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The Color Coach, LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

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The Color Coach, LLC provides the following services: Paint Color Consultant, Color Consulting

The Color Coach, LLC

Q: Where does The Color Coach, LLC provide services?

The Color Coach, LLC provides services in the following areas: Aliso Viejo, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, East Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, San Joaquin Hills, Santa Ana, Tustin, Westminster

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Orange County Paint Color Consulting Specialist
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With just one appointment, The Color Coach provides definitive choices of paint colors that work together to create your desired look and coordinate your entire home. The Color Coach uses specific, scientific methods to determine your paint color palette. We come to your home or business and discuss the colors you love and those you do not. We'll find out from you what furniture, artwork and fabrics are important in each room and show you colors that will coordinate all of the elements of your home. The Color Coach Team, founded by Paula DeMars in 2002, has serviced over 7,000 satisfied customers throughout the Southwest. The Color Coach team members will come to your home or business and then the process begins as we: – REVIEW the property and discuss your desired outcome – PROVIDE information about how colors, lighting and finishes will work together – EXPLORE various options to suit your personality and style – SHOW you large swatches of paint color samples – CREATE an individualized color palette for you to keep. For INTERIOR projects, we will coordinate wall colors with flooring, fabrics, furnishings, artwork. For EXTERIOR projects it is important to harmonize elements such as the roof, landscaping and surrounding environment. If desired we can also RECOMMEND reliable contractors and craftsmen for virtually any job. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, this is normally accomplished with a one-time visit of about 1-3 hours. California-based Paula DeMars, Founder and Licensor of The Color Coach, has been a color and fashion consultant for more than 25 years. As a published writer, Paula's articles have appeared in Orange County Living, Coastal Home, Image, Preferred Home and Living, and Orange Coast magazines.

Services Provided

Paint Color Consultant, Color Consulting

Areas Served

Aliso Viejo, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, East Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, San Joaquin Hills, Santa Ana, Tustin, Westminster

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Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Orange County

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The Color Coach, LLC

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(714) 624-9402

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TheColorCoach.com

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Newport Beach, CA 92660

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BT30040888

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Featured Review

bwilson92886

We called Kathleen in a panic on a holiday weekend! She responded and came by. She spent hours meticulously going through each room offering incredibly tasteful and spot on suggestions. She is calm, deeply knowledgeable and immensely talentedRead Full Review

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28 Reviews for The Color Coach, LLC

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Ken Starks

I have had the joy of working Kathleen on four homes over the years -- and have referred her to a ton of friends! On my current home, people walk in a are amazed at how comfortable it feels...and what they are really reacting to are the colors! Spending the time and money to lay our things with Kathleen will pay back in spades!!

November 16, 2022

Wendy Ragsdale

I used Kathleen for our Coto de Caza family home about ten years ago. The color combinations were beautiful. She really knocked it out of the park. We now live in a Dana Point beach house that we are remodeling. I can’t wait to use Kathleen again! She is great!

October 30, 2022

bwilson92886

STOP! Listen to me! Call Kathleen right now. I don't care if you think you've selected the perfect colors, call her. After weeks of collecting swatches and testing colors on the walls, we went forward with having our interior painted what we thought was a lovely "grey-beige". Well, it wasn't. Little did we know (but Kathleen did) that the greens from the golf course were causing the lovely grey beige to read a weird ice blue. Yuck! No offense to blue, but that was not what we wanted. We called Kathleen in a panic on a holiday weekend! She responded and came by. She spent hours meticulously going through each room offering incredibly tasteful and spot on suggestions. She is calm, deeply knowledgeable and immensely talented. We had to have the painters repaint 3 days of their almost completed work, but it was worth it-the Kathleen suggested color palette is FANTASTIC! It's more than what we expected and way better than we could have imagined. Of everything that we purchased and spent money on for our remodel, without the question, Kathleen's service was the greatest value and most impactful. Again, call Kathleen now! Tell her the "grey-beige turned ice blue" folks sent you!

November 6, 2020

Laura Bradburn

We used Paula's services for both our interiors and exterior colors. She did an amazing job tying in our cabinet colors, flooring and art work to make everything pop. While it seems simple to pick a paint color yourself, using Paula insures you it won't be do-over. I will definitely use her again for any job, big or small.

May 8, 2018

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Laura!!
I appreciate your time on this review. I hope people realize my services are way below $999.00 to $9,999.00

Susan O'Shea

I used Paula for the second time and once again am extremely pleased with the results. What I appreciate most about Paula is her ability to take into consideration existing furniture, flooring, cabinets, etc. and personal preferences to create a color plate that works beautifully! Choosing paint color is tricky, that is why I called in the professional. Many thanks to Paula!

January 20, 2018

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you so much. Nothing better than a nice review from a repeat client!
Fondly,
Paula

miwhitti

Paula is amazing. She is a calm and knowledgeable professional who has helped me pick the perfect colors for my home over the years. This latest project was a rich and dark color for the master bedroom. I was afraid to go as dark as we did, however Paula reassured me that it was exactly what I wanted. She nailed it. I absolutely love going to sleep and waking up with this color. It is exactly what I wanted and it amazes me how differently it looks with just a sample patch of paint. Thank you, Paula!

December 30, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Oh Michon,
Thank you for the review. The room and the rest of your home looks terrific. So pleased that you are happy. Paula

Kelly Kelly

When we bought our house I had a VERY short time frame to pick out colors and get the interior painted prior to moving in. Which had me in a panic! I called Paula and she fit me into her already planned out busy Saturday. That was awesome. But more importantly, the woman knows her colors and has a great eye. My home is tall and skinny with three stories. I like drama in a home and have whimsical taste. Paula helped me choose both interesting bold colors and an amazing base. I'm so happy with it.

November 23, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Kelly!
I cannot wait to see it.
Paula

Joann Freeman

We have used Paula Demars, The Color Coach ,for 3 different projects in 2 different houses. She is amazing in her insight about light and color. I would not paint the interior or exterior of my home without her input because she understands, and can see the completed project, better than most can. I have referred several friends to her and they have all been as pleased as I have been. And all this aside, she is just a terrific person. You will love working with Paula!

October 8, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

So nice Joann. I really appreciate that you are pleased and that you took the time to write such a lovely review. Most fondly, Paula

Eric & Joni Boranian

Paula has helped me with at least seven different projects and I rely heavily on her expertise with color. She has an amazing sense of what I want and takes my taste into consideration. Every time I have put one of our homes on the market for sale, the first comment buyers make is that my colors are amazing. We work very well together and I feel fortunate that I have developed a relationship with such an amazing talent.

August 27, 2017Last modified:September 1, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Hi Joni and Eric,
What a lovely review. Thank you hope you are happy back in your new home. Fondly, Paula

Marla Nathan

This is the 2nd time we called upon Paula to help us with our paint colors. A few years ago she helped us with our exterior paint and this time she helped us with repainting our entire interior. Paula takes all of the hassles out of going to the paint store a gazillion times with paint samples. Instead, in approx. 2 hours you will have your paint colors picked out!!

February 6, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Marla. It makes me vary happy that you are happy.

Kimberly Woloson

Paula did an excellent job on color selections for a retail shopping center. She is very responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her.

January 10, 2017

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Kimberly. The pleasure was all mine. Newport Plaza looks brand new!

shorn19

We are so thrilled with the results of our new office - Paula was amazing and so easy to work with. The Color Coach made our desires for a wonderful work environment come together so quickly. We would highly recommend their services to any professional.

September 19, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Sheri. So glad you are happy in your new spot!
Paula

margimurray

Paula did such a great job selecting colors for the interior of our home! I was bored with the old Swiss coffee walls and Paula worked with me to select great colors to complement the furnishings and art work in every room of our home. It is hard to imagine any of the rooms without the warmth and interest they have now. It was such an amazing transformation that we called her back in to help us choose exterior paint colors. The place is gorgeous and we are delighted. I've recommended the color coach to everyone I hear planning to paint.

September 17, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Much appreciated Margi. So glad you and John are happy and comfortable referring me to your friends and family. That is the greatest compliment of all!
Most fondly,
Paula

carolcdm

Paula assisted us with color selection for the exterior paint of our home, including stucco, wood trim , decks and gates. She also recommended an exceptional general contractor for wood repairs and painting This was our second project with Paila. She was instrumental in selection of color choices for our remodel four years ago. We appreciate her professionalism and expertise and have referred her to friends and family.

September 16, 2016Last modified:September 26, 2016

mjj248

Paula helped us in selecting colors to update our home before we put it on the market. It was dated and looked so much better after the changes she suggested.

September 16, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thanks for trusting me Marcia. Hopefully the touches I added increased the demand for your already lovely home. The market is tough and these things make a difference. I am so glad you sold when you wanted to.
Sincerely,
Paula

phil hamilton

Paula selected interior colors for our complete home remodel in Newport Beach. She nailed every shade perfectly & we are beyond pleased with the result. We saved $$ by using Paula by avoiding costly color mistakes Highly recommended

September 16, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

thank you so much for trusting me with your home and choices on your remodel. It came out sensationally from what I have seen so far!
Fondly,
Paula

Winifred Conley

I haven't painted yet, so the 5 stars are for Paula. She gave me such confidence. Her expertise is obvious. She is fun and easy to work with. Like having a friend help you out.

September 14, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Winnie,
Can't wait to see the new look.

J S

I met Paula 12 years ago, on a recommendation from my decorator. In two hours, Paula helped me choose all the colors for my entire house and I loved everything. She's been my go- to person ever since, including for a remodel of my new home last month. She has a great eye and an amazing knowledge of colors, textures, sheens, how lighting will impact how colors look in a particular room, what colors are more difficult to accessorize and how to use color to solve design dilemmas. Paula's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I can't recommend her highly enough!

June 11, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Wow what a lovely review! A pleasure to work with you too!
Fondly,
Paula

nlambard

I have used Paula twice in the last two years. She absolutely amazes me with her talents. I get so excited watching her work. I simply show her a few things that I like, as well as a few pieces of fabrics/furniture from my home, and she starts creating your space! I've been 100% satisifed with her professionalism, punctuality, and talent. I highly highly recommend using her expertise if you plan on painting your home. Avoid going to paint stores 100 times for samples and testing them on your walls. It's SO worth the money to know the colors will look right the first time and without all the hassle and second guessing! Thank you Paula! Beautiful work.

May 24, 2016Last modified:May 26, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Wow...what a lovely review. I thank you so much and am delighted you are happy. Can't wait to add the pictures.

Carrie Schofield Fladeboe

Paula is wonderful!! We decided to call some professional help in at the last minute to assist in choosing colors for the entire interior of our newly purchased home. We chatted on the phone for 30 minutes about my likes and dislikes and my vision for the space. She met me at the house the following Monday with her paint chips. We spent two hours together and when she left I had the most beautiful palette for my entire home. She helped me achieve the look I wanted that also matched my dark hardwood floors. I had been on entirely the wrong track. Even my husband said that it was the best money we spent during the redecorating process of our new home. Thank you, Paula!

May 18, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you so much and I am delighted you both feel that way. Would love to see it sometime! Paula

steve_harrtley2

We are in the process of choosing exterior house colors. My wife and I had a pretty good idea of the main color bit were log jammed on the trim and door colors. We decided to consult with Paula DeMars and are glad we did. Paula was able to recommend a color scheme that my wife and I were happy with. The process was very easy. We consulted with Paula a few years ago when we remodeled the interior of the house. Again, we were able to settle on a color palette pretty quickly and are very pleased with the results. Paula and her team are very easy to work with. I highly recommend them.

March 23, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Steve! It is always a pleasure and honor to work with repeat clients!
Paula

Sandy Berg

This is the third time I have worked with Paula the color coach. She has done 2 large. Houses for us and we couldn't be happier with her work. They are professional, prompt and creative. Not only are they very good at coming in and recommending wonderful colors for each room they also have contacts that can help you have the work completed. They come in and spend several house choosing colors for you then come time and again to make sure you are happy with the finished project. Would never think of painting without their input again.

March 1, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

How very nice. Thank you for your business and for trusting us with you're projects.
Our repeat clients are the highest compliment we could get!

Miller Finishes

I have been working with Paula for over 12 years. As a painting contractor I recommend Paula to all my clients with concerns or problems with color. It is very important to be confident in color choice before you start a project in your home or business. Paula is one of the first and best in the industry. With help from her, one could avoid repainting which is expensive and time consuming. Paula is very professional and has built long lasting relationships with owners and contractors in Orange County.

January 12, 2016Last modified:February 1, 2016

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thanks to Jeremy and my other clients. Please note or adjust that my fees are in the range below $1,000.00 Thank you!

jlittle7483

I was confident at choosing color until the stakes got high - had to repaint the entire interior of a large home for resale. Since I had no wish to make a mistake on a $6,000 investment with my paint contractor, I was happy to have the recommendation of Paula from a friend. For a fraction of the cost of the paint job, Paula picked out a palette of four colors that managed to accomplish the mission to transition from earth to cool tones while still incorporating stone, tile, and draperies I did not want to change. She warned me the first rolls of paint would not look like what we picked because of the reflection of the existing color. She was right. It was nerve-wracking, but oh my goodness what an outcome! The house was transformed. My real estate agent asked me for her number so he could refer her to another of his clients. When I think of the time it used to take me to pick color and the endless sampling, I am so grateful for Paula's talent. She's talented, but as importantly she is so incredibly professional. When it comes to paint, I will never go it alone again. Paula takes the risk out of choosing color.

September 22, 2015

Comment from The Color Coach, LLC:

Thank you Janice. You are a pleasure to create with!
Paula

jdmcderm

My husband and I were about to embark on painting the interior rooms of our home but after spending countless hours in paint stores and having an entire wall of one room covered in paint samples, we were still no closer to determining what the best color was for 1 room let alone all others in our home. We were frustrated and hence contacted Paula of The Color Coach. Paula was able to come to our home yet that week, quickly established a rapport with us and went right to work. Within 1.5-2 hours she had selected colors for all rooms of our 1,800 square foot home that created a beautiful palette that transitioned nicely from room to room. She listened to our preferences and tailored her recommendations accordingly. In addition, at the end of the appointment, she provided us with a worksheet that listed by room the brand, shade and sheen selected along with colors for ceilings and trim work. We literally just made a copy and provided it to our painter! It was a fun meeting, a huge relief and we felt so comfortable and confident with the selections. It now has been roughly 2 months since we completed 1/2 of the painting and we are thrilled with the outcome! While the consult fee was not inexpensive, it was worth it to have the rooms looking so great without more selection trials and errors on our part and to only have to hire a painter one time vs. many redos and love the result! Highly recommend Paula and her services which is high praise coming from me considering my high expectations and thrifty nature!

September 5, 2015

Air Tech Screen Products Inc.

We used Paula, The Color Coach when we bought our new home in North Tustin, CA. Paula was highly prepared with several color palettes based on our prior phone discussion. She carefully analyzed our spaces and them made some great recommendations for paint and carpet colors. We had the entire interior painted based on Paula's recommendations and everything turned out fantastic! I would highly recommend Paula The Color Coach for your project!

August 28, 2015

Ocean Custom Drapery | Blinds, Shutters & Shades

I have had the pleasure of working with Paula on several jobs. Not only is her work beautiful, but she is such a pro! She is always on time, ready for the project at hand and has great ideas. Her extensive knowledge regarding paint colors and how to coordinate them is incredibly helpful and frankly - a relief! While she takes into consideration the style of the home, she is also a great listener. She obviously really "hears" what her clients are trying to create. I highly recommend Paula DeMars to assist you with all your paint selections. You will be so very glad you did! Gina Martucci, Ocean Custom Drapery

August 25, 2015Last modified:January 20, 2016

The Finishing Touch Floors Inc.

One of the best company's we've worked with. Paula is one of the most passionate interior / exterior Paint color consultant we have worked with. Do not hesitate to contact her!

February 27, 2014Last modified:March 4, 2014

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Thank you for your kind comments. I look forward to working with you in the future!

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Commented: Love the paint colors-please share :)Thank you. We are paint color consultants. Please provide your phone number if you are interested in a consultation. Paula 949-854-8838

April 18, 2017

Commented: What is the blue color on the wall?We are paint color CONSULTANTS. If someone would like to inquire about our services and our fees please call 949-854-8838. Thank you! Paula

March 24, 2016

Commented: Exterior PaintHello, we are interior and exterior paint color consultants. Please contact Paula @ 949-854-8838 if you would like to discuss an appointment for your home. Thank you for your interest in The Color Coa...

September 28, 2015

Commented: can you tell me the base color and trim colors used?Hello, We are a service who provides color consultation. Please let us know where you live and, if there is a consultant in your area one of us would be delighted to speak with you about a consultatio...

February 15, 2015

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