Building One Story at a Time: An EGStoltzfus Podcast · EGStoltzfus

Episode 32: Color theory and how it applies to design

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Stephanie Lachance shares a paint horror story where Valspar Color Shale looked awful in her basement despite appearing gray on the can.
Hosts Katie Herbine and Stephanie Lachance explore color theory fundamentals and the psychology of color in home design, explaining how different colors affect mood and space perception. They share practical tips for choosing color palettes, personal paint selection stories, and common mistakes to avoid when incorporating color into living spaces.

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A practical primer on color theory, undertones, and how home lighting changes paint.

This episode gives a clear, useful primer on color theory. It walks through the color wheel, primary and secondary colors, and the way undertones change how paint reads in a home.

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Picking paint feels safer after this color-wheel walkthrough.

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