Citron Paint

Several companies - Citron among them - sell 2-by-2-inch paint chips, as opposed to thumbnail size. And swatches from Citron and others are of the paint itself - not the more common colored ink reproductions. In addition, companies large (Benjamin Moore) and small (Citron and Fine Paints of Europe) sell cosmetic-jar-size samples for a wall test. He... lp is available - for a fee. After consulting boutique paint manufacturer Volk, who charges $275 for a two-hour consultation and a color plan, the Van Daeles chose 13 colors - in subtle shades of yellow, red, tan, and green - to grace their new home in Tucson. A consultant may begin by asking clients to fill out a questionnaire and compile a folder of favorite colors, including photos, ads, and descriptions of what they've admired in other homes. Juliana Catlin, president of Catlin Design in Jacksonville, Fla., listens for lifestyle clues. When one man said he collected classic jazz posters, their sepia tones became the key to his color scheme. Stephen Glassman asks clients to go to their closets because "your wardrobe truly reflects your personality" - and color preferences. And if you hate the shade once it's on the wall? One thing about the paint business hasn't changed: You can always slap on a different color.Read More