Miriam Stern Color Consulting

Miriam did a great job helping us out with the paint colors for our new home. She listened to our ideas and definitely took the task seriously. House looks great now, so much better than before!

My wife was hesitant to hire someone to help us pick colors but we felt pleased with our decision to hire Miriam in the end.

The only disclaimer I'd add is that the process was more expensive than I thought it would be. Miriam was upfront about her pricing but she did not mention that she charged for the report writing time (it was 30 min and is an understandable charge but I wasn't expecting it). She also took longer in the house than I had expected (2.5 hours i think ) but was not dawdling. Likely it had to do with the size of the house (we were painting every room). Either way it ended up being more than I thought but I'd still recommend it and I do recommend Miriam.

I hired Miriam Stern as my paint consultant for my new construction home. My husband and I painted about 60 samples on various walls and could not agree on a single color. I met with Miriam and instantly had confidence that she would help us out and steer us in the right direction. She worked with me and my husband, who was very involved, and within 2-3 meetings we basically picked out 90% of the colors. It was an amazing experience. We are very happy with all of her choices.

Mor S.

I found Miriam Stern on Houzz by sheer luck. I had been laboring over color for my deck, screen porch, front door and house trim. We communicated via email and phone. I sent her many pictures and somehow she managed to come up with just the perfect colors and finishes. By chance I asked her if she would take a look at a wall unit I wanted to replace. Honestly she read my mind. I sent her a web site for a furniture company I liked and she came up with the perfect design for my taste. It is such a relief to work with someone who has your best interest at heart. I know I can count on her to give me her best advise while listening to my concerns.
Miriam made working long distance easy. Miriam is so talented and precise that distance is a non-issue. Her fee is very reasonable. I recommend her very highly.
Madeline G.

Miriam is a color consultant for paint and wallpaper. She is an artist and brings her trained eye to pick just the right colors for your home. She is easy to work with and leaves a very clearly written sheet of instructions for your painter.

Lori Forman-Jacobi
Teaneck, NJ

We had a dark basement with old-fashioned wood paneling that we hoped, after adding a bathroom, could be brightened to serve as a more welcoming family room/guest room. The only 'given' was the fabric of a futon cover. My husband and I spent so much time debating which color to choose. Should we paint the entire space with one color or use a different color on an accent wall? Which wall should be the accent wall? Do we highlight the structural columns? Which white for the bathroom trim? And then what should we choose for the stairway leading to the basement? After spending yet one more day gazing at a sample board we had painted and groaning about how the color on the wall never matched the small paint chips in the stores, we finally decided to ask for professional help. In one visit, Miriam Stern asked us all the right questions, found just the right colors and offered just the right advice. We think the family room and bathroom look great, including a soft warm purple accent wall that we would never have been able to find on our own and a cream color which does, as Miriam predicted, add lightness without the harshness of a purer white. Moreover, the whole process was enjoyable. We have already recommended her to others.
Rochelle Bukatman Tropp