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Plein Heir is a Creative Studio founded by Shannon Kaye, an entrepreneurial artist with roots in Decorative Arts who became a television host and digital producer before discovering color marketing for B2B and B2C home improvement and design markets. The studio combines strategic marketing expertise with her creative passion for incorporating her original artwork into textile-based home goods designs.

Bridging fine art, digital media, and color strategy, Shannon Kaye's highlights include high-profile commissions for Carlos Santana's restaurants, custom painted floor pattern with British interior designer Rita Konig for Stella & Dot's CCO, and Pottery Barn Kids shoots in San Francisco and Palm Beach. Her work and color expertise have been featured in InStyle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Sunset, Curbed, Apartment Therapy, and Design Milk.

Edelman Productions discovered Shannon to host "Fresh Coat," a top-rated DIY Network makeover show followed by "Country Living" on Samsung Smart TV, reaching over 25 million viewers monthly and special appearances on HGTV, Lifetime Channel, and TBS.

Soon, brands such as CertaPro Painters, Shur-Line Painting Tools, Armstrong Ceilings, and Benjamin Moore were working with Shannon Kaye on a range of marketing projects. Kelly-Moore Paints recruited her full-time as Creative, Brand & Color Marketing Director where she elevated the regional brick-and-mortar business into a national consumer brand and doubling retail sales through comprehensive marketing strategies to generate profitable revenue channels, streamlined operational time and costs, and expanded programs for design professionals.

Most recently, Shannon Kaye collaborated with London-based Colour Hive and Canadian print house Duha Group to name 1,700 paint colors for an international manufacturer.

Today, Shannon Kaye focuses on designing home textile accessories and reimagining vintage furnishings incorporating her original artwork, plus color curation for art exhibitions and historical restoration projects, all in the service of providing transformative human experiences through the power of color design solutions and sustainable, circular economy principles.

Testimonials

  • "We have been fortunate to work with Shannon Kaye for over 20 years and on multiple projects ranging from simple bathroom remodels, kitchen design, paint consult, to designing a home and all details involved. Aside from her eye for style and ability to create, she excels at listening to your needs, truly hearing you then applying her client's needs to any design project. In our home we refer to her as "Shannon Fabulous" as she is truly fabulous!"

    - J&T Schwartz, Repeat Homeowner Clients

  • "I first connected with Shannon by recommendation to design a color scheme for a 74-home development. She nailed it! And because she combines her design and art prowess with hosting television programs, Shannon was the perfect fit to host a weekly online video series I created for Southern Living Magazine. Shannon was consistently on her game as our host and I quickly learned that she can do just about everything...and fantastically at that!"

    -J.R., Executive Television Director

  • "I first hired Shannon to consult on color and apply a custom antiquing on the walls of my home then hired her several more times over a 15-month period to hand paint several rooms. Her work at my home was showcased in several local newspapers. Shannon has impeccable taste an eye for color and design, she is by far the most creative and talented designer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Shannon is a consummate professional, I highly recommend her."

    - M.L., LaMar Construction

  • "I can confidently recommend Shannon Kaye having had the pleasure of working with her over the last 8 years. She Is very creative, highly resourceful, and flexible. Shannon thinks through projects holistically and understands the power of color... I feel anyone who works with Shannon is extremely lucky!"- L.G., CEO Love Good Color