We recently hired Green Plum Design (Ros Wyatt and Hector Huerta) to repaint our older stucco house. Ros helped us find the right colors, and even met with the owner of a house whose color scheme we liked. She gave us valuable ideas, including a simple but effective way to refurbish our front railings. Hector's crew did a fantastic job. They're professional and efficient, and clearly have been doing this for a long time.They prepped our house thoroughly -- repaired cracks and scrapped off a lot of peeling paint, then power-washed and primed. We had just installed new windows, and the crew was careful to protect them. Our surrounding plants benefited from their care as well. We had second thoughts about our color choice after the primer went on (it was close to our color but not an exact match which apparently is typical for tinted primer). Ros and Hector helped us understand the variations we were seeing and the way colors change in different lights. After some hand-wringing, we stayed with our original choice, and we were so glad we did! We've gotten many compliments. Green Plum is a wonderful outfit. Friendly people with deep skill and experience. We highly recommend them! read more

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We highly recommend Ros and her amazing crew from GreenPlum. While the wait to get our exterior house painted was long due to wildfire smoke delays, the pandemic, and her busy schedule, it was worth it. She kept in touch, coordinated scaffolding, recommended an excellent carpenter to take care of the wood rot we knew was an issue, and gave excellent advice on paint color. We are incredibly pleased and our 75 year old house looks like new. Ros does one house at a time so her crew are a well oiled machine. They were on time every day, worked neatly and quietly, were respectful of my landscaping, and left everything looking great. 5 stars! read more

I take reviews seriously because reviews are people's livelihoods. First, yes we are in process of a kitchen remodel. Green plum painted both inside and outside ~18months ago. Our plan was to simply repaint over Green plum's paint job to match the new kitchen (no big deal) We were never quite satisfied with the paint job, but we just dealt with it. Here is a list of complaints that finally had me write this review. 1. We had to move up the paint job because of an opening in Green Plum's schedule. Not that big of a deal. 2. Green Plum (GP) wanted us to choose a color without us even seeing it on the house. Only after I requested samples put on, did they apply test colors on the outside. 3. After outside pressure washing the GP crew left standing water in the kitchen, which resulted in some loose tiles. Our kitchen is old, but we really didn't want loose tiles. Bigger deal. (See picture) 4. GP turned on the fireplace and house heater I assume to help dry the new paint? This resulted in our bench laminate to come off. (See comped us for this, just a little irritating) 5. Stains left on our kitchen counter top (maybe from washing the walls?) See picture, kinda hard to see though. 6. GP had to come out a few times to fix peeling paint on the doors and door frame. Maybe because of the wrong primer on the previous glossy paint or not washed? 7. Back to the kitchen remodel. A few spots of paint had peeled off prior to the remodel , but it wasn't worth calling GP. When we started removing the cabinets, large pieces of paint peeled off. GP's paint wasn't sticking to all of the walls. Some walls were worse than others, if this is truly because of the remodel, all of the paint in the kitchen should be peeling not just two walls and the ceiling. I could use blue painters tape and peel off pieces of paint (see picture), this was happening in the center of the walls, away from the old cabinets. GP says all of the peeling is due to the remodel, which I highly doubt. If you decide to go with GP. 1. Don't get rushed. 2. Get the warranty in writing (GP told me 5-7yrs talking face to face) 3. After the job is completed, go around the house with blue painters tape and test it out. Don't end up like us. The good thing is our contractor is having an easy time taking off all the paint (because it isn't sticking), it just delays our project and adds unnecessary costs to us. I probably wouldn't have written this if GP just owned up to it and said the walls were probably not washed properly and/or the primer wasn't correct and offered to help prep the walls for my contractor. Good luck read more

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Although I liked the colors I had chosen for each separate room in our house, they each seemed very distinct and individual and the colors didn't flow together in any cohesive way. We hired Green Plum design to design a new palette that would give each room a little bit of an identity, but work together pleasantly as a whole. I was thrilled with the colors that Ros chose. She listened carefully, thought about the problem and presented us with a palette that works beautifully in our home. While she was thinking about it she sent a few emails a long the lines of "what do you think about this?" and "imagine this for your bedroom." I felt that the resulting color scheme was gently and patiently guided by her, but truly came from our family's wants and needs. Highly recommended! read more

Hello, I would recommend Ros and Green Plum Design and she is a talent with energy. kirk Giordano Plastering read more

Sometimes you spend a little time and money to get something done right. You know you could do it yourself, but you doubt you could do it as well as you really want it done. And you sure as heck know, after a little thought, that if you just stick with what you know, and let other folks do what it is that they know, you'll be way ahead in the end! And then what happens? You turn to the Yellow Pages. You talk to your friends. You search on Google. You read fifty shades of Yelp reviews. And you still don't know what to do! Let me be your best friend for a moment. I can save you a whole lot of heartache and frustration. Your hair might even retain it's natural color! The next time you need a painter, call Green Plum Design and ask for Ros. Period. Ros Wyatt and her team of painters at Green Plum Design House Painting are sublime! I was literally drowning in nuances of the same damn color. Ros was a quiet voice and a calming hand as she guided me to beautiful choices. And she was always at hand when any question came up. Her team of painters were professional, clearly very experienced and hard working. I was impressed that they spent a long time on the prep work. My house hasn't just been painted, it has also been restored. And you know what? I didn't lose any sleep, and my hair is still here, young, brown, and beautiful! What more could one hope for? read more

I'm so thankful we worked with Green Plum. They painted the entire interior of our large "craftsman" house, which needed massive prep work including crack repair, trim repair, caulking, masking, taping, priming, etc. Ros and her crew spared no attention to detail. Their work is superb and the staff is very nice. Ros was also very helpful and skilled with the color consultation. Overall, a very, very high quality final product, they are so easy to work with, responsive, a great value, and I could go on. read more

After collecting several bids for painters, I met Ros Wyatt of GreenPlum Design and immediately was impressed by her attention to detail and lovely personality. I was delighted to find her bid very competitive. She helped me pick out colors for my house by coming ahead of time to paint on samples and I'm thrilled with the final result. I was very concerned about the old lead paint as I have two young children. She put my mind at ease with the extreme care her crew took during the entire process. Her crew worked tirelessly and were very considerate of me and my little ones. I look forward to working with Ros in the future! read more

From start to finish, Green Plum did an excellent job in painting the exterior of our house. Ros, the owner, supervised the job and was very attentive. She and her foreman met with us twice before the job started to go over details. Ros also went over color choices twice and was very perceptive about what would look good with the home's architectural style and the garden design. When it came time to execute the work, the crew showed meticulous attention to detail - making small repairs as needed and carefully painting the trim. They worked around extensive edible landscaping and a PV system on the roof without causing any paint chips in the garden, overspray, or damage. They also coordinated well with other contractors who were also making improvements at the same time. Ultimately, Green Plum finished ahead of schedule, on budget, and did a beautiful job! read more

We are extremely pleased with the work done by the contractor, Ros Wyatt, and her excellent painting crew. We have an older bungalow home in Berkeley which had not been painted for many years. We didn't feel confident in choosing a color scheme and had a hard time projecting what the house would look like based on the very small paint chips and overwhelming number of potential colors. With Ros' guidance, expertise and patience, we landed on colors that are attractive, reflect our personalities and fit well with the style of our house and the neighboring house colors. The prep by the painting crew was notably thorough and immaculate. Many of our neighbors commented on the high level of attention given to the extended prep stage. We appreciated that the crew indicated where basic repair of our house was needed and Ros referred us to a very skilled carpenter who was able to coordinate his work with the painters. Ros was a delight to work with - she was accessible, responsive, and professional. Her crew was courteous, respectful of our property and highly skilled. Our house is almost a hundred years old. Ros was able to respect its age and traditional character while adding a modern flair. Green Plum Design is a class act in every respect. read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Ros and the gorgeous color she brought to our house. We are first time home owners and bought, as most people do these days it seems, a very white house. White is great but because of the layout of our house made it feel a bit sterile. The floor plan is open with some built-ins but with everything white it felt blank and un-cozy. When Ros came over to help us, she listened carefully to what we were thinking, asked a lot of questions, and took a bunch of photos. We had some definite ideas but were also open to ideas. The cool thing about Ros is that she has vision but not A vision. She has an incredible sense of color and space and used it to bring our own ideas into beautiful balance. I completely second the other reviewers comments about her process, how she helps you to find what you are looking for--even sometimes when you didn't know what you were looking for!! Even though we changed our minds several times in between, the colors she suggested from our very first description were what we ultimately went with--and we could not be happier. The color in each room of the open area punctuates the transition from room to room without making any room feel completely cut off, resulting in coziness and openness together. Plus there are a few areas that just 'pop' with dashes of bold color. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Thanks Ros and Green Plum Design! read more

Ros Wyatt of Green Plum is a delight to work with. She helped us pick out colors that not only worked extremely well together, but definitely gave the house an individual identity. She was patient and attentive to our needs, really listening to the ideas and concerns we might've had and guiding us to a fantastic conclusion. Her lines of communication were completely open, which I loved. It was never hard to get a hold of her, and she was realistic about timing and scheduling. Her workers were fast and efficient, and very professional. They spent a lot of time of prep, which was reassuring, and were very open to coming back to the house months later to fix any tiny imperfections we might've found. All in all, a great experience. The exterior of our house looks amazing, and I can't wait to use Green Plum for our interiors as well. read more

Do yourself a favor - don't work with anyone but Green Plum. Due to scheduling conflicts, I had to work with another 5-star painting contractor for the exterior of my house this fall. Despite their competition's awesome reviews on Yelp! and their amazing sales job, they do not hold a candle to the team at Green Plum! read more

I highly recommend Green Plum Design. Ros is a delight to work with, so artistic, professional and conscientious, and a veritable fountain of good design ideas. Don't waste your time with anyone else! Call Ros at Green Plum and she will help you make your dreams come true! read more

Ros and her team were absolutely wonderful. I really can't say enough good things about them. Due to an upcoming move we had a restricted time frame for getting the exterior of our house painted and Ros went out of her way to accommodate this need. Ros was an excellent guide and support in picking the perfect color combination for our house. She really listened to what I was imagining and helped me find the right colors to bring my ideas to life. Her team did an EXCELLENT job. Our house needed a proper sanding down and all around serious prep work prior to the paint job and they did this and more. My only regret is that we are now moving and won't get to enjoy what feels like our new house for longer. read more

Ros from Green Plum Design recently helped my small business move and completely redesign our office setting. She helped us work within a tight budget and to bring natural light, colors and new pieces of furniture in to our work spaces. The result is a space that is organized, attractive and much more serene. Ros had to work with a "committee" on this project and showed incredible listening skills, flexibility and patience at every twist and turn. I recommend Ros for any project, big or small. read more

I highly recommend working with Ros Wyatt. She is the only painter with whom I have spoken who genuinely cares about preventing lead exposure. Numerous other painters and contractors have expressed irritation with/disdain for the required lead safety practices even though I have literally been holding my infant while speaking with them. We haven't yet gotten to the painting stage, but Ross has been helping to connect with me with contractors who can get us ready to paint (we need to re-side first). She is professional, timely, and clearly cares about doing excellent work. It is a delight to work with her. read more

I recently had the good fortune of working with Roz Wyatt, owner of Green Plum Design, for exterior painting of my home in the El Cerrito hills. She was professional, knowledgeable, reliable, available and has a great crew of painters. Their daily clean-up was incredible and when they were completely finished, they even washed the windows! In addition to being a lovely person, Roz has a background in color consulting which was invaluable in helping me arrive at a color scheme. I was so happy with the exterior work that I had them also paint a couple of interior rooms and they also were able to repair a damaged stucco retaining wall and paint that as well. My highest recommendation for Green Plum Design. read more