Our house was a very unappealing color and my spouse and I couldn't agree on what to do. It was getting heated and we couldn't compromise. Cass came to the rescue. She was very honest, thoughtful, knowledgeable, flexible, and after lots of back and forth, we decided on a totally different color scheme than either of us discussed. The result: it's super cool and we are both happy. PS: I was in touch with Cass in between to clarify some things and she was super responsive on text. read more

My husband and I wanted to repaint our new house before we moved in, and we asked Cass to help us pick out the colors. We weren't quite sure what to expect, as this was our first time working with a color consultant, but we are so, so happy with how it turned out. Cass listened to our preferences but encouraged us to choose a bolder color for our dining room. The dining room is now my favorite room in the house, and we get compliments on it all the time! We often say that hiring Cass was the best decision we've made so far. Thank you so much, Cass! read more

I'm a contractor and have used Cass on six different houses. Always a pro and puts some heart in it, a rare combination. Also a problem solver. One house had a dated, flecked gold granite kitchen counter top that I did not want to replace. So I asked Cass to see what could be done. she chose a wall color and lo and behold, the ugly gold was transformed into something pleasant and liveable, I was amazed. For me house choosing house colors is about making everything compliment each other, a kind of synergy. Cass can do that. read more

Cass helped us pick out colors for several rooms in our house. I really appreciated how thoughtful she was about time (and cost!) as she efficiently moved through all the rooms. I'll admit there were some color choices I wasn't quite sure would work together, but, of course, Cass was totally right. Our house has a great flow now, and we couldn't be happier. We'll definitely use her again when it comes time to paint the exterior of our house. read more

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If I could give less than a one star rating, I would. My experience was so bad that this is the first review I have ever written. This woman is a complete fraud. We were getting work done on our house and were on a tight timeline to finalize exterior paint color. Cass said she could take the project virtually showing what 3 different color palettes would look like on my house and that they could be tweaked. Never did she mention she would accomplish this using COLORSNAP, an app created by Sherwin Williams that is completely FREE to anyone who wants it. Also, not once did she ask what we favored, visions or ideas we had, or make recommendations as a so called professional based on architecture. In fact, the only thing she did was try to match the colors of homes I had sent her from Pinterest that I liked. I could, and DID, do that myself, for free. Once she delivered the first "rendering" I wanted to cut and run, but was on the hook for half of the price ($275) so I expressed my concerns and stuck it out hoping she would deliver. I was wrong. If I had any less integrity I would not have paid her one cent for her so called "consulting". Oh and don't delay in paying her, she will send a threatening letter to your home as she did to me. Save your money and time and take your business elsewhere. I've attached a picture of what she calls her finished product (spoiler alert, this picture is literally what COLORSNAP gives you for free, copied and pasted). Pathetic. read more

Cass has a great eye! We had a challenging house with window edges that are not paintable, shingles with carrying colors and funky steps leading to a dark area of a front door. My ask to Cass was to help us create a color scheme that complements the elements that we cannot paint. She immediately came up with this grayish green scheme with a yellow door. I wasn't convinced at first but she proved me wrong! The color is sophisticated and fun. Mature and yet bold. It looks fabulous! She also helped us tweak the front door color after the rest of the House was painted to make sure it is the right yellow and that was super helpful! I couldn't have gotten such a beautiful exterior without her help. I wouldn't hesitate to ask her again for help when my next color project comes up!! Thanks Cass!! read more

Cass Morris Color and Design - Interior Design Near Me

We hired Cass Morris for a color consult for our place. Although she said over the phone that she works fast it turned out she went over the expected time frame and she made certain to charge us for every minute over too. It would have been nice if she rounded down given that it was over what we thought we would have to pay. Further, the 2 paint contractors she recommended for us turned out to be complete and total duds which cost us time and energy wasted and which leads us to believe Cass does not have her finger on the pulse of the industry as she would probably want you to believe. That said, we are relatively happy with the colors we picked with her although we sort of wonder if her competitor may have been able to do an even better job because some of our guests have said the colors chosen would not have been their first choice. read more

Cass came up with the exterior color scheme for our house a couple of years ago. We would have never come up with the colors on our own. They are perfect! We get a lot of compliments and people asking for the color details. Recently, we remodeled part of the house and again we asked Cass for help with the colors and again, she completely nailed it. The colors are absolutely perfect! Before you hire a painter invest in some time with Cass. You won't be sorry. You will be sorry, however, if you invest in the painting and then are unhappy with the results because you really just don't know what you are doing. read more

Unfortunately this was far too expensive for the service provided. I felt Cass was overpriced and not a fit for my needs. I advise you meet her before committing to her fees. It was awkward from the start and she said a quite a few negative things bout our home that left a bad feeling when she left. Her color idea, a gray beige, was not in keeping with our style. At night it looked muddy and earth toned. $250 down the drain. I usually hit it off with design people. Not this time. read more

She did an excellent job. Cass showed up at our house on time and listened to my wife and I describe what we were / were not looking for. Within minutes, she picked a color scheme that she believed would be best. To be honest, I was a bit hesitant with her selection. However, we just had our house painting and it looks amazing. My wife and I would have never picked that color scheme and what she selected works great. We've had a couple of disastrous experiences with designers in the past. However, this was money well spent. read more

After months of struggling to pick out colors for our SF Victorian flat, we figured it was time to bring on board a pro. Cass Morris came highly recommended by our friends who hired her to help pick exterior colors for their Mediterranean East Bay home. Never having done a color consultation before, we didn't know what to expect. Cass arrived, she was both friendly and profession. After introductions, we gave her a tour of the home and pointed out what colors we felt worked and where we needed help. Cass was able to tune into what our color sensibilities were and how we wanted maintain a sophisticated look, while keeping with the Victorian style. For each room, Cass suggested a family of colors and picked out a few giant color chips from her filing system of colors. She took great care to tie-in and/or compliment in the existing elements of the room (eg. oak floors, marble tiles, ect). Despite our very particular taste, Cass made the whole process so easy. In the end we came out with thoughtful color schemes for the kitchen, bath, and living room and hallway. Well worth the time and investment. Finally our home will have the designer color look we've always wanted. Thanks Cass. read more

I am so grateful to Cass for her incredible color insight and her kindness! My well known and well regarded painting contractor needed to know the exterior house colors like yesterday, even though he had been untimely in providing paint samples and unheeding of my thoughts. Cass to the rescue. She listens, she is organized, and her eye for color is remarkable. Not that I am looking to do this rodeo again, but if I should, I will be calling Cass from the outset. read more

I'm embarrassed that it's taken me this long to write a review, despite how many times I've told others about Cass' brilliance. Hire her. She will save you time, money and the hair-pulling frustration of trying to figure things out on your own. All those trips back and forth to the paint shop for swatches are a thing of the past. This woman is a color genius. I have hired Cass predominantly to help with paint colors, but also more recently to assist with countertops and a backsplash for a kitchen remodel that visitors have raved about. Best investment ever. read more

Superb Sense of Color Cass has amazing taste. She turned my dreary living room into a tasteful space for which I have received compliments from every person who has ever seen it. Her sense of how colors go beautifully together is remarkable. If you recognize and appreciate beauty, but perhaps can't achieve it on your own, hire Cass. And take her advice. You won't regret it. read more

Cass Morris has changed how I feel in my house. Although I have an art degree and have some training in color theory, I just wasn't getting the results I was hoping for when I would choose my interior colors. Cass was able to see what I was hoping to achieve and guided me towards the colors that actually looked the way I wanted them to. For example, I knew I wanted a dusky lavender in my bedroom with some warmth, but whenever I chose what I thought would work, it looked like Barbie's dream house... not what I was going for! Cass suggested a muted lavender with a lot of gray, which is not a color I would have selected, but once on the wall it was just what I had been trying to achieve. If anyone is looking to transform their space and is tired of wasting money on 20,000 sample pots of paint, I highly recommend her services. read more

I've worked with Cass on four different projects-the interior and exterior of two different houses. Each time she was professional. Each time she listened well and gave a few options. Each color she helped choose truly look great, and blend with each other, the style of the house, and what is in the house. I've had several complements as well. I'm the kind of person who loves a beautiful space, paint color included. When I've chosen colors on my own in the past, they don't quite meet the mark. Cass is the kind of person who speaks "color" and knows how to translate it to the rest of us. I don't spend a lot on these kinds of things, but color was so important to me and has such an impact on the whole space that it was absolutely worth the price. read more

Update. After seeing the wonderful work of our top-notch paint crew (for another review), at the absolute last-minute, we decided to paint our guest cottage in addition to the main house, but we had no color picked out for it! Panic!! Fortunately, Cass was able to come by the very next day and 20 minutes later she added a great color to our overall house palette. Very happy with her responsiveness and terrific color sense. read more

Cass was very thoughtful in her approach to our house exterior. She took a boring mid century house and made it new again. She listened to us and then took our ideas and ran with it, creating a plan which we could never have figured out ourselves. She helped us create a wonderful base so that out lighting fixtures which were ORANGE would look great. When we were a bit anxious, she calmed us and assured it it would be fine. It looks fantastic and we continually receive compliments! Our painters (Platypus) LOVED it, and were so helpful in making the remaining tweaks for the small details for a smooth and finished look. read more

I made a huge mistake hiring her. Folks, please do basic home work before hiring anyone. I thought she would give me good choice of matching or harmonically matching with neighbor's house color and also matching with my roof color which is brown composition single tile. Though I said to her that I l like to have light orange as base color, there isn't any orange contained color sample in her sampler booklet, she kept asking me how about this, until I said "yeah, I like that color". So she picked up "Birmingham cream color" and "Tuscon Red". I bought two samples of those colors and tested on my garage. Just because I like it, it doesn't mean they are well harmonized colors. Those two color are two bright colors and competing each other. It is so ugly. reminds me like McDonald's house. Of course I didn't figure out until I painted on the garage. I shouldn't get charged for the bad service I received. Before she came to my house, I asked her if I can see my house on paper with new paints, That's way I can see which color is best on my house, first she said "yes", and then she changed the story, and told me that most of times, it's only need one hour to select color and your will be able to see the color of your new painted house. She only give me 2 x 2" for two different competing colors. Basically, I had almost harassed to choose color in one hour so she can collect money for the time being here. To me, she didn't care where or not it really looks nice or not. Please avoid those professional unless you have money throw away. read more

Choosing colors is a daunting task and one I do pretty poorly so I couldn't have been more pleased to have Cass come to my rescue. Not only was she able to quickly pick up on my preferences but her experience and knowledge enabled her to see beyond what was already on the walls to come up with a fresh and exciting palette. I now have a color palette that is unique and sophisticated. Cass has a great eye for color and light interplay and also for different architectural styles. She is as comfortable working with my mid century modern home as she is with a Berkeley Victorian. I am so glad that I was able to have Cass help me and I highly recommend her to others. read more

Came home today to our bedroom painted in the colors Cass helped me choose (she cannot choose a color for you but works with you to figure out what you really like- it's a great collaboration). The room color is wonderful- rich and warm but also not too dark- I love it! In one hour Cass helped me choose colors for the outside of our house and confirm the bedroom colors- a great deal! I have used her three times happily for interior consults and the one time my husband and I decided to try it on our own I spent way more on paint samples! I think it's important for people to understand that a color consultant can't tell you what to do- they can't impose their own choices. But they can learn your preferences and advise you. Cass has a real talent for looking at what you are working with, listening to what your color preferences are, and guiding you through a process of selection. There are so many colors and palettes! And she makes the process less daunting. I can hardly wait to start the outside painting. She has definitely brought color to our home, read more

I had a terrific experience working with Cass. Choosing exterior house colors has always been a complicated and difficult experience for me. All those swatches look great on the small paint store chips, but it's such a different story on the enormouse "canvas" of the front of your house. I finally decided to use a colorist, and Cass was great at helping me narrow down my color choices. She took care to look at the colors in various light exposures and guided me but did not dictate to me what would work. In the end....with her suggestions and guidance....we came up with colors that look fabulous on our home. She made it easier than I ever would have imagined! read more

Consider me a recovering disbeliever. Never would seek no less pay for advice about something as personal and "common sense" as what color I want to look at while eating breakfast. But working deftly with my wife and me (and our individual tastes), Cass put together a plan for kitchen, nook, and two bathrooms with new hues that enliven the rooms and fit with all adjoining space, and that we never would have come to without her. Her knowledge of colors and paint properties was to be expected, but what surprised and won me over was her approach in first sizing up the overall house context, then factoring in our espoused preferences, and iteratively working through options with us. Of course, it helped a lot that I disappeared after the first hour. read more

I don't know what I would do without Cass Morris. We are remodeling the kitchen, and I've been looking at paint samples online for weeks, but I knew I had to wait for Cass to come. She found the perfect color to complement the dove gray cabinets and the countertop. I would have used the same trim and ceiling colors as the rest of the house, but she pointed out that those colors made the new subway tiles look dingy, then went through her files for the perfect white. Now the house is complete, the colors all done by Cass. Guests still gush over how the colors are so great in the foyer, living and dining areas that were painted years ago. read more

I had no idea where to start in narrowing down my color scheme for my house. Here came Cass and we spent two and half hours together (which went by so fast) and picked out colors for my kitchen, living room, dining, room and three bedrooms. I never thought I would go with a purple tone for my accent wall where my big screen TV will be...She also found the perfect wine color for my wet bar in the kitchen. She is so patient, friendly, and a great listener! Her interior design skills also helped us figure out layout for where to put certain furniture in the house and how to help keep open space. She was very reasonably priced. I am so excited to finally have my color palette. I will update my post once I have finished painting. If you know of any good painters...send my way! read more

As a Realtor, I have hired Cass many times to help with the countless decisions regarding paint colors for our listings. We have been thrilled with the results. For exterior colors she takes into account both the colors in the roof, and the colors of the homes nearby. And her ideas for accent walls have been striking and ... well, awesome! Thank you, Cass, for helping us shine! read more

Cass Morris did a wonderful job helping us choose the colors when we re-painted the interior of our house. We were painting everything -- 2 floors including living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and an office. Not only did we love the individual colors that Cass recommended for each room, we loved how, even though very different from each other, they worked together. She created a beautiful sense of flow from one room to the next and from one part of the house to another. She was easy to work with, really paid attention to what we liked and we couldn't be happier with the result. We've gotten lots of compliments from our friends. I highly recommend working with Cass. read more

This magical woman deserves a 10-star review on Yelp. All four walls and the fixtures in my bathroom had to be ripped apart. I am inexperienced in interior design, repairs, etc. and made one of many mistakes: I bought the vanity because I thought it was so pretty, before I bought anything else . . . don't ever do this of course -- now there was no way I could find tiles that would not clash with the beautiful Italian piece of marble with red tones that sat on top of the fixture . . . Cass looked at all the different tile samples I was considering, we spoke about colors, I told her what I liked, and then she looked through her color file and pulled out one little swatch and said "ha ha!" . . . It's been many months now and my bathroom is done. Not only does the color which Cass picked out bring out the beauty of the tiles I picked, it also brings everything together. But the interesting thing about it is, I would not have given that particular color a second thought, but the "mauve desert" accents the new tiles and the marble while the tiles also bring out the color on the wall, which brings a feeling of peace and warmth at the same time . . . Cass also picked other colors and textures. You do your research, get your samples, try to combine them but you have a vague sense that there's something missing, and Cass will suggest one slightly different tone, and voilà, the mess is gone and you're left with a "just right" combination that makes sense! Thank you Cass for your invaluable help in making this monster house project move along! read more

After a major renovation, one painter we interviewed suggested that we hire CASS MORRIS for the interior colors (we already had our exterior colors set). What a great recommendation that turned out to be! Our house was still under construction when Cass saw it, but together she and I pulled off plywood barricades to get to some of our furniture so she could see our upholstery colors. We spent 3 3/4 hours together (she charged for 3 1/2). Now, two years later everyone still comments on the beauty of our old home, and how the rooms flow visually. Case in point, we had painted our dining room a sunny yellow just before the renovation and did not touch it during the work. But she saw it when we went after the furniture, and said we needed a more subtle yellow, and gave us two suggestions. We were back in the house for 6 months before my husband tackled the dining room walls again...and what a subtle, but remarkable, difference. My kitchen was painted 7 years before with a great color, after much trial and ERROR, and was now "one" with our brand new family room. I did not want them to match but to compliment. She picked one color for the ceiling of both areas and a different, and beautifully compatible color, for the family room walls. She even showed us the best wall on which to stop the kitchen paint color vs. the family room color. This works very well ,and I know that I would not have thought to go there. Our new guest bathrooms would not have been so fun and perfectly hued, and new master bedroom, would not have been so cozy and beautiful, without her recommendations. NOTE: It took us three full paint jobs to get that kitchen color right 7 years earlier, and it only came out right because a friend who knows color gave us a good recommendation then. Picking paint colors for walls and ceilings IS an art form! In short, with this whole house in need of color, (including halls, new stairs, existing rooms) CASS SAVED US FROM OURSELVES. read more

I've used Cass both for my home & many times in my real estate practice. She's a miracle worker! Her manner is professional & kind, and her color sense is fabulous. She works with homeowners to find great colors, doesn't waste time, and it always looks wonderful.Cass did a very complicated color sceme for our interior in about 2 hours which has made us happy every day of the past 5 years. It's worth taking a little more time when you'll be looking at it forever! Gorgeous results are worth the time. I see that people are upset when they get charged for 'extra time'. Cass is a professional. People tend to dither about color. It's very difficult to decide. It's all new to us. That's why we hire experts. An hour goes by quickly. She will charge for the time used, just like a lawyer, cpa, or any other tradesperson. If you can't make up your mind, why should she 'round down'? She's making a living just like all of us and deserves to be paid for the hours she works. She's worth every dollar! Check out her website! read more

I had never hired a color consultant before and didn't really understand their value until I hired Cass. We were painting most of the rooms in our house and wanted to choose colors that "flowed" throughout the house and matched well with the overall house look. In a couple of hours of talking with my wife and I, Cass was able to give us a full set of colors that work really well in the house. The value comes in vastly short-cutting the decision making process, essentially making all of the decisions in that one meeting. She follows up with a document that includes the rooms, colors, (including trim and ceiling) and paint finishes. We gave that document directly to the painters and they executed it perfectly. I also liked having a third party expert involved since my wife and I both have opinions on colors but don't actually know what we're doing. :-) Working with Cass made the discussion and decision-making very smooth, and we are very happy with the how the house looks. read more

I highly recommend Cass Morris if you are ready to add some color and pizzazz to your home, but you are not quite sure where to start. I knew I wanted to break away from the boring beige, but after going to Home Depot and staring at seemingly endless color choices, I felt lost, and felt like I may just have to live with the "safe" neutral tones forever. Then I remembered that a friend of mine had worked with Cass years ago, so I got her contact info and got in touch. She quickly responded to my email and we set up a time to meet. I really did not know what to expect. We spent about 1.5 hours together and it was a ton of fun! I had a vague idea that I thought a green might work here, and a blue there, but as I said, there are a zillion color choices out there and I really appreciated Cass' input and advice. She was super easy to work with, and as opposed to facing an entire wall of colors like at Home Depot, she brought out colors in sets, which made it much less overwhelming. She provided gentle guidance, and I really felt in control of the process. We picked out colors for two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the kitchen, laundry room, and a contrast wall in the living room. I am so excited to get going with the painting. I know it will look incredible and totally transform the feel of my house. I can't wait to relax in my bedroom, with the calming new colors, and have fun in my kitchen with its splash of "Fiesta Orange". read more

A very positive experience with Cass Morris Design. I emailed Cass on the 4th of July holiday knowing there was a high probability I would not receive a response the same day however within 30 minutes she emailed me back confirming availability for the next day. Cass saved the day since our painters had already started prep work earlier in the week and I quickly realized I was in over my head when the first set of samples went up and weren't what I had envisioned. She was a true professional respectfully listening to my vision and pulling out color choices that hit the mark of what I described, lessoning my stress and creating a beautiful color palette. I was thrilled to have this piece checked off my list. read more

Cass was a wonderful consultant. She helped me focus on color selections. She had great advise about color options. She respected my tastes and preferences. Easy to work with. Results oriented and positive follow-up read more

So, we moved into the most beige house of all time five years ago, and finally got it together to call for a consultation from a color specialist last month. She was SO great - besides being a renowned artist on her own, she was really able to read us and our needs and then recommend colors to maximize our space and flow of energy. It just feels more relaxing to be in our family room now, without it feeling like somebody's else's staged home either. We were really happy and wanted to pass along a rave review of Cass Morris and her amazing way with a color palette! read more

We contacted Cass Morris for some help with colors for painting the exterior of our fairly bland two-story house. We had looked around the neighborhood for colors we liked and had a few ideas, but Cass came up with a color scheme, with beautiful accents, that we fell in love with. In addition to her color sense and artistic sensitivity, we also valued her significant experience with paint as a material in all kinds of light. That has enabled us to translate the hues from flat paint chips, selected indoors, to our real-world stucco exterior, exposed to East Bay sunlight glare. We would not hesitate to use her again, for any color problem, and plan to consult with her for interior colors as well. read more

I am so delighted with my exterior colors for my 1929 classic home. She was recommended by my paint company in Albany. I called her and we discussed what I had in mind. I have had experience with paints, but just could not pull the trigger on the colors. The light in Oakland is so intense. In a couple hours, I had three combinations that where absolutely fabulous. She chose a pallet of 4 colors. Cass is so knowledgeable and lovely to work with. Thanks Cass read more

Cass was recommended to us by a well-known contractor in the area and he told us she was one of the best. After meeting with Cass, we absolutely agree with him. She was on time, provided great ideas and pushed us to think of ideas that we wouldn't have thought about. She was also very good at listening to what both my husband and I were looking for. We definitely recommend Cass for your color consulting needs! read more

When I decided to paint my house, I spoke to my older brother who lives in Berkeley. I always admired the contrast of colors he used in his 3 story house. He recommended Cass Morris for the job. I emailed Cass the night before and she was very prompt and within 2 days she had planned the colors, texture and quantity of paint. I told Cass from the very beginning that I was a perfectionist and that I was going to paint my house with the help of my daughter, her boyfriend and my son. One of my younger brothers provided ladders, equipment and I just had to rent a scuffle from HD. Since we had to deal with Mother Nature, the 2 week project turned into a 5 week job. We painted the house, picket fence and the deck and front door. Cass was a major contributor to the success of our family project. Cass selected the best quality paints available for each part of the project. The options and education she provided on the selection of paints was crucial to the final product. I was highly satisfied with the outcome of our family project to say the least. Several of our neighbors have literally stopped to tell me how much they like the colors Cass selected for the house. Thank you Cass! read more

Cass did a wonderful job helping us to develop a cool, elegant palette of colors for a complete indoor paint job by Phil's Painting. She listened carefully, helped narrow the choices to a manageable number, and made the whole adventure fun. I heartily recommend her. read more