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Plein Heir is a Creative Studio founded by Shannon Kaye, drawing on her experience as a Creative Color Marketing Director in B2B and B2C home improvement and design markets. The studio combines strategic marketing expertise with original artwork that Shannon incorporates into home goods designs and reimagined vintage finds.

Shannon's career spans over two decades bridging the worlds of fine art, media, and corporate color strategy. Her decorative painting business attracted high-profile commissions including work for Carlos Santana's restaurants, a custom painted floor design for the CCO of Stella & Dot with British interior designer Rita Konig, and Pottery Barn Kids shoots in San Francisco and Palm Beach. This artistic foundation led to her discovery by Edelman Productions to host several successful seasons of "Fresh Coat," a top-rated makeover show on DIY Network, and "Country Living" on Samsung Smart TV, reaching over 25 million viewers monthly.

Shannon's expertise in color strategy attracted major brands including CertaPro Painters, Shur-Line Painting Tools, Armstrong Ceilings, and Benjamin Moore. Her former client, Kelly-Moore Paints, eventually recruited her as Creative, Brand & Color Marketing Director, where she transformed the regional brick-and-mortar business into a national retail brand through comprehensive marketing strategy and sustainable product development, generating over $1M in new sales within eight months.

Her international reputation led to a collaboration with London-based Colour Hive and Canadian print house Duha Group to name 1,700 paint colors for an international manufacturer, accommodating translations across multiple languages. Shannon continues to work with residential clients on large-scale projects and recently contracted with a Santa Barbara HOA to establish comprehensive exterior color and architectural guidelines.

Today, Shannon's artistic passion focuses on designing home textile accessories and reimagining vintage furnishings that incorporate her original artwork. Her work and color expertise have been featured in InStyle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Sunset, Curbed, Apartment Therapy, and Design Milk.

At Plein Heir, Shannon brings together her strategic color marketing background, media experience, and artistic vision to create uniquely personal experiences for clients seeking both sophisticated design solutions and sustainable, circular economy principles in their homes and businesses.

Plein Heir is a Creative Studio founded by Shannon Kaye, drawing on her experience as a Creative Color Marketing Director in B2B and B2C home improvement and design markets. The studio combines strategic marketing expertise with original artwork that Shannon incorporates into home goods designs and reimagined vintage finds.

Shannon's career spans over two decades bridging the worlds of fine art, media, and corporate color strategy. Her decorative painting business attracted high-profile commissions including work for Carlos Santana's restaurants, a custom painted floor design for the CCO of Stella & Dot with British interior designer Rita Konig, and Pottery Barn Kids shoots in San Francisco and Palm Beach. This artistic foundation led to her discovery by Edelman Productions to host several successful seasons of "Fresh Coat," a top-rated makeover show on DIY Network, and "Country Living" on Samsung Smart TV, reaching over 25 million viewers monthly.

Shannon's expertise in color strategy attracted major brands including CertaPro Painters, Shur-Line Painting Tools, Armstrong Ceilings, and Benjamin Moore. Her former client, Kelly-Moore Paints, eventually recruited her as Creative, Brand & Color Marketing Director, where she transformed the regional brick-and-mortar business into a national retail brand through comprehensive marketing strategy and sustainable product development, generating over $1M in new sales within eight months.

Her international reputation led to a collaboration with London-based Colour Hive and Canadian print house Duha Group to name 1,700 paint colors for an international manufacturer, accommodating translations across multiple languages. Shannon continues to work with residential clients on large-scale projects and recently contracted with a Santa Barbara HOA to establish comprehensive exterior color and architectural guidelines.

Today, Shannon's artistic passion focuses on designing home textile accessories and reimagining vintage furnishings that incorporate her original artwork. Her work and color expertise have been featured in InStyle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Sunset, Curbed, Apartment Therapy, and Design Milk.

At Plein Heir, Shannon brings together her strategic color marketing background, media experience, and artistic vision to create uniquely personal experiences for clients seeking both sophisticated design solutions and sustainable, circular economy principles in their homes and businesses.

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