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Buyer’s code
What to look for — and look out for — when purchasing a home
13 Pop! goes the color
Bold accents to brighten a room
15 2014 Resource Guide A directory of businesses that can help with renovating, construction, home maintenance and decorating needs
32 Index
An alphabetical index of businesses in the Resource Guide
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CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 Take a close look at what you are buying, or hire a building inspector to do it for you, so your dream house doesn’t turn into a nightmare.
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t’s become a common New Orleans fantasy: fixing up an old shotgun house that has good bones with a fresh slab of paint and a few new nails. Homebuyers looking to buy one of the city’s old gems, however, should keep in mind certain things that could make or break even the most well-planned renovation scheme. Michael Zarou, a real estate agent with Latter & Blum who renovates homes on the side, recommends doing a general inspection of the home you’re considering buying. “Most people don’t know what to look for because they’re not contractors or structural engineers or electricians or plumbers,” he says. Homebuyers can hire a home inspector or scramble underneath the house themselves. “For these historic homes that are raised homes, most of the time they’ll get under
there and the good inspectors will crawl from one end of the property to the other as long as they have access to it,” Zarou says. “They’ll look at the sills, the piers, the floor joists, all of the foundational parts of the building. They’ll also go into the attic and make sure that the roof — not only the exterior of the roof, shingles and so forth, but the structure of the roof — isn’t showing any real obvious defects. They’ll look at the electrical, they’ll look at the plumbing, but they are home inspectors and what they do is kind of general.” A pier, often made of brick, is the post that goes down the sides and around the perimeter of a house. The bricks are encased in cement, which Zarou says can deteriorate and cause major support issues. “That’s what the house is resting on,” he says. PAGE 11
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Right above the piers are the sills, which are often subject to wood rot and termite infestation. Emily Flagler, an architectural intern at Waring Architects, recommends you bring a pocketknife as a tool if you are conducting a home inspection on your own. “Tap on the wood and see how soft it is,” she says. “If it’s really mushy, if the knife just goes straight through it, then you’ve got wood rot.” Severe wood rot, she says, is only going to get worse, so it’s important to identify early, when you’re still considering making an offer on a home. Homebuyers also should keep a lookout for shoddy repair work. “Sometimes people do repairs, and they do them really poorly,” Zarou says. “Oftentimes you’ll find damage or you’ll find something that looks like someone went in and repaired it, and it’s not done correctly — like the sill isn’t sitting correctly on the pier and so on.” That’s particularly true of siding, Flagler says. In the 1970s and ’80s, it was common to replace rotting wood siding with aluminum siding. In the ’90s, people used vinyl. “You never know what you’re going to have behind [the siding],” Flagler says. “It’s a cheap way to hide problems. … A lot of times vines grow up behind there, or water will penetrate between the vinyl siding and the wood siding and you don’t know what problems have occurred between there. So it hides problems. You can peel back some of that vinyl siding and just look.” The joists run underneath the floor from one side of the house to another. The joists also can suffer termite damage, which has to be repaired in a very specific way, Zarou says. Many people decide to renovate the homes they end up buying, and residential and commercial tax credits are available within certain his-
toric districts for people who rehabilitate historic properties (visit www.crt.state.la.us for more information). “You can get a residential tax credit if you buy a home to live in it, or you can get a commercial tax credit if you buy a home to renovate for income-producing purposes,” Flagler says. “It’s a way to revitalize our city. “An investor will get up to 45 percent of his construction costs back if he takes a building that’s in a historic district and renovates it. Instead of having buildings that are falling down, they now have buildings that are beautiful.” Renovating is often more complicated than building new, Flagler says, but there are plenty of resources in New Orleans that will ease the burden. “Yes, it is more complicated, but there are architects that specialize in it and there are contractors that specialize in it,” she says. Another argument Flager makes for renovating: “They just don’t build them like they used to.” As for how to go about renovating, Zarou says it’s all a matter of taste. “See if the house still has the characteristics of an old house or the architectural features of an old house,” he says. “[If it doesn’t have that compelling character or design] you’re buying all the bad stuff that an old house has, but you’re not buying any of the good stuff. “I’m a big floor person, so I want to see old floors that can at least be brought back.” Walking into an old Victorian home with linoleum floors is an immediate red flag for Zarou. “The old flooring is part of what makes the house feel like an old, historic house,” he says. “Generally, stick with the houses that have retained the old characteristics and the old features that are original to the house. … Those are the houses that are going to retain the most value going into the future.” HO M E
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Yellow wooden stool, $70 at Nadeau — Furniture With a Soul (2728 Magazine St., 504-891-1356; www.furniturewithasoul.com).
Retro red vinyl ice bucket with an acrylic lid, $15 at Magazine Antique Mall (3017 Magazine St., 504-896-9994).
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RESOURCE GUIDE BY K ANDACE POWER GR AVE S, L AUREN HARTMAN, PA I G E R I TA N U LT Y & JEANIE RIESS
Where to find what you need for home improvements INDEX:
Accessories/ Gifts...............................................15 Air Conditioning/ Heating ..................................15 Antiques/ Vintage...............................................16 Architecture/ Interior Design & Decorating................................................ 16 Art Galleries/ Framing Services ........................17 Building Materials/ Supplies .............................19 Cleaning Services/ Remediation ......................19 Contractors/ Builders/ Construction...............21 Doors/ Windows/ Window Treatments............21 Electricians/ Solar Power ................................. 22 Fabrics/ Upholstery........................................... 22 Fences ................................................................. 22 Flooring/ Carpets/ Rugs ................................... 22 Furniture/ Home Decor ..................................... 23 Hardware ............................................................ 26 Homeowner Services ........................................ 26 Information Technology/ Electronics ..............27 Insulation/ Weatherization ...............................27 Kitchens/ Bathrooms .........................................27 Landscaping/ Gardening/ Florals ...................28 Lighting ............................................................... 29 Linens ..................................................................30 Marble/ Pavers/ Tile/ Stone/ Concrete/ Masonry .....................................30 Milling/ Woodwork ............................................30 Mortgages/ Loans .............................................30 Organizing............................................................31 Outdoor Misters ..................................................31 Paint/ Painters ....................................................31 Pest Control.........................................................31 Plumbing Services & Supplies ..........................31 Restoration & Repairs........................................31 Roofs ....................................................................31 Swimming Pools/ Spas ......................................31 Directory ............................................................. 32
A lamp with a blue base is one of the illuminating choices at Lighting Inc.
ACCESSORIES/ GIFTS Clearview Mall 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-0202; www.clearviewmall.com The regional shopping center offers several home-related stores among its retail, entertaining and dining options, including Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Sears. Gentry 6047 Magazine St., (504) 899-4223 The shop offers a wide array of items, including comfort shoes, housewares, kitchen utensils, handbags, art, glasswares and gifts. Hazelnut 5515 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com Reversed decoupage trays are designed by owner Bryan Batt, and the shop offers a variety of home decor, including glass, art, tableware and accessories. Hove Parfumeur 434 Chartres St., (504) 525-7827; www.hoveparfumeur.com The business manufactures fragrances for men and women in a variety of products including perfume, cologne, body powder, body and massage oil and soap in 53 scents including Southern sweet olive and tea olive. Judy at the Rink 2727 Prytania St., (504) 891-7018; www.judyattherink.com Local artists’ original works are available, along with glassware, ceramics, tableware and decorative accessories. Miss Smarty Pants 5523 Magazine St., (504) 891-6141; HO M E
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ANTIQUES/ VINTAGE Dop Antiques & Architecturals 300 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 373-5132; www.dopantiques.com European antiques, architectural items, lighting, garden/patio furniture, mirrors, rugs, custom-made items and decorative accessories are available in a 15,000-square-foot showroom that offers merchandise from France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and England. Dunn and Sonnier Antiques & Flowers 2138 Magazine St., (504) 524-3235; www.dunnandsonnierflowers.com Antiques obtained from around the world and an eclectic collection of home accessories are surrounded by an array of fresh flowers in this antique and flower shop. La Belle Nouvelle Orleans 2112 Magazine St., (504) 581-3733; www.labellenouvelle.com Antiques and home decor items sold here include furniture , lighting, architectural salvage, decorative items and more.
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Loisel Vintage Modern 2855 Magazine St., (504) 899-2444; www.loiselvintagemodern.com Mid-century furnishings, accessories and lighting are available, including a large selection of designer pieces. Magazine Antique Mall 3017 Magazine St., (504) 896-9994 One of the oldest antique malls in New Orleans, this Uptown store has dozens of vendors selling an array of items such as furniture, art, pottery, lamps, books, bric-a-brac and jewelry from many time periods. Northshore Antiques & Auction House 334 N. Vermont St., Covington, (985) 898-2911; www.northshoreauctionhouse.com Specializing in antiques, this auction house offers European furniture from the late-1800s. Silk Road Collection 2109 Magazine St., (504) 894-8540; www.silkroadcollection.com Authentic Asian furniture and home decor from China, Mongola and Tibet are featured, and delivery is available.
ARCHITECTURE/ INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATING Bremermann Designs 3943 Magazine St., (504) 891-7763; www.bremermanndesigns.com French antiques are mixed with modern art in this local business. Interior design services are available. Brian Gille Architects Ltd. 810 Union St., Suite 330, (504) 581-2220; www.gillearchitects.com The architecture design business specializes in historic renovation and reuse projects such as residential and commercial architectural design, construction, historic preservation and prototype design. Chet Pourciau Design 3652 Magazine St., (504) 522-2438; www.chetpourciaudesign.com The design showroom offers services ranging from residential makeovers to commercial
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 There are lots of choices for kitchen and bathroom faucets at Nordic Kitchens and Baths.
maintenance and stocks fabric, furniture and lighting. DesignTech Residential Planners 112 Innwood Drive, Suite C, Covington, (985) 871-7211: www.designtechusa.com For residential construction, the designers endeavor to use all space; their plans are crafted for home design needs and are approved for parish permits. Interiors & Extras 324 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-9902; www.interiorsandextras.com The full-service interior design team provides all aspects of home decorating, from conception to completion. Jahncke & Burns Architects 3516 Magazine St., (504) 899-6271; www.jahnckeburns.com Residential and commercial architecture services are available. Kathy Slater Interiors/ Table Collection 3954 Magazine St., (504) 400-9032; www.kathyslater.com Classic furniture collections are renovated with new finishes and are customized. Lee Ali Interiors 1025 Bienville St., (504) 525-2747; www.leealiinteriors.com “Classical avant-garde” is how in-
Spring is Here! RENEW...REFRESH...REFINISH terior designer Lee Ali describes her aesthetic, and she offers a full range of services including space planning, color consultation, styling, accessorizing and selecting interior finishes. StudioWTA 1119 Tchoupitoulas St.,(504) 5939074; www.studiowta.com Architectural services, construction planning and interior design are available from this firm, which is experienced in historic renovations and custom details and handles all aspects of the project.
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This leaf-twined chandelier is among the lighting options at New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The gallery exhibits artworks by 25 contemporary artists including Raymond Douillet, Richard Currier, Andy Baird, Peter Max and Marlene Rose. There are sculptures in glass, bronze, wood and lucite, as well as paintings in acrylic, oil and mixed media. Carol Robinson Gallery 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com The contemporary art gallery offers oil paintings, mixed-media artworks, sculptures and custom framing.
Frame City & Art Gallery 3544 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-9146; www.framecity.net Limited-edition posters and custom framing are specialties here, and customers may choose from a wide selection of unique frame and mat styles to display original artwork. Gallery 3954 3954 Magazine St., (828) 273-2935 The home furnishings gallery offers a variety of art and furnishings, including the Kathy Slater Table Collection, Fifi Laughlin lamps and art by several locals including George Marks and Julie Silvers.
Cole Pratt Gallery 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com The Hemmerling Gallery The Uptown gallery specializes in contemporary art- 733 Royal St., (504) 524works by Southern artists. 0909; www.facebook.com/
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hemmerlinggalleryofsouthernart This art gallery displays the original works of Bill Hemmerling. Giclee reproductions are offered. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com The art gallery specializes in local art and historical Louisiana paintings and other pieces from the 1860s to the mid-20th century, as well as Newcomb and Shearwater pottery. LeMieux Galleries 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com The art gallery represents well-known Southern artists and provides museum-quality custom framing services, artworks and consultations.
Lizano’s Glass Haus Inc. 730 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-1144; www.lizanosglasshaus.com The studio offers stained glass, leaded glass, art glass, home decor, wall art, functional art and stainedglass tools and supplies. The gallery offers handmade designs in glass inspired by New Orleans, as well as custom designs. Martin Lawrence Gallery 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www.martinlawrence.com This fine art gallery is home to a large collection of Andy Warhol artworks and stocks many other modern masters, including Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. In the last 15 years the gallery has loaned more than 250 pieces to more than 30 different museums.
Mo’s Art Supply, Framing & Restoration 315 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 809-6854; www.mosartsupply.com The retail shop provides fine art supplies, custom framing and professional canvas restoration. Moss Street Gallery 331 Eliza St., (504) 319-3730; www.mossstreetgallery.com Original oil paintings, reproduction prints and commissioned artworks are available. The gallery specializes in the works of artist Corey Allen. Poets Custom Framing 826 Cadiz St., (504) 899-4100; www.facebook.com/poetsgallery The professionals here offer design consultations for the
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 framing of art, athletic jerseys, Hollywood props and more. Rodrigue Studios 730 Royal St., (504) 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com The world-famous Blue Dog resides here among a variety of canvases painted by George Rodrigue. Tanner Galleries & Studio 830 Royal St., (504) 524-8266; www.hauntingart.com Original paintings and reproductions are available at the artist’s studio. The gallery is the sole purveyor of the artist’s haunting treescapes. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O 1810 Magazine St., (504) 581-2111; www.thomasmann.com The gallery and retail store specializes in handmade, one-ofa-kind jewelry, home accessories, lamps, sculpture and gifts by Mann and other nationally known artists.
BUILDING MATERIALS/ SUPPLIES Crescent Materials Service Inc. 4830 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-2411; www.crescentmaterialsservice.com A locally owned business since 1928, Crescent Materials distributes exterior building products, including vinyl and aluminum siding, soffit and accessories, aluminum and galvanized preformed gutters, asphalt/fiberglass shingles, metal and slate roofing and aluminum and vinyl windows. Delivery is free in the metropolitan New Orleans area. The Green Project 2831 Marais St., (504) 945-0240; www.thegreenproject.org The nonprofit Green Project sells reclaimed, donated and salvaged building materials at low prices. The shop usually has paint, doors, hardware, plumbing, lighting, lumber, windows, bathtubs, counters and more. The organization also hosts workshops and environmental education programs. Liberty Lumber Yard 5383 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 899-6341
Focusing on lumber products used in older homes, Liberty offers cypress, cedar, poplar, dry pressure-treated pine and cement-bonded wood fiber. Custom moldings and sheetrock also are available. New Orleans Habitat for Humanity ReStore 2900 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 943-2240; www.nolarestore.org The business sells used, discontinued and donated building materials including furniture, wood, doors, windows, lighting, hardware, bathtubs, fixtures and more. Preservation Salvage Store 2801 Marais St., (504) 947-0038; www.prcno.org Located next door to The Green Project, the Preservation Resource Center’s Salvage Store sells materials donated from homes that have been deconstructed, with a mission of returning historic architectural accents to the community. Items available include windows, doors, columns, brackets, corbels, wrought iron, railing and more. Ricca’s Architectural Sales 511 N. Solomon St., (504) 488-5524; www.riccasarchitecturalsales.com Custom features sold at Ricca’s — including furniture, doors, shutters and stained glass — are made from antique materials. New materials and paint removal services are also offered
CLEANING SERVICES/ REMEDIATION Associated Building Services 514 Franklin Ave., (504) 265-8484; www.absnola.com This company provides floor care, construction clean-up, pressure washing and general contracting services for office buildings, stores, schools and casinos. InspecTile Consulting 425 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, (985) 651-6531; www.inspectileconsulting.com Certified technicians provide inspection for tile and stone failure and mold issues. PAGE 20
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Russell’s Cleaning Services Inc. 3401 Tulane Ave., (504) 320-2043; 3704 Robertson St., Metairie, (504) 535-7875; www.russellscleaning.com In addition to clothing, Russell’s cleans area rugs, wall-to-wall carpeting, draperies, upholstery and hard-surface floors. It also sells new rug pads and repairs drapery and rugs. The family-owned business uses green cleaning processes and has an area rug cleaning plant with specialized equipment and an automated drying room. State Wide Tile Restoration 2115 Robert St., (504) 897-3167
Ceramic wall and floor tile cleaning and restoration services include mold and mildew remediation, removing scale and soap build-up, cleaning shower stalls and restoring or changing floor grout color. Sterling Global Products www.sterlingglobalproducts.com A former New Orleans contractor developed flushable wipes in three styles for potty training and just keeping clean in the hot, sweaty South. All three styles come in containers that attach to a toilet roll holder. Available at local retailers including Walgreens, Breaux Mart and Pontchartrain Hardware.
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 Young’s Dry Cleaning 905 Harrison Ave., (504) 872-0931; 6227 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 8665371; www.youngsdrycleaning.com Free pick-up and delivery service is available, as well as rug and drapery cleaning, wedding gown preservation and alterations and salvage/cleaning of textiles damaged by fire, smoke, water or mold.
DOORS/ WINDOWS/ WINDOW TREATMENTS Amazing Windows and Doors 4305 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2660; www.amazingwindows.com Window brands such as Jeld Wen, Andersen, Showcase Vinyl, Plygem, MGM are available in vinyl, clad and aluminum. There are also exterior and interior doors by Therma Tru, Masonite and Simpson Door.
CONTRACTORS/ BUILDERS/ CONSTRUCTION Budget Blinds
Brotherhood Way General Contractors 617 Webster St., (504) 287-4416 Residential construction and full-service weatherization are the specialties.
Cool-Vue Aluminum Inc. 2624 Delaware Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-9194; www.coolvue.com The family-owned business has provided home improvement services since 1945, including storm shutters, replacement windows, patio enclosures and retractable awnings. Green Coast Enterprises 2725 S. Broad St., (504) 281-4372; www.greencoastenterprises.com This real estate developer offers project management, energy efficiency consulting, urban infill and hazard-resilient building and green housing. Southern Home Improvement Center 58431 Pearl Acres Road, Slidell, (504) 833-1835; www.southernhomeimprovement.com Services provided at this home repair store include the installation of additional rooms such as sunrooms and screen rooms, affixing siding, gutters, windows, roofing and covers for the patio or carport, and remodeling of the kitchen or bath. Tyson Construction of La. 108 Meredith Place, Hahnville, (504) 319-9001; www.tysonconstruction.com Tyson offers custom-built homes as well as lots. The certified green builder provides plan consultation and designs for new constructions, including vintage-inspired homes.
525 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 866-8308; www.budgetblinds.com The national retailer offers a range of major brands for window coverings including blinds, shutters, shades, draperies and window film. Custom orders are welcome. Budget Blinds also offers a free 90-minute consultation to measure windows and find the right solutions. Crescent Door & Hardware Inc. 800 Hickory Ave., Suite B, Harahan, (504) 486-9724 Custom consultations are available, and there’s a large showroom featuring door hardware and upscale residential hardware from Baldwin, Emtek, Rocky Mountain, Bouvet, Colonial Bronze, Fusion Hardware, Bravura Brass, Ives, Grant, National Guard, Omnia Industries and Von Morris. The Curtain Exchange 3936 Magazine St., (504) 897-2444; www.thecurtainexchange.com Ready-to-hang curtains, custom drapes and soft shades, custom bedding and custom hardware are available. All curtains are made in Louisiana. Gulf Enterprises Inc. 901 Edwards Ave., Suite 100, Jefferson, (504) 734-3254; 4333 Washington Ave., (504) 822-0785; www.gulfenterprisesinc.com The business specializes in doors, windows, sky lights and other building materials and specialty products. Brands include Hurd, Marvin, Integrity and Silverline, Buffellen, Huttig, Hy-Lite and more. Gulf Enterprises offers hurricane products and is famil-
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CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 iar with historic requirements for renovations and building. Luz Custom Curtains and Upholstery 701 Papworth Ave., Suite 104, Metairie, (504) 251-5803; www.luzcustomcurtains.com Luz offers custom manufacturing of drapes, shades, cornices, swags, cascades, pillows, cushions, slipcovers, headboards and upholstered furniture.
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Windows by Design 602 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-2800; www.windowsbydesignonline.com The team at this window covering store has 25 years worth of experience in applying and installing shutters, blinds, and shades for both the inside and outside of the house. Customers are offered free estimates and a life time warranty for their products, including hurricane shutters, wooden blinds, and solar, Roman, or woven-wood shades.
South Coast Solar 2605 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, (504) 529-7869; www.southcoastsolar.com The business offers commercial and residential solar design and installation. Estimates are free.
Bokaei Rug Gallery 2727 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 846-8098; www.bokaeirugs.com This carpet gallery offers more than 1,500 rugs in a range of styles and prices and also offers rug repairs and cleaning services.
Benson’s Upholstery 3044 Galleria Drive, Metairie, (504) 831-5244; www.bensonsupholstery.com This showroom and upholstery shop offers custom furniture upholstery, fabrics, leather, accessories for the home, custions, pillows, furniture restoration and free pick-up and delivery. Promenade Fine Fabrics 1520 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-1488; www.facebook.com/ RESOU RC E
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Arrow Fence 2445 Aberdeen St., Kenner, (504) 467-6467; www.nuarrow.com Many types of fences are available, including wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental steel and aluminum. Arrow also offers installation and maintenance of automatic gates and manufactures its own vinyl products.
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Artee Fabrics and Home 480 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 302-2160; www.arteefabricsandhome.com Fabrics and custom furniture are sold in this shop. Reupholstery and window treatments are specialties.
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promenadefinefabrics.nola High-end European fabrics made from natural fibers, as well as French and Swiss ribbon and lace, European buttons in stone, horn, glass and mother of pearl as well as other sewing notions are stocked in this shop. Wool, linen, seersucker, cotton, silk and other fabrics are available from designers including Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Armani, Valentino, Alexander Wang, Oscar de la Renta and others.
Floor & Decor Design Gallery 2801 Magazine St., (504) 891-3005; www.flooranddecor.com Tile, wood and stone and flooring and a variety of decorative tiles and medallions are specialty products of this business, which also sells products for installation. Floor de Lis 3840 Canal St., (504) 488-4880; www.floordelis.com The family-owned flooring company offers carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone flooring. Modern Flooring & Interiors 3619 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1364; www.modernflooring.net A wide range of flooring is available, as well as professional
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Cole Pratt Gallery offers contemporary art by Southern artists, including Richard Johnson’s Altars and Monuments #3.
installation. The shop also sells furniture and drapery and offers design services. NOLA Rugs 3944 Magazine St., (504) 891-3304; www.nolarugs.com NOLA Rugs stocks more than 2,500 new and used rugs in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and in a range of prices.
FURNITURE/ HOMEÂ DECOR Abode 2114 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 266-2135; www.shopatabode.com This interior decor shop offers uncommon furnishings, custom upholstery, lighting, art and accessories ranging from the hottest trends to modern and classic styles. Boesch & Co. 1403 S. Broad St., (504) 583-3531; www.boeschcompany.com Home and office furniture from beds to custom cabinets are the
specialties at Boesch, which has crafted handmade cabinets using recycled materials for more than 30 years. Christian Street Furniture 516 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 841-3332; www.christianstreetfurniture.com The furniture company specializes in custom hardwood furniture and upholstery. Professional design services are available. Comeaux Furniture & Appliance 415 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-1365; www.geauxcomeaux.com The newly remodeled store has 80,000 square feet of showrooms to display furniture, appliances, bed sets and decorative accents for the home in styles ranging from traditional to transitional to rustic. Compass Furniture 5025 Bloomfield St., Jefferson, (504) 733-4641; www.compassfurniture.com The showroom includes a wide variety of furniture for living rooms, bedrooms and dining HO M E
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Loisel Vintage Modern specializes in mid-century home decor and furniture like this vintage red leather metal frame couch.
rooms, as well as decorative accessories for every room. Compass Furniture for Kids 1813 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8285437; www.compassfurniture.com The furniture store offers a wide variety of furniture and decorative accessories for children and teens. Discoveries Furniture & Finds 2850 Magazine St., (504) 267-2000; www.discoveriesla.com Discoveries offers imported furniture and decorative accessories from India, Morocco and China.
boutique offers modern, transitional and contemporary furniture, lighting, upholstery, rugs and decorative accessories from all over the world. Interior design services are available. Estella’s Home 601 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-8884 Furniture, lamps, decorating accessories, art, picture frames, candles and a gifts are available.
Halpern’s 1600 Prytania St., (504) 566-1707; www.halpernsfurniture.com Halpern’s manufactures and sells a variety furniture types and styles for the home, office and commercial spaces. All the furniture can be customized and is made at a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in New Orleans.
Hickory Furniture Mart 2220 Highway 70 SE, Hickory, N.C., (800) 462-6278; www.hickoryfurniture.com Goodwill Retail Stores The furniture mall has a wide & Donation Centers Citywide; www.goodwillno.org selection of factory outlet furniture stores, custom Furniture, housewares, showrooms and private gallerelectronics, clothing and ies. There also are decorative other items are available accessories, lighting, artwork, from this thrift store Eclectic Home rugs, fabrics and more. 8211 Oak St., (504) 866-6654; and donation center dedicated to helping the www.eclectichome.net Hurwitz Mintz disadvantaged and people The interior design stuFurniture Company with disabilities. 1751 Airline Drive, Metairie, dio and home furnishings
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(504) 378-1000; www.hurwitzmintz.com The 125,000-square-feet of showroom space holds $10 million worth of inventory, including modern to traditional designs in furniture and accessories displayed in room settings.
seats, sleepers, nonreclining chairs, tables, ottomans and recliners for which La-Z Boy is known. Nadeau — Furniture With a Soul 2728 Magazine St., (504) 891-1356; www.furniturewithasoul.com The store has an ever-changing inventory of furniture, mirrors, and home accessories imported from India and Indonesia as well as gift items.
Jade 324 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-4420; www.jadenola.com Interior design services are available at this shop, which offers furniture, home New Orleans accessories, bedding gifts Auction Galleries and more. 510 Julia St., (504) 566-1849; La-Z Boy Furniture Galleries www.neworleansauction.com Housed within the 19th-cen31 Park Place, Covington, tury former cotton ex(985) 875-9808; 3232 Vetchange building, this erans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-7500; www. auction gallery specializes in paintings, home furnishla-z-boy.com/neworleans ings, estate jewelry and The furnishings store sells silver pieces. the sofas, sectionals, love-
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Brighten a room with colored pendant lighting, available in a variety of styles and sizes at Armstrong’s Supply.
Pavement 3811 Magazine St., (504) 266-2133 There’s an array of antiques, vintage and new furniture and home accessories. The shop specializes in ceiling and table lighting. Renaissance Interiors 2727 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-3320; www.yourrenaissance.com The unique collection of home furnishings and antique accessories are sold on consignment. The showroom has furniture, lamps, lighting, china, art and more. Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center 100 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 835-9755; www.satruck.org The stores offer used appliances, electronics, curtains, furniture and decorative accessories. They fund a free in-house rehabilitation program for men struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, which includes work therapy and classes.
Scandinavia Furniture 8847 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-7100; www.scandinaviafurniture.com Contemporary, modern and transitional designs are available in furniture, mattresses, lighting, rugs and accessories for the home and office.
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Sofas & Chairs Inc. 4116 Canal St., (504) 486-9622; www.sofasandchairs.com The showroom offers upholstered goods, antiques, art, lighting, rugs, furniture and decorative accessories in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. Mary Lib Cole offers interior design services. Spruce 2043 Magazine St., (504) 265-0946; www.sprucenola.com Interior design services are offered along with a wide selection of unique decor, including fabrics, upholstery and wallpaper. PAGE 26
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Customize this ottoman — as well as a range of other furniture pieces — at La-Z Boy Furniture Galleries, which offers a wide range of fabric choices.
Villa Vici 4112 Magazine St., (504) 899-2931; www.villavici.com The interior design studio and home furnishings showroom offers sofas, beds, tables, cabinets, lighting, upholstered goods, window treatments and decorative accessories from makers including Eilersen, Oly Studio, Cisco Brothers and Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams and in a range of styles. Wilkerson Row 3137 Magazine St., (504) 899-3311; www.wilkersonrow.com Hand-crafted custom furniture is made from reclaimed cypress and sustainable wood. Items include beds, tables, armoires, bookcases and more. Wood’n Things Unfinished Furniture 1137 Monroe St., Gretna, (504) 362-4749; www.woodnthings.com The family-owned and -operated business supplies solid wood furniture for both home and office needs. All products are solid wood and have custom finishing.
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HARDWARE Accessories in Brass 4537 Magazine St., (504) 899-6237; www.accessoriesinbrass.com The shop, which has been in business for three decades, offers a wide range of hardware in a range of finishes and styles from traditional to modern. Shoppers will find door and cabinet hardware, hinges, faucets, mailboxes, bath accessories, house numbers, hooks and products by Baldwin. Mary’s Kitchenware & Housewares 732 N. Rampart St., (504) 529-4465 The home accessory and hardware store, located in the French Quarter above Mary’s Ace Hardware, offers a full line of cookware, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, accessories and paint in a range of well-known brands. United Hardware 735 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 949-4121 Do-it-yourselfers and contractors will find hardware for shut-
ters and a range of rebuilding projects, as well as plumbing supplies, locks, glass, tools, nails and screws, plant seeds and gardening supplies.
HOMEOWNER SERVICES Ergonomics First 841 Orion Ave., Metairie, (504) 957-6456; www.ergofirstllc.com The business provides ergonomic consulting and pre-work screening on site or in a clinic. Green Light New Orleans 8203 Jeannette St., residential: (504) 324-2429; commercial: (504) 342-4966; www.greenlightneworleans.org Green Light New Orleans installs energy-efficient light bulbs for greater New Orleans area residents and East Bank businesses free of charge. The nonprofit bears the distinction of being the largest CFL (compact fluorescent lamp/light) direct installation program in the United States.
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 837-2700; www.hbagno.org The trade association promotes ethical standards in the residential construction industry and is a resource for homeowners seeking advice on building or renovating.
Two Men and a Truck 5029 Bloomfield St., Jefferson, (504) 570-6683; www.twomenandatruckmetairie.com One of the largest moving services in the country, Two Men and a Truck moves homes and businesses, including packing and unpacking.
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NOLA Insulation 3505 N. Woodlawn Ave., (504) 915-0404; www.nolainsulation.com Several insulation choices are available, including spray foam, cellulose, blown-in attic and fiberglass batts. Members of the NOLA Preservation Volunteers of America Home Insulation crew have more than 30 years of experience Resource Center Improvement Program in the construction business 923 Tchoupitoulas St., 3939 N. Causeway Blvd., (504) 581-7032; Suite 101, Metairie, www.prcno.org (504) 836-8712; The nonprofit organization www.voagno.org was founded in 1974 to pro- The program offers mimote the preservation, res- nor home repairs toration and revitalization of and modifications New Orleans’ historic archi- for low-income setecture and neighborhoods. nior homeowners. The group provides resourc- Services include es, education and advice for carpentry, plumbpeople seeking to buy and ing, lock repair, renovate historic properties. window repairs, It has a deconstruction and handrail addisalvage program and opertions, handicap ates a retail store that sells ramp installation reclaimed historic building and more. materials. The PRC also hosts workshops, homebuyer training sessions and INFORMAtours that allow prospective TION TECHrenovators to see projects Nesting tables in progress. NOLOGY/ Rebuilding Together New Orleans 923 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-7032; www.rtno.org The nonprofit program of the Preservation Resource Center, Rebuilding Together New Orleans was established in 1988 to rebuild and renovate homes for low-income homeowners. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the organization focused on renovating and rebuilding storm-damaged homes for residents displaced by the storms. Services include painting, repairs, electrical and plumbing projects, flooring, installation of windows and doors, hanging sheetrock, making buildings accessible to the handicapped and more. It also deconstructs and salvages architecturally significant building materials from blighted homes.
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Bellwether Technology Corporation 525 St. Charles Ave., Suite 400, (504) 588-2000; www.bell tec.com Information technology consulting and management services are the business specialty.
and more than 15 of those installing insulation. RetroFitz Insulation & Home Weatherization 4737 Trenton St., Metairie, (504) 444-6994; 3939 Prytania St., (504) 250-9487 RetroFitz offers spray foam and blown cellulose insulation, solar panels, geothermal and solar water heating systems. All of these systems target energy efficiency.
KITCHENS/ BATHROOMS BC Kitchen & Bath 3939 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, (504) 338-6227; www.bckitchenbath.com The wholesale producer of wood cabinets, granite, marble and quartz countertops offers most deliveries within a week. The Cabinet Makeover 2206 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 416-2587; www.thecabinetmakeover.com The specialty is refurbishing kitchen cabinets with a durable, hard finish. The business also offers soft-close features for drawers and
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INSULATION/ WEATHERIZATION Green Apple Spray Foam Insulation 123 Scenic Drive, Slidell, (985) 326-3680; 401 Ridgelake Ave., Metairie, (504) 355-8302; 2304 Bludbird St., Slidell, (985) 3263616; www.greenapplefoam.com The business installs HO M E
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CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 cabinet doors and new hinges and hardware. Cabinets by Design 5201 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 899-2300; www.cabinetsbydesign.com The kitchen and bath showroom offers a selection of cabinets, appliances, decorative tiles, fixtures and hardware. The business also offers design services and installation. Cameron Kitchen & Bath 8019 Palm St., (504) 486-3759; www.cameronkitchens.com Kitchen and bath planning, design and installation are available as well as custom cabinets, appliances and plumbing fixtures. GNL Contractors 195 Commercial Square, Slidell, (985) 718-1158; www.gnlcontractors.com The firm specializes in fabrication and installation of granite countertops, vanities, fireplaces, bathtub surrounds and showers and has a wide selection of granite. A BEST Sewer & Drain Service, Inc. Since 1975
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Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers 17319 Norwell Drive, Covington, (985) 893-8782; www.gregarceneaux.com Hand-crafted furniture is made of solid wood using traditional 18th-century techniques and joinery in Acadian and Creole styles. Nordic Kitchens and Baths Inc. 1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com Luxury cabinets and high-end appliances are available at this retail kitchen and bath designer and dealer. Brands include Viking, Sub-Zero and Gaggenau. Singer Kitchens 231 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-0067; 1581 N. Highway 90, Covington, (985) 893-8979; 1818 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 297-1644; 4704 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 662-9563; www.singerkitchens.com Since 1928, family-run Singer Kitchens has helped customers lay out and renovate kitchens, bathrooms and closets. Consultation and design services are
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always free, and the company specializes in renovating rooms for clients with limited mobility. Southern Refinishing 708 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 408-2529; www.southernrefinishing.com The family-owned and -operated business provides certified fiberglass repair technicians and can refurbish bathroom fixtures; ceramic tile walls, floors and counters; bathtubs and enclosures; formica countertops; claw foot bathtubs; pedestal sinks; cast iron and tin bathtubs; marble walls and countertops and more. V.I.P. Kitchens 141 W. Harrison Ave., Suite C, (504) 324-7930; www.myvipkitchens.com Custom cabinetry in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary are available, as well as butcher block, quartz, granite and stainless steel countertops. Gourmet kitchen designs for home cooks are a specialty.
LANDSCAPING/ GARDENING/ FLORALS A-Select Sprinklers 4309 California Ave., Kenner, (504) 465-0590 Lawn sprinkler custom installation and inspection services are provided by the contracting firm. Acadian Landscapes of Louisiana (504) 491-9593; www.acadianoutdoors.com The 25-year-old business specializes in outdoor landscaping, design and construction. Services include landscape architecture, irrigation and drainage, lighting, outdoor kitchens, pool and deck design and construction, lawn and garden maintenance and more. American Aquatic Gardens 621 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 944-0410; www.americanaquaticgardens.com Home and garden accents at this plant nursery and gift shop include wall art, sculptures and pond plants like waterlilies. Supplies for building garden water features can also be found here.
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 Aquascapes By Grandscapes 2000 Athania Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 455-7569; www.aquascapesbygrandscapes.com The full-service landscaping business specializes in water features and fountain construction and also offers landscape installation, irrigation, outdoor lighting systems, decks, waterfalls and more. Bamboo Gardens of Louisiana 38124 Highway 440, Mount Herman, (985) 795-2300; www.bamboogardensla.com The bamboo farm and nursery offers 110 varieties of tropical and temperate bamboo, as well as consultations and installation services. Sales visits are by appointment. Delta Sod 662 Central Ave., Jefferson, (504) 733-0471; www.deltasod.com Grade A sods are available for St. Augustine, centipede, Bermuda and Zoysia grasses. The business also offers cypress, pine straw and pine hardwood mulches, garden soil and sand. There’s a short delivery turnaround on orders.
Suite F, Harahan, (504) 275-6617; www.mullinlandscape.com The landscape design and maintenance firm offers outdoor construction and lighting installation, landscape architecture, interior plants, irrigation and deck construction.
a wide range of flowers and other plants, a florist, landscape design and installation services, maintenance, plant rentals and plants for special events. The showroom also offers decorative accessories for the garden and home as well as gifts.
Perino’s Home and Garden 3100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8347888; www.perinos.com Perinos uses special greenhouses to keep its plants fresh and healthy. The shop also sells outdoor furniture, decorative home accessories and pottery.
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Peter Raarup Landscape Design 4522 Coliseum St., (504) 899-0124; www.landscape-excellence.com Landscape design and installation, irrigation systems and maintenance are offered. The Plant Gallery 9401 Airline Drive, (504) 488-8887; www.theplantgallery.com The full-service garden center includes a greenhouse,
318 Royal St., (504) 522-9485; 68467 Hwy. 59, Suite 7, Mandeville, (985) 249-6040; www.bevolo.com Handcrafted copper lanterns have been manufactured by this New Orleans
company since 1945. Bevolo offers gas and electric lanterns, chandeliers, sconces, lamps, mirrors, mailboxes, garden and courtyard items and decorative accessories. Lights feature energy-efficient burners and are hand-riveted using aviation technology for strength designed to last a lifetime. BrottWorks Design Studio 5110 Freret St., (504) 239-3030; www.brottworks.com The glass art and lighting studio designs, fabricates and installs custom art glass. Artist Andrew Brott and his team of artisans collaborate with architects, interior designers, museums, galleries and individuals to create kiln-fired and blown glass items, including chandeliers.
Armstrong’s Supply 3600 Orleans Ave., (504) 486-0094 www.arstrongssupply.com Lighting, electrical supplies and home decor including furniture, mirrors, lamps and gifts are available at this 25-yearold company with a lighting showroom in Mid-City.
Jack’s Metal Arts 7901 Earhart Blvd., Suite A, (504) 482-1825; www.jacksmetalarts.com The lighting manufacturer offers hand-riveted gas and electric copper lanterns and wrought iron brackets made in its shop, as well as
Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights 521 Conti St., (504) 522-9485;
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Exterior Designs Inc. 2903 Octavia St., (504) 866-1604; www.exteriordesignsbev.com The design team can help clients can plan the design, installation and maintenance of outdoor gardens, patios, pool areas and more. Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center 4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-8572; 309 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-8118; www.jeffersonfeed.com Jefferson Feed sells lawn and garden supplies, sod, plants, soils and mulches, fountains and ponds, pet foods, flea and tick control and more. Delivery is available for some products. Mullin Landscape Associates 621 Distributors Row,
Comeaux Furniture & Appliance has furniture by a variety of manufacturers and decorative accessories for every room in the house, including this dresser and mirror by Artmax.
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custom metal fabrication services and repairs. Lighting Inc. 8180 Earhart Blvd., (504) 4865761; www.lightinginconline.com The full-service lighting store offers lights for the ceiling, wall, exterior, sconces, track lighting, lamps, fans, furniture and home accessories. NOLA LED 943 Westwood Drive.,Marrero, (504) 457-1455; www.nolaled.com The team at this LED lighting business designs and installs energy-efficient bulbs in commercial, residential and industrial environments. UP/ Unique Products 2038 Magazine St., (504) 529-2441; www.shopgreenneworleans.com Custom lighting, decorative accessories and interior design services are available. Products include chandeliers, lighting, home and garden accessories, glassware and more. Everything is one of a kind, and made locally from recycled objects.
LINENS Leontine Linens 3806 Magazine St., (504) 899-7833; www.leontinelinens.com This nationally recognized shop can create one-of-a-kind pieces and embroidered and monogrammed items for your home. Bedding and table linens are made to order, and there also are personal and household accessories and sleepwear.
MARBLE/ PAVERS/ TILE/ STONE/ CONCRETE/ MASONRY Derby Pottery and Tile 2029 Magazine St., (504) 5869003; www.derbypottery.com The artist studio makes reproductions of Victorian tiles and New Orleans-inspired pottery, including traditional blueand-white New Orleans street tiles, water meter cover clocks and more. Grout Works 2619 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 3092509; www.grout-works.com Specializing in grout color sealing, this company will restore grout to its original color or change its color permanently.
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Palatial Stone & Tile 2052 Paxton St., Harvey, (504) 340-2229; 2203 N. Highway 190, Suite 9, Covington, (985) 2496868; www.palatialstone.com Products offered by Palatial Stone & Tile include marble, granite, limestone, onyx, quartzite and slate. A wide variety of brands are represented, including Boyce & Bean Glass, Delos Mosaics, Landmark Metalcoat and New Bronze Age. Pieri Tile and Marble Company 3622 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1509; www.pieritile.com In business for more than 40 years, Pieri is a stone fabricator and installer that offers marble, granite, limestone, travertine, flagstone, onyx and quartz, as well as porcelain, ceramic and glass tiles for kitchens and baths.
MILLING/ WOODWORK Northshore Millwork 1750 S. Lane, Mandeville, (985) 867-1813; www.northshoremillwork.com Custom cabinetry and architectural millwork are the specialties of this 40,000-square-foot millwork shop. The staff is experienced in renovations and new construction, and the shop builds outdoor kitchens, wine rooms, cabinets, drawers, windows, custom moldings and more. Northshore Millwork has a large inventory of exotic hardwoods, as well as Louisiana woods including cypress, sinker pine and antique woods. Southern Arch 10967 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 208-1391; www.southernarchnola.com Architectural salvage, custom millwork, reclaimed antique lumber, building materials, antique heart pine flooring and more are available, as well as restoration and design services. Southern Arch specializes in remilled antique heart pine lumber and flooring salvaged from local historic properties.
MORTGAGES/ LOANS Bank of New Orleans 1000 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 871-8747; 1600 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-1190; 4401 Transcontinental Drive,
Metairie, (504) 885-6300; 5435 Magazine St., (504) 897-9751; www.bankofneworleans.net Locally owned, the Bank of New Orleans offers free checking as well as mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, checking accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts, money market accounts and safe deposit boxes. Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank Citywide, (800) 220-2497; www.fidelityhomestead.com For more than 100 years, Fidelity has expanded its services and now offers commercial, consumer and residential loans. Other services offered include individual and business checking and savings accounts and online banking. Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union 3105 Lime St., Metairie, (504) 454-8224; www.gnofcu.com The full-service financial institution offers savings and checking accounts, low-interest loans, credit cards and mortgages and has served New Orleanians for more than 75 years. Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co. Citywide, (504) 561-6124; www.gulfbank.com The mortgage lender provides loans for purchasing homes, refinancing, new construction and home renovations. Programs include down-payment assistance; FHA, VA and conventional mortgages; jumbo loans; reverse mortgages and bonds. Home Bank Citywide, (866) 401-9440; www.home24bank1.com The financial institution offers multiple loan products and specializes in home equity loans. NOLA Lending Group Citywide, (866) 872-5399; www.nolalending.com Specializing in direct lending, NOLA Lending Group processes, underwrites and funds all loans in-house and uses local appraisers and title companies to ensure quick closings. The lender offers residential loans for home purchase, cash-outs, debt-consolidation and refinancing.
CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 This shop offers Chalk Paint, decorative paint and waxes Bayou Closets Inc. by Annie Sloan, stationery 2537 N. Rampart St., and home decor. (504) 944-8388; NOLA Paint and Supplies www.bayouclosets.com Storage solutions for closets, 2900 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-9620; www.nolapantries, home offices and garages are developed using paintandsupplies.com A Farrell-Calhoun Organizers Direct products. paint dealer, this shop California Closets sells interior and exteri3211 N. Causeway Blvd., or low-VOC paints, latex Metairie, (504) 828-5705; paints, oil-based paints, www.californiaclosets.com stains, polyurethanes Associates in the store help and epoxies. customers design custom Rhino Shield storage and organization 150 Teal St., Suite 290, St. systems. All installations Rose, (504) 889-9650; are supplied with a lifewww.rhinoshieldtime warranty. gulfsouth.com Organized Impressions The durable ceramic coating 141 Robert E. Lee Blvd., sold at this exterior painting Suite 247, (504) 421-2569; business bonds to building www.organizedmaterial and provides insuimpressions.com lation, sound reduction and Designer Nadine Mceliminates the need to paint Coy specializes in office your home again. It carries a organizing and design for 25-year warranty. small businesses. Services include helping organize office, papers, bolster time PEST CONTROL management skills — and J&J Exterminating a new paper management 416 Commerce Point, workshop called No Mess Harahan, (504) 833-6305; No Stress Office Organizwww.jjext.com ing Bootcamp. J&J provides pre-treatments and elimination systems for OUTDOOR MISTERS termites and other pests, mosquito misting systems Mist Works and other treatments. (504) 444-3464; www.mistSentricon and Termidor are works.net featured products. The outdoor cooling company offers eco-friendly, high-qual- Terminix ity misting systems, including 2329 Edenborn Ave., fans, mist kits, parts and ser- Metairie, (504) 834-7330; vice. The company engineers www.terminixno.com The company offers prodand manufactures pumps ucts and services to control and offers misting products as well as dust and mosquito termites, roaches, rats, ants, spiders and bedbugs. control systems. Estimates are free.
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PAINT/ PAINTERS Creative Finishes Studio 6504 Spanish Fort Blvd., (504) 666-2609; www.creativefinishesstudio.com There is a range of paints, including Chalk Paint and Annie Sloan products, stencils and decorative painting services and workshops.
PLUMBING SERVICES & SUPPLIES
American Leak Detection 36530 Mission St., Prairieville, (504) 522-9897; www.americanleakdetection.com This service company uses electronic leak detection equipment to test sewage systems for commercial and residential properties. Linfield Design 7911 Maple St., (504) 866-6557; Earl’s Plumbing & Heating www.linfielddesignnola.com 5107 W. Napoleon Ave.,
Stained glass windows are among the many decorating options at Dop Antiques.
Metairie, (504) 888-8888; www.earlsplumbingandheating.com Plumbing repair services include drain cleaning, under-slab repairs, video inspection of pipes, electronic water leak detection and water heater installation.
RESTORATION & REPAIRS Classic Chandelier & Mirror 601 S. Galvez St., (504) 3098983; www.classicchandelierandmirror.com Classic Chandelier & Mirror offers installation and restoration of chandeliers, mirrors and artwork. The focus is renovated chandeliers. Driscoll Antiques, Restoration and Design 8500 Oak St., (504) 866-7795; www.driscollantiques.com Driscoll uses 18th- and
19th-century techniques and materials to repair and restore antique and heirloom furniture, which it sells in its showroom. It also offers design consultations, upholstery services, window treatments, space-planning and color consultations. Tuscany Design Center 1510 Woodland Hwy., Belle Chasse, (504) 433-0797 Repairing and creating custom plaster moldings and medallions and designing cornices for window treatments are the specialties here. The company also offers Italian fabrics, custom drapery and furniture restoration.
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(504) 482-1694 In business for a century, New Orleans Roofing and Metal can replicate the styles and techniques of years past. It specializes in metal manufacturing using copper and stainless and galvanized steels to make products such as stove vents, chimney caps, back splashes and bar tops.
SWIMMING POOLS/ SPAS Viking Leisure 8500 Oak St., (504) 866-7088; www.saunasteam.com Viking Leisure designs and develops specifications for commercial and residential saunas and steam rooms and ships the equipment from the factory to the job site.
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A-Select Sprinklers .....................28 Abode ..................................................23 Acadian Landscapes of Louisiana...........................................28 Accessories in Brass ................26 Amazing Windows and Doors ....................................................21 American Aquatic Gardens ...28 American Leak Detection........31 Angela King Gallery ......................17 Aquascapes By Grandscapes ..................................29 Armstrong’s Supply....................29 Arrow Fence ...................................22 Artee Fabrics and Home.........22 Associated Building Services..............................................19
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Bamboo Gardens of Louisiana...........................................29 Bank of New Orleans................30 Bayou Closets Inc. .......................31 BC Kitchen & Bath ......................27 Bellwether Technology Corporation .....................................27 Benson’s Upholstery .................22 Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights ..................................................29 Boesch & Co. ..................................23 Bokaei Rug Gallery .....................22 Bremermann Designs ...............16 Brian Gille Architects Ltd.........16 Brotherhood Way General Contractors ......................................21 BrottWorks Design Studio.....29 Budget Blinds..................................21
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The Cabinet Makeover .............27 Cabinets by Design ....................28
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California Closets .........................31 Cameron Kitchen & Bath........28 Carol Robinson Gallery .............18 Chet Pourciau Design ................16 Christian Street Furniture .....23 Classic Chandelier & Mirror ...31 Clearview Mall ................................15 Cole Pratt Gallery .........................18 Comeaux Furniture & Appliance ..........................................23 Comfort Engineered Systems..............................................15 Compass Furniture ....................23 Compass Furniture for Kids .24 Cool-Vue Aluminum Inc.............21 Creative Finishes Studio..........31 Crescent Door & Hardware Inc. .................................21 Crescent Materials Service Inc...........................................................19 The Curtain Exchange...............21
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Delta Sod ..........................................29 Derby Pottery and Tile .............30 DesignTech Residential Planners ..............................................17 Discoveries Furniture & Finds ....................................................24 Dop Antiques & Architecturals .................................16 Driscoll Antiques, Restoration and Design........................................31 Dunn and Sonnier Antiques & Flowers ..........................................16
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Earl’s Plumbing & Heating ......31 Eclectic Home ................................24 Ergonomics First .........................26 Estella’s Home ...............................24 Exterior Designs Inc ................ .29
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InspecTile Consulting.............19 Interiors & Extras......................17
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Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank .................................30 Floor & Decor Design Gallery.................................................22 Floor de Lis ......................................22 Frame City & Art Gallery ..........18
J&J Exterminating....................31 Jack’s Metal Arts ................... .29 Jade ..................................................24 Jahncke & Burns Architects .......................................17 Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art................................18 Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center ........................................... .29 Judy at the Rink ........................15
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Gallery 3954 .....................................18 Gentry..................................................15 GNL Contractors .........................28 Goodwill Retail Stores & Donation Centers ..................24 Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union ...................................30 Green Apple Spray Foam Insulation.........................................27 Green Coast Enterprises........ 21 Green Light New Orleans......26 The Green Project. ......................19 Greg Arceneaux Cabinetmakers.. ..........................28 Grout Works... ...............................30 Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co.... ...................................30 Gulf Enterprises Inc.........21
Kathy Slater Interiors/Table Collection ........................................17
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La Belle Nouvelle Orleans ...16 La-Z Boy Furniture Galleries.........................................24 Lee Ali Interiors...........................17 LeMieux Galleries ................... .18 Leontine Linens.......................30 Liberty Lumber Yard............. .19
Lighting Inc................................30 Linfield Design...........................31 Lizano’s Glass Haus Inc.......18 Loisel Vintage Modern .........16 Luz Custom Curtains and Upholstery ...................... .22
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Magazine Antique Mall .........16 Martin Lawrence Gallery....18 Mary’s Kitchenware & Housewares ........................26 Mike Rougee Air Conditioning and Heating ..16 Miss Smarty Pants.................15 Mist Works...................................31 Mo’s Art Supply, Framing & Restoration.............................18 Modern Flooring & Interiors ...................................... .22 Moss Street Gallery ...............18 Mullin Landscape Associates .................................29
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Nadeau — Furniture With a Soul.. ...............................................24 New Orleans Auction Galleries........................................24 New Orleans Habitat for Humanity ReStore ..................19
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Halpern’s ..................... 24 Hazelnut .......................15 The Hemmerling Gallery............................18 Hickory Furniture Mart.................................24 Home Bank ...................30 Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans.................27 Hove Parfumeur..........15 Hurwitz Mintz Furniture Company ........................................24
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CUE HOME RESOURCE GUIDE 2014 New Orleans Roofing & Metal Co..............................................31 NOLA Insulation ................................ .27 NOLA LED ...............................................30 NOLA Lending Group ......................30 NOLA Paint and Supplies..............31 NOLA Rugs ............................................23 Nordic Kitchens and Baths Inc................................................28 Northshore Antiques & Auction House ................................16 Northshore Millwork LLC.............30
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Palatial Stone & Tile........................30 Pavement ..............................................25 Perino’s Home and Garden ........29 Peter Raarup Landscape Design......................................................29 Pieri Tile and Marble Company.30 The Plant Gallery...............................29 Poets Custom Framing..................18 Preservation Resource Center.27 Preservation Salvage Store........19 Promenade Fine Fabrics..............22 Pullen Air Conditioning Inc. .........16
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Rebuilding Together New Orleans....................................... .27 Renaissance Interiors ...................25 RetroFitz Insulation & Home Weatherization ................................. .27 Rhino Shield ..........................................31 Ricca’s Architectural Sales..........19 Rodrigue Studios ...............................19 Russell’s Cleaning Services Inc .........................................20
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Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center ...........................25 Scandinavia Furniture ...................25 Silk Road Collection .........................16 Singer Kitchens .................................28
Sofas & Chairs....................................25 South Coast Solar ............................22 Southern Arch ....................................30 Southern Home Improvement Center .......................21 Southern Refinishing.....................28 Spruce .....................................................25 State Wide Tile Restoration.......20 Sterling Global Products..............20 StudioWTA ...............................................17
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Immerse yourself in our 2014 Summer Packages from New Orleans! Proudly presented by “Carla Gallo Travel” of New Orleans, Celebrating over 25 years of “crafting” dream trips worldwide
Tel-504-524-4848/email europe74@aol.com From mid-May through mid-September, escape to the land of the midnight sun where one can experience the “best of both worlds!” Enjoy the sophistication of Reykjavik, one of Europe’s smallest but most beautiful capitals where you will find yourself surrounded by dramatic mountains, the Atlantic ocean, jaw dropping architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, music, art, international and local cuisine and so much more! From the capital, you are within easy reach of dreamy landscapes from jagged lush green lava fields to glistening glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, dramatic and sparkling Atlantic coastline, fishing villages and the list just goes on...
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Tanner Galleries & Studio.............19 Terminix ...................................................31 Thomas Mann Gallery I/O .............19 Tuscany Design Center..................31 Two Men and a Truck ................... .27 Tyson Construction of La.............21
Simply pick your dream and we will find an excursion to fulfill it! Our Packages Will Begin From $2699 per person for 7 nights and to include the following:
• roundtrip air from New Orleans to Reykjavik • 7 nights in 1st class properties including breakfast daily • roundtrip airport transfers Please note that we can also do 5 night packages. We will • city tour of Reykjavik • full day excursion from Reykjavik to the “Golden Circle” “architect” each package to your individual needs and prices will vary based on individual request and availabilities of our suppliers. • trip cancellation insurance Our packages will be highly “personalized and qualitative.”
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United Hardware ..............................26 UP/ Unique Products......................30
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V.I.P. Kitchens ......................................28 Viking Leisure ......................................31 Villa Vici ...................................................26 Volunteers of America Home Improvement Program................. .27
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The Watch & Clock Shop ............. .15 Wilkerson Row ...................................26 Windows by Design ........................22 Wood n Things Unfinished Furniture ................................................26
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Young’s Dry Cleaning ..................21
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2708 Coliseum Street 2,600,000
Suzy McDaniel
JUDY FISHER INC. REALTORS ® Offering Personalized Real Estate Services Since 2003
504-524-JUDY (5839)
Associate Broker
Representing New Orleans to the World Suzy McDaniel, a native New Orleanian, graduated from Newcomb College of Tulane University with a BA in Communications. She has a penchant for charity, philanthropic and humanitarian work in the local community. Suzy, a multimillion dollar producer, is energetic, persistent and creative. Her knowledge of properties throughout the New Orleans are (including the Northshore), combined with her experience, uniquely qualify her to stage, market and sell your home or find the home of your dreams. One of the famed Garden District “Freret Folly’s” circa 1861, fully restored for modern living. Double Gallery Side Hall w/13 ft. ceilings, Italianate medallions, ornate plaster moldings and marble fireplaces, marble kitchen and butler’s pantry that opens to side yard entertainers delight. Ballroom, media room, 6 bedrooms, 3 stories, porches, galleries, entablature, side yard with room for a pool, covered off street parking for several cars.
c: 985.640.1836 o: 504.944.3605 www.dbsir.com suzymcdaniel@gmail.com
2340 Dauphine Street New Orleans, LA 70117
Each office independently owned & operated
French Quarter 917 Toulouse St. 7 $810,000
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Hammond 211 W Charles St. $1,250,000
Feeling Honored after receiving 3 awards from my company, Gardner Realtors: 1) highest award for my community service in promoting smart home ownership through my home buyer workshops 2) top sales award in all of Gardner Realtors for working without an assistant and 3) for reaching 3 transactions a month for 12 consecutive months.
Spectacular Historic Hammond restoration c. 1895, premier Northshore property offers gorgeous main house with high ceilings, heart pine floors, elegant staircases, leaded glass windows, period hardware/ light fixtures,”dumbwaiter”, lovely guest house inc in living area, spectacular pool. Exquisite period architecture and resort feel. Walk to charming shops and dining. An extraordinary & stately property zoned B-2 for possible B&B, offices, etc.
KATIE WITRY 504.919.8585 C. 504.891.6400 O.
Bywater 4224 Royal St. $630,000
1820 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans 504-891-6400
150 Chatelain Court
LET ME HELP WITH ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
4 BR, 3 BA • $185,000
Charlotte Hailey-Dorion Realtor Platinum award 2006, Gold Award 1995 - 2011
Huge Home in Lake Carmel Custom Built with Lots of Extras
504-861-7575
GLENDA ROUNDS REALTOR®
Cell: (504) 439-9898 Office: (504) 834-3221 email: easyliving@cox.net email: glendarounds@remax.net
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WHEN DEMANDING EXCELLENCE, CHOOSE THE SPECIALIST! Cell: 237-8615 • Office: 861-7575 | charrealty@coxmail.com
Affiliates
671 Rosa Ave., Suite 100 Metairie, LA Independently Owned and Operated
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Uniquely blended property in trendy Bywater offers Historic Shotgun House & 2-story Warehouse w/music and glass studios. This “urban homestead” includes citrus trees, lovely raised bed gardens w/rainwater harvesting system, all situated near Poland Ave & the new cruise ship terminal. Zoned Light Industrial poss. uses include: Movie Studio, Radio/TV broadcasting, Theatre, Brewery/ Brew Pub, Micro Distillery, Cabaret, Check Cashing, Research Center.
Uptown 1205 Carondelet St. $449,900
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RICKY LEMANN
504-460-6340 Keller Williams Realty New Orleans Top Producer 2013 Keller Williams Gulf States 3rd Place Top Producer 2013
rickylemann.com Each office independently owned and operated.
JOHN SEITZ Cell: 504-264-8883
LET ME BE YOUR AGENT! T Make Your Dreams Come True
LET MY 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE ASSIST YOU.
T Buy A Home Now! T Invest In New Orleans
Call Me Now (504) 913-2872 JSeitz@GardnerRealtors.com FRANCHER PERRIN GROUP VOTED TOP 3 REALTORS IN THE CITY!
www.FrancherPerrin.com 504-891-6400
(504) 895-4663
ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRS
Latter & Blum, ERA powered is independently owned and operated.
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