We are color consultants
We are color consultants
A color familY
For more than 35 years, The Color People have added personality and color savvy to buildings, neighborhoods and building products across the U.S. and internationally. As color consultants we use our creative color magic to enliven the senses, establish a strong identity and increase property values for companies and homeowners alike.
DARBY SAMARGO
Trained as an architectural color advisor and planner by the best—James Martin, a leading authority on architectural colors and founder of The Color People—Darby works in the entire gamut of architectural color design. As a member of Color Marketing Group, the premier international association for color design professionals, Darby refines her color viewpoint with relevant color and trend forecast information.
With a focus on maximizing the visual potential of residential and commercial properties, Darby listens to each client's vision and in a collaborative process designs the right color plan that makes each property sing. In residential single- and multi-family housing, it is a pleasure to bring each person's vision for their home to life.
When working on commercial projects, Darby understands the difference the right color design makes on the bottom line, and brings her knowledge of color trends and experience of color design to deliver the color personality that works today and going forward.
Darby received an architecture degree from North Carolina State University, School of Design, with a minor in art and design while studying abroad in Florence, Italy.
We know color
We know color
TELLING Colorful stories
Our work is featured in a number of the Painted Ladies books, and other publications including The New York Times; The Wall Street Journal; The Washington Post; House Beautiful, Home; The Denver Post; and Better Homes and Gardens Simply Perfect Exteriors. The Color People founder, James Martin co-authored Benjamin Moore's The Art of Exterior Painting. He is also is a column contributor to Victorian Homes, and has written articles on color for various publications including The Old House Journal; Traditional Building; Units; American Painting Contractor; and NAHB.
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"An Expert Perspective on Color," Paint & Decorator Retailer A Q&A with Color Consultant Darby Samargo of The Color People
"Newton's Law," Victorian Homes Newtown MA's city guidelines are considerations when repainting a home
"Painting for Personality," Victorian Homes A bed and breakfast puts it best facade forward
"Pretty Maids, All in a Row," Victorian Homes Color revival for a turn-of-the-century townhouse
"The Big Picture," Victorian Homes Creative color pairing changes the look and feel of a home
"The Delight is in the Detail," Victorian Homes NY homeowner realizes a house deserves the same amount of love on the outside as the inside
"The Jewel in Chicago’s Crown," Victorian Homes New owners of Dr. Wallace C. Abbott House gave this Painted Lady a face lift
"Springing to Life in Colorado Springs," Victorian Homes Historic Victorian cottage and its charming makeover
"Uptown Country," Victorian Homes Farmhouse facade gets a more refined look
"Color Correction," UNITS, National Apartment Association Finessing existing elements of a community can solidify its brand, saving time and money
"Fresh Color Brings Fresh Prospects," UNITS, National Apartment Association
"Gearing Up for Color," UNITS, National Apartment Association Southmoor Station uses architecture and color design elements to create strong curb appeal
"Inside Edition," UNITS, National Apartment Association A community’s curb appeal draws people in and the interiors hold them there
"Color Ideas: Paint Adds Personality," This Old House: Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of a folk Victorian
"Color & Paint: Paint Palette Alternatives," This Old House: A Rockport Victorian cottage that historical color experts might suggest be polychromed in period colors
"Designer Dialogue: Creating a Better Painter," PROFILES Communicating clearly to avoid color collisions
"Masters of Metal," County Sampler’s Country Business: Bronze is on the Rise
"Creating a Power Palette," Sales+Marketing Ideas Magazine-National Association of Home Builders Not only does color give you a sales advantage, it’s the cheapest, most cost-effective thing to add to a house
"Bringing Home Colors to Life with James Martin," Epoch Times
"Color Magic: Paint and Texture Gives Apartments a Homey Feel," Multifamily Pro
"Best Practices: Color Trends for Custom Homes," Residential DESIGN & BUILD Magazine
"The Color Factor," Buildings Magazine: Experts sound out on the best hues for your facility type
"How to Sell Exterior Paint Jobs, Interview with James Martin," American Painting Contractor