About Us

Female owned

20 years in business

High-end

Boone County's Decorative Painting & Faux Finishes Expert

Sunset Gems Studio brings over 25 years experience to your home renovation project! I am a licensed faux finisher and have trained under some of the most respected artists in the industry. We can help you pick your colors to update your home; we would love to show you the latest faux finishes and customize them to your likes; we can update your accessories to match your style; and we can refinish your kitchen cabinets too!! So many finishes to choose from! Give me a call for a free estimate today! - Faux Finishes - Furniture refinishing - Kitchen makeovers - Unique wall options including solid glass beads - Basic painting - Interior Decorating

Services Provided

Cabinet Painting, Cabinet Refinishing, Ceiling Painting, Color Consulting, Decorative Painting, Door Painting, Faux Painting, Interior Painting, Texture Painting, Wall Stenciling, Wallpaper Removal, Kitchen Refinishing

Areas Served

Belleview, Burlington, Covington, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Florence, Fort Mitchell, Ft Mitchell, Ft Wright, Hebron, Independence, Lakeside Park, Oakbrook, Petersburg, Rabbit Hash, Union, Verona, Villa Hills, Walton, Cincinnati

Awards

Certified JaDecor installer. Licensed to use proprietary products for the faux finish industry. Specializing in plaster finishes and kitchen cabinet makeovers

36 Projects

Mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Cincinnati with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown walls.

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Business Details

Business Name

Sunset Gems Studio

Phone Number

+1 859-681-7017

Website

sunsetgemsstudio.com

Address

11328 East Bend Road
Union, KY, KY 41091

Typical Job Cost

USD 500 - USD 10,000

This all depends on the type of project...cabinets, walls, painting, or perhaps all three.

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Featured Review

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Cindy Kruempelman

Very professional, incredibly creative and her work is flawless. On time, friendly and so fun to work with. Karin considers the big picture of the project and makes recommendations accordingly. I need to come up with more renovationsRead Full Review

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22 Reviews for Sunset Gems Studio

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Ann Barber

Sunset Gems (Karrin) did an amazing job on our kitchen cabinets! This team is professional, courteous and most importantly talented. Our kitchen looks like we purchased new cabinetry opposed to painted. They showed up on time, worked a full day and cleaned up. She exceeded my expectations in every way!

November 3, 2022

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you Ann! It sure was our pleasure to transform your kitchen! And we loved your sweet puppies too

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Cheryl Ruh

Karin has a great personality but her business practices are poorly lacking. Doesn't return phone, text, messages. Makes promises that she doesn't keep. I have tried to get paint from her to finish the job she hasn't completed. Dining room chairs need finishing and she has completely ignored all requests from me so that I can do it for her..................all I get are crickets! I definitely would not recommend.

March 22, 2022

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

My apologies for the way you feel, however, your table was finished and the bamboo chairs that were previously painted by someone else were refinished and delivered. As we both agreed, these exterior chairs cannot withstand much more painting. The finish will not adhere very well due to previous attempts to paint with many different products and will not withstand high usage. As promised, I delivered the paint for you to touch up as needed. However, after you made repeated cancellations for either my associate or I to stop by, we are not available at a moment's notice at this time to bring specialty products nor will I leave them on the doorstep in freezing temperatures. I am sorry you are unhappy and hopefully you can find a contractor in the future who will be able to work with your schedule.

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bobsmybuilder

Karin did a wonderful job for me! She was able to fit me into her busy schedule sooner than she originally thought by arraigning to do it during a weekend that we were out of town. They moved my furnishings and pictures and replaced everything to it's original position. Other than the beautiful new paint job you could scarcely tell she had been here.

May 28, 2021

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you so much! It is my goal to cause as little disruption as possible for you and your family. It was a pleasure working with you!

Chris Osborne Newhouse

I had no idea how to transform my 1979 staircase into the 21st century, but Karin did! Wow...I can’t stop looking at those gorgeous and one-of-a-kind steps! Karen and team were attentive to details and open to my opinions along the way. I highly recommend Sunset Gems Studio!

February 26, 2019

Carmen Goderwis

Karin recently painted my dark cabinets with a beautiful creamy/glaze finish! They look amazing. She is so great to work with. She is so personable and I enjoyed having her in my home.

February 24, 2019

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you Carmen! Your house is beautiful and you have a great eye for style! So glad I got to be a part of the process!

Lesley Miller

So fun to work with Karin. She has great ideas and does a fantastic job. She has worked on almost all the rooms in my house and has transformed it by incorporating my vision with her ideas.

January 24, 2018

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you so much Lesley! It was my pleasure to work with you and introduce you to the world of faux finishing!

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Cindy Kruempelman

Very professional, incredibly creative and her work is flawless. On time, friendly and so fun to work with. Karin considers the big picture of the project and makes recommendations accordingly. I need to come up with more renovations so I can work with her again.

December 19, 2017

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you so much Cindy! It is always such a pleasure to work with clients who are open to new ideas! I would love to work with you again!!

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Robin Chadwick

These ladies are absolutely lovely! Not only do they do incredible work but they are such wonderful people! They were always on time and did exactly what they said they would do. I enjoyed their company while they were working in my home and found them to be very helpful with advice on other projects I was working on. I would recommend them to anyone wanting quality faux work done!

June 29, 2017Last modified:June 29, 2017

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you Robin! We loved working in your beautiful home!! Call us any time!

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donna_linesch

I hired Sunset Gens to update my kitchen cabinets. These ladies are "Gems". They came in smiling, took off the cabinets, cleaned up behind as they worked. They then took the cabinets to the shop, refinished my cabinets a beautiful rustic, rich color. Cabinets were finished in 4-5 days. They listened to what I was looking for in style and colors. Price was excellent, professionalism outstanding.

June 29, 2017

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you Donna!! You certainly made our job a pleasure!! I'm so glad that you are pleased with the final result!

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Dennis Glover

Karin is just amazing! My client wanted to enclose an open staircase to keep her kids from jumping over down to the lower for couch. Her vaulted living room walls had a marble paint finish to the walls. I called Karin in and she perfectly matched the existing walls! I never thought it was possible, but she nailed it! I highly recommend Sunset Gems Studio and will work with them in the future!

February 22, 2017

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you Dennis! It was my privilege to work with you!

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kelannsparks

Karin and Jen did an absolutely wonderful job on my kitchen cabinets! They arrived when they said they would, were very meticulous with their work, and cleaned up when they left. Professional and trustworthy! I'd would not hesitate to use them again and/or refer their services to family and friends.

December 18, 2016

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you so much for your kind words Kelly! Give me a call any time!

Gustin Construction, Inc.

Karin, is wonderful to work with. The work that she doors is unbelievable. I can't wait for the next opportunity to work with her.

October 7, 2016

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bjanning

Karin and Jennifer are amazing!! They refinished my kitchen cabinets and I am truly delighted with the outcome. Not only are they personable and vivacious, they are reliable, knowledgeable, extremely creative and perhaps most important of all, affordable. I didn't mind having my kitchen torn apart because they were such fun to have in the house. They also did a lustre stone finish around my fireplace and are coming back to spruce up the tile surround. I was so impressed that I chose the granite for my countertops based on their recommendations. Great ladies . . . can't say enough good things about them and their work! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Karin and Jennifer. I am a happy camper! I will post more pics when the new appliances and granite are in.

July 9, 2016Last modified:July 9, 2016

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

Thank you so much! You were absolutely delightful to work with too!!

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HU-532261

Karin and Jennifer are true professionals. They faux painted two mantles for us and we love the finished product. I plan to use them in the future for some faux painting on ceilings in a dining room and bathrooms. Beyond being professional painters they are fun and allowed me to watch and ask questions. They are knowledgeable about many aspects of home remodeling and have a list of contractors that they are willing to share. I needed a plumber in an emergency and they were of great help there also. I now call them friends and I am sure they treat everyone as such.

June 28, 2016

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HU-714271

Work was done timely. I was out of town at a wedding so small decisions had to be made without me and I had complete trust in Karin to make the right ones! Quality was impeccable.

May 19, 2016

Comment from Sunset Gems Studio:

It was a pleasure working on your home! Thank you for putting your trust in Sunset Gems to make your new place beautiful!

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Lona Valentine

Karin is superbly talented and such a nice and responsive professional! She listens to what her clients want and creates a work of beauty. She was recommended by my interior designer and I could not have been more pleased. Karin presented design samples of faux/glass bead paintings and we worked together to make a selection for my master bath plus I requested that Karin work on other faux painting projects in my house. Karin was also mindful of my budget. I look forward to working again with Karin on more projects throughout my house.

May 16, 2016

Craftsmen By Design

Working with Sunset Gems has been such a great experience for my clients and myself. They make the process very simple and easy from start to finish. Their knowledge of products, finishes and textures goes above and beyond. Their quality of work is flawless and beautiful, the products they use and their techniques assist in the quality. I could not be more honored to work with such a great team!! They are always smiling and positive which makes for a great experience for the client or designer they are working with!

May 16, 2016

Norma DeMeza Pajk

This is one of the best experiences I've had with talented professionals that listen , see and apply creative decorating ideas to meet your personal desires. They show samples and past references that make you feel comfortable in your decision to have them working at your home or business to make it a show place you'll be proud of. The work they completed for me can be seen on their site as "Pajk home".

April 4, 2016

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schultz3232

We hired Karin & Jennifer this year to update a few areas of our home. They did our dining room, foyer and hallways, including staining our light oak handrails and woodwork. They also did all sorts of other finishing touches such as painting picture frames, pottery & light fixtures to better match our accessories and walls. They are both very professional and pleasant to work with. They met with us a few times in advance to provide samples until we settled on a design that worked well with our décor. We highly recommend them for a variety of work you may need in your home as they are very talented at their craft!

March 30, 2016

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joylhallesq

Karin was referred to me through a very good friend. After meeting with her and Jennifer and reviewing their portfolio, I was excited for them to start the project. Karin gave me a bid and we discussed additional items to add to the project. Karin and Jennifer were always on time and answered questions along the way. They completed in the time they allotted and my house is beautiful. They completed a glass bead project (accent wall), stenciled wall powder room, faux finished walls around my fireplace. During the project, Karin would note my likes and dislikes and would help steer me to what looked amazing in my home. I cannot say enough about her and Jennifer's work. I will never use anyone else.

March 29, 2016

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jennifermarino

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Karin Shattuck of Sunset Gems! She's great to work with; always professional and eager to make sure her clients get exactly what they want. She's a great communicator and has a wealth of knowledge on the latest finishes and products. This translates into up-to-date finishes and techniques that her clients benefit from. Add to that her honesty and integrity, and it's no wonder she's in high demand!

March 27, 2016

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rabbithash1

I have long admired her work and was delighted to have her working in my home. She put the finishing touches on an antique fireplace mantel that I purchased. She created a Elm Burl design that looks magnificent . Her work is absolutely unbelievable . So talented and a joy to watch her create her magic .

March 24, 2016

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Commented: oakThese cabinets are maple but we did a custom finish on them to achieve this look for the client. They originally were slightly darker than the floor.

July 7, 2017

Commented: CabinetsThis is a finish using proprietary products where training is required. And colors were custom blended to fit the clients requirements.

July 6, 2017

Commented: What is the wall color called?This is a glass bead faux finish. It was applied over a champagne metallic base coat.

March 11, 2017

Commented: What color paint?This color is very similar to Benjamin Moore Caribbean Blue Water 2055-30

October 8, 2015

Commented: Paint colorAce Hardware (Cincinnati area) carries Farrow & Ball

September 21, 2015

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