Our home flooded in December and we lost the first floor of our home. Everything had to go: walls, floors, etc. We will have to repaint everything (family room, home offices and bathroom) and are in the process of deciding on paint and new flooring. The space is also challenging because it gets various types of light throughout the day and tends to run cold. We were in complete analysis paralysis until Samantha came to the rescue. From the moment I spoke to her on the phone, she got what we needed. When she visited our home it was like having the equivalent of a color design fairy godmother. She brought samples which we experimented with to tie the lower floor into the Arts and Crafts style of the house. With her guidance, we were able to come to a decision far faster than if left to flail on our own. IT IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT. We will be using Samantha for more than paint -- and I'll update this review as we move forward. But do yourself a favor and have a marvelous time in the process and hire Samantha for your coloring needs.
Sarah G., San Francisco, CA
Samantha helped me choose colors for three rooms in my house quickly and creatively. Together we were able to narrow our choices down from thousands of possibilities to just a few that would really work. I've worked with color consultants before and Samantha really stands out for her professionalism and creativity.
Susan R., El Cerrito, CA
We built a brand new house so had to paint literally everything -- from the trim to the walls and ceilings. Samantha was hugely helpful in helping us figure out what would work with our light and open layout. She was efficient too! I'm super happy with how our house turned out -- it's beautiful!
Marisa W., Berkeley, CA
We worked with Samantha to choose paint colors for our home office, hallway and dining room and it was a delight. Not only does she have a great eye and a real understanding of color and light, we very impressed with her professionalism. She carefully listened to our preferences, provided an interesting variety of options and made a potentially overwhelming process simple and actually really enjoyable.
Jessica R., Piedmont, CA
I hired Samantha to help me pick from the endless possibilities of white and off-white paint. She was organized and decisive and was able to say with confidence which colors would look nice in our rooms. Her prices are very reasonable and she was super easy to communicate and schedule with.
Laura M., Oakland, CA
It was great to meet Samantha! It was so helpful to have a professional eye. Now we feel excited about seeing how the paint will turn out and living in our house with beautiful colors, instead of feeling panicked!
Leslie K., Oakland, CA
Samantha helped picked the paint colors for the bedrooms, main living spaces, and outside of our home. I wanted neutrals that would provide richness and depth with all the natural light...a harder task than it seems! She brought a number of samples and showed me how they looked in other homes. I was really happy with how she was able to provide a cohesive feel throughout the house with whites, to grays, to blue and black. She also went above helping to source and advise on vintage and new lighting for my home in the master bedroom and bathroom.
Hayley L., Piedmont, CA
I've been in an interior painting holding pattern at home for a couple of years. When a friend recommended trying a color consultant to help me decide I found Samantha on Yelp. She came with hundreds of color swatches and ideas I could never have chosen on my own. She really is more of a guide, helping clients to figure out which colors suite their palate. She explains how tone and contrast work to complement each other and in one's space. I highly recommend her!
Kris M., San Francisco, CA
We recently moved into a condo in Rockridge which was recently decorated in neutral colors that needed just a slightly sharper, brighter, sleeker look. We connected with Samantha who took the time to understand our style and tastes, and she directed us towards a few options. We ended up going for one of her recommendations, and we are half-way through painting the entire place, it is looking fantastic: modern, fresh, clean, sleek, with an edge that was missing when it was greige overload! Samantha has a fantastic eye for the subtleties of color, and getting something like this right has a massive impact. I can highly recommend her services. Thanks Samantha!
Marcus R., San Francisco, CA
I am a residential Realtor and Samantha Moss is my "Go To" when it comes to choosing paint color for a house being beautified for sale. Her guidance is extremely helpful in choosing the right palette. Color is an art. And while I love being a part of this creative process, I find that working with Samantha takes the 'work' out of choosing colors that complement the inherent design of the house. Samantha has an eye for beauty and simplicity and I'm so glad to call her part of my team!
Amanda B., Oakland, CA
I really needed help with picking out the paint for my entryway, living room and dining room and Samantha really came to the rescue. She walked in, listened to my needs suggested three perfect ones and I am very happy. She also helped me style my mantle, re-organize my art and pictures for a cleaner look. Not only is she a color expert, she is a home stylist... I really enjoyed working with her. Her style is kind, direct and completely professional... I highly recommend Sam! You won't be disappointed.
Amy M., Berkeley, CA
Samantha Moss Color saved us! After many months (okay, years) of pondering (obsessing) over what paint colors to choose when I finally got the chance to paint the downstairs interior of our home, I still hadn't been able to decide. Lo and behold, the opportunity (funds) finally arrived this month. Although I had a good idea of what I wanted, I couldn't pinpoint the exact right colors or determine which colors would work well together. That's where Samantha came in, and, believe me, she was a godsend! In short order, Sam helped nail down just the right colors for our 1908 home, including painting the very dark trim (stained brown by the previous owner) a lovely soft white that works beautifully with the historic feel of the house. The colors she chose transition beautifully from room to room and coordinate so well together! Our house is mostly neutrals, but Sam had great ideas for bolder, brighter colors too if we had chosen to go that route. My husband and I BOTH love the results equally, which is saying something. He especially loves the Ben Moore Chelsea Gray she picked for the office/library. (I've attached a few photos from right after the job was finished.) Not only is Samantha very knowledgeable regarding paint and color, she is also very fun and easy to work with. She's a great listener and I felt she really got what I was going for but just couldn't quite come up with on my own. She also has great taste and a wonderful sense of style (and humor). Her prices are quite reasonable too. I highly recommend Samantha Moss Color. We're really very pleased (okay: ecstatic).
Elizabeth H., Oakland, CA
My house was in desperate need of painting. I contacted Samantha and I was thoroughly delighted and absolutely loved her and the colors she chose. Everything was thought out with immense care. I highly recommend Samantha. Give her a try you will not regret it!
Mary H., Oakland, CA
Samantha was a godsend when we repainted the interior of our house. She was able to take my vague ideas and help me figure out specific shades for each room, as well as advising on how the rooms would come together as a whole. I had no idea how intricate a process choosing color was when we decided to repaint - how paint can look completely different depending on light and space, how the trim can change the look of the room, how different lines of paint produce different effects. Her eye for color is fantastic as is her ability to both listen and advise. Before hiring her, I had no idea how indispensable she would become. I'll never paint another room without her consult!
Melanie C., Oakland, CA
It made all the difference to have Sam's input in picking out paint colors for our kids' room. I know we wouldn't have ended up with such vibrant and complementary colors had it not been for her. She is enthusiastic about color consulting and a joy to work with! THANK YOU!
RuthAnn B., Oakland, CA