# Living Colors Painting

**Trade:** House Painting · **Address:** 38 Fruit St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · **Phone:** (508) 845-4200 · **Website:** http://www.livingcolorscps.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-profile · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 31 reviews across 4 sources.
97% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Living Colors Painting is a Shrewsbury painting company run by Jeff Millar, who says on the company's site he started the business in 1990. The reviews describe a full-service operation — power washing and carpentry repairs before painting, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence work — backed, per the website, by a two-year workmanship guarantee.

The written history here is deep and consistent: 31 Google reviews from 2023 through this month, and a striking number of them are from repeat customers — several say they've used the company for years, or three times, or since having a house built decades ago. Recent reviews describe a kitchen renovation finished off with a full first-floor repaint, a cellar remodel painted start to finish, and a house exterior repaired and repainted after storm damage from a fallen tree limb. A 2025 review described the full sequence on an exterior job — power washing, a carpenter fixing rotten wood, then the paint crew — and several others specifically credit named staff, including Jeff, Marc, Susan and Scott, for careful prep and cleanup around plant beds and property.

One recent account breaks that pattern. In a May 2026 review, a repeat customer said that on their most recent job, the company had switched to subcontractors without experience and that the owner didn't seem to care about the quality of the work — a sharp contrast with the praise elsewhere, and worth asking about directly if hiring for a larger project.

For interior or exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, or a job that needs some carpentry repair first, the volume and consistency of the praise here — spanning years and repeat customers — is hard to match; just ask who's doing the actual work given the one recent complaint about subcontractors.

**Strengths:**
- Repeat customers — many reviewers cite years of return business
- Full-service prep — carpentry repairs and power washing done before painting
- Named staff praised — Jeff, Marc, Susan and Scott called out repeatedly
- Careful cleanup — reviewers cite care around plant beds and property

**Concerns:**
- Subcontractor complaint — May 2026 review cites inexperienced subs, less oversight

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- 4.9-star average on Google across 40 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Colors%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJV4QIB7_144kRkdaQQktKuVQ) — “Google: 4.9★ from 40 ratings”
- Self-reports the business started in 1990, owned by Jeff Millar _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.livingcolorscps.com) — “Company history (self-reported): started in 1990”
  - [Official Website](http://www.livingcolorscps.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Jeff Millar, owner”
- Self-reports a two-year workmanship guarantee _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.livingcolorscps.com) — “Official Living Colors Painting site matches the exact business, Shrewsbury address, phone, and domain. It describes residential and commerc…”
- Many reviewers describe using the company repeatedly over years for multiple projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214eGNrNHhNMjB4VVhkSGVucHpiWEJIV1hwNk1VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxxck4xM20xUXdHenpzbXBHWXp6MUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve used Living Colors for many years and highly recommend them.  Jeff has always provided outstanding service and his team are the best…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVFVWODNPRGxDWkRGTlVXdFllVjlNY1Vwa1EyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZTUV83ODlCZDFNUWtYeV9McUpkQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This is the second time I’ve used Living Color. I recently purchased a new home and they exceeded my expectations on the outcome of the p…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SSVVFSXhWM2RwUkRSc05WRnhRVFo1U1hWYU1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRIUEIxV3dpRDRsNVFxQTZ5SXVaMFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors Painting painted my house last year and did a great job (as always- I used them 3 times since I had the house built in 1995…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOUtDSHRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn9KCHtgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors has been painting for us and my parents for years.  We both recently had painting jobs and of course the work was excellent…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1a011a1FREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5kMukQQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors Painting is super easy to work with, very professional and a beautiful result. This is our third time working with the comp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwNlptcnBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDp6ZmrpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living colors is the best painting company around - we have used them for all of our interior and exterior projects. Their prices are goo…”
- Reviews describe carpentry repair and power washing performed before exterior painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxZmIycExXazVSZDNoNVlWOXlkRnBaUnpKV1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1fb2pLWk5Rd3h5YV9ydFpZRzJWREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Living Colors paint our house, a 24x50 one story ranch, with a small porch and we were very happy with the result. First someone c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cmVmWVFBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxrefYQA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors painted the outside of our home and deck, and had to do a large amount of repair work beforehand. We also had them paint ou…”
- A 2025 review described oak kitchen cabinets refinished along with walls, ceilings and trim _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBbEtPUDdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAlKOP7gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Living Colors for many projects over the years. This last project was for the interior of our house. All ceilings, walls, and…”
- A May 2026 review said the company had switched to inexperienced subcontractors and that the owner did not seem to care about quality _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSb2RXMWhNR3BFWkVaVVIwSkdVRFp6U3pkMFJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRodW1hMGpEZEZUR0JGUDZzSzd0RVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ We had a significantly negative experience with Living Color. Hesitated to write this review, but it seems since the last time we hired t…”
- Specializes in House Painting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.livingcolorscps.com) — “Official Living Colors Painting site matches the exact business, Shrewsbury address, phone, and domain. It describes residential and commerc…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoSU4weFlXRWt4Ym5aRFQzQXhhVnBFYWtwWlRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhIN0xYWEkxbnZDT3AxaVpEakpZTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional from onset to finish.  Quality control evident in oversight before and after painting was completed.  Would strongly re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSa2NuZElWR2xLTjI1bGQxaDJOWGwwVnpWMGVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRkcndIVGlKN25ld1h2NXl0VzV0eFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ the folks at Living Colors has done an extensive amount of interior painting for us as we prepared to sell our house.  Outstanding work w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxZmIycExXazVSZDNoNVlWOXlkRnBaUnpKV1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1fb2pLWk5Rd3h5YV9ydFpZRzJWREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Living Colors paint our house, a 24x50 one story ranch, with a small porch and we were very happy with the result. First someone c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqMlpDUll3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICj2ZCRYw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors truly deserves more than 5 stars. From the moment we engaged with Jeff, Marc, Susan, and their incredible team of painters,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwNlptcnBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDp6ZmrpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living colors is the best painting company around - we have used them for all of our interior and exterior projects. Their prices are goo…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxZmIycExXazVSZDNoNVlWOXlkRnBaUnpKV1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1fb2pLWk5Rd3h5YV9ydFpZRzJWREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Living Colors paint our house, a 24x50 one story ranch, with a small porch and we were very happy with the result. First someone c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cmVmWVFBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxrefYQA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Living Colors painted the outside of our home and deck, and had to do a large amount of repair work beforehand. We also had them paint ou…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxZmIycExXazVSZDNoNVlWOXlkRnBaUnpKV1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1fb2pLWk5Rd3h5YV9ydFpZRzJWREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Living Colors paint our house, a 24x50 one story ranch, with a small porch and we were very happy with the result. First someone c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLbWUzSS1fczVlUm1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54b94a4b4290d691!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEKme3I-_s5eRmgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Living Colors team did such a professional job on our house.  Their attention to detail is amazing and they are so conscientious abou…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Colors%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJV4QIB7_144kRkdaQQktKuVQ): 4.9★ from 40 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Living%20Colors%20Painting&query_place_id=ChIJV4QIB7_144kRkdaQQktKuVQ): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.livingcolorscps.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](http://corridorninema.chambermaster.com/list/ql/business-professional-services-5): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jean Campaniello · 2026-08-06**: Very professional from onset to finish.  Quality control evident in oversight before and after painting was completed.  Would strongly recommend for any painting needed.  Workers were timely and courteous.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ted Dow · 2026-07-28**: The Living Colors team came in to finish off a kitchen renovation by painting the majority of our 1st Floor. The team worked quickly and cleanly and the results are fantastic!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · A Willard · 2026-06-24**: Fantastic company to work with.  I was referred by a friend, filled out the online form, heard back a day later, they were onsite to provide an estimate the same week.  The crew arrived on time as planned and had the place done quickly.   They did a great job, no damage to the house, the landscape a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wendy M · 2026-06-18**: It was such a great experience working with Living Colors. They painted all of our cellar remodel with excellent results. They had great communication and were very professional onsite as well. Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julia Zhu · 2026-05-30**: Good painting job and small repair. Very easy to work with.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Sullivan · 2026-05-05**: the folks at Living Colors has done an extensive amount of interior painting for us as we prepared to sell our house.  Outstanding work with each job (had them back 3 times w/in the past month).
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · J Miller · 2026-05-03**: We had a significantly negative experience with Living Color. Hesitated to write this review, but it seems since the last time we hired them that they have switched to subcontractors who have no experience, and the owner doesn't seem to care about quality. All in all it was an extremely disappointin…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Victoria C · 2026-03-31**: I’ve used Living Colors for many years and highly recommend them.  Jeff has always provided outstanding service and his team are the best.  He is very fair in price and always gives the best advice.  I’ve received many compliments over the years on how nice my home looks on Main Street.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timothy King · 2025-12-16**: The employees were very professional and their work was outstanding.  They cleaned the area when the work was  completed.  I would highly recommend them for their services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeanine Davis · 2025-11-20**: This is the second time I’ve used Living Color. I recently purchased a new home and they exceeded my expectations on the outcome of the project. The staff was great to work from the time I called to make the booking (thanks Susan) to my consultation with Jeff and the onsite support / work of Mark an…

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