics coming soon.
- [Avon Lake Kitchen Transformed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avon-lake-kitchen-transformed-pj-vj~5815421)
  - Location: Avon Lake, OH
  - Photos: 4
- [90's Stain to 2018 Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/90-s-stain-to-2018-transformation-pj-vj~3027234)
  - Location: Avon Lake, OH
  - Photos: 7
- [Handrail Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/handrail-transformation-pj-vj~3027231)
  - Location: Avon Lake, OH
  - Photos: 1

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/a-fresh-color-and-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~2114797248)

## Ideabooks

- [Hale Navy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131532517/list/hale-navy) — 5 ideas
- [Projects Completed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76110941/list/projects-completed) — 3 ideas
- [Sheldon Rd\_Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25564207/list/sheldon-rd-kitchen) — 1 idea
- [jcritzer's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23877245/list/jcritzer-s-ideas) — 10 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/afreshcolor)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Did you use Penofin on this as well?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes. I am not sure how I missed your question, sincerely apologize for not responding in a timely manner

**Q: Ipe questions** *(in Photo Questions)*

What was used to brighten and/or clean the deck?  We are in Pgh and have similar looking ipe after several months of exposure.  Going to try Penofin instead of ipe oil this time...thanks.

A: Kelly, we used and followed the Penofin system plus a little extra. We started with the Penofin Step 2 Wood Cleaner, followed up the after drying with Step 3 Wood Brightener (both highly concentrated and depending on condition of the IPE will require scrub-brushes and a lot of elbow grease or on your hands and knees scrubbing). Finish coated with Penofin For Hardwood for Brazilian Rosewood (bronze label)
I hope this helps feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions.
Thanks
Jim Critzer
Fresh Color & Design
jwc@afreshcolor.com  
440.539.0430

---

*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*