Bob Buckter Color Consultant

Bob was a Victorian painting contractor in San Francisco after college in the early '70s. During the last three years of contracting, he found that developing an attractive color scheme was the most interesting part of his business. Then, after a year cruise sailing around the world with Windjammer, he retired from contracting. Starting with Victorian and other historic homes, he designed color schemes for the painters to follow. Soon signs proclaiming "Bob Buckter Color Consultant" were seen all over San Francisco.

THE COLOR CONSULTING BUSINESS:
Bob Buckter's procedure is to meet with ALL principal decision makers at the job site to discuss colors and arrive at a mutual decision for the color palette. He will take photographs of the building. You will then receive a detailed specification sheet consisting of color choices and specific placements. Your photos will be clearly marked for placement with a simple paint by number system for the painters to follow. Painted color swatches will be enclosed to verify the color. Sometimes, he works from architectural elevations. Colored renderings and color boards can be provided upon request.

Many of his designs have received local and national awards. His Victorian color designs have been featured in the Painted Ladies books by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen. Local references for historic, residential, and commercial-industrial clients, and a brochure are available.