diff --git a/backend/cli/commands/members.py b/backend/cli/commands/members.py
index b7b2b5d..de280c7 100644
--- a/backend/cli/commands/members.py
+++ b/backend/cli/commands/members.py
@@ -8,13 +8,11 @@ from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
 if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from backend.cli.base import NimbusFlowCLI
 
-from backend.cli.utils import format_member_row
+from backend.cli.utils import format_member_row, create_table_header, create_table_separator, TableColors
 
 
 def cmd_members_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     """List all members with optional filters."""
-    print("Listing members...")
-    
     # Get all classifications for lookup
     classifications = cli.classification_repo.list_all()
     classification_map = {c.ClassificationId: c.ClassificationName for c in classifications}
@@ -29,7 +27,7 @@ def cmd_members_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
                 break
         
         if classification_id is None:
-            print(f"❌ Classification '{args.classification}' not found")
+            print(f"{TableColors.ERROR}Classification '{args.classification}' not found{TableColors.RESET}")
             return
         
         members = cli.member_repo.get_by_classification_ids([classification_id])
@@ -39,26 +37,28 @@ def cmd_members_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
         members = cli.member_repo.list_all()
     
     if not members:
-        print("No members found.")
+        print(f"{TableColors.DIM}No members found.{TableColors.RESET}")
         return
     
-    # Print header
-    print(f"\n{'ID':<3} | {'First Name':<12} | {'Last Name':<15} | {'Classification':<12} | {'Active':<6} | {'Email'}")
-    print("-" * 80)
+    # Print styled header
+    print()
+    print(create_table_header("ID ", "First Name   ", "Last Name      ", "Classification ", "Status      ", "Email"))
+    print(create_table_separator(90))
     
     # Print members
     for member in members:
         classification_name = classification_map.get(member.ClassificationId)
         print(format_member_row(member, classification_name))
     
-    print(f"\nTotal: {len(members)} members")
+    print()
+    print(f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}Total: {len(members)} members{TableColors.RESET}")
 
 
 def cmd_members_show(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     """Show detailed information about a specific member."""
     member = cli.member_repo.get_by_id(args.member_id)
     if not member:
-        print(f"❌ Member with ID {args.member_id} not found")
+        print(f"{TableColors.ERROR}Member with ID {args.member_id} not found{TableColors.RESET}")
         return
     
     # Get classification name
@@ -66,20 +66,24 @@ def cmd_members_show(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     if member.ClassificationId:
         classification = cli.classification_repo.get_by_id(member.ClassificationId)
     
-    print(f"\n📋 Member Details (ID: {member.MemberId})")
-    print("-" * 50)
-    print(f"Name:           {member.FirstName} {member.LastName}")
-    print(f"Email:          {member.Email or 'N/A'}")
-    print(f"Phone:          {member.PhoneNumber or 'N/A'}")
-    print(f"Classification: {classification.ClassificationName if classification else 'N/A'}")
-    print(f"Active:         {'Yes' if member.IsActive else 'No'}")
-    print(f"Notes:          {member.Notes or 'N/A'}")
+    print(f"\n{TableColors.HEADER}Member Details (ID: {member.MemberId}){TableColors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BORDER}{'─' * 50}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Name:{TableColors.RESET}           {member.FirstName} {member.LastName}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Email:{TableColors.RESET}          {member.Email or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Phone:{TableColors.RESET}          {member.PhoneNumber or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Classification:{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.YELLOW}{classification.ClassificationName if classification else f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A'}{TableColors.RESET}")
     
-    print(f"\n⏰ Schedule History:")
-    print(f"Last Scheduled: {member.LastScheduledAt or 'Never'}")
-    print(f"Last Accepted:  {member.LastAcceptedAt or 'Never'}")
-    print(f"Last Declined:  {member.LastDeclinedAt or 'Never'}")
-    print(f"Decline Streak: {member.DeclineStreak}")
+    active_status = f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}Yes{TableColors.RESET}" if member.IsActive else f"{TableColors.ERROR}No{TableColors.RESET}"
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Active:{TableColors.RESET}         {active_status}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Notes:{TableColors.RESET}          {member.Notes or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    
+    print(f"\n{TableColors.HEADER}Schedule History:{TableColors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Last Scheduled:{TableColors.RESET} {member.LastScheduledAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}Never{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Last Accepted:{TableColors.RESET}  {member.LastAcceptedAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}Never{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Last Declined:{TableColors.RESET}  {member.LastDeclinedAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}Never{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    
+    decline_color = TableColors.ERROR if member.DeclineStreak > 0 else TableColors.SUCCESS
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Decline Streak:{TableColors.RESET} {decline_color}{member.DeclineStreak}{TableColors.RESET}")
 
 
 def setup_members_parser(subparsers) -> None:
diff --git a/backend/cli/commands/schedules.py b/backend/cli/commands/schedules.py
index 5629892..6778dcc 100644
--- a/backend/cli/commands/schedules.py
+++ b/backend/cli/commands/schedules.py
@@ -10,13 +10,11 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from backend.cli.base import NimbusFlowCLI
 
 from backend.models.enums import ScheduleStatus
-from backend.cli.utils import format_schedule_row
+from backend.cli.utils import format_schedule_row, create_table_header, create_table_separator, TableColors
 
 
 def cmd_schedules_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     """List schedules with optional filters."""
-    print("Listing schedules...")
-    
     schedules = cli.schedule_repo.list_all()
     
     # Apply filters
@@ -28,11 +26,11 @@ def cmd_schedules_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
             status_enum = ScheduleStatus.from_raw(args.status.lower())
             schedules = [s for s in schedules if s.Status == status_enum.value]
         except ValueError:
-            print(f"❌ Invalid status '{args.status}'. Valid options: pending, accepted, declined")
+            print(f"{TableColors.ERROR}Invalid status '{args.status}'. Valid options: pending, accepted, declined{TableColors.RESET}")
             return
     
     if not schedules:
-        print("No schedules found.")
+        print(f"{TableColors.DIM}No schedules found.{TableColors.RESET}")
         return
     
     # Get member and service info for display
@@ -44,9 +42,10 @@ def cmd_schedules_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
         type_name = service_type_map.get(service.ServiceTypeId, "Unknown")
         service_map[service.ServiceId] = f"{type_name} {service.ServiceDate}"
     
-    # Print header
-    print(f"\n{'ID':<3} | {'Status':<10} | {'Member':<20} | {'Service':<15} | {'Scheduled'}")
-    print("-" * 80)
+    # Print styled header
+    print()
+    print(create_table_header("ID ", "Status          ", "Member              ", "Service             ", "Scheduled"))
+    print(create_table_separator(95))
     
     # Print schedules
     for schedule in schedules:
@@ -54,14 +53,15 @@ def cmd_schedules_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
         service_info = service_map.get(schedule.ServiceId, f"ID:{schedule.ServiceId}")
         print(format_schedule_row(schedule, member_name, service_info))
     
-    print(f"\nTotal: {len(schedules)} schedules")
+    print()
+    print(f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}Total: {len(schedules)} schedules{TableColors.RESET}")
 
 
 def cmd_schedules_show(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     """Show detailed information about a specific schedule."""
     schedule = cli.schedule_repo.get_by_id(args.schedule_id)
     if not schedule:
-        print(f"❌ Schedule with ID {args.schedule_id} not found")
+        print(f"{TableColors.ERROR}Schedule with ID {args.schedule_id} not found{TableColors.RESET}")
         return
     
     # Get related information
@@ -71,17 +71,39 @@ def cmd_schedules_show(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     if service:
         service_type = cli.service_type_repo.get_by_id(service.ServiceTypeId)
     
-    print(f"\n📅 Schedule Details (ID: {schedule.ScheduleId})")
-    print("-" * 50)
-    print(f"Member:         {member.FirstName} {member.LastName} (ID: {member.MemberId})" if member else f"Member ID: {schedule.MemberId}")
-    print(f"Service:        {service_type.TypeName if service_type else 'Unknown'} on {service.ServiceDate if service else 'Unknown'}")
-    print(f"Status:         {schedule.Status.upper()}")
-    print(f"Scheduled At:   {schedule.ScheduledAt}")
-    print(f"Accepted At:    {schedule.AcceptedAt or 'N/A'}")
-    print(f"Declined At:    {schedule.DeclinedAt or 'N/A'}")
-    print(f"Expires At:     {schedule.ExpiresAt or 'N/A'}")
+    print(f"\n{TableColors.HEADER}Schedule Details (ID: {schedule.ScheduleId}){TableColors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BORDER}{'─' * 50}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    
+    # Member info with color
+    if member:
+        print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Member:{TableColors.RESET}         {TableColors.BOLD}{member.FirstName} {member.LastName}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.DIM}(ID: {member.MemberId}){TableColors.RESET}")
+    else:
+        print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Member:{TableColors.RESET}         {TableColors.DIM}Member ID: {schedule.MemberId}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    
+    # Service info with color
+    if service_type and service:
+        print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Service:{TableColors.RESET}        {TableColors.YELLOW}{service_type.TypeName}{TableColors.RESET} on {TableColors.BLUE}{service.ServiceDate}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    else:
+        print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Service:{TableColors.RESET}        {TableColors.DIM}Unknown{TableColors.RESET}")
+    
+    # Status with appropriate color
+    status_enum = ScheduleStatus.from_raw(schedule.Status)
+    if status_enum == ScheduleStatus.PENDING:
+        status_color = TableColors.WARNING
+    elif status_enum == ScheduleStatus.ACCEPTED:
+        status_color = TableColors.SUCCESS
+    elif status_enum == ScheduleStatus.DECLINED:
+        status_color = TableColors.ERROR
+    else:
+        status_color = TableColors.DIM
+    
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Status:{TableColors.RESET}         {status_color}{schedule.Status.upper()}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Scheduled At:{TableColors.RESET}   {schedule.ScheduledAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Accepted At:{TableColors.RESET}    {schedule.AcceptedAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Declined At:{TableColors.RESET}    {schedule.DeclinedAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
+    print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Expires At:{TableColors.RESET}     {schedule.ExpiresAt or f'{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}'}")
     if schedule.DeclineReason:
-        print(f"Decline Reason: {schedule.DeclineReason}")
+        print(f"{TableColors.BOLD}Decline Reason:{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.ERROR}{schedule.DeclineReason}{TableColors.RESET}")
 
 
 def cmd_schedules_accept(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
diff --git a/backend/cli/commands/services.py b/backend/cli/commands/services.py
index 3f41f1e..5dc0699 100644
--- a/backend/cli/commands/services.py
+++ b/backend/cli/commands/services.py
@@ -10,12 +10,11 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
     from backend.cli.base import NimbusFlowCLI
 
 from backend.models.enums import ScheduleStatus
+from backend.cli.utils import format_service_row, create_table_header, create_table_separator, TableColors
 
 
 def cmd_services_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
     """List services with optional filters."""
-    print("Listing services...")
-    
     # Apply filters
     if args.upcoming:
         services = cli.service_repo.upcoming(limit=args.limit or 50)
@@ -26,7 +25,7 @@ def cmd_services_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
             all_services = cli.service_repo.list_all()
             services = [s for s in all_services if s.ServiceDate == target_date]
         except ValueError:
-            print(f"❌ Invalid date format '{args.date}'. Use YYYY-MM-DD")
+            print(f"{TableColors.ERROR}Invalid date format '{args.date}'. Use YYYY-MM-DD{TableColors.RESET}")
             return
     else:
         services = cli.service_repo.list_all()
@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ def cmd_services_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
             services = services[:args.limit]
     
     if not services:
-        print("No services found.")
+        print(f"{TableColors.DIM}No services found.{TableColors.RESET}")
         return
     
     # Get service type names for display
@@ -57,22 +56,19 @@ def cmd_services_list(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI", args) -> None:
             'total': len(service_schedules)
         }
     
-    # Print header
-    print(f"\n{'ID':<3} | {'Date':<12} | {'Service Type':<12} | {'Total':<5} | {'Pending':<7} | {'Accepted':<8} | {'Declined'}")
-    print("-" * 85)
+    # Print styled header
+    print()
+    print(create_table_header("ID ", "Date        ", "Service Type ", "Total", "Pending", "Accepted", "Declined"))
+    print(create_table_separator(85))
     
     # Print services
     for service in sorted(services, key=lambda s: s.ServiceDate):
         type_name = service_type_map.get(service.ServiceTypeId, "Unknown")
         counts = schedule_counts.get(service.ServiceId, {'total': 0, 'pending': 0, 'accepted': 0, 'declined': 0})
-        
-        # Format date properly
-        date_str = str(service.ServiceDate) if service.ServiceDate else "N/A"
-        
-        print(f"{service.ServiceId:<3} | {date_str:<12} | {type_name:<12} | "
-              f"{counts['total']:<5} | {counts['pending']:<7} | {counts['accepted']:<8} | {counts['declined']}")
+        print(format_service_row(service, type_name, counts))
     
-    print(f"\nTotal: {len(services)} services")
+    print()
+    print(f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}Total: {len(services)} services{TableColors.RESET}")
 
 
 def setup_services_parser(subparsers) -> None:
diff --git a/backend/cli/interactive.py b/backend/cli/interactive.py
index 0b2c21e..0b9b362 100644
--- a/backend/cli/interactive.py
+++ b/backend/cli/interactive.py
@@ -15,46 +15,71 @@ from .commands import (
     cmd_services_list,
 )
 
+# ANSI color codes
+class Colors:
+    RESET = '\033[0m'
+    BOLD = '\033[1m'
+    DIM = '\033[2m'
+    BLUE = '\033[94m'
+    GREEN = '\033[92m'
+    YELLOW = '\033[93m'
+    RED = '\033[91m'
+    CYAN = '\033[96m'
+    WHITE = '\033[97m'
+    GREY = '\033[90m'
+    BG_GREY = '\033[100m'
+    
+    # Special combinations
+    HEADER = '\033[1m\033[96m'  # Bold Cyan
+    SUCCESS = '\033[1m\033[92m'  # Bold Green
+    ERROR = '\033[1m\033[91m'   # Bold Red
+    WARNING = '\033[1m\033[93m' # Bold Yellow
+    INPUT_BOX = '\033[90m'      # Grey
+
+
+def create_input_box(prompt: str, width: int = 60) -> str:
+    """Create a grey box around input prompt."""
+    box_top = f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}┌" + "─" * (width - 2) + f"┐{Colors.RESET}"
+    prompt_line = f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}│{Colors.RESET} {prompt}"
+    padding = width - len(prompt) - 3
+    if padding > 0:
+        prompt_line += " " * padding + f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}│{Colors.RESET}"
+    else:
+        prompt_line += f" {Colors.INPUT_BOX}│{Colors.RESET}"
+    box_bottom = f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}└" + "─" * (width - 2) + f"┘{Colors.RESET}"
+    
+    return f"\n{box_top}\n{prompt_line}\n{box_bottom}"
+
+
+def create_simple_input_box(prompt: str) -> str:
+    """Create a simple grey box around input prompt."""
+    return f"\n{Colors.INPUT_BOX}┌─ {prompt} ─┐{Colors.RESET}"
+
+
+def clear_screen():
+    """Clear the terminal screen."""
+    print("\033[2J\033[H")
+
 
-def load_ascii_art() -> str:
-    """Load ASCII art from file."""
-    ascii_file = Path(__file__).parent / "ascii.txt"
-    if ascii_file.exists():
-        with open(ascii_file, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
-            content = f.read()
-            # Use only the cloud portion (middle section) for better display
-            lines = content.strip().split('\n')
-            if len(lines) > 30:
-                # Take a smaller portion of the cloud art
-                start = len(lines) // 3
-                end = start + 15
-                return '\n'.join(lines[start:end])
-            return content
-    return "🎵 NimbusFlow 🎵"  # Fallback if file doesn't exist
 
 
 def display_welcome():
-    """Display welcome screen with ASCII art."""
+    """Display welcome screen."""
     print("\033[2J\033[H")  # Clear screen and move cursor to top
     
-    # Display the cloud ASCII art
-    ascii_art = load_ascii_art()
-    print(ascii_art)
-    print()
-    
-    # Add the NimbusFlow branding
+    # NimbusFlow branding
     welcome_text = """
-╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
-║                                                                               ║
-║  ███╗   ██╗██╗███╗   ███╗██████╗ ██╗   ██╗███████╗    ███████╗██╗      ██████╗ ██╗    ██╗ ║
-║  ████╗  ██║██║████╗ ████║██╔══██╗██║   ██║██╔════╝    ██╔════╝██║     ██╔═══██╗██║    ██║ ║
-║  ██╔██╗ ██║██║██╔████╔██║██████╔╝██║   ██║███████╗    █████╗  ██║     ██║   ██║██║ █╗ ██║ ║
-║  ██║╚██╗██║██║██║╚██╔╝██║██╔══██╗██║   ██║╚════██║    ██╔══╝  ██║     ██║   ██║██║███╗██║ ║
-║  ██║ ╚████║██║██║ ╚═╝ ██║██████╔╝╚██████╔╝███████║    ██║     ███████╗╚██████╔╝╚███╔███╔╝ ║
-║  ╚═╝  ╚═══╝╚═╝╚═╝     ╚═╝╚═════╝  ╚═════╝ ╚══════╝    ╚═╝     ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝  ╚══╝╚══╝  ║
-║                                                                               ║
-║                        🎵 Choir Scheduling System 🎵                         ║
-╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
+╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
+║                                                                                            ║
+║  ███╗   ██╗██╗███╗   ███╗██████╗ ██╗   ██╗███████╗    ███████╗██╗      ██████╗ ██╗    ██╗  ║
+║  ████╗  ██║██║████╗ ████║██╔══██╗██║   ██║██╔════╝    ██╔════╝██║     ██╔═══██╗██║    ██║  ║
+║  ██╔██╗ ██║██║██╔████╔██║██████╔╝██║   ██║███████╗    █████╗  ██║     ██║   ██║██║ █╗ ██║  ║
+║  ██║╚██╗██║██║██║╚██╔╝██║██╔══██╗██║   ██║╚════██║    ██╔══╝  ██║     ██║   ██║██║███╗██║  ║
+║  ██║ ╚████║██║██║ ╚═╝ ██║██████╔╝╚██████╔╝███████║    ██║     ███████╗╚██████╔╝╚███╔███╔╝  ║
+║  ╚═╝  ╚═══╝╚═╝╚═╝     ╚═╝╚═════╝  ╚═════╝ ╚══════╝    ╚═╝     ╚══════╝ ╚═════╝  ╚══╝╚══╝   ║
+║                                                                                            ║
+║                           🎵 Scheduling System 🎵                                          ║
+╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
 """
     print(welcome_text)
     print()
@@ -62,59 +87,55 @@ def display_welcome():
 
 def display_main_menu():
     """Display the main menu options."""
-    print("🎯 " + "="*60)
-    print("   MAIN MENU - What would you like to manage?")
-    print("🎯 " + "="*60)
+    print(f"{Colors.HEADER}Main Menu{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{Colors.GREY}─" * 50 + f"{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
-    print("   1️⃣  👥 Members    - Manage choir members")
-    print("   2️⃣  📅 Schedules  - View and manage schedules") 
-    print("   3️⃣  🎼 Services   - Manage services and events")
-    print("   4️⃣  ❌ Exit       - Close NimbusFlow CLI")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}1.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.BOLD}Members{Colors.RESET}     Manage choir members")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}2.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.BOLD}Schedules{Colors.RESET}   View and manage schedules") 
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}3.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.BOLD}Services{Colors.RESET}    Manage services and events")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}4.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.BOLD}Exit{Colors.RESET}        Close NimbusFlow CLI")
     print()
 
 
 def display_members_menu():
     """Display members submenu."""
-    print("\n👥 " + "="*50)
-    print("   MEMBERS MENU")
-    print("👥 " + "="*50)
+    print(f"\n{Colors.HEADER}Members{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{Colors.GREY}─" * 50 + f"{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
-    print("   1️⃣  📋 List all members")
-    print("   2️⃣  ✅ List active members only") 
-    print("   3️⃣  🎵 List by classification")
-    print("   4️⃣  👤 Show member details")
-    print("   5️⃣  🔙 Back to main menu")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}1.{Colors.RESET} List all members")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}2.{Colors.RESET} List active members only") 
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}3.{Colors.RESET} List by classification")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}4.{Colors.RESET} Show member details")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}5.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.DIM}Back to main menu{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
 
 
 def display_schedules_menu():
     """Display schedules submenu."""
-    print("\n📅 " + "="*50)
-    print("   SCHEDULES MENU")
-    print("📅 " + "="*50)
+    print(f"\n{Colors.HEADER}Schedules{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{Colors.GREY}─" * 50 + f"{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
-    print("   1️⃣  📋 List all schedules")
-    print("   2️⃣  ⏳ List pending schedules")
-    print("   3️⃣  ✅ List accepted schedules")
-    print("   4️⃣  ❌ List declined schedules")
-    print("   5️⃣  👤 Show schedule details")
-    print("   6️⃣  ✨ Accept a schedule (interactive)")
-    print("   7️⃣  🚫 Decline a schedule (interactive)")
-    print("   8️⃣  📅 Schedule next member for service")
-    print("   9️⃣  🔙 Back to main menu")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}1.{Colors.RESET} List all schedules")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}2.{Colors.RESET} List pending schedules")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}3.{Colors.RESET} List accepted schedules")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}4.{Colors.RESET} List declined schedules")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}5.{Colors.RESET} Show schedule details")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}6.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.GREEN}Accept a schedule{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}7.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.RED}Decline a schedule{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}8.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.YELLOW}Schedule next member for service{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}9.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.DIM}Back to main menu{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
 
 
 def display_services_menu():
     """Display services submenu."""
-    print("\n🎼 " + "="*50)
-    print("   SERVICES MENU")  
-    print("🎼 " + "="*50)
+    print(f"\n{Colors.HEADER}Services{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{Colors.GREY}─" * 50 + f"{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
-    print("   1️⃣  📋 List all services")
-    print("   2️⃣  🔮 List upcoming services")
-    print("   3️⃣  📅 List services by date")
-    print("   4️⃣  🔙 Back to main menu")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}1.{Colors.RESET} List all services")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}2.{Colors.RESET} List upcoming services")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}3.{Colors.RESET} List services by date")
+    print(f"  {Colors.CYAN}4.{Colors.RESET} {Colors.DIM}Back to main menu{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
 
 
@@ -122,18 +143,19 @@ def get_user_choice(max_options: int) -> int:
     """Get user menu choice with validation."""
     while True:
         try:
-            choice = input(f"🎯 Enter your choice (1-{max_options}): ").strip()
+            print(create_simple_input_box(f"Enter your choice (1-{max_options})"))
+            choice = input(f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}└─> {Colors.RESET}").strip()
             if not choice:
                 continue
             choice_int = int(choice)
             if 1 <= choice_int <= max_options:
                 return choice_int
             else:
-                print(f"❌ Please enter a number between 1 and {max_options}")
+                print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Please enter a number between 1 and {max_options}{Colors.RESET}")
         except ValueError:
-            print("❌ Please enter a valid number")
+            print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Please enter a valid number{Colors.RESET}")
         except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
-            print("\n🛑 Goodbye!")
+            print(f"\n{Colors.WARNING}Goodbye!{Colors.RESET}")
             sys.exit(0)
 
 
@@ -141,12 +163,13 @@ def get_text_input(prompt: str, required: bool = True) -> str:
     """Get text input from user."""
     while True:
         try:
-            value = input(f"📝 {prompt}: ").strip()
+            print(create_simple_input_box(prompt))
+            value = input(f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}└─> {Colors.RESET}").strip()
             if value or not required:
                 return value
-            print("❌ This field is required")
+            print(f"{Colors.ERROR}This field is required{Colors.RESET}")
         except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
-            print("\n🛑 Operation cancelled")
+            print(f"\n{Colors.WARNING}Operation cancelled{Colors.RESET}")
             return ""
 
 
@@ -154,18 +177,19 @@ def get_date_input(prompt: str = "Enter date (YYYY-MM-DD)") -> str:
     """Get date input from user."""
     while True:
         try:
-            date_str = input(f"📅 {prompt}: ").strip()
+            print(create_simple_input_box(prompt))
+            date_str = input(f"{Colors.INPUT_BOX}└─> {Colors.RESET}").strip()
             if not date_str:
-                print("❌ Date is required")
+                print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Date is required{Colors.RESET}")
                 continue
             # Basic date format validation
             if len(date_str) == 10 and date_str.count('-') == 2:
                 parts = date_str.split('-')
                 if len(parts[0]) == 4 and len(parts[1]) == 2 and len(parts[2]) == 2:
                     return date_str
-            print("❌ Please use format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2025-09-07)")
+            print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Please use format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2025-09-07){Colors.RESET}")
         except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
-            print("\n🛑 Operation cancelled")
+            print(f"\n{Colors.WARNING}Operation cancelled{Colors.RESET}")
             return ""
 
 
@@ -179,34 +203,41 @@ class MockArgs:
 def handle_members_menu(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
     """Handle members menu interactions."""
     while True:
+        clear_screen()
         display_members_menu()
         choice = get_user_choice(5)
         
         if choice == 1:  # List all members
-            print("\n🔍 Listing all members...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing all members...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_members_list(cli, MockArgs(active=False, classification=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 2:  # List active members
-            print("\n🔍 Listing active members...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing active members...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_members_list(cli, MockArgs(active=True, classification=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 3:  # List by classification
+            clear_screen()
             classification = get_text_input("Enter classification (Soprano, Alto / Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone)", True)
             if classification:
-                print(f"\n🔍 Listing {classification} members...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing {classification} members...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_members_list(cli, MockArgs(active=False, classification=classification))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 4:  # Show member details
+            clear_screen()
             member_id = get_text_input("Enter member ID", True)
             if member_id.isdigit():
-                print(f"\n🔍 Showing details for member {member_id}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Showing details for member {member_id}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_members_show(cli, MockArgs(member_id=int(member_id)))
             else:
-                print("❌ Invalid member ID")
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+                print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Invalid member ID{Colors.RESET}")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 5:  # Back to main menu
             break
@@ -215,59 +246,73 @@ def handle_members_menu(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
 def handle_schedules_menu(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
     """Handle schedules menu interactions."""
     while True:
+        clear_screen()
         display_schedules_menu()
         choice = get_user_choice(9)
         
         if choice == 1:  # List all schedules
-            print("\n🔍 Listing all schedules...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing all schedules...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_schedules_list(cli, MockArgs(service_id=None, status=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 2:  # List pending schedules
-            print("\n🔍 Listing pending schedules...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.WARNING}Listing pending schedules...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_schedules_list(cli, MockArgs(service_id=None, status="pending"))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 3:  # List accepted schedules
-            print("\n🔍 Listing accepted schedules...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing accepted schedules...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_schedules_list(cli, MockArgs(service_id=None, status="accepted"))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 4:  # List declined schedules
-            print("\n🔍 Listing declined schedules...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Listing declined schedules...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_schedules_list(cli, MockArgs(service_id=None, status="declined"))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 5:  # Show schedule details
+            clear_screen()
             schedule_id = get_text_input("Enter schedule ID", True)
             if schedule_id.isdigit():
-                print(f"\n🔍 Showing details for schedule {schedule_id}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Showing details for schedule {schedule_id}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_schedules_show(cli, MockArgs(schedule_id=int(schedule_id)))
             else:
-                print("❌ Invalid schedule ID")
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+                print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Invalid schedule ID{Colors.RESET}")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 6:  # Accept schedule
+            clear_screen()
             date = get_date_input("Enter date for interactive accept")
             if date:
-                print(f"\n✨ Starting interactive accept for {date}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Starting interactive accept for {date}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_schedules_accept(cli, MockArgs(date=date, schedule_id=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 7:  # Decline schedule  
+            clear_screen()
             date = get_date_input("Enter date for interactive decline")
             if date:
+                clear_screen()
                 reason = get_text_input("Enter decline reason (optional)", False)
-                print(f"\n🚫 Starting interactive decline for {date}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.ERROR}Starting interactive decline for {date}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_schedules_decline(cli, MockArgs(date=date, schedule_id=None, reason=reason))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 8:  # Schedule next member
+            clear_screen()
             date = get_date_input("Enter date to schedule for")
             if date:
-                print(f"\n📅 Starting scheduling for {date}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.WARNING}Starting scheduling for {date}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_schedules_schedule(cli, MockArgs(service_id=None, date=date, classifications=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 9:  # Back to main menu
             break
@@ -276,25 +321,30 @@ def handle_schedules_menu(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
 def handle_services_menu(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
     """Handle services menu interactions."""
     while True:
+        clear_screen()
         display_services_menu()
         choice = get_user_choice(4)
         
         if choice == 1:  # List all services
-            print("\n🔍 Listing all services...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing all services...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_services_list(cli, MockArgs(date=None, upcoming=False, limit=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 2:  # List upcoming services
-            print("\n🔍 Listing upcoming services...")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"{Colors.WARNING}Listing upcoming services...{Colors.RESET}\n")
             cmd_services_list(cli, MockArgs(date=None, upcoming=True, limit=20))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 3:  # List by date
+            clear_screen()
             date = get_date_input("Enter date to filter services")
             if date:
-                print(f"\n🔍 Listing services for {date}...")
+                clear_screen()
+                print(f"{Colors.SUCCESS}Listing services for {date}...{Colors.RESET}\n")
                 cmd_services_list(cli, MockArgs(date=date, upcoming=False, limit=None))
-            input("\n⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+            input(f"\n{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
             
         elif choice == 4:  # Back to main menu
             break
@@ -304,13 +354,13 @@ def run_interactive_mode(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
     """Run the main interactive CLI mode."""
     display_welcome()
     
-    print("🎉 Welcome to the NimbusFlow Interactive CLI!")
-    print("   Navigate through menus to manage your choir scheduling system.")
+    print(f"{Colors.HEADER}Welcome to the NimbusFlow Interactive CLI{Colors.RESET}")
+    print(f"{Colors.DIM}Navigate through menus to manage your choir scheduling system.{Colors.RESET}")
     print()
-    input("⏸️  Press Enter to continue...")
+    input(f"{Colors.DIM}Press Enter to continue...{Colors.RESET}")
     
     while True:
-        print("\033[2J\033[H")  # Clear screen
+        clear_screen()  # Clear screen
         display_main_menu()
         
         choice = get_user_choice(4)
@@ -325,6 +375,7 @@ def run_interactive_mode(cli: "NimbusFlowCLI"):
             handle_services_menu(cli)
             
         elif choice == 4:  # Exit
-            print("\n🎵 Thank you for using NimbusFlow!")
-            print("   Have a wonderful day! 🌟")
+            clear_screen()
+            print(f"\n{Colors.SUCCESS}Thank you for using NimbusFlow!{Colors.RESET}")
+            print(f"{Colors.DIM}Goodbye!{Colors.RESET}")
             break
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diff --git a/backend/cli/utils.py b/backend/cli/utils.py
index ebc1cb6..28c4860 100644
--- a/backend/cli/utils.py
+++ b/backend/cli/utils.py
@@ -6,22 +6,59 @@ from typing import Optional
 from datetime import datetime
 from backend.models.enums import ScheduleStatus
 
+# ANSI color codes for table formatting
+class TableColors:
+    RESET = '\033[0m'
+    BOLD = '\033[1m'
+    DIM = '\033[2m'
+    BLUE = '\033[94m'
+    GREEN = '\033[92m'
+    YELLOW = '\033[93m'
+    RED = '\033[91m'
+    CYAN = '\033[96m'
+    WHITE = '\033[97m'
+    GREY = '\033[90m'
+    
+    # Table-specific colors
+    HEADER = '\033[1m\033[96m'  # Bold Cyan
+    SUCCESS = '\033[1m\033[92m'  # Bold Green
+    ERROR = '\033[1m\033[91m'   # Bold Red
+    WARNING = '\033[1m\033[93m' # Bold Yellow
+    BORDER = '\033[90m'         # Grey
+
 
 def format_member_row(member, classification_name: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
-    """Format a member for table display."""
-    active = "✓" if member.IsActive else "✗"
+    """Format a member for table display with colors."""
+    # Color coding for active status
+    if member.IsActive:
+        active = f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}✓ Active{TableColors.RESET}"
+        name_color = TableColors.BOLD
+    else:
+        active = f"{TableColors.DIM}✗ Inactive{TableColors.RESET}"
+        name_color = TableColors.DIM
+    
     classification = classification_name or "N/A"
-    return f"{member.MemberId:3d} | {member.FirstName:<12} | {member.LastName:<15} | {classification:<12} | {active:^6} | {member.Email or 'N/A'}"
+    email = member.Email or f"{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    return (f"{TableColors.CYAN}{member.MemberId:3d}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{name_color}{member.FirstName:<12}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{name_color}{member.LastName:<15}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{TableColors.YELLOW}{classification:<12}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{active:<19} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} {email}")
 
 
 def format_schedule_row(schedule, member_name: str = "", service_info: str = "") -> str:
-    """Format a schedule for table display."""
-    status_symbols = {
-        ScheduleStatus.PENDING: "⏳",
-        ScheduleStatus.ACCEPTED: "✅", 
-        ScheduleStatus.DECLINED: "❌"
-    }
-    status_symbol = status_symbols.get(ScheduleStatus.from_raw(schedule.Status), "❓")
+    """Format a schedule for table display with colors."""
+    # Color-coded status formatting
+    status_enum = ScheduleStatus.from_raw(schedule.Status)
+    if status_enum == ScheduleStatus.PENDING:
+        status_display = f"{TableColors.WARNING}⏳ Pending{TableColors.RESET}"
+    elif status_enum == ScheduleStatus.ACCEPTED:
+        status_display = f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}✅ Accepted{TableColors.RESET}"
+    elif status_enum == ScheduleStatus.DECLINED:
+        status_display = f"{TableColors.ERROR}❌ Declined{TableColors.RESET}"
+    else:
+        status_display = f"{TableColors.DIM}❓ Unknown{TableColors.RESET}"
     
     # Handle ScheduledAt - could be datetime object or string from DB
     if schedule.ScheduledAt:
@@ -36,6 +73,50 @@ def format_schedule_row(schedule, member_name: str = "", service_info: str = "")
             # If it's already a datetime object
             scheduled_date = schedule.ScheduledAt.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M")
     else:
-        scheduled_date = "N/A"
+        scheduled_date = f"{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}"
     
-    return f"{schedule.ScheduleId:3d} | {status_symbol} {schedule.Status:<8} | {member_name:<20} | {service_info:<15} | {scheduled_date}"
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+    member_display = member_name if member_name else f"{TableColors.DIM}Unknown{TableColors.RESET}"
+    service_display = service_info if service_info else f"{TableColors.DIM}Unknown{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    return (f"{TableColors.CYAN}{schedule.ScheduleId:3d}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{status_display:<20} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{TableColors.BOLD}{member_display:<20}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{TableColors.BLUE}{service_display:<20}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} {scheduled_date}")
+
+
+def create_table_header(*columns) -> str:
+    """Create a styled table header."""
+    header_parts = []
+    for i, column in enumerate(columns):
+        if i == 0:
+            header_parts.append(f"{TableColors.HEADER}{column}{TableColors.RESET}")
+        else:
+            header_parts.append(f" {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.HEADER}{column}{TableColors.RESET}")
+    return "".join(header_parts)
+
+
+def create_table_separator(total_width: int) -> str:
+    """Create a styled table separator line."""
+    return f"{TableColors.BORDER}{'─' * total_width}{TableColors.RESET}"
+
+
+def format_service_row(service, type_name: str, counts: dict) -> str:
+    """Format a service for table display with colors."""
+    # Format date properly
+    date_str = str(service.ServiceDate) if service.ServiceDate else f"{TableColors.DIM}N/A{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    # Color-code the counts
+    total_display = f"{TableColors.BOLD}{counts['total']}{TableColors.RESET}" if counts['total'] > 0 else f"{TableColors.DIM}0{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    pending_display = f"{TableColors.WARNING}{counts['pending']}{TableColors.RESET}" if counts['pending'] > 0 else f"{TableColors.DIM}0{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    accepted_display = f"{TableColors.SUCCESS}{counts['accepted']}{TableColors.RESET}" if counts['accepted'] > 0 else f"{TableColors.DIM}0{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    declined_display = f"{TableColors.ERROR}{counts['declined']}{TableColors.RESET}" if counts['declined'] > 0 else f"{TableColors.DIM}0{TableColors.RESET}"
+    
+    return (f"{TableColors.CYAN}{service.ServiceId:<3}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{TableColors.BOLD}{date_str:<12}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{TableColors.YELLOW}{type_name:<12}{TableColors.RESET} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{total_display:<5} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{pending_display:<7} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} "
+            f"{accepted_display:<8} {TableColors.BORDER}│{TableColors.RESET} {declined_display}")
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