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Colors by Zoe

Interior Design and Decorating

About us

If you're reading this, you already know the importance of color in your world. The palette of colors that surrounds you is full of magic, memories and feelings. And color can enhance a space in ways otherwise not possible. As an architectural color consultant, I can help you understand and select paint color schemes that reflect your needs and taste, while getting you past the fear of choosing the wrong color. No more safe beige! Whether you're a home-owner, property manager, architect or real-estate agent, we'll work together to blend what you like with what will enhance your property. I work within the architectural context, considering all surrounding elements so that color is not an afterthought, but an integral part of the form.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Color Consultant, Interior Design, Building Materials & Architectural Finishes.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Visa

Reviews

5.09 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

promise A.
09/2013
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It went very well. She was prompt an very professional, but also put me right at ease.She had books to look through to get ideas .Things just toook off. It was really interesting to go through various color combinations and decide which one was the best.
Description of Work: the consultant met me at my house to help choose exterior paint colors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Jan R.
07/2013
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Zoe did a wonderful job helping us to select paint colors for our three-story townhouse. She brought hundreds of color samples and suggested two separate color schemes that would "flow" throughout the house. Because we plan to sell in the next six months or so, Zoe also provided guidance about choosing neutrals while sugesting some areas where we could pop color. In addition, she arranged for oversized "paint chips" to be mailed to us - which we use when we're out and about picking up accessories or textiles for the new look. I don't think we would have been able to realize such great results without having Zoe's expertise.
Description of Work: Provide color consultation for townhome.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Margaret M.
02/2011
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Zoe is a superb consultant. The overall experience was outstanding. I needed a great deal of help with choosing bright colors for my house. Zoe listened very carefully to what I was looking for. Hire Zoe for sure.
Description of Work: Zoe provided excellent advice on choosing bright colors for the walls of my house. She has a wonderful eye for color and how they interact from one room to another. She was very responsive to my tastes and to the overall atmosphere I was hoping to create. Zoe has my highest recommendation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Thomas S.
01/2011
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
I had read about Zoe on Angie's list and also found some comments on line. I realized I needed a "colorist" and heard Zoe was the best. Unfortunately between Zoe's extremely booked schedule and our ever-changing settlement date, I was unable to ever schedule a time with her. She was very prompt in getting back to me through emails.Then I also didn't have the time to find someone else to help me, so I picked colors and themes myself. I think it's coming together but I would have liked her help. She offered me the names of several painters and her customers had liked. I didn't like that I would have to pay an up front fee of several hundred for initial fees and then hourly for her services. All I really needed was an hour or 2, but I think I still would have hired her.
Description of Work: Moving into a new house built in 1995 that was a foreclosure and wanted some help picking colors and maybe basic design ideas for a wide open layout. Previously always lived in historic houses and felt confident decorating that style.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Colors by Zoe
Member, I am sorry we were unable to work together too. I am glad you were able to handle it on your own. I do want to clarify that there is no "upfront" fee. My fee is on an hourly basis with the first hour being higher than the rest. Zoe

Catherine O.
11/2010
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It was a great experience. She was really great. She came out on time and prepared. She spent a lot of time with me. She did the whole house. She also gave me a recommendation for a painter, who was awesome. I spent about $500 on her services. I will use her again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Colors by Zoe, nine months ago. She did color consulting for the interior painting in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Janet B.
07/2010
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
I needed some color in my life. Zoe started out a bit too tame for my taste, but listened and quickly understood what I wanted. The floor plan of my home is somewhat open so I neeed to select colors that are compatible and could flow coherently from one room to the next She comes with a large selection of color swatches, which really helps. She made what I consider a unique suggestion not to paint the dining room ceiling white, but a pale green, That proved to be an excellent idea, The painting is complete and I am thrilled with the colors.
Description of Work: I requested a wall color consultation due to desire to change white walls that I'd lived with from purchase of home several years ago. I did not wnat to choose poorly and have to invest in painting again or live with the poor choice. She gave me suggestions regarding placement of my art collection; as well as suggestions regarding lighting problem in living room. She had the paint manufacterer send directly to me large paint swatches which I was able to divide and place on each surfance that was to be painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

DANITA E.
05/2010
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
Zoe is wonderful! I was determined I was not going to live in another white wall residence. I was a little hesitant because I had never heard of anyone who specializes in color selection but Zoe made a believer out of me and my husband. I could not believe my husband said after the walls were painted, "These are the colors I would have selected." This was high praise from someone who originally did not understand why I needed help picking paint colors. Zoe picks up colors that the rest of us do not see. I had a different color in every room and it all harmonizes. My sister complimented the calming effect of the colors and she never gives comments. Zoe was so patient and skilled at her work that I called her back for another paint effort. Now I feel like I would not make another paint color selection without running it by Zoe. I love all my colors and wish everyone with white walls would call Zoe. She is the best at what she does!
Description of Work: Selected paint color for every room in my house from the closets, to the basement to every bedroom and bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Suzanne I.
11/2009
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It was great and so much fun! We hope to have Zoe back again in the future when we have more furniture and maybe want to add a bit more color to tie it in.
Description of Work: We hired Zoe to help us select paint for our new house. We had a very quick turn around time - the painters needed the paint selections the next day. We can prepared with photos of our furniture, paint colors from our current house, photos of art we wanted to hang and some paint colors in a fandeck that were appealing. In some cases we didn't have any furniture for the room. Zoe really helped us narrow down our colors and made some really nice suggestions. We did 11 different areas in 2 hours. Now it may take others longer - but we knew we had to make a decision that day and my husband and I didn't have big differences in our taste.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340

Response from Colors by Zoe
It was fun working with you and I am glad we could meet your tight time frame. You must be all moved in by now. Please drop me an email and let me know when I can come by to see the finished product. Zoe

MAXINE F.
05/2009
5.0
interior designers
  + -1 more
It went very well. After Zoe went through the process with us described above, she sent us gigantic samples and suggested that we purchase small jars of the paint colors and paint areas of the walls we would be using the colors on. It took some time, but we were able to see the colors in different lights, times of the day and night. It was a logical process and did take a little time. But it was worth it! We love our new paint job, and so do our guests. We can't believe we finally did it, after 45 years of yearning for some bold and beautiful colors in our home.
Description of Work: Zoe provided us with color consulting to help us select paint colors for our home. She came to our home, "interviewed" us to determine what we hoped for in the look of our home and the general colors we were attracted to. She walked through our large condo and then went through each room with us, sticking up various color choices for us to look at and comment on. We have never -- in 45 years -- painted our walls with anything but off white, white and a few pale, pale, pale pastels. We had been intimidated by the process of choosing lest we make a mistake a be stuck with something horrible. Yet we always wanted to try some bold colors, but couldn't make the move.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

    Contact information

    248 Park Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    www.colorsbyzoe.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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    Service Categories

    Interior Design and Decorating

    FAQ

    Colors by Zoe is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Colors by Zoe accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Visa
    No, Colors by Zoe does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Colors by Zoe does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Colors by Zoe does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Colors by Zoe offers emergency services.
    No, Colors by Zoe does not offer warranties.
    Colors by Zoe offers the following services: Color Consultant, Interior Design, Building Materials & Architectural Finishes.

    Contact information

    248 Park Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

    www.colorsbyzoe.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM