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LICK

LICK is a Sydney based lighting and colour consultancy dedicated to providing light and colour solutions that support the intent of any living space or work environment.

Light and colour are instrumental to wellbeing; stimulating our senses and emotions, even enhancing productivity.  As humans, we intuitively experience our environment through the suggestive medium of light and colour.

At LICK our design philosophy is simple; we facilitate your vision.  We take time to understand your lifestyle or organisation, including personal tastes and space objectives in order to achieve the result you desire.  We also enjoy collaborating closely with architects, developers, builders and other commercial clients to support agreed design goals and create the intended effect. 

A practical, yet inventive feel for colour, light, form and function along with our innovative and sympathetic approach brings us continuing success. 

LICK makes the difference between nice and WOW!. What effect are you looking to create? Sophisticated, outrageously stylish, earthy, off-beat or breathtakingly simple? The choice is yours.

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  • BALMAIN

    I really would like to recommend Terry. I have not done this for anyone else on our recent build but I feel people need to know how good he is. We recently built a house in Balmain and without a doubt engaging Terry was the best money we spent.

    Thanks Terry for the time you spent with us to understand what we wanted and also the selections of colours and lighting, etc. He would be the first person we engage on any future project.

    MICHAEL McAVINEY

  • SEAFORTH

    Terry was recommended to us by one of our friends who had just completed their renovations. We were impressed with what Terry had done so naturally, we asked him to assist us with our place. Terry is very easy to deal with and listens to what the client wants but will also offer his opinion and disagree where he believes it appropriate.

    We were extremely pleased with the colour scheme that he came up with for both the interior and exterior of the house. We were so happy with the results we then asked him to assist with the lighting and finishes to ensure that everything worked together both internally and externally including a very radical colour for our main door which looks great.

    We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to any of our friends.

    RICK VAN BRUGGE

  • GLEBE

    Terry has completed several projects for my wife and I. His attention to detail and ability to deliver a quality, dynamic and rich result is outstanding. He demonstrates an advanced capacity to deliver a design and colour solution that is both creative and entirely practical.

    I recommend him with a very high level of certainty for both the corporate and residential sector.

    ADRIAN RICHARDSON

  • NEUTRAL BAY

    Our Strata engaged Lick to help decide on new brick window sills on a 1969 un-rendered unit block in Neutral Bay. Terry led us through the process of brick colours and form, providing detailed drawings and photographic examples. Terry took us around, bricks in hand to see which suited our building best and the committee were able to agree on the new sills.

    Terry’s passion and knowledge for colour and form was evident throughout; I cannot recommend him highly enough for the dedication, skill-set, wonderful communication, visualisation and understanding during this time.

    Lick lifted our shaggy looking 1969 block with pre-moulded aesthetic/sills, into a building that is not only in keeping with its heritage but also very aesthetically appealing with its beautiful new brick sills. Thanks Terry.

    SIMONE MARTIN

  • MDL SMASH REPAIR

    Lick consulted with us for our smash repair business on busy Botany Road. We wanted some bold colours that would make our mark on an otherwise bland streetscape. Due to the nature and size of our building we also needed a colour scheme that would stand the test of time. Terry came back with a contemporary and striking scheme; seven years later we are still really happy with the result.

    The building looks great and the colour palette has not dated at all. In fact, several local buildings have since painted the same colours! Thanks once again for all of your welcomed help.

    CHARLIE LEAL

  • THE REPUBLIC

    As an Architect I understand the importance of using the exact hue and tone for surfaces when redesigning a space. I have always used a colour consultant on all my projects internationally. I was very lucky to find Terry who helped me select tiles, joinery, bench tops, splashbacks, paint colours and finishes, right down to a rug redesign. His ability to liaise with the necessary trades and suppliers was impressive when specifying custom stains for the floorboards and custom-designed silver metallic for the joinery. In all my dealings with Terry I found he quickly grasped the fundamentals of the brief and very quickly suggested solutions that were both practical and cost effective. He was also very pleasant to deal with and worked in a very efficient way.

    BRUCE McCAUSLAND

  • KYLE BAY

    Lick assisted with all our interior and exterior colour, lighting and finishes needs during a major renovation of our home in Kyle Bay. The result has been spectacular with guests commenting not only on the choice of colours and finishes but also how they work together to create a unique and relaxed environment.

    Terry is meticulous, professional and timely and gave direction to the entire project meaning that costly mistakes were avoided and the desired result achieved. Fees were very reasonable and the fact that he passes on trade discounts more than cover his costs alone.

    We would gladly recommend Lick to anyone building, renovating or even updating their home.

    CRAIG & LEEANNE ORTON

  • DOUBLE BAY

    I Just wanted to write you a quick note to say thank you for your assistance during our renovation. I came into contact with so many people throughout the 6 month process and your service was the most professional. The colours are fabulous yet subtle, they provide a little personality to each of the rooms.

    I have recently had to touch up some paint, I simply handed the painters your clear and concise specifications and colour samples, it was so easy I have had a lot of comments about the house and on of them is always, 'who helped you with the colours', I have no hesitation in recommending your services.

    AMANDA PLANTER

  • WOLLONGONG

    It was a truly enjoyable experience working with Terry, his energy and enthusiasm are refreshing. Lick did an amazing job to change the aesthetics of our building to a current and fresh appearance. Lick took into consideration our input and ideas and along with Terry's expertise created a palette of colours that worked best with the light and location of our building. Lick provided great support throughout the entire process. We were fully informed and supported throughout. All in all it was a great experience and there is no doubt Lick's creative input and design has added significant value to our building.

    ROCKPOOL CORPORATION

  • THE HORIZON

    Thanks for the fantastic work you did in transforming the interior of my apartment. You were able to advise with knowledge (and some humour), give due consideration to various colour options and their impact in different degrees of natural and artificial lighting, source extensively, personally supervise the colour mixing and expediently organise the painting. Your candour, efficiency and flexibility without compromising quality will undoubtedly be to your benefit when expanding your business through the industry.

    Thanks again for adding warmth, colour, contrast and interest to my apartment's interior.

    DR. ROSS WHITAKER

  • EDGECLIFF

    When I decided to repaint my apartment I had absolutely no idea what would look good, I just knew that I wanted it to look amazing and given the art deco style of the place I was concerned that the default 'off-white option' might look cold and stark. Rather than fret about my choices I decided to invest in a professional opinion. I have never used a service like this before but I can now say that Terry's advice was an investment worth every penny. He talked me through colour schemes for each room. In the case of my dining room it was a colour that I would never have picked myself, it looks absolutely amazing!

    I would also recommend Terry's lighting service, he assisted me in finding stylish fittings for my dining room and master bedroom, they offset the colour's perfectly.

    SARAH McNAMARA

  • ELIZABETH BAY

    Totally love what lick do. When I first used them, in 2005, for a colour rework of my Elizabeth Bay home, I ended up with blue ceilings and an entry hall cocooned in red. Stunning! As a designer myself I feel we collaborate extremely well. Terry's not afraid to push boundaries and challenge the norm yet he delivers practical solutions in a professional and timely manner within budget constraints. Our latest project is a kitchen, bathroom and lighting redesign that has entirely transformed my home.

    I am thrilled with results... It's my pleasure to recommend lick.

    PETER LANG

  • BRIGHT START KIDZ

    I just wanted to thank Lick for all the help and expertise they have shown towards myself and my brand new childcare centre, Bright Start Kidz. From the time of the initial phone call right through to completion of the job, your dedication and insight were amazing. You have helped me take this centre from dull and boring and a place that no one wanted to bring their children to a bright and amazing place where staff and children love to be. Thanks for helping me start my new venture out on the right foot and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.

    MAILI COLEMAN

  • ERSKINEVILLE

    I worked closely with Terry from lickcolour during a major renovation of our indoor pool facility. He designed the overall project, recommended products, and worked with our contractors to ensure that we achieved the best possible result in a very difficult site. We are very happy with the outcome. Our current pool area is almost unrecognisable from the dingy space it once was. Terry's vision, willingness to engage in the details and make changes when products weren't available to ensure the best possible outcome was very much appreciated by our committee.   We appreciated his clear advice on many occasions and would recommend his work to others who require design assistance.

    GENEVIEVE KELLY

  • DENTESSENCE

    Terry helped me to renovate my dental surgery. It all started with me asking him to choose a new paint colour and it went well beyond that to give it a refreshing fabulous new smooth vibe.  He helped me choose everything involved, from carpet, paint colour, lighting and curtains, new chairs and a statement wallpaper feature. Terry was brilliant and made all these different elements blend in calmly to evoke a warm and professional look that is uniquely bespoke. The entire process involved excellent communication, nothing was too much when we kept adding to the original brief. I loved the outcome so much I asked Terry to help me do the interior of our new rooms at home.

    I would thoroughly recommend Terry for a complete renovation or a smaller refresh of any business or home.

    DR. HELEN ZONGAS

  • BAWLEY POINT

    Terry helped me select colours to update our South Coast beach house. The setting is very natural and he encouraged us to select colours so the home became part of the bush landscape and nested in the environment. The outcome is great and we have received many, many compliments.

    JENNY GREEN

  • CREMORNE POINT

    Working with Terry has been a great pleasure. We have had his help more than once choosing colours and flooring. In both cases his advice has been spot on.

    We highly recommend Lick.

    MARION & HARRY DIXON

  • TMS ASIA PACIFIC

    TMS Asia Pacific, underwent an entire rebrand and relocation to new premise in 2004. Lick consulted with us, to create the desired setting and atmosphere for our reception, board and meeting rooms. They delivered a dynamic and more creative working environment for our staff and clients. On their advice we dropped any fears or preconceptions of colour; we have never looked back. Our clients and team alike are thrilled with the results.

    TMS ASIA PACIFIC

  • AQUILON

    Terry helped our Strata Committee select colours for a much needed update. The colour selections kept everyone happy while still providing a contemporary outcome.

    He worked well with our Committee and provided large samples so we could communicate the proposed colour palette with the residents. Terry also made himself available when the painters started work to ensure there were not any issues related to his detailed specification.

    JENNY GREEN