--- title: "Alison Alfredson Color & Design — Painters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alison-alfredson-color-and-design-pfvwus-pf~755555605 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755555605.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Alison Alfredson Color & Design" category: ["Painters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/99b3f9db07751bfb_8915-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1610 Davis Ave,, Lansing, Michigan 48910, United States" latitude: 42.7008 longitude: -84.549 phone: "(517) 488-5347" website: http://www.colordesignbyalison.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Alison Alfredson Color & Design Original Houzz profile: [Alison Alfredson Color & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alison-alfredson-color-and-design-pfvwus-pf~755555605) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Painters - **Location:** Lansing, MI - **Serves:** Lansing, East Lansing, Holt, Okemos, Waverly, Haslett, Mason, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Williamston, Bath, Edgemont Park, Wacousta, Dimondale - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves I'm an artist first and foremost. I studied color theory, design and art history while receiving my Bachelors of Fine Art. Over the last 25 years my people skills and artistic knowledge naturally led to helping family, friends and eventually clients select art, paint colors, fabric, furnishing and space planning. I can easily narrow down thousands of choices to find what you love and works best in your environment - home, cottage or office. To top it off I'm a REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway Tomie Raines in East Lansing. ### Services Provided - Color Consulting - Bathroom Design - Decluttering - Kids Bedroom Design - Kitchen Design - Nursery Design - Playroom Design - Space Planning ### Areas Served - Lansing - East Lansing - Holt - Okemos - Waverly - Haslett - Mason - Grand Ledge - DeWitt - Williamston - Bath - Edgemont Park - Wacousta - Dimondale ### Typical Job Cost $200 - $10,000 My fee is extremely competitive for color and design services at $100 for the first 1.5 hours and $60 an hour there after. This provides ample time in your home, and/or at a retail store/showroom. Custom framing is a case by case basis. A travel budget may be included if client's project lies outside the Great Lansing region. I'm willing to work with clients who have cottages or rentals out of the are but special accommodations will need to be made. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Alison Alfredson Color & Design | | Address | 1610 Davis Ave,, Lansing, Michigan 48910, United States | | Phone | (517) 488-5347 | | Website | http://www.colordesignbyalison.com | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AlisonArtisanFineArt/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AlisonAlfredson - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-alfredson-034b6a51?trk=hp-identity-photo - Blog — www.alisonartisan.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Alison Alfredson Color & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alison-alfredson-color-and-design-pfvwus-pf~755555605) - **Website:** http://www.colordesignbyalison.com - **Phone:** (517) 488-5347 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Tara Lenzotti, Feb. 2020** > Alison has a keen eye for selecting paint color and was very helpful in narrowing them down to just a few. She helped me with a master bed/bath renovation with wall color, window coverings, rugs, and countertops all while integrating items that I had already selected. She is a fantastic design guide and partner! I would highly recommend her to assist you with projects large and small. Our next endeavor is to paint and carpet our living room, rearrange wall hangings, all with her help and artist flair! **Comment from Alison Alfredson Color & Design:** > Thank you Tara! I'm so happy with how it's turned out o far. I can't wait to see it all put together. **★★★★★ — Robin Phillips, March 2019** > We were renovating several rooms in our home. Alison was extremely helpful in sorting out so many choices including color, flooring and materials used to make the space beautiful and functional. She listened to my ideas and guided me through the whole process. I appreciate her honesty in helping me make decisions that may have been overwhelming. We are so happy with how the space turned out and would definitely call Alison again for our next project. **★★★★★ — Cara Jones, Feb. 2017** > Our bedroom had extensive renovation. I like it very much. However, family pictures I loved no longer fit the new room's color or atmosphere. With Alison's advice, I found these pictures could be on my bedroom walls without conflict with the new colors. She re-framed the pictures and installed the pictures on the walls for me. She has a good eye for how things can be done, articulate and sensitive presentation of ideas, excellent workmanship, and very reasonable prices. She is reliable about appointments and meeting scheduled progress goals. **★★★★★ — loisjmummaw, Jan. 2017** > Alison Alfredson has designed and painted two beautiful "lilac-like" murals in my newly remodeled kitchen--one on the wall with a picture window view of the front yard and the other, as an extension of the wall mural, on a one-of-a-kind island. I am supremely happy with both these murals. Besides being extremely talented, Alison is a consummate professional who is attentive, well-researched, punctual, and, best of all, wonderfully creative. She is versatile and works in a variety of mediums. I own other pieces of Alison's original artwork including a blouse printed with one of her paintings. if you need help with color and design or just want something fabulously unique, you should hire Alison Alfredson. **Comment from Alison Alfredson Color & Design:** > Thank you! Lois, you are a true patron of the arts. It's always a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Cecilia Garcia-Linz, Jan. 2017** > Fantastic job. We wanted some bold color choices but were worried, the wrong colors could be an eyesore we would have to live with for a long time. Alison was reassuring and respectful. She didn't try to impose her ideas or change our minds, instead she shared her years of experience and knowledge to help us evaluate our choices and bring our vision to life. Can not wait to get pictures to her when we are finished. **Comment from Alison Alfredson Color & Design:** > It was such a pleasure to work with you. Thanks! **★★★★★ — S W, Jan. 2017** > We were really stuck on a reupholstering project and Alison saved the day! She found color/texture solutions I hadn't even considered. We took her advice and love the results. **★★★★★ — Teri Mikan, Jan. 2017** > I wanted to update the look and color of a space in my house, I had a foggy idea in my head of what I wanted. Alison helped clear the fog. She listened to me, interpreted what I said, and gave me clear guidance with beautiful results. My friends compliment me and I smile--then, in good conscience--tell them it was Alison that made it happen. Alison listens carefully, is prompt in her responses and delivers at a price that can't be beat. I highly recommend her services. **Comment from Alison Alfredson Color & Design:** > Thank you, Teri! I look forward to working with you again. ## Selected projects - [Okemos, MI Kitchen Make-Over](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/okemos-mi-kitchen-make-over-pj-vj~2691630) - Location: Meridian charter Township, MI - Photos: 8 - [East Lansing Kitchen & Family Room Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-lansing-kitchen-and-family-room-reno-pj-vj~5576478) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Furniture Recovering - Fabric Selection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-recovering-fabric-selection-pj-vj~2539028) - Location: Williamston, MI - Photos: 7 - [Lansing - Beach Inspired Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lansing-beach-inspired-living-room-pj-vj~2681188) - Location: Lansing, MI - Photos: 10 - Description: A first-time homeowner wants to transform her dark, dated living room with a fresh pallet of beach inspired hues. A smaller coffee table, new rug and pillows plus some calming artwork and accessories will finish off the space and make it perfect for a young professional. - [Lansing, MI Mid-Century Modern (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lansing-mi-mid-century-modern-before-and-after-pj-vj~2238885) - Location: Lansing, MI - Photos: 14 - Description: My Lansing clients purchase a classic mid-century modern home complete will all the stylish built-ins and quirky accents. This expansive home was mostly painted white in the main living spaces. Having a lot of stained wood to work around, our goal was to find retro colors to compliment the home's inherent design style and make the living spaces feel contemporary and homey for the family. We chose paint hues for a large basement rec room/family room, the front living room, hallway, and master bed… - [Lansing, MI Dormer Bathroom Remodel (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lansing-mi-dormer-bathroom-remodel-before-and-after-pj-vj~2328564) - Location: Lansing, MI - Photos: 6 - [East Lansing, MI Mural for a Tiny Half Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-lansing-mi-mural-for-a-tiny-half-bath-pj-vj~2281056) - Location: East Lansing, MI - Photos: 5 - [East Lansing, MI 1950's Traditional (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-lansing-mi-1950-s-traditional-before-and-after-pj-vj~2238847) - Location: East Lansing, MI - Photos: 19 - Description: My East Lansing client had recently purchased a home and had extensive work done to remove old wallpaper throughout many rooms in the house. In addition new paint colors needed to be chosen for 6 rooms, 2 stairwells, a hall and front foyer. The client and I worked to choose a cohesive palette top to bottom. - [Photo Framing (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/photo-framing-before-and-after-pj-vj~2273499) - Location: East Lansing, MI - Photos: 9 - Description: My client has a series of photographs she wanted to hang in a grouping. All the original frames were a mix of styles and quality. I ordered custom, acid-free mats and a variety of black frames for a cohesive look. I then hung the gallery wall and some individual pieces in her home. - [Okemos, MI Colonial (Before & After)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/okemos-mi-colonial-before-and-after-pj-vj~2238862) - Location: Meridian charter Township, MI - Photos: 15 - Description: My Okemos client hadn't changed the wallpaper and color scheme of her home since the 1980's. She was ready for a major update to include the entry staircase, upstairs hall, guest bedroom and bath. We selected paint colors for those spaces as well as made a carpet selection for the stairs and hallway. - [East Lansing, MI Custom Kitchen Mural](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-lansing-mi-custom-kitchen-mural-pj-vj~2275572) - Location: East Lansing, MI - Photos: 3 - Description: This East Lansing client recently had a complete kitchen remodel and wanted a custom mural painted on one wall. Within the year the couple added a custom island to replace the red dining set. I later embellished the island cabinet with the same lilac design to carry the theme. [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/painters/alison-alfredson-color-and-design-pfvwus-pf~755555605) ## Ideabooks - [Linda's Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131341461/list/linda-s-living-room) — 11 ideas - [Stephanie's Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136073021/list/stephanie-s-colonial) — 7 ideas - [Terese](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127538526/list/terese) — 7 ideas - [Gallery Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81166447/list/gallery-wall) — 27 ideas - [Pops of Color](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69326089/list/pops-of-color) — 31 ideas - [Mary Ann's Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126433099/list/mary-ann-s-home) — 12 ideas - [Tara's Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124966077/list/tara-s-master-bath) — 3 ideas - [Linda B's Bathroom Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126237592/list/linda-b-s-bathroom-design) — 2 ideas - [Susan Z's Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124972838/list/susan-z-s-bathrooms) — 8 ideas - [Sara's Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124789659/list/sara-s-office) — 3 ideas - [Sara's Living/Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119237742/list/sara-s-living-dining) — 25 ideas - [Kappa Delta](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119205866/list/kappa-delta) — 12 ideas - [Mid-Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81523024/list/mid-century-modern) — 3 ideas - [Susan's 1/2 Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117401563/list/susan-s-1-2-bath) — 43 ideas - [Bathroom tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117401728/list/bathroom-tile) — 7 ideas - [Floating vanities](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117401848/list/floating-vanities) — 23 ideas - [Greys](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81522981/list/greys) — 9 ideas - [Mom's Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111092377/list/mom-s-bathroom) — 1 idea - [Robin's Hall Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109727462/list/robin-s-hall-bath) — 9 ideas - [Robin’s Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104130727/list/robin-s-flooring) — 7 ideas [See all 40 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/corlett5151) ## Community Q&A **Q: what kind of a floor lamp ???** *(in Polls)* Hi guys What kind of a floor lamp can I put in the left hand corner empty slot of This room . I already have a black arched lamp in my living downstairs and I don’t want to repeat that here or can I ? . Also I want something with a shade so the room feels warm. So should I go for a lamp with a black or linen colour . Your thoughts A: I’ll take a look and see if I can find someplace that sells this style. **Q: JVCA Portfolio \| Entries and Stairs** *(in Before & After)* This grand entry is in one of our recently completed Georgian style homes. The paneled walls, arched doorways, domed ceiling and elliptical curved stairway emulate Traditional Georgian houses of the South. https://twitter.com/James\_V\_Coane/status/996901366411870208 Photography by @irminaphoto \#JamesCoaneArchitect \#Architecture \#ArchiDaily \#ArchitectureLovers \#InteriorDesign \#InteriorArchitecture \#Interiors \#Decor \#Design \#ResidentialDesign \#DreamHome \#PhotoOfTheDay \#BestOfTheDay \#Entry \#Stairs \#Georgian \#GeorgianHouse \#GeorgianStyle \#GeorgianArchitecture A: That's definitely grand! I wonder how the piano sounds in that space. **Q: Small Ensuite Bathroom Reno** *(in Before & After)* We remodelled a small (5'x8") 1987 ensuite bathroom, using Aspekt7 (Brad Niblett). We are thrilled with the transformation, which included removing an old tub, bulkheads and replacing with walk-in tiled shower and glass walls. The reno totally met our expectation and Brad's workmanship was excellent. He was also both timely and on time and there were no unexpected surprises. I would highly recommend Aspekt7 for any home renovation project. A: Pictures? **Q: Kitchen layout-Need help** *(in Design Dilemma)* I really want to remodel my kitchen and build a real master with full shower and bigger closet. We previously expand the back of our house to have a family room, which make our kitchen awkwardly in the middle of the house. I'm thinking to downsize the kitchen to half and expand the bedroom 2 out. However, I don't know if the kitchen will be really small or not. I need you guys help :( Ps. Budget for this project is ~20k A: Is there any chance you could make the entrance from the master to the existing full bathroom and somehow extend the 1/2 bath toward so you have a second full bath accessible in the hallway? Is bedroom \#2 any smaller that the master? I wouldn't creep into the kitchen. You'll be sorry. **Q: Back yard Makeover** *(in Before & After)* Before: 60-foot dead Modesto Ash tree, overgrown bushes, definitely NOT inviting AFTER: gas firepit, plenty of seating, lighting and brand new plants--a gathering spot A: Lovely. It's nice to see the overgrown bushes removed. **Q: Is this rug too much?** *(in Polls)* Would love your opinion and comments! Nervous this rug takes over the room and my couch no longer matches. The rug was supposed to make the couch stand out! Is this rug too much for the room? A: I think it works if the pattern is something you like. I agree with hanging artwork above the fireplace. And have you considered Roman shades versus blinds? That will add some softness and color to the room. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*