Old House Guy LLC

Incredibly worth the time and money, Mr. Ken was extremely knowledgeable about the Victorian color schemes and color placement, we were referred to him by our architect son. Mr. Ken was very professional, knowledgeable, kind, and gracious. Our painters are going to be scraping, chalking, priming, and painting the exterior of our 1893 George F. Barber home in 4 weeks. I feel more at ease knowing that our color placement and color choices make sense historically, and aesthetically. I now know that the green I selected needs to be darker. Definitely would do this again, and highly recommend Mr. Ken aka The Old House Guy! Thank you so much! Respectfully, Ursula in Comanche, Texas!

I had been looking at Ken's pictures of Craftsman paint schemes online. It was very hard picking a paint color for my Historic Landmark Craftsman in Sacramento, CA that would set it apart from the other colors on the street. Green and Camel Coat were the colors that I was considering. Ken showed me what my house would look like with both colors, which made the decision easy -- a mossy forest green that was curated for me by the local Benjamin Moore dealer. The trim color suggestions he made were right on, and I used one that we talked about - Putnam Ivory. The colors we chose are representative of the colors used in 1914. Working with Ken gave me peace of mind on my choice, when before I was terribly stressed about it. I love the new look of my house and I get many compliments on it.

We had the pleasure of working with Ken for a paint color selection consultation on our 1912 historic home, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. Ken’s depth of knowledge about period-appropriate color palettes, materials, and restoration techniques is nothing short of extraordinary. He didn’t just help us choose colors—he guided us through a thoughtful process that honored the architectural character and legacy of our home. Ken’s keen eye for detail and understanding of the early 20th-century design of our home helped us uncover and celebrate hidden features that had been lost to time. He provided not only color recommendations but also expert advice on repairs and restorations that allowed us to return the exterior to its original grandeur. Thanks to Ken, our home now stands as a b

I've spent 12 years staring at my home wondering how on earth to paint it. Spent hours with color consultants. Spent even more hours standing in front of a paint chip wall or scouring Pinterest and the internet for inspiration. Ken is the real deal and the only conversation I ever needed to have. He broke open the APPLICATION of the paint on my house to make everything make sense, which was exactly what I was missing this whole time. I'm feeling tremendously better about moving forward with this enormous historic home painting expense following our conversation. I'd recommend to anyone!

Ken is an amazing resource! He shared so much useful information and a visual mock up to help me choose colors for my house to match my needs. I highly recommend the Old House Guy.