How I Approach Each Project

I believe that color is extremely important in everyday living. It can lift your spirits, change your mood, and give a whole new feeling to your environment.

I begin each project by coming to your home, familiarizing myself with your furnishings, and consulting with you on the direction you’d like to take. This includes me giving you 8” x 10” brush-outs (color boards) for four rooms.

Then we’ll set up a return appointment (usually within a few days) to present you with up to six color boards –– all included in my initial fee. Additional boards are available at a slight additional cost.

I’m also available to take you to supply houses
(cabinet shops, granite yards) or the Designer’s Showcase to select furniture, fabrics or materials, as your situation may require. My clients find that these trips are invaluable for selecting materials at the source.

I Believe in Working With A Palette of Color.
I work with homeowners and businesses in Marin and Sonoma Counties, looking to add a new dimension of fun and sophistication to their environments.

My clients say I help them expand their creative visions by organizing their projects around a palette of color. Choosing a color can be tricky and complex. But I save you time and money by helping you find the right color the first time.

Feng Shui, Flow and Other Trade Secrets
The ancient Oriental practice of Feng Shui creates harmony, good health, wealth and peace of mind. It acknowledges the interconnectedness of our surroundings. This is why blending new colors into an existing space that works with your furnishings takes an understanding of color and transition. And why creating a flow from room to room requires careful thought and experience.

“Lisa Loughman helped me choose my colors for my home in Healdsburg.
She was very focused, had a great eye for color and the ability to pull all the rooms together so that they all complemented one another. She is very conscientious and responsible. I’m thrilled with the results.”
–– Ellen Blockley, Healdsburg

“Lisa worked for us as a color and design consultant. The work encompassed over 80% of the house… introducing vibrant colors specific to each room while remaining sympathetic to the existing structure and exterior surroundings.
“ I was quite impressed. She worked flawlessly with the painter and remained on schedule throughout. She provided supervision along the way and possesses the ability to adapt and redirect a creative vision if the need arises.
“ Lisa proved herself to be bright, thorough, creative, hard working and reliable.”
–– Russell Lyman, Mill Valley

"Lisa saved me a lot of time is sizing up my personal style and objectives, and was quick to direct me to tasteful artwork for both my workplace and home. I will certainly work with Lisa again and would highly recommend her services".
––Glen W. Dowling, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.