Because Life is Too Short to Live in Builder Beige
Together, we’ll color your life beautiful!
Where Panache and Personality
Interior design with confidence, no mistakes or regret required
Maybe right now, you’re looking around at…
Furniture doesn’t quite work, but you aren’t sure why…
Colors that don’t quite feel right…
A home giving off “We tried” vibes…
I’m here to help! I guide you expertly through the decisions that matter most so your home feels intentional, cohesive, and peaceful.
Inner peace starts with a home that feels like you.
Hi! I’m Fran Kemerling!
While sorting through swatches and selecting sheens can feel terrifying for some, I’m here to reassure you that, despite what a chromophobic might tell you, color isn’t scary—it’s transformational!
Where color goes, everything else follows.
When your home is filled with the right colors and tailored for you:
Design falls into place effortlessly
Shopping gets easier
Decision-making becomes simple
Home finally feels like YOU.
And that deep exhale you’ve been waiting for? It happens the moment you step inside.
Color is my first love.
As a True Color Expert, I understand the nuance and depth of color that most people miss. I’m obsessed with undertones, what a crisp color does to a space vs. a muted one, how your counters, fixtures, and lighting all play a role in what works. I’ve studied color psychology and know firsthand the power of a palette perfectly tailored to you.
I help take your home from a work in progress to completion with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of panache!
My Story
How I Fell in Love with Color Consulting & Interior Design
Before Interiors with Panache was even a dream, I was glued to PBS watching This Old House and Debbie Travis (yes, pre-HGTV!). I loved watching the outpouring of quality craftsmanship and seeing homes transform room by room.
I was hooked on the details of what turned a house into a home.
Something was sparked in me: a deep love of color and an obsession with every last cohesive detail. I attended Harper College for Interior Design in 1990 and then went on to remodel several of our homes while working with my clients.
When my husband and I bought our first house, a 100-year-old Midwest beauty that had been through some questionable updates (putting it lightly), I knew I wanted to bring it into modern living without losing its character. Color was the foundation, guiding me forward.
I’m thrilled to help others find the same clarity, confidence, and inner peace.
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul." - Wassily Kandinsky
What Makes Me Different
Cookie-cutter isn’t a design style, and trends aren’t your personal style. As an interior designer and color consultant, I don’t do what everyone else is doing or says you “should”.
I go far beyond the wall paint and guide you to design a home that’s your definition of inner peace.
What’s an About Page Without a Few Fun Facts?
For me, color is joyful, inspiring, energizing, and satisfying. When color and design come together, the result is a deep sense of inner peace. Ready to feel that way in your home?
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I have a servant's heart, am loyal, and fun to be with
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I'm knowledgeable, talented, and make the whole process so much easier
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I'm an outgoing people person who loves the details of transformation
