Te Shops on Slocum Te Antiques Street of Dallas

Pittet Architecturals

Le Louvre French Antiques

1400 Slocum St. | 214-742-2605 | lelouvre-antiques.com

Le Louvre Antiques has been a leading source of hard to fnd pieces since 1983. Te showroom is always full with everything from 17th century tapestries to hand carved stone fountains to European furniture.

FARZIN RUGS, INC.

318 Cole St. | 214-651-7999 | pittetarch.com

Pittet Architecturals is Dallas’s premier showroom for reclaimed fooring, antique marble or limestone mantels, and custom hand carved limestone projects.

Country French Interiors

1427 Slocum St. | 214-747-1511 | farzinrugs.com

Farzin Rugs, Inc. is creating elegant interiors from the ground up with the largest selection of antique and decorative rugs in the metro-plex.

1428 Slocum St. | 214-747-4700 | countryfrenchinteriors.com

For over 37 years Country French Interiors has been one of the fnest sources of 18th and 19th Century French antiques and decorative accessories imported directly from France.

Open to the trade only, Designer’s Patio works directly with designers—landscape or interior—in a myriad of ways in order to understand and deliver the ultimate vision of the homeowner. With a showroom of approximately 15,000 square feet, Designer’s Patio is uniquely positioned to ofer an abundance of options.

“Each client is diferent—some will show us photos, some come in with measurements, and from time to time we do in-home consults,” says Geneva Wallace-Switzer, who is the owner and president of Designer’s Patio, which is in the centrally located Dallas Market Center on Stemmons Freeway.

Wallace-Switzer notes that the consult process usually lasts a couple of hours but can go on for as long as a couple of days.

“We have samples of all the fabrics and framing materials, so the combinations for creating a beautiful outdoor environment are endless,” she says. “Today, it’s a diferent atmosphere in this business—it’s all about customization—everything is beautiful and unique.”

Eighty percent of Designer’s Patio’s business is repeat, which is a source of pride for Wallace-Switzer, and rightly so. She has been with Designer’s Patio for 12 years and is following in the footsteps of her father before her. “My father got us started in the outdoor furniture business, and he mostly did retail, but when I was fnishing college, we decided to start a new division of the company that was designer-driven.”

The showroom, which has the atmosphere of a design store, allows clients to customize entire projects in one-stop fashion.

“It’s imperative that we stay ahead of the trends,” says WallaceSwitzer, who fell in love with the business from the frst day. “Today, the trends are going back to clean lines and traditional styling. We are seeing more of the taupes and simple gray fabrics.”

Wallace-Switzer says virtually all of her clients are more adventurous outside of their homes than inside. “When people decide to change their backyards, it really gives them the opportunity to bring out more of their personalities. They go with bolder colors, and while they may keep it safe inside, outside they have more fun.”

Designers have a variety of options to choose from at the showroom, which is quiet and beautifully appointed. “We show outdoor furniture from 10-person dining tables and oversize spring chairs to cushioned sofas and everything in between,” says Wallace-Switzer. “Clients can choose from sofas, loveseats, spring chairs, recliners, ottomans, lounge chairs and chaise lounges. We also ofer a wide variety of tables in multiple sizes to complete any outdoor seating area, including cofee tables, end tables, tea tables and chat tables.”

As part of the consultation, Designer’s Patio takes designers, and ultimately the homeowner, through a series of questions and exercises aimed at bringing a backyard vision into perfect focus. One such question might be: When you think of some of your vacations, what did you like best about where you stayed? Clients are also encouraged to list the ways that they use outdoor space and keep pictures of the styles and outdoor spaces that are most appealing to them.

Designer ’s Patio features selections from more than 18 manufacturers, including O.W. Lee, Summer Classics, Bernhardt, MamaGreen, Castelle and Tommy Bahama, among others. The Designer ’s Patio website also includes several detailed design and maintenance tips to ensure the furniture and accessories are properly cared for.

Since the start of the pandemic there has been renewed interest in redesigning backyards, patios and balconies. Luckily, Designer ’s Patio serves the entire United States and also works with designers from other countries. “We have shipped as far as Germany,” notes Wallace-Switzer.

Along with her dedicated sales team, Wallace-Switzer goes all out to make each and every transaction not only a joyful experience but a seamless one as well. “When you get to work with talented designers, incredible and beautiful materials and passionate employees, it’s a joy to come to work every day. The creative process is so rewarding for us, and we do everything in our power to make it the same for our clients,” she says. *

Ellen Uribe is an award-winning journalist and a communications expert. She is a sought-after speaker, participating as a moderator and panelist at numerous industry events, conferences and broadcast outlets. She has contributed to Vanity Fair, Palm Beach Life, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Women’s Wear Daily and Time Magazine

From its start in 1956, The Jarrell Company has been helping homeowners, builders and designers fnd the perfect appliances, plumbing options and decorative hardware solutions to fulfll practical and aesthetic needs.

“Since we opened our doors, we have seen a wonderful response from the community and incredible growth,” says Neel, who purchased the company in 2014. “We owe it to our dedicated and knowledgeable employees, and our passion for everything that makes a house a home.”

The company was founded by two brothers—Buddy and Milton Jarrell. From the outset, Neel says, the Jarrells forged a stellar reputation, which later proved to be a real impetus for him and his partners to purchase the company.

Following the Jarrells’ ownership, the company was taken over by a private equity group that didn’t do much with it, according to Neel. Ultimately, the private equity group’s inactions opened up a real opportunity for Neel and his partners, Zane and Jane Butter and Morris Wells, to invigorate the business.

Neel, who is the managing partner and in the ofce every day, says The Jarrell Company has operated at its original location between SMU and University boulevards since its founding. Under the Butters, Neel and Wells, the company has grown larger, adding a new Grapevine location.

The company—which showcases beautiful and luxurious products, including a toilet that sells for $14,000—relies heavily on referrals and repeat business from builders, consumers, designers and contractors.

“I think we have a good platform to show of the products really well,” says Neel. “The competitors’ showrooms aren’t as large as ours, so we have a much bigger space to display things in a way that attracts attention and can really give clients a better idea of how the products will stand out.”

Neel says the Jarrell team—which numbers about 70—tries to make good recommendations for every phase of a client’s project. “Typically, you wouldn’t see the same fnishes in the higher-end homes as you would in less expensive areas. For instance, we wouldn’t put a $100,000 kitchen in a $300,000 home.”

With its iconic sign, which has become somewhat of a pseudo-Dallas landmark, The Jarrell Company has continued to integrate itself into the metroplex with its attention to detail and well-trained staf.

“The key to any kitchen, bathroom or outdoor kitchen is to create a space that will not only look amazing but will also function well for our clients” says Neel. “Selecting the right appliances, plumbing and/or decorative hardware can be a difcult and confusing process.” To that end, the company’s website promises to make the process as easy as possible, with specialists available to help fnd the perfect solution for your home and work within your budget.

Despite the frustrations and limitations imposed by the pandemic, The Jarrell Company continued to operate and even fourish during the lengthy disruption. “We were considered essential, so during COVID we did well,” says Neel. “We maintained hours of operation with a limited staf, and we came up with innovative ways to interact and limit the in-person contacts.”

For Dallas metro-area builders, interior designers, contractors or anyone else in the home industry, The Jarrell Company is hardwired to work tirelessly with any and all professionals to fnd the perfect home solution for clients.

Whether working on a large kitchen remodel, building a custom home or a series of homes, The Jarrell Company wants to be an appliance partner, and it ofers a full suite of new appliances, plumbing and hardware, as well as the expertise to give its professional partners the confdence they need to complete the job.

Neel advises his staf to be good listeners. “I tell my employees to listen to the customers and understand their needs so that they can best present all the options available,” he says. “Our clients want more of a consultant than a salesperson. Our goal is to present them with a solution that best fts the customer’s needs.” *

Ellen Uribe is an award-winning journalist and a communications expert. She is a sought-after speaker, participating as a moderator and panelist at numerous industry events, conferences and broadcast outlets. She has contributed to Vanity Fair, Palm Beach Life, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Women’s Wear Daily and Time Magazine