My understanding is that Dulux only uses interior designers as their colour consultants, unlike some of the other paint companies. I think it's well worth the money.

Amd sorry I should have also said that I have used one.

Hi Mikala,
one downside to using a Dulux consultant is that they are only going to specify their own products. Going with an independent colour designer they will work and select from a range of suppliers.

Even with 4000+ colours in the Dulux range, it sometimes just doesn’t have just the right hue. If you are looking at speciality finishes there are other brands that I go to first as they often have better depth of colour and finish. A consultant in addition to the selection of colours and products, will specify placement which is just as important.

If you are updating other elements in your home then a colour designer can assist with colour selections (eg a dark blue sofa that you then shop for). An interior designer/decorator can also specify and source (this particular blue sofa with this fabric/size) as part of a fuller ranger of services they offer. They could also specify other finishes to the walls like wallpaper.

All the best, Louise, Decoro Custom Interiors - Window Treatment Specialist, Sydney

thanks JE C - our painter uses dulux paint hence ok with only dulux colours. it's good to know their also interior designers!

thanks Decoro - completely understand the colour thing - we liked webster park green which was a British paint colour for our kitchen but was able to get dulux to colour match for us! it's such a large space to look at colours and trying to get find someone from a personal recommendation is hard! I'll contact some people today and see if I click with anyone!