A Day in the Life of a Colour Consultant: What Really Happens
When you’re choosing colours for your Sydney home, it can feel overwhelming - hundreds of swatches, changing light, and fixed design elements all competing for attention. That’s why a colour consultation with me isn’t just about picking paint - it’s about creating flow, unity, and confidence from room to room.
Why a Colour Consultation Matters
Colour is one of the most influential factors in interior and exterior design. It sets the mood, visually connects spaces, and enhances architectural features. But trying to pick the right tone with tiny swatches is almost impossible. I bring clarity and confidence - using my “sixth sense for colour” to select harmonious palettes that work with the way you live, the natural Sydney light in your home, and the materials that stay.
Colour sets the mood and flow of your home - a consultation ensures confident choices that suit your life and home’s light. | Inside Out Colour & Design
What to Expect in a Colour Consultation
Here’s how our time together typically unfolds:
Arrival Prepared
I bring A4-sized swatches from your chosen paint brand - much easier to visualise than small sample cards. For exteriors, this includes Colorbond options too.Context & Constraints
We discuss your vision and take note of anything that won’t change: cabinetry, flooring, roof materials, fencing, tiling, fixed features indoors, or neighbouring properties outdoors. We’re aiming for a palette that complements your home’s fabric and architecture.Test and Compare
We use blu-tac to place swatches on walls, exploring how colours read in morning, afternoon, and artificial light - something particularly important in Sydney, where natural light shifts dramatically from coastal brightness to leafy shade.Refine Through Elimination
Layer by layer, we narrow down options. Some colours drop out immediately; others surprise us in different parts of the house. It’s a process of choosing with intention.Gloss Level Matters
Colour isn’t just about hue. We discuss finishes - from matt to satin to gloss - and where each works best for durability and visual impact.Make the Decision
After 1–2 hours, we settle on your palette. You’re left with large swatch panels to live with for a while - because time and mood matter.Specification Sheets
Within a week, you’ll receive detailed specifications via Express Post: all chosen colours, locations, and appropriate finishes. Your painter gets clarity, and you get peace of mind.
From swatches to final choices, we find the colours that feel right for you | Inside Out Colour & Design
Why Exterior Colour Consultations Matter
Your home’s exterior is its first impression - not just for visitors, but for the entire streetscape. The right colour scheme can highlight your home’s architecture, increase kerb appeal, and even add value to your property. On the other hand, the wrong choice can clash with surrounding features, look flat in natural light, or date quickly.
In Sydney, where natural light shifts from sharp coastal brightness to leafy suburban shade, exterior colours can transform dramatically throughout the day. An exterior consultation ensures you choose colours that will stand the test of time, work harmoniously with fixed elements like your roof or fencing, and feel right in their setting.
It’s not just about aesthetics - it’s about confidence that your home will look cohesive, timeless, and welcoming every single day.
The right exterior colours boost kerb appeal and value | Inside Out Colour & Design
Why Clients Love It
A consultation isn’t simply about aesthetics - it’s about certainty and ease. Instead of endless second-guessing or fearing the outcome, you move forward with assured clarity. Whether refreshing one room or redefining your home’s entire tone, the result is mood-driven, beautiful, and tailored to Sydney living.
This post follows on nicely from our recent blog features:
They explore the emotional impact of colour. This post brings it home - literally - by showing how transformative the process can be.
From one room to a whole home, a consultation ensures beautiful, tailored results | Inside Out Colour & Design
Curious About Working with Us?
Whether you’re nervous about making a bold choice or just keen to hit refresh, I’d love to help guide you through colour with ease and confidence.
Book your personal colour session here and discover your bold side.