Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Interior & Exterior Painting Services in Lakewood, OH
Colors by Design has been transforming homes across Northeast Ohio for over two decades. Founded by Jim Votypka, a seasoned professional with a business degree from the University of Dayton and an MBA from Cleveland State University, the company combines academic expertise with hands-on experience. Our team prioritizes professionalism, treating every client's home as if it were our own. With over 30 years of combined experience in residential and commercial painting, we deliver meticulous attention to detail and use only premium, environmentally safe paints. Our process includes personalized color consultations, precise execution, and thorough cleanup to ensure client satisfaction.We maintain accountability through full insurance coverage and safety training for our crew. Our commitment to quality extends to daily cleanups and adherence to project timelines, ensuring reliable, top-tier results. Clients consistently praise our creative faux finishes, striping, and design expertise, which reflect our dedication to artistic excellence. As a locally rooted business, we understand the unique needs of Cleveland-area homeowners and strive to exceed expectations through transparent communication and ethical practices. Our repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers underscore our reputation as a trusted partner for painting projects of all scales.
Services
Color Consultations
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Faux Finishes
Wallpaper Removal
Pressure Washing
Wood Staining
Creative Design
Aluminum Siding Painting
Children's Room Design
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in residential and commercial painting
- Our team provides personalized color consultations and design expertise
- We use only premium, environmentally safe painting products
- Our process includes daily cleanups and guaranteed project completion timelines
- We maintain full insurance coverage and safety-certified work practices
What people say
Top notch professionals
Meticulous craftsmanship
Creative design expertise
Timely completion
Excellent communication
Services
Interior Painting
Professional interior painting services for residential and commercial spaces. Our team prepares surfaces thoroughly, applies premium paints, and ensures clean lines and even coverage. We handle wall repairs, trim work, and specialty finishes while maintaining a clean worksite throughout the project.
Exterior Painting
Durable exterior painting solutions that protect and enhance building exteriors. We use weather-resistant paints and proper surface preparation techniques to ensure long-lasting results. Services include pressure washing, wood staining, and aluminum siding painting for both residential and commercial properties.
Color Consultations
Personalized color selection and design guidance to enhance your property's aesthetic appeal. Our experts analyze architectural style, existing elements, and lighting conditions to recommend optimal color combinations that increase property value and visual impact.
Faux Finishes
Specialized decorative painting techniques that create unique textures and visual effects. Our skilled artisans apply glazing, sponging, and other methods to achieve custom looks that transform ordinary walls into artistic focal points while maintaining professional quality standards.
Wallpaper Removal
Complete wallpaper removal and wall surface restoration services. We use professional tools and techniques to safely strip old wallpaper without damaging drywall, followed by spackling and sanding to create smooth surfaces ready for painting or refinishing.
People
Jim Votypka
Owner
Jim Votypka founded Colors by Design after earning business degrees from the University of Dayton and Cleveland State University. With over 20 years of painting experience and a background in finance management, he brings both technical expertise and business acumen to the company's operations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lakewood, Rocky River, Bay Village, and all of Northeast Ohio.
What painting services do you offer?
We provide interior and exterior painting, faux finishes, wallpaper removal, pressure washing, and creative design services.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are a fully insured home and commercial painting contractor.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving Northeast Ohio since 2002 with over 30 years combined experience.
Do you offer color consultations?
Yes, we provide personalized color consultation services to help choose optimal paint schemes.
What makes you different from other painters?
We combine 30+ years of experience with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail.
