DESIGN & DECOR
The Future (of Paint) is Female
Living life in color is often the goal, but sometimes we all need a little
guidance to figure out which color palette suits us best. Whether it involves soothing shades for the
sanctuary that is your bedroom or a bold statement wall in your living room, the Color House, a
paint and design retailer with five storefronts in Rhode Island, can provide that support. Not only
do they offer friendly expert advice and outstanding design services, but also superior products,
from Benjamin Moore paints to stains and primers to industrial coatings and window treatments.
They even carry the largest library of wallpaper in the state. The Color House also has colorful
roots. When Jean Hauser inherited ownership of the second-generation family-run business (circa
1963) following her husband’s passing in 2016, it marked a turning point — both for Hauser and
the business. In fact, under her leadership as president, the Color House has become the first
and only Rhode Island paint and design retailer to hold state certification as a Woman-owned
Business Enterprise [WBE] from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. “The WBE
certification demonstrates how proud we are to be a woman-owned business,” says Hauser. “It is
also a reflection of the Color House as an inclusive team that values and appreciates the diversity
of every customer who walks through our door.” Hauser is also making strides for women in the
traditionally male-dominated paint industry. In 2019, she became the first woman appointed
committee chair of the AllPro Corporation, a business-to-business purchasing cooperative for the
international paint and decorating industry. “It is a privilege to represent a 280-member network of
international paint and design retailers, but I am especially honored to be a voice for fellow women
business owners,” she says. Who better to help you showcase your own true colors in your home? ◆
1107 Reservoir Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910 • 401-943-1155
679 W Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842 • 401-849-3500
8190 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852 • 401-294-6100
445 Putnam Pike, Unit 9
Smithfi eld, RI 02828 • 401-424-5700
603 Kingstown Road
Wakefi eld, RI 02879 • 401-515-2044
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THE COLOR HOUSE, locations in North Kingstown, Cranston,
Wakefield, Middletown and Smithfield (see below for contact
information), thecolorhouse.com