“We realize customers and contractors want to get it right the first time, so it means a lot that they trust us to provide them with the proper products and advice for their projects.” Hauser says.

Wanting to further expand the business after taking full ownership in 2016, Hauser and her team of 20 employees, including an operations manager and three certified interior designers, set out to renovate the existing stores in Cranston, North Kingstown and Wakefield. Hauser then opened a fourth location in Middletown, just outside Newport, and finally her fifth and newest location in Smithfield in March 2020.

A certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), The Color House is Rhode Island’s leading paint and design retailer offering color consultation and expert color matching in addition to multiple paint lines including Benjamin Moore paints, tools and accessories, wall coverings, window treatments and fabrics.

In our “house”, you’ll find the quality, service and friendly advice you need to transform a house into your home.

Our customers are also our neighbors and friends, and trust us to share our expertise and provide them with superior products and outstanding service. Our service professionals are trained in our extensive line of products. They are skilled home project experts who can help you every step of the way. Unlike mega-store chains, where size and volume make a poor substitute for quality and experience, at our store you’ll be welcomed by helpful experts who know you personally. Every project you have is important to us, which is why we’re here to offer you advice and provide you with the right products to make your work easier and your results professional.

A note on the brands we carry: The Color House is an independent, family-owned, authorized retailer of Benjamin Moore®, Farrow & Ball®, Festool®, General Finishes®, and the other brands featured on our site. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these manufacturers — all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. What we offer is authentic products from these makers, paired with the local expertise of our Rhode Island team.

Color Matching

When you’ve found the color, our experts can translate it into the paint.