15 Years
Experience
IDC
Certified Designer
GCL
General Contractor Licensed
Res + Com
Residential & Commercial
EXPERIENCE
Kelowna, BC
Why Oak & Ivory
Colour Is the
Hardest Part
Paint chips are tiny, surrounded by competing colours, and lit by fluorescent store lighting. None of that reflects what a colour will actually look like on your walls at 7am on a cloudy Kelowna morning or at 6pm when the Okanagan sun comes through your west-facing windows.
Danielle brings large-format colour boards, assesses your specific light conditions and fixed finishes, and selects a palette that works as a complete system — not just individual colours that looked good in isolation. The result is a home that feels cohesive, intentional, and genuinely yours.
What We Offer
Colour Consulting Services in Kelowna
In-Home Colour Consultation
From concept to completion, we manage every design decision in your home. Space planning, finish selections, furniture curation, lighting design, and trade coordination — all handled under one roof so you never have to manage multiple vendors.
Whole-Home Colour Planning
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, full-home renovations — and the smaller projects most contractors won't touch. Licensed, managed, and done right.
New Build Colour Selection
We coordinate every trade, timeline, and decision on your behalf. Hands-off for you — hands-on from us, from permit to punch list.
Pre-Renovation Colour Strategy
Offices, retail spaces, and commercial interiors that work as hard as your business. We handle the design and the build.
Exterior Colour Consultation
Furniture, finishes, styling, and space planning. Whether it's one room or the whole house — we make it feel like you.
Short-Term Rental Colour Design
Airbnb and VRBO properties in Kelowna need colours that photograph well, feel welcoming in person, and hold up to guest turnover. We select palettes that perform on both screens and in real life.
How It Works
Our Colour Consultation Process
Intake & Assessment
We start with a conversation — your goals, your budget, your timeline. No pressure, no jargon. Just clarity.
Palette Development
We start with a conversation — your goals, your budget, your timeline. No pressure, no jargon. Just clarity.
Written Colour Schedule
You receive a detailed document with every paint code, sheen level, and application note. Your painter gets a copy too, so there is no confusion on site and no last-minute changes.
Follow-Up Support
Have questions after the consultation? We are available for follow-up by email or phone. If you need to revisit a selection after seeing a test patch, we will work through it with you.
Design Guides & Resources
Expert design.
Yours to keep.
Soft & Airy Craftsman
Light, breathable tones for classic Craftsman homes — soft sage, warm cream, and natural wood accents that feel timeless against Okanagan landscaping. Delivered as a digital PDF.
Timeless Elegance
Crisp off-white siding, deep espresso trim, and sage accents. A classic combination that photographs beautifully and holds its appeal through every design trend.
Make It Custom
A bespoke exterior colour scheme built around your specific home, architecture, and neighbourhood. You provide photos of your exterior — Danielle handles the rest.
Digital Design Packages
Professional interior design, delivered digitally. Send us your house plans or dimensions, a scope of work, and a few photos of your space — and we will take it from there.
Each package includes material selections, 3D renderings, and detailed elevations so you can see exactly what your space will look like before a single nail is driven. Pricing is based on the size and scope of your project. Request a quote to get started.
Colour Consulting in Kelowna
Why Colour Selection Is Harder
Than It Looks
Every year, Kelowna homeowners spend thousands of dollars repainting rooms they got wrong the first time. The colour looked perfect on the chip. It looked fine on the sample board at the store. But on the wall, under their specific light, next to their specific flooring and cabinetry, it pulled green when they wanted warm, or looked grey when they wanted beige.
This is not a failure of taste. It is a failure of process. Colour selection is a technical skill that requires understanding undertones, light temperature, reflectance values, and how colours interact with fixed finishes. It is also deeply contextual — a colour that works beautifully in a south-facing Kelowna living room with Okanagan afternoon light may look completely different in a north-facing bedroom in West Kelowna.
At Oak and Ivory, Danielle approaches colour the same way she approaches every design decision: with a thorough understanding of your specific space before a single recommendation is made. She brings large-format colour boards rather than tiny paint chips, assesses your light at multiple times of day, and selects a palette that works as a complete system — walls, trim, ceilings, and accents — rather than individual colours chosen in isolation.
For homeowners who are not yet ready for an in-person consultation, our digital guides offer a starting point. The Okanagan Colour Palette Guide was developed specifically for homes in the Okanagan Valley, where the quality and angle of natural light is unlike anywhere else in Canada. It is a practical resource that helps you understand undertones, avoid the most common mistakes, and narrow down your choices before you ever pick up a paint brush.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Colour Consulting FAQs
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out directly, we're happy to help.
How much does a colour consultation cost in Kelowna?
In-home colour consultations in Kelowna typically range from $250 to $400 depending on the scope and number of rooms. At Oak and Ivory, we price by project rather than by the hour so you know exactly what you are paying before we start. We also offer digital colour guides starting at CA $40 for homeowners who want expert guidance without the in-person visit.
What is the difference between a colour consultant and just picking paint at the store?
Paint chips at the store are tiny, surrounded by other colours, and lit by fluorescent light — three factors that make it nearly impossible to accurately predict how a colour will look on your walls. A certified colour consultant brings large-format colour boards, assesses your specific light conditions and fixed finishes, and selects colours that work together as a system. The result is a cohesive palette you will love for years, not a colour you second-guess the moment it goes on the wall.
When should I book a colour consultation — before or after I choose my finishes?
Always after your finishes are selected. Paint colour should be the last decision you make in a renovation, not the first. Your flooring, tile, countertops, and cabinetry all have undertones that will either work with or fight against your paint colour. Choosing paint before those selections are locked in is one of the most common and expensive mistakes homeowners make.
Do you work with Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams?
Yes. Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams carry the most reliable and extensive colour ranges available in Canada. We specify from both brands depending on which colours are the right fit for your space. We do not recommend colour-matching budget paint brands — the formula and coverage are never the same, and the results are consistently disappointing.
Can I get a colour consultation without a full interior design project?
Absolutely. Colour consulting is available as a standalone service. You do not need to be planning a renovation to book. Many of our clients come to us simply because they are repainting and want to get it right the first time. We also offer digital colour guides in our shop for homeowners who want expert direction they can work through on their own schedule.
Do you offer virtual or online colour consultations?
We prefer in-person consultations because lighting conditions are so critical to accurate colour selection. That said, we do offer digital resources — including our Okanagan Colour Palette Guide — for clients who are not ready for an in-person visit or who are in early planning stages. For new builds and renovations outside Kelowna, we can discuss a virtual option on a case-by-case basis.
Recent Projects
Spaces we've
transformed.
Design. Build. Reveal.
This is what it looks like when design and construction work together from day one. No handoffs, no surprises — just a finished space that was planned with intention from the very beginning.
Client Stories
What our clients say.
"I started working with Danielle when we moved into our home. I was struggling to adjust to the new space. Danielle met with us and began exploring different concepts for the house. She created a beautiful space I am so grateful for. The whole process was fantastic and the end result was even better. Highly, Highly recommend.
The Skulmoski's
" We absolutely loved working with Oak & Ivory building co, they paid attention to every detail and built our home with quality and care. We are so grateful we chose them to build our home"
The Lardbourg's
“If you are looking for a quality renovation and some good laughs along the way, these are your guys. The whole process was seamless and stress free, organized and well executed. I would refer these guys any day! Thank you Patrick and Danielle for taking the anxiety out of such a huge renovation"
The McCormick's
I AM WOMAN 2025
IDC Certified Designer
General Contractor Licensed — BC
Kelowna & Okanagan Valley
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