Colour consultancy

An independent perspective on colour.

Colour doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It interacts with architecture, materials, light, art, and the experience of a space. Sometimes, it just needs someone who gets it—without overcomplicating things.

That’s where I come in.

01 — Architecture & interiors

Colour, the silent architect.

Colour doesn’t just decorate—it defines. It can sharpen a space’s character, tie materials together, or shift the mood of a room entirely.

I work with architects and interior designers to explore, test, and refine colour in relation to architecture, materials, finishes, and light. No rigid rules. Just intuition, experience, and a sharp eye.

This can include:

  • Nailing a colour direction that aligns with the vision

  • Crafting or refining a palette tailored to the project

  • Testing colours against materials and finishes

  • Assessing the impact of natural and artificial light

  • Reviewing colour schemes for coherence and impact

  • Resolving specific colour challenges

For those who see colour as part of the design process—not just an afterthought.

A large maroon double door with decorative molding. An Neoclassical style limestone sculpture of a face with a leafy crown is above the door. On the left side, there is a no parking sign in French on the stone wall.

02 — Cultural spaces & scenography

Colour in service of the art.

In a museum, gallery, or exhibition, colour sets the stage. It creates the environment that allows the art to breathe and the visitor to engage.

I collaborate with museums, galleries, exhibition designers, and scenographers to develop, test, and refine colour in relation to the artworks, architecture, lighting, and visitor experience. My approach is simple: what serves the work and the audience best.

This can include:

  • Shaping an exhibition colour direction that complements the narrative

  • Creating and refining wall colour palettes that enhance without competing

  • Assessing colour alongside artworks—because context is everything

  • Reviewing proposed colour choices with a discerning eye

  • Considering architecture and light—and how they interact with the art

  • Advising on paint colour and finish—because every detail contributes to the experience

  • Reviewing colour decisions as the exhibition evolves

The goal? Not to make the walls interesting. To make the art and the experience unforgettable.

Ancient sandstone statue of a female figure decorated with jewelry, displayed against a yellow background.

03 — Colour review

Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective.

You have a palette. You have ideas. But you’d like another pair of eyes to confirm—or challenge—your choices.

A colour review is a focused assessment of your existing or proposed colour decisions, whether for architecture, interiors, exhibitions, or finishes.

Useful when you need to:

  • Test a proposed palette—does it truly work?

  • Compare colours against materials or artworks—because seeing is believing

  • Resolve a tricky colour decision—the kind that lingers

  • Challenge an assumption—because sometimes, the obvious isn’t the answer

  • Make a final choice with confidence

Sometimes, one conversation is all it takes.

How I work

No fixed formula. No one-size-fits-all approach.

I can join a project at the beginning (when the colour direction is still a blank canvas), during development (when things are taking shape), or towards the end (when a few decisions still need resolving).

My involvement depends on what you need.

What I bring? An independent eye—and the willingness to share honest insights. No fluff. Just clarity.

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