The team at Color Wheel has been very helpful in 3 recent projects I had. They helped me select wallpaper for a small bathroom which made that task much less overwhelming than it might have been. They persisted in getting a new Hunter Douglas blind that malfunctioned after 10 years. And finally, they are fabricating a custom cushion to raise the height of a chair. The customer service has been individualized and personal, a rarity in these days, and clearly no job is too small. I highly recommend this business. read more

Kimberleigh at the Color Wheel in McLean went out of her way to quickly obtain the fabric which I wanted to consider. She is very easy to work with and will listen closely to your preferences and respectfully offer options for your consideration. She wants her clients and customers to be happy with their choices. The experience of interacting with her was great. read more

Went to the Color Wheel today for guidance, brainstorming, etc., for adding wall paper accents to our home. It was a great experience, and Meri was super helpful! Designing our home has been a bit of an overwhelming experience, but we were so glad we stumbled upon this place. Can't wait for our finished product! read more

The team working was helpful and very knowledgeable. Well worth a visit to look at wallpaper and see options in person.

We needed to have a chair reupholstered. Everyone extremely helpful in selecting pattern, ensuring quality work and on time delivery. Our thanks for your professionalism. Dr.Klein read more

I had the good fortune to work with Mary Boswell at The Color Wheel when I was ordering wallpaper for my two bathrooms. She was so helpful especially when it turned out the wallpaper distributor was in the middle of inventory. She contacted Rifle Paper Company and kept me informed about the delivery date of my wallpaper. In fact, she hurried them along which I truly appreciated. I'm sure everyone that works at The Color Wheel does a good job for their clients, but Mary Boswell is the person I will work with when I decide to wallpaper another room in my condo. read more

Color Wheel - Master bath wallpaper - Home Decor Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Thank you for your response. Since meeting with your designer, I brought in a real estate agent who stages homes for resale and received four color choices from him. I then brought in an artist, who's great with color, and she agreed any of the colors the real estate agent suggested would work. read more

Very good store if you are painting yourself or choosing your paint. There is an experienced staff to give advice. Very customer-friendly. read more

I worked with Mary Boswell at Color Wheel and she was fantastic! She helped me with wall paper selection and quantity, got it ordered the same day! I would definitely recommend CW to anyone considering wall paper for a wall covering! Thank you Mary & Color Wheel! Ted read more

This place is fantastic! If you need color advice get an appointment with Charlie P. He was fantastic in helping us match up stain colors for our interiors that went well with our flooring. Took a lot of the stress out of the process. read more

Color Wheel is located in a strip mall (Langley Shopping Center) on Chain Bridge Road in McLean. We have been going here for years. Charlie is the paint expert here (third generation owner), always helpful, professional and friendly. The business was originally started in 1965. Charlie always gives me guidance for whatever issue I am dealing with at my rental property. The Benjamin Moore premium paint found here will give you great coverage whatever the job. They also offer custom window treatments and wall coverings, as well as other interior design advice. The other folks who work at Color Wheel are friendly, helpful and always seem happy you came to visit! You can find paint cheaper at Home Depot, but don't do it you will regret it! You will not be disappointed by purchasing your paint at the Color Wheel in McLean! read more

Color Wheel - Color Wheel is located in a strip mall on Chain Bridge Road in McLean - Home Decor Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

I love this place! I was in the market for paint and wallpaper and by chance found Color Wheel. I was truly lucky. Mary Boswell spent several hours assisting me with my choices and truly understood the look I wanted to achieve. They are a family business and extend that family feeling and level of care to their clients. I have raved about Color Wheel to anyone who will listen. I strongly recommend you to visit Color wheel when in the market for paint, wallpaper and interior design services. read more

Renate (the owner) helped me design my new kitchen and advised on colors in my home. I've also seen what she did in her home! She's amazing. I would recommend Color Wheel to anyone! read more

I have been using the Color Wheel for over 20 years for paint and wallpaper selection. The service I have received has been amazing. For my latest wallpaper project, Mary was extremely helpful in listening to my needs and vision and finding the perfect paper for me. I couldn't be more thrilled! read more

I will ONLY buy paint and look for decorating help from Color Wheel in the future. Charlie and Mary took all the time necessary (it was a lot of time!) to help us find the perfect colors for our bathroom, bedroom, powder room, kitchen and family room. They were friendly, PATIENT, had wonderful recommendations, explained why a color would and would not work, and helped us to get the paint color right on the first try. Thank you SO much! read more

I went in to browse their wallpaper selection and was met with a snooty sales associate. She didn't like my idea for where I wanted to put the wallpaper in my home, and said it was too expensive for me to spruce up my house while we wait another year to upsize. I didn't need much, and once she looked up the price after telling me to look in the back of the book, which said to ask her what current pricing is, it was actually much more affordable than I thought. Regardless, she successfully talked me out of the sale. Wallpaper isn't worth being nervous for how I might be treated if I set foot in the shop again. Great selection though. read more

I had an outstanding experience at Color Wheel. Because I worked and lived nearby for many years, I was well aware of the store's excellent reputation and had frequently stopped in even to buy greeting cards. When we decided to renovate a bathroom and use wallpaper, it was my go-to store first, although it meant a trip from Old Town. Mary was more than patient as I tried to find exactly what I was looking for. She is highly knowledgeable about her inventory (extensive, to say the least) and knew where to look, saving me time and effort. Although I tentatively selected three that would work well, I had to satisfy myself there wasn't another one in the DMV that I hadn't yet seen. She let me check out the books, take them to the tile store, and look at them in the space. I ended up with one she identified, and it looks stunning. Moreover, it was on sale and a great value. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my home decorating needs. read more

We have used Color Wheel for decorating services for many years. Their service has always been outstanding. Recently we had a problem with wallpaper we ordered through them. Color Wheel worked with the distributor and got a quick and fully satisfactory solution to the problem. They are an indispensable local small business. We will continue to use them for our decorating needs. read more

We have been long time customers of Color Wheel. Although we no longer live in the NOVA area, we recently stopped by while visiting McLean. Now building a house in Tennessee, I knew wallpaper was on our list of things to buy. Mary Boswell and her team are super friendly and were amazing at helping make some key decisions on design! They literally have hundreds of books to choose from. I'm so glad I stopped by while visiting! They were even able to ship everything to our residence in Tennessee. Thank you so much! read more

I had two posters framed here and they did an excellent job. I went in and admitted I didn't have a clue what I was doing regarding the framing and I didn't want to spend a ton. They laid out the options from custom to box frame to a normal poster frame. I ended up with one poster frame and one box frame (see pictures), which turned out really well - it looks much more like a painting then a poster which is what I was looking for. Good framing isn't cheap but I felt the pricing was quite reasonable. read more

Color Wheel - Standard Poster Frame (Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, Caspar David Friedrich) - Home Decor Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Never go here! Been going to this business for years either me or contractors. Called to find out if they had the sample pots of Farrow and Ball. They said yes we have them all. no longer driving so had a friend go by today 6/10 of course they don't have any of the samples. Could not answer basic question about primers. I'm also sending a letter to Farrow and Ball and asking them to drop them as a vendor. How sad when business like this start trolling the bottom. read more

Stopped by last week to pick up some paint for a new project. Even though I knew what I wanted to get, Charlie assisted me throughout the process of color selection, finish, and price. Although I was just getting a few small cans to test out, service was excellent. Charlie asked me about my project and provided helpful information without undermining me or talking down to me as some other paint shops would do. My son was with me and I told him that that is how great client-first businesses are run! On top of the service, the store is clean, organized, and easy to navigate. Highest recommendations for anyone looking for Benjamin Moore paint and supplies! read more

I'm excited to leave yet another glowing review for Color Wheel in McLean! In my 2016 review, I raved about the process for paint and wallpaper selection. Now, two years later, I went back to work with Kimberleigh again--this time on window shades. We needed shades for four different rooms, two of which included doors. After an in-store meeting to narrow down the products we liked, Kimberleigh came to our home and helped make amazing selections that suited each room's needs: which shades needed room-darkening, which needed to open from the top, what colors made sense, etc. All this, while working within our budget. In exactly 3 weeks, Abbas came to do the installation of our Hunter Douglas shades. He was friendly, clean, professional, precise, and quick. The entire process was fantastic and the final products are superb. I kept playing with the blinds, easily moving them up and down. My husband probably didn't think it was as fun as I did, but that's ok! read more

I bought shutters for my new condo from Color Wheel almost a year a half ago. Kimberleigh Boswell was an enormous help with information on the products that they carry. Once the decision was made, Kimberleigh kept me up-to-date on the delivery details and the shutters were installed without a hitch. And I love them! They are classy, let in the light on a sunny day, offer complete privacy at night. What more could you ask for? Recently I noticed that the paint on the shutter installed on door was peeling. I called Kimberleigh and she immediately got approval for a replacement. And she, once again, kept me in the loop so I knew when to expect delivery. With poor service the norm these days, it's wonderful to find a company that doesn't live by those standards. The staff had Color Wheel is well trained and professional. The company offers a wide variety of products and they stand by them. read more

Our Realtor recommended this place, and after doing some research online, I noticed that several Interior Designers in the area gave this place high marks. One thing that I read is that they carry an imported paint called Farrow and Ball. We just purchased a house in the area, and we weren't planning on going to that extreme. I did however want to pick up a few gallons of Benjamin Moore Regal Select paint with the eggshell sheen. When I came in, I realized right away that this store is the real deal. It's a huge store, and thy carry a couple of other paint brands also, as well as, paint accessories. The gentleman who helped me was friendly and super helpful when it came to selecting the right color, and even a different product for the bathrooms called Benjamin Moore Bath & Spa. It is really awesome that this store is located right in our new community and I will have to pay another visit with them when we paint the basement- a winter project! read more

Color Wheel - Home Decor Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

Mary was very helpful with finding the wallpaper. When some of the wallpaper arrived damaged she took care of the issue and had new paper shipped. I have been using this store for many years and they are always helpful with any project. read more

Color wheel used to be a lot more artist oriented- you used to be able to go there to buy paints, pens, sketchbooks, supplies, etc. It is no longer an art supply store, rather a place to buy things for home decor. They sell wall coverings and fabrics for the interior of your home, paints, and customing framing/restoration. I miss the old color wheel, but this one is good at what they do. They have plenty of staff who can give you their opinions or at least point you in the right direction. I've gotten a lot of artwork that I've bought in Korea framed here as well as artwork that I have made myself- and they have done a superb job on every piece. Whether you want a fancier frame, a simple one, or one that makes a statement: they can (and will) help you out here. read more

Solid source for BM and F&B paint. I went in today with a range of 8-10 paint colors in the white/grey family, and the consultant helped me narrow it down based on pictures of my space. I thought she gave good advice re: cool/warm colors and sheen. The paint guys in the back were also very nice and polite, even though it was a pretty busy morning. Impressed! Prices were pretty standard - e.g., BM Aura was 69.99/gallon. read more

Meri Cole helped me with picking out paint for our basement redo. Extremely good with the nuance of color. After I showed her a picture of where I wanted to go she made all the difference in picking out the colors to get there. Literally *saved me a ton of money *and a *huge amount of time* because we just had to do the project once. Our basement turned out beyond great largely because we had help from Meri a professional. read more

We had a seasonal signed print that needed re-matting and the frame was a bit battered after many years of taking it out of storage and putting it back. I took it to Color Wheel last week and Chris told me the frame could be touched up but that it would not look like new....well, I picked it up today - the print and frame look fantastic! And the frame does look like it is brand new!! Many thanks for restoring this family 'treasure.' The Stewart Family read more

Color Wheel in McLean is great. I just had another helpful experience this morning. I needed paint for repainting a bathroom. I just needed a subtle change from the prior paint for a slightly different look. The assistance I received was insightful and very helpful. I had brought in a new rug that I wanted the paint to go with. Plus they provide great advice on the paint finish and have a good selection. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

It's a pleasure to work with Will Nicely of Color Wheel. He is knowledgeable, professional and provides top-notch customer service. I purchased Hunter Douglas blinds for my entire condo, recovered a chair and had throw pillows made. Will spent a lot of time with me and provided helpful information and advice without mowing me down, as often happens in other stores. He followed up on details of every item, always responded quickly and clearly was interested in my being happy with the end results. When I made a mistake and messed up one of the blinds, Will came out to take a look and couldn't have been more helpful. You will enjoy working with him and he will make sure that you are pleased with the results. It's rare these days to get the attention and care that I received. And it's an added bonus that the store is family--owned. read more

This is a family-owned business offering exceptional service and products. I had the pleasure of working with Mary who took time to understand my style, my taste and ultimately what I like. The store has a huge selection of wallpaper books, paints and supplies. An added feature of the store is an elegant display of frames, gifts, stationery and many unique items. With Mary's guidance, I made selections for my bathrooms. The prices were reasonable and I received the papers in less than five days! I highly recommend this business, their products and professionalism. read more

Had a fabulous experience recently choosing wallpaper for a powder room, master bathroom and and ensuite bathroom. Mary was incredibly patient and opened my eyes to options I had not necessarily thought about. Every precaution is being taken in the store to ensure staff and customer safety. Highly recommend, prices are great and you get the personal touch, very happy with my purchases thank you Mary! read more

Recently I had my oak kitchen cabinets refinished off-site by a craftsman who did all the work by hand. We were using a well-known brand of polyurethane for the final two coats, and when the cabinets came back they were way too shiny. The finish was almost all the way to a high gloss. I was very upset as the job had cost thousands of dollars. I spoke to the polyurethane supplier but did not like their suggestion to use more of the same product but to stir it more. I called Color Wheel in Merrifield, VA. After patiently listening, the staff transferred me to the McLean store, and I spoke with store owner. He suggested doing a light re-sanding and applying a coat of Old Masters satin polyurethane as their satin finish is duller than the satin finishes of other brands. Luckily for me, between the two Color Wheel locations they had four quarts of Old Masters polyurethane. It took two coats of Old Masters instead of one, but the result is a gorgeous soft, satin finish. I am so grateful to Color Wheel for saving my cabinets. I have have always been pleased with Color Wheel's help, but this experience was beyond what I could have hoped for. read more

I've been shopping at Color Wheel for years and have always received top notch advice when decorating my home........whether for paint selections, wallpaper and of course for framing!! They are the best!!!!! read more

Whether I'm searching for the perfect frame, fabric or paint Color Wheel's staff has the skill and experience to guide me to a great decision. I really count on their assistance and collaboration. Their card and gift department gives me such a nice excuse to stop by as I ponder larger projects. read more

The Color Wheel is my go to place for anything paint-related whenever we remodel. They are very knowledgeable, and their free color advice for painting rooms etc is invaluable. It's not the cheapest store around, but the Ben Moore paints they have are so much better than Home Depot etc - don't be fooled by the low quality of home improvement paints. A neighborhood standout. read more

I love the framing services at Colowheel. I worked today with Aaron and he definitely has a good eye for what would look good with certain subject matter. Expensive, but I think what I left with him is going to turn out very well. read more

I used to buy a lot of paint at the Color Wheel but no more. Unfortunately, they have dropped a lot of good lines and proclaim that Benjamin is the best solution because that's all they sell these days. Not sure how long they will be around with limited selection and too many newbies at the paint counter. Most of the store seems to be stuffed with home furnishings and resembles a trinket shop. Pushing stuff that people no longer buy is not a great way to stay in business. read more