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Barbara Jacobs

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Expertise

I am able to answer questions about paint color and wall covering selection (interior and exterior, but in this category it's interior)and, in many cases, decorative ("faux") finishing for many types of surfaces. I can also answer some paint product and application questions but am primarily consulting about paint colors.I can also answer questions about Full Spectrum paints.

Experience in the area

My experience as a color consultant is broad and includes a wide variety of color issues. Since 1984, I've been helping clients their very best environments using color as the foundation. My experience includes over 20 years in the field of creating and installing fine decorative finishes, and specifying paint colors.

Organizations

IACC: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers: member since 1996, accredited since 2000. Historic District Commission: Medfield, Massachusetts

Publications

Journal of Architectural Coatings (magazine article, print) Design&Durability.com - blog for this site (current) 2005 – 2008 HGTV.com 2005 Boston Women’s Business Jrnl. Subject of interviews and participation in interviews for other publications. Current: my own blog at http://www.integralcolor.com/blog

Education/Credentials

Academia di Belle Arti: Florence, Italy BA: University of Minnesota: focus: painting and printmaking University of California, Berkelely: painting department IACC: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers: Accredited member since 2000

Awards and Honors

IACC: international exhibit included four of my color design projects: 2010

Past/Present Clients

Private clients. I prefer not to include names here, but many testimonials are available for viewing at my web site at the "testimonials" page.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Anne	05/18/12	9	7	10	That is helpful. Thank you very much!
sue	05/07/12	8	10	10
Charlotte	04/11/12	10	10	10	She has done a great job clarifying .....
Ilene	04/09/12	10	10	10	Thanks so much!
Laura	03/07/12	2	1	2

Recent Answers from Barbara Jacobs

2012-05-02 wall coverings:

HI Sue, by 'cover' do you mean you can't hang a picture over it? Of course that would be the easiest and most easily changed method of concealment. However, if they allow you to paint it...which frankly

2012-04-10 re-painting kitchen island:

HI Charlotte, it's hard to be specific without seeing actual colors of granite, and other items, but if the Black Bean is enough contrast with the granite, you could try that. Also options: Black Fox SW

2012-04-09 wallpaper/paint color:

HI Ilene, I recommend that you keep the woodwork and door trim, etc. all the same white. Make it a beautiful paint job, maybe a semigloss finish with perfect prep. That will be a beautiful and elegant

2012-04-05 painting a room:

HI Adona, I will do my best to help.First, a couple of questions: 1. Is your desk against a wall or in a corner? Ues a deeper color on the wall behind you. 2. Does your desk face a wall or a door? Use

2012-04-04 re-painting kitchen island:

HI Charlotte, You didn't say what you dislike about the island color--but, a couple of ideas: 1-How about doing the same color as cabinets? 2-OR: pick a color that's similar to the deepest color in

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