Residential Home Exteriors

Arts and Crafts style with personalized colors by Mary McMurray, Art First Colors

Victorian beauty with new paint colors by ART FIRST

Plum colors for Foursquare style exterior by Mary McMurray, Art First Colors

Updated paint colors for Craftsman style exterior

Updated colors for a Ranch style exterior by Art First Colors

1896 Victorian beautifully restored exterior paint colors

Contemporary Gothic style with subtle paint colors

Historic Colonial built 1911 repainted in stylish exterior colors

Colors make architecture sing, increasing the beauty and value of your home. With Art First Colors for Architecture, it's exciting, different and fun to discover a whole new look where once you saw a dead end. Using my time-tested, step-by-step process, I help you move from indecision to the concrete realization of your vision for the place where you live. Come home to the shelter that brings you joy.

Satisfied clients write:

"Hi Mary! I was just driving down our street, my mind hard at work someplace else and….whoa nelly!!!! Here was this fabulous house on the corner and it was mine!!! Front and West side nearly complete and woo hoo….It is quite, quite beautiful. Thank you so much for your accessibility, coaching, hand-holding, etc."~ Barb

"Hi Mary, Just wanted to say thanks so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. The photos do not do it justice, it’s by far the nicest looking house on the block. Many of the neighbors have commented on how great it looks. I have given your contact info out twice already. If you’re in the neighborhood you should drive by and have a look. Thanks again". ~ Mike and Craig.
“Mary, We finally finished up our house. Anyone contemplating your work and wondering if it is worth it for a “ranch” style should see ours. It is fantastic, everyone loves the colors. Again, you are worth every ounce of praise. We couldn’t have done it without your talent! - Susan

Art First colors for architecture can work with you either by email of you are at a distance, or personal on-site visit if your project is near Portland: please select:

Residential Interior Colors and Design

New paint color design by Art First Colors creates a feature wall for artwork

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Contemporary Craftsman remodel Interior Colors

Colors for Contemporary Craftsman addition

Paint colors for Craftsman style entry hall

Contemporary Master Bedroom Colors by Art First

Contemporary Bath remodel featuring tile and color design by Art First Colors

Historic Condo Paint colors and magnificent black walnut fireplace

New condominium with contemporary paint color design

A bland Kitchen before Art First Colors improved it

The Kitchen with bold new paint colors by Art First Colors

Before, the Dining Room shelves were not displaying the art objects to best advantage

The Dining Room becomes a gallery of interesting pieces with better colors by Art First.

Relaxing Bedroom colors by Art First Colors

Interior design for luxurious modern bathroom

Colors benefit us on many levels; they harmonize our environment and heighten the ambiance. By helping with the selection and placement of fabrics, window coverings, lighting fixtures, furniture and artwork, we re-create your space with what you have, or improve it with smart economical additions. *SEE MORE INTERIORS

Read more about the health benefits of well-chosen colors on our “About” page.

“Dear Mary, Thanks for your expertise and supportive assistance with the house. I am so very pleased with the colors, and your thoughtful confidence was just what I needed with this project. Take care and thanks again.” -Donna

Kitchen Design and Color

A Contemporary Kitchen remodel by Art First

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New Tile and Color design for a contemporary Kitchen by Art First Colors

A Kitchen remodel in the French Country style by Mary McMurray of Art First Colors.

Panoramic view of remodelled Kitchen and Family Room with colors by Art First

I specify colors for paint, tile, carpet, counter tops, and all surfaces, as well as styles of light fixtures, to create unified and dynamic effects for your interior world. Thoughtful direction for the floor plan and furniture selection results in a happy place to live, cook, and entertain.

From a client who hired me to guide a complete kitchen tear-out and rebuild:

“Mary, the best changes have been because of your expertise. Can you meet on Monday to decide final features, such as glass in cabinets, built-ins, etc.? The architect says this is the most complex kitchen he’s done. The light fixture has arrived, and it’s beautiful.”

Art First colors for architecture can work with you either by email of you are at a distance, or personal on-site visit if your projects is near Portland: please select: