Kim Hutton Colorist

01/01/2026

12/03/2025

Curb appeal is very important- especially in this current market.

That first impression is crucial!
We spruced up the exterior of this home with a simple palette.

1015 Skyline Steel
7005 Pure White
6208 Pewter Green
7017 Dorian Gray

12/02/2025

Just completed this project:

EMERALD LAKE VILLAGE
+55 Community

Charming retirement community set on a rolling hillside in Oceanside.

The HOA asked me to:

•Update their primary colors with Sherwin Colors
(They were Frazee colors)
•Select one NEW primary color
•Provide several front door color options

Each home remains its primary color(per CC&R), all will have Alabaster white trim,
but homeowners can now choose their front door color: Alabaster or one of 3 colors I selected- “fun” “classic” or “dramatic”.

12/01/2025

Update 12/3:
💥IN ESCROW JUST 3 days after listing💥

This charming 1973 townhouse in Encinitas got a simple paint makeover and is on the market!

We kept the walls and ceilings Pure White- but added a twist.
The baseboards, trim and doors are painted in a cool beige to complete the flooring. We repainted the stair treads, too.
All cabinets were painted a barely-there gray.

Patty Contreras of Compass Realty hosted the Open House this past Saturday & Sunday.
Potential buyers remarked how light, open and calm the home felt.

11/29/2025

This was a fun little project.
I helped this client with the exterior of her home, 2 years ago. This time we tackled a mini remodel of her kitchen. New countertops and backsplash helped update the space. But the cabinets were looking rough.

She was considering painting her cabinets beige. I said “but you are NOT a beige kind of girl”.

We chose SW Hubbard Squash and Swiss Coffee. She was hesitant, Yellow Cabinets !?!
but took the leap!

She and her husband are thrilled with the results! They sent these photos.

I think it pairs beautifully with her warm cherry toned floor and is a sunny accent to her existing blue walls.

11/25/2025

This La Jolla home has a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. But the former decor choices obscured its best feature.

Our mission-lighten up the look and the feeling of this home, WITHOUT major renovations. stone flooring and cabinetry had to stay. We replaced the very dark wood floors with a new warmer walnut floor.

First we removed old sound systems and speakers. Walls were patched and the whole interior (all walls and ceilings) was resurfaced to a uniform smooth finish.
Next- soft off-white was applied to walls and ceilings in Emerald Matte paint.

We removed the old shades with their dark brown headers, removed kitchen cabinetry inexplicably installed over the window and I selected a new vanity for the powder bath.

My favorite change??? I suggested the custom glass stair railing!!
I felt the old wall blocked the most important feature (the view) and was the antithesis of welcoming.
The new railing really opens up the entry and affords glimpses of the ocean as you ascend to the main living area.

The clients are ecstatic and we are now refreshing the exterior.

(Furniture and decor by homeowner).

11/11/2025

So enjoyed helping this couple reimagine their family room!

The wife had created a beautiful inspiration board that perfectly evoked her vision, and we quickly had our scheme selected.

We chose to paint all the walls and all the millwork in the same soft off-white.
The ceiling is a wheat color for warmth.
And then I chose the copper color for the fireplace mantle. It brings attention to the fireplace, complements the new wallpaper and warm wood floors. It’s a subtle counterpoint to the cherry kitchen cabinets as well.

They were really hesitant about that copper color, and ended up LOVING it!

10/25/2025

So excited to be partnering with Pacific Western Painting on this new project! Drove up to OC today for a site visit.

Sea Country at Las Flores
(Rancho Santa Margarita in Orange County)

These homes have NOT been painted since they were built in 1997.

Can’t wait to transform these homes.

08/20/2025

This is a great visual.
It’s a conversation I have during my Interior consultations.

***Lighting is the #1 thing to consider when picking paint colors. ***

Always, always chose colors in your own home, and in your specific lighting!

07/22/2025

Patty Contreras worked her magic again!
She goes above and beyond, to ensure her listings are beautiful.

This lovely La Jolla home just needed a bit of paint and the perfect staging. (The stagers knocked it out of the park on this home).

I had the pleasure of suggesting paint colors to unify the home, inside and out.
This palette of creamy white and celadon green really suits this home.

07/17/2025

Here are some closer shots of
Newport Plaza in Menifee.

The Sherwin Williams building stands alone, and prominently on the corner Newport and Bradley Roads.

*Behr paint was used for this project.
This gave me an opportunity to become more familiar with Behr Paint.

07/15/2025

My biggest project to date! So excited to share this!!!

My clients (we refreshed the interior of their home last year) were ready to give this 1980s shopping center a makeover. They called me and asked if I could help. Could I? You bet!

We chose cooler neutrals: Off-white, sand and sage. Added a little oomph with a deep, dark brown too.

New led lighting was added along the roof line as well.

Newport Plaza
26900 Newport Rd
Menifee

Here’s an overview: