The Colour Review - Expert Paint Colour Advice by Email

Sometimes you just need a second set of expert eyes.

You've spent time choosing your colours. Maybe you bought a whole-house palette, and now you're staring at it, wondering how to actually use it in your specific rooms. Maybe you've got three samples on the wall, and they all look right and wrong at the same time. Maybe you've committed to a colour, and something is nagging at you and you can't figure out what it is.

You don't need a full design consultation. You just need someone who really knows colour to look at what you've got and tell you honestly whether it works, and exactly what to do next.

That's what The Colour Review is.

What you get

You send me your questions, your photos, and your colour choices. I review your specific space — your lighting, your undertones, your fixed finishes — and send you back a clear, personalised response that answers exactly what you asked.

No fluff. No generic advice. Just honest, expert guidance tailored to your home.

Included:

• Up to 3 focused colour questions answered in full

• Undertone and pairing guidance specific to your space

• Honest assessment of whether your current choices work, and what to adjust if they don't

• Delivered by email within 48 hours on weekdays

Not included:

• A full room or whole-house colour plan — for that, the 1 Room Consult or Whole House Consult will serve you better

• Furniture or styling advice

Two ways to use it

Pair it with a Suite Minded palette.
If you've purchased one of our whole-house colour palettes and want personalised guidance on how to use it in your specific rooms (which colours go where, how to handle your particular lighting or finishes, what trim to use), this is exactly what The Colour Review is designed for. Buy them together and take all the guesswork out of it.

Use it standalone when you're stuck between samples.
You've tested your samples. You've looked at them in the morning, in the afternoon, and under the kitchen light. You're still not sure. Send them to me, and I'll tell you which one works for your space and why, so you can stop deliberating and start painting.

This is for you if:

• You bought a palette and want help applying it to your specific home

• You're deciding between 2–3 colours and can't land on one

• Something about your current choices feels off, but you can't identify why

• You want a quick, expert opinion before you commit to buying paint

This is not for you if:

• You need a complete colour plan for a room or your whole home — the 1 Room Consult starts at $110 AUD

• You're starting from scratch with no colours in mind yet

How it works

1. Purchase and submit
At checkout, you'll receive quick, simple questions to tell me what you're working with. Share your colour choices, photos of your space, and your specific questions.

2. I review your space
I look at your lighting, your undertones, your fixed finishes, and your existing choices, and work out exactly what's working, what isn't, and what will.

3. Receive your response
Within 48 hours on weekdays, you'll have a clear, personalised answer in your inbox. Ready to act on immediately.

What this costs in context

A tin of paint that ends up wrong costs $80–$120. If you repaint, add labour on top. This service costs $60 AUD, less than a single tin, and means you buy the right colour the first time.

FAQ

Can I use this alongside a Suite Minded palette purchase?
Absolutely, it's designed for exactly that. If you've bought one of our palettes and want personalised help applying it to your home, add The Colour Review at checkout or purchase it separately.

How detailed will the response be?
Detailed enough to act on. You'll get specific colour names, undertone explanations, and clear direction, not vague reassurance.

What if I have more than 3 questions?
If your situation is more complex, the 1 Room Consult at $110 AUD gives you a full, comprehensive plan for a single space.

What format does the response come in?
Email only - no Zoom call, no PDF, no phone call. Clear, direct, written advice you can refer back to while you're shopping or painting.

How quickly will I hear back?
Within 48 hours on weekdays. If you submit on a Friday afternoon, you'll hear back by Tuesday.

This is a digital service. All transactions are final and processed in Australian Dollars. Approximate conversions: ~USD 43 / EUR 36 / GBP 31.