"The Premier Interior and Color Consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area"

Testimonials for The Color Effect:

Joey came to me when my life was in serious transition. I was recently divorced, but had decided to stay in the (rather large 7bd, 6 ba) house my ex and I had built, which was completely wallpapered and painted to my ex-wife's very girly tastes. Bear in mind, I was a 40-year-old straight guy whose last decorating experience was probably 20 years ago, in the 80's, when I had to decide which stolen street sign or cheesey Nagel print to hang on what wall of my college dorm.

Joey arrived and, rather than just telling me what to do, worked with me to develop my own sense of style. My house had been designed, both in and out, to resemble a Queen Anne style farmhouse, so making it a more contemporary (and a bit more masculine) without sacrificing some of the charm was key. The first thing Joey did was to prime over every bit of wallpaper with the exception of my daughter's rooms. We hit my bedroom first, the master, using a color that looks restful, welcoming, and gender-neutral. We then completely refurnished my bedroom changing the light fixtures and refurnising both the bed area and the sitting suite with nickel plated lamps tungsten floor lamps, dark wood tables, suede and velvet furnishings in shades of tan and chocolate brown... a silvery Plasma TV on the wall... It may sound overly dramatic, but when we were done with its makeover, the master bedroom went from being a symbol of failure to one of optimism and hope.

Suffice to say, the new house really helped me launch this new phase of my life. The house reflects what I think, as opposed to what "we" thought (which was really what she thought). So it was a great experience, working with Joey, and I learned a lot about myself and my taste (hey, I HAVE SOME!) in the process.

-- Jim Herzfeld (screenwriter, MEET THE PARENTS and THE FOCKERS):

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Joey's sense of color and space is a huge help when planning the look and feel of a home. She has the ability to evolve the home into something that works for the customer and will last longer than the current trend. On top of her expertise, she is always fun to see and work with. I would highly recommend her to everyone.

--Mike Clary, Mike Clary Construction, Contra Costa, CA

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When my wife and I found ourselves in a situation where we could not agree on any color for any of the rooms in our new home, a friend told us to contact joey for some guidance. When we told her that we still had not purchased any new furniture, she advised us to wait on color decisions until we brought new pieces into our home. We followed her suggestions, took our time and sent photos of our progress to her. Within five months we had taken our time to find the furnishings we wanted, bought some new art work for the walls and had some carpentry done which made us feel like we were really making this house into our home. Even though she never stepped a foot into our home, joey helped us with each area and room until we felt we had created an environment that pleased us and would please us for years to come. Thanks with the help of the internet!

--Jeffrey and Karen Wright, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill.

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I was a first-time home buyer and had spent every cent to get my new home and still have a bit set aside for some remodeling of the bath and kitchen. joey had ideas that enabled me to expand the use of both of these spaces. By placing certain colors in a particular way I would never have thought of, my little home not only feels bigger but it feels warm and cozy at the same time. Friends notice and make positive comments all the time. I highly recommend working with joey.

--Barbara Chilton, Alameda, Ca.

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I have found that working with joey always turns out being a smooth & productive process! Her ability to show up and follow through with my clients has been refreshing. Being a Realtor, I have had the opportunity to work with many contractors & not all of the experiences have been enjoyable; it is always fortunate to find a reliable & talented tradesperson like joey. She has even worked in my own home & I trust her judgment, sometimes over my own, and the end result is always perfection!

--Mike D Onofrio, Prudential CA Realty

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An email from Rebecca Jones (and Barton Hackworth of Richmond, Ca.): We LOVE our kitchen.The colors are wonderful and all the tips you gave Bart to paint helped out immensely.The living room is almost done and the front room is still waiting.But, you are right: the painting has made our house look so different and better. If you're ever in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by and see it. I could send a few pictures via email, but I don't think they do it justice to how it looks when you walk in the house.
Thanks again,

--Becky Jonas in Richmond

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I LOVE the feel of home now! With the entry full of color and the way the fireplace was detailed like a piece of art, I walk in my home and it welcomes me. Before it just felt like 4 blank walls of dull!

--Betty Franks, Albany, Ca.

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I always wanted to have someone help guide me through the steps to improve the the outside of my home. With joey's guidance, I now love the entire look - from the painted cement steps, the cedar-stained handrails, the dark grey ironwork with a hint of forest green, the beautiful coffee colored stucco and the teal front door...I was amazed that all these came together. I never would have thought to combine these different colors. Thank you, joey brite!

--Sharon Engle, Walnut Creek, Ca.