The Color Coach of Palm Desert Team

Diane AchmanDiane Achman - team member of The Color Coach of Palm Desert

After more than 30 years working for Fortune 25 companies, Diane decided it was time to pursue a career that combines her enthusiasm and education in home decorating, design, and working with fabric with her corporate experience in customer service.  “Putting a smile on the face of our clients by finding the perfect colors to enhance and update their home or business has been extremely rewarding”.   

Diane’s eye for color and ability to choose rich, well-designed color palettes that flow and bring together the style, furnishings and warmth of each client’s home has led to the success of expanding The Color Coach to the Coachella Valley. She enjoys working directly with a client, or collaborating with other design and construction professionals in a creative way that adds to the overall value of a project.  Clients report that they appreciate her attention to detail, her concern for high quality service, and her ability to listen and address their needs in a creative way, achieving results that exceed their expectations. 

Diane has been with The Color Coach since 2008, and was personally trained by Paula DeMars, founder of The Color Coach.  She is a woman of insight and talent who, besides being an excellent colorist, is great at listening to people and transforming their homes to just what they want.

Dana HiltonDana Hilton - team member of The Color Coach of Palm Desert

Serving Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley as The Color Coach, Dana Hilton began with a designer career at Nordstrom.  What does designer apparel, Nordstrom and The Color Coach have in common?  Whether advising her clients on their most flattering fashion options or on achieving the perfect palette for impeccable home design, it’s all about color. 

With over 15 award-winning years of experience in color, merchandising and fashion design, Dana’s exemplary customer service and expertise has resulted in a loyal following.  Dana has professional training in the use of color working directly with American and European designers and was personally trained by Paula DeMars, founder of The Color Coach. It is Dana’s belief that “color extends to every aspect of your life.  Color is exciting and that is why we love it.  It is my job to find exactly the right paint colors for your home.”  

She now provides her expertise and knowledge to home-owners and businesses throughout the Coachella Valley. Dana believes that creating environments that are calming, harmonious and appealing through the use of paint color is an integral and primary point of design.  Dana says “color is more than just knowing undertones, it’s getting to know your client and what’s right for them.  The end result - knowing that my customer’s home looks fabulous and that they are entirely satisfied.  Remember, the world is not black and white… it is color that defines you and your home!"


Additional Customer Comments:

 

"The painters finished yesterday. I think you are a genius! I have to tell you this is so beautiful and I am so excited about it. I can’t even begin to understand how you could see how all these color would work together, but they do. Thank you, thank you, thank you and Diane so much. I love it!"  Kit S., La Quinta 

"Today, our painter completed the job. The house looks wonderful!!! My painter just loved the colors. Amazing how calming fresh paint is to the spirit. I look forward to coming home form work. I would not have been able to be decisive about the colors and could not have completed this job without your assistance and I appreciate your work!" Jill D., Rancho Mirage  

"I wanted to thank you for your advise in selecting the exterior paints for our house. The colors that you chose were a perfect match for both the house's architecture style and existing roof. The accent colors complimented the house and incorporated the coloring of the surrounding landscape and patio rock treatment. I am happy to have you show the house to anyone thinking about using your services. It was a great investment on our part. I hired the painter you recommended and his crew was excellent and his prices could not be beat. Let me know if I can help you in any way spread the word about your great work!"   Nick C., Indian Wells

 

"Dana and Diane, I wanted to let you know how thankful we are for your expertise.  I love the fact that you don't quit until you find the correct color for a given environment.  You both have a gift and are worth every penny!"  Cathy M., La Quinta

 

"Eddie and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Diane for assisting us with picking colors for our home. We have just completed the exterior and "WOW" it looks fantastic. The interior is absolutely stunning. Very warm, inviting and rich which really makes the art come alive. The exterior is fantastic and the colors are spot on. Thankfully you guys decided to go darker with the second color and I commend you for that. If we had gone with the original, it would not have been dark enough. Needless to say, the house is the talk of the neighborhood. Whenever you are in Palm Springs, pass by to see what a fabulous masterpiece you and Diane created. Much success to both of you. I have passed on your names to anyone that will listen."  Rob & Eddie., Palm Springs

 

"(We) have painted one wall with trim today... before we purchased gallons of paints. AND IT"S PERFECT!!! It' s even better then I thought..... You will love it. Thanks to the Color Coach!!! A millions thanks to the both of you.."  Bob H., Rancho Mirage

 

"You guys are unbelievable with your expertise in choosing the right colors to go with furnishings, flooring and countertops.  By the way, the sound deadening latex paint you recommended made a significant improvement!"  Joni M., Palm Desert

 

"The painting is done and I love all of my colors -the red looks incredible and the charcoal grey for the bedroom is fabulous. I love all of my colors! Thank you so much for all of your help, I really appreciate it. If you ever need a referral, I would be happy to give one. I am really thrilled with everything."  Jude K., La Quinta

 

"I took the exterior colors to my association the next day and they were immediately approved. I am so glad I used you because it saved a lot of hassle and you guys are on the ball. I enjoyed meeting you and I will definitely use you when I change the colors for the inside of my home."  Deanne M., Rancho Mirage

 

"Please come by to check out the colors. Everything came out really great, and – I want to show you your talent. All the colors are just beautiful."  Holly D., Rancho Mirage

 

"We wanted to thank you very much for all of your input for our colors. We are really, really happy with all of the colors and the end result is exactly what we wanted."  Heather H., La Quinta

 

"Thank you so much for coming out so quickly. Your recommendation for color was perfect – I love THE NEW COLOR, LOVE IT, LOVE IT! I am so happy I called you."  Naomi K., Palm Desert

 

"You are a God send! I couldn't have pulled everything together for our new office suite without you!"  Cindy K., Palm Desert

 

"We are so pleased and the results are great. We will surely call you for the next phase of our remodel. You took the hassle out and found the correct product we needed. We will certainly recommend you to others."  Bette S., Indian Wells

 

"The recommendation for the painter was spot on. He was amazing – great work, great crew, and a pleasure to have in our home. The specialty finishes are beautiful. Thank you for giving us a wonderful recommendation."  Wayne S., Bermuda Dunes

 

"My son told me I was not any good with color and to get a professional. After working with The Color Coach, I definitely say you are PROFESSIONALS!"  Mary K., La Quinta

"I have been losing sleep over this project and you have solved my problems."  Linda K., Palm Desert


"This is the best money I've ever spent. If I had used you 4 years ago, I would not be spending $2300 to repaint now."  Barbara S., Palm Desert


"We just finished painting and I wanted to let you know that you did such a great job, we decided to take the house off of the market!  Thanks again, it was a great experience."  Robert W., La Quinta


"What a great service!  Last time I did the color selection myself and had to paint four times before I got the right color.  You are a BARGAIN!"  Jim T., Palm Desert


"I just want to report that we have finished the painting.  It looks fabulous!  We put  up the crown molding you recommended and it is set off beautifully with the colors."  Debbie G., Rancho Mirage


"LOVE IT!!! Thanks sooooo much, you are a gift!  You were an incredible part of this journey and we will be friends for life.  I am so excited about my colors and the new look of my home." Karen J., Palm Desert


"My Mom used The Color Coach in Arizona and said it was the best thing she ever did.  That's why I called called you... my Mom was right!"  Todd L., La Quinta


"I should have called you sooner, I have repainted my house three times and it still wasn't right until you picked my colors."  Mara K., Indio


"After doing my bathroom remodel, I just didn't want to make a mistake.  The Color Coach was the perfect solution.  Thanks so much."  R.W., Rancho Mirage


"The painting is done!  Again your choice of colors for our walls was perfect!"  Jaime B., Palm Desert


"The colors are amazing.  Your service was worth every penny."  Gina H., Palm Desert 


"I'm so happy with the colors. [The painter you recommended] did the job yesterday and I want you to know it looks stunning; my husband loves it. I would recommend you anytime. Thanks again." Marilyn J., Indian Wells

 

"We spent more on paint samples, than we did for your service!  It was a great experience."  Penny B., Palm Desert