Client testimonials
Kora Sevier of K Colour
Architectural Colour Consultation and Design.
Choosing new paint colours for your home is not something you have to do alone.
The overwhelming response I get from people who have found me is their great sense of relief, they now have an expert to both guide and help them. By the end of the consultation they feel secure in their choices and that a burden has been lifted from their shoulders. They also tell me how much fun it was and how much they learned from it.
Our Vancouver heritage home, built in 1896, was in desperate need of an exterior paint job. We didn't know where to begin in terms of choosing colours that would accentuate the beautiful details of the house. We were lucky to find Kora Sevier of K Colour and when she arrived for our consultation, it was clear that we were in good hands. Kora enthusiastically and patiently guided us through the process of both understanding the significance and effect of colour, and the selection of an appropriate and pleasing palette of four colours that we both absolutely love and which pay tribute to the building's history. Kora regularly visited the site during painting (noting and correcting several errors on the part of the painters), and continued to offer suggestions and ideas throughout the painting that would really accentuate the curb appeal. The final product is an exterior that looks great - it is amazing the number of comments we have received from both neighbours and passers-by as to how lovely the house looks. Kora, thank you for your efforts and dedication to our heritage home! We look forward to working with you in the future to tackle the interior colours!
- Owners of the Bloomfield Studio, Heritage "A" Designation
City of Vancouver
I was in a huge mess about what color to paint the exterior of our house with painters breathing down my neck and paint samples all over my kitchen counter. I contacted Kora with an email titled "Help" on the Saturday of a long weekend. She responded quickly and came on Monday. She was thoughtful and helped guide me to a color palette for the house that I am in love with. She listened, asked questions and didn't settle for "good enough." She is worth every penny and I have no hesitation highly recommending her. I feel like my guardian-paint angel paid me a visit, waved her magic wand, and got rid of all my paint-stress. I'm a very happy customer.
- Laura Mihlar, homeowner, Vancouver
Kora was incredibly helpful in assisting us with interior paint colors. It is clear she is a great listener and came prepared with options we had not considered. The palette of colors flows seamlessly from room to room. Hiring a true professional was the best starting point for us to transform our home. We would highly recommend Kora Sevier of K Colour.
- Homeowner, Vancouver
From the outset of her involvement at our housing co-operative, Kora Sevier was a great match. She understood that our architecturally unique co-op required a unique approach to our new exterior colours. She presented a selection of integrated colour schemes to the membership, going above and beyond to tweak selections based on member feedback, attend member meetings to explain her process and selections, and was accessible and hands-on throughout the process. She also took into account warranty, durability, and maintenance issues connected to our colours. We would heartily recommend Kora Sevier to help sort through the multitude of colours in the world to find the right palette for any project.
- Lakewood Terrace Housing Co-Operative.
Thank goodness for Kora. Selecting the wrong exterior house colours can be a very expensive and long enduring mistake. Kora guided our journey through heritage colour choices and provided the foundation of drawings, photographs and detailed designation of seven colours to dazzle City Hall and ease approval for our plan. Acting as project co-ordinator, Kora was a liaison with the painting crew and made effective changes as the painting progressed on our detailed Queen Anne cottage. Proof of success was the winning of a special Royal City Builder’s Award for the exterior paint job.
- Owners of Falding House, Designated Heritage House, New Westminster.
Kora Sevier of K Colour Architectural Colour Consultation and Design came highly recommended to us by one of our staff members who successfully used her services for their residential space. Kora was able to provide strong design and color choice expertise within the parameters and considerations of being in a commercial space. Kora was highly responsive throughout the design process and had genuine approach in her work. She shared her knowledge along the way and was able to educate and course correct to ensure the best design and color choices were made. The end result was a modern but still classic space that will undoubtedly carry us forward for many years.
- Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.
Kora helped me see that darker colours could be cozy and more comforting than depressing. It takes a leap of faith to surround oneself with colours that seems so far out of one’s comfort zone. But I did it and I love it. Kora showed me that several related colours could give me variety without looking like a patchwork quilt. That a coloured ceiling could be soothing without enclosing the space.Baseboards and crown moulding are now the same as the wall colour in each room. This means I can see the interesting architectural detail without bright white lines disrupting the view and my walls look taller. My home is fresher and cozier than I had imagined it could be. I learned another important thing. After choosing the colours with Kora I went to the paint store and bought those tiny pots of paint and tried them. They looked awful. It wasn’t until all the walls were completely painted that I could see the impact it created. Like I said, it takes a leap of faith.
- Homeowner, Vancouver.
With the able guidance of Kora Sevier, our home was transformed by the introduction of Farrow & Ball paint colours. Kora not only exposed us to the many possibilities for each room, but cleverly directed us to discover that there was a perfect colour in each case. The consultation process was both informative and enjoyable, and the results continue to give us and our guests much pleasure. We have already enthusiastically recommended her to a number of our friends.
- Homeowner, Vancouver.
I was tired of my white, off white, beige, faded beige walls. I felt it was time to push the envelope and set up a consultation with Kora. Her manner set me at ease right from the start. She is a real pro in the sense that she allowed me to do most of the talking and then presented me with different colour choices based on what I was telling her. I now have a new home that is both exciting to live in and also very contemporary. Five different colours. I am so proud, and tonight I have a date!
- Homeowner, Vancouver
An engaging intelligence, innovative thinking and tenacious attention to detail are the hallmarks of Kora’s style. Every project with her is an adventure. The final result will be far better than anything you might have conceived of yourself.
- Homeowner, Vancouver.
Kora has helped me numerous times over the years with both my home and business decorating. I’ve appreciated her in-depth knowledge and understanding of colour and design. She takes a collaborative approach and we worked together closely to make choices that I continue to enjoy. Kora has helped me numerous times over the years with both my home and business decorating.
- Homeowner, Vancouver.
Kora Sevier of K Colour Architectural Colour Consultation and Design did an excellent job facilitating the process to update the exterior colour scheme in our strata complex. Her attention to detail and passion about colour are evident in her vision and colour choices for presentation to owners. She was a pleasure to work with.
- Strata president, Spyglass Hill, North Vancouver
Over the past few years our strata has done some significant renovations including repainting our exterior and redecorating our interior common areas. Our strata committee consulted with Kora at each stage of the work. She helped us choose colours for both the exterior and interior of our building, as well as new interior hallway carpeting and lighting fixtures. At each stage she suggested suppliers and good quality options and helped us stay within our budget. We remain very happy with her recommendations. With her guidance we chose colours for the exterior that are sophisticated but warm, and that work well with the style of our building. While the exterior colours are fairly subdued, we wanted the colours for the interior to be bolder in order to bring some life into what had been very dull hallways. Together we chose contemporary neutrals for the carpeting and walls, but different and complementary bright colours for the individual unit doors. She also recommended very good painters and worked closely with them through to the completion of our project. I would recommend Kora’s services without hesitation. She is friendly and professional and did an excellent job for us!
- Strata President Yorkville Mews.
Our family of five moved from a heritage community to a beach environment. It was a big change for us, full of exciting possibilities. Kora was able to interpret my vision for a clean, light filled and calming home in the most beautiful of ways. Three years later we have not changed a single thing and still love the way our home feels. For my husband’s IT company, Kora created the colour schemes of both their Vancouver and Victoria offices. I have recommended Kora to many friends who have experienced first hand her wonderful skills as a colourist.
- Homeowner, White Rock.
