CUE Home Resource Guide 2015

WALLPAPER: BACK AND BOLD

HOME RESOURCE LISTINGS

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A sampling of patterns available at Spruce Interiors and Design reveals artistic selections.

Walls of glory Wallpaper is back and bolder than ever.

BY MISSY WILKINSON

WALLPAPER IS BACK IN A MAJOR WAY after falling out of favor in the 1990s, according to three local decorators.

“In the 1990s, wallpaper was imagined as something toxic that [customers] associated with Grandma’s house — old and plasticy,” says Nomita Joshi Gupta, architect, designer and owner of Spruce Interiors and Design (2043 Magazine St., 504-265-0946; www. sprucenola.com).

Two factors contributed to wallpaper’s resurgence. In response to greater awareness of air-quality concerns, manufacturers shifted to printing wallpaper on natural materials with water- and soy-based inks. Digital technology has made wallpaper more affordable.

“Being able to digitally print things opened up a new arena, because it is a lot cheaper to digitally print something than to screen-print a wallpaper,” says Karin Nelson, a decorator at Nelson Wilson Interiors (504-891-0554; www. nelsonwilsoninteriors.com).

The trend in wallpaper is bold, funky prints — niche wallpaper label Dupenny offers whimsical wallpapers featuring black-and-white patterns of burlesque dancers, and the New Orleans-launched (and now Brooklyn-based) brand Flavor Paper is known for everything from

vibrant wallpaper murals to Andy Warhol-inspired prints. Both brands are sold at Spruce.

“People don’t want their grandmother’s wallpaper,” says Troy Wilson, a decorator at Nelson Wilson Interiors. “They want something artsy and funky. They’re willing to take that risk.”

Some wallpapers are digitally printed and others are screen-printed and hand-painted. Prices can range from $20-$40 a roll to $200-$400, depending on the materials and methods used.

“You can find something that fits your budget and taste,” Gupta says. “There’s a wallpaper for everyone.”

A small powder room usually requires about three rolls, and a whole bedroom could take five to six rolls. However, customers can paper one wall for an accent, which requires about three to five rolls. “[Wallpaper] adds a lot of dimension and character,” Gupta says. “I really think it is a great way to decorate your space.

At Spruce, Gupta stocks as many as 60 brands, and the most prominent ones are Flavor Paper and Cole & Son. “We specialize in hard-to-find, artist-designed wallpaper,” Gupta says. “For us, the hunt is as exciting as the find.”

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Decorators Karin Nelson and Troy Wilson call wallpaper “art for the walls.”

brands. Robert Allen offers customers the option to put any of its fabrics on a wallpaper.

“You can make your upholstery match your walls,” Nelson says. “It’s a great way to do a kids’ room.”

Nelson and Wilson recently used toile to decorate the walls, bedding and drapery of a French-themed bedroom. So much toile could be overwhelming, but in this case it created a sense of uniformity.

“Although the patterns are the same, the textures are different, so it has a calming effect instead of being a riot of pattern,” Nelson says.

For people who aren’t ready to take the plunge with matching wallpaper and textiles, Wilson recommends starting with a powder room, entrance hall or accent wall, such as behind a headboard in a bedroom.

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“Pick a room like a bathroom where the paper can stand on its own and won’t compete with the furniture,” he says. “If it’s a small space and you get tired of [the wallpaper], it’s not a big deal to remove it.”

For people with mercurial tastes or rentals where wallpaper isn’t allowed, wall decals or removable wallpapers are options.

“We’ve seen a lot of really cool projects on the DIY end where you use decals as a decorative option for people who are renting, or children’s walls where you might outgrow a wallpaper,” Wilson says.

Textural wallpapers made using ancient methods of Japanese papermaking and papier mache are another way to bring interest to a space.

“They create a 3-D effect, more of a texture on a wall,” Gupta says. “You apply them very carefully with wallpaper paste.”

Textured wallpaper can be used to cover furniture or win-

dows or can be framed like art.

Nelson and Wilson recommend homeowners consider the scale and proportion of their rooms and their furniture before selecting wallpaper.

“Determine if the wallpaper is going to be the focal point,” Nelson says. “Do you want the wallpaper to be a backdrop to the furnishing and art? Once you have [made that decision], people can direct you in choosing the kind of wallpaper you need to go with the space.”

When it comes to installation, Nelson and Gupta recommend hiring a professional, especially since the walls of houses in New Orleans are not always uniform.

“In New Orleans, walls are not typically square,” Wilson says.

“Put a stripe on the wall and it is not going to look straight.”

Above all, enjoy the art form and its potential to transform a space.

“Don’t be scared to try it,” Nelson says. “It can change a room completely.”

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INDEX: Accessories/Gifts ................9 Air Conditioning/Heating .. 11 Antiques/Vintage .............. 11 Architecture/Interior Design & Decorating Services ...13 Art Galleries/Framing Services ..........................13 Building Materials/ Supplies ..........................15 Cleaning Services/ Remediation................... 17 Contractors/Builders/ Construction................... 17 Doors/Windows/Window Treatments ..................... 17 Fabrics/Upholstery............ 17 Fences ................................19 Flooring/Carpets/Rugs .....19 Furniture/Home Decor .....19 Hardware............................21 Homeowner Resources .....21 Information Technology/ Electronics ..................... 23 Insulation/Weatherization ...23

Transform a kitchen wall into a functional work of art at Stafford Tile and Stone (5234 Magazine St., 504-895-5000; www.staffordtile.com).

Kitchens/Bathrooms ........ 23 Landscaping/Gardening/ Florals ............................ 23 Lighting ............................. 25 Linens................................ 25 Marble/Pavers/Tile/Stone/ Concrete/Masonry ........ 25 Milling/Woodwork .............27 Mortgages/Loans ..............27 Organizing/Closets ............27 Outdoor Misters................ 28 Paint/Painters................... 28 Pest Control ...................... 29 Plumbing Services & Supplies ..................... 29 Restoration & Repairs ...... 29 Roofs/Gutters ................... 29

Helping hands CUE’s 2015 Home Resource Guide

ACCESSORIES/GIFTS Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop

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4645 Freret St., (504) 891-1289; www.jlno.org The thrift shop serves as the Junior League of New Orleans’ permanent fundraiser, with every purchase helping others. There is clothing for adults and children, designer labels, housewares and more.

THERE ARE A MULTITUDE of tasks involved in keeping a house in top shape, renovating to update old fixtures and designs or building a new house. Here are scores of businesses who can help, from air-conditioning repairs to new construction.

2138 Magazine St., (504) 524-3235; www.dunnandsonnier.com The European-style boutique offers an eclectic mix of home decor, accessories, antiques, gifts and flower arrangements.

Dunn and Sonnier Antiques-Florals-Gifts

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G I V E YO U R F U R N I T U R E T H E M A K E OV E R I T D E S E RV E S .

NEW ORLEANS AREA STOCKISTS: CREATIVE FINISHES & FURNISHINGS 2047 Metairie Road - 504-909-9028

LD LINENS & DECOR 3823 Magazine Street - 504-309-4301

LINFIELD DESIGN 7911 Maple Street - 504-866-6557

NOLA GIFTS & DECOR

5101 West Esplanade Ave. - 504-407-3532

To find your nearest stockist, visit www.unfolded.com

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Gifts, home accessories and The Shops at 2011 Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana New Orleans toile designed by 2011 Magazine St., 3400 Tulane Ave., (504) 4562622; www.goodwillno.org Lots of items such as gently used clothing and furnishins are added to the racks daily.

The nonprofit offers job training, employment and support services for people with disabilities and other employment disadvantages.

Gordon’s

725 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 837-9416; www.gordonshomedecor.com The locally owned retailer is a department store for the home, with furniture, home decor, framing, art supplies, gifts, seasonal items and floral and bridal merchandise.

Bryan Batt are available.

Judy at the Rink

The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 891-7018; www.facebook. com/judyattherink There is a large selection of gifts and decorative items for the home, including original art, glassware, ceramics, tableware and more.

NOLA Gifts & Decor

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 407-3532; www.nolagiftsanddecor.com The locally owned shop focuses on New Orleans-inspired home decor, accessories and gifts. Products include indoor and outdoor decor, Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, house and garden flags, handmade Hazelnut jewelry and door decora5515 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; tions. There also are instrucwww.hazelnutneworleans.com tional classes.

(504) 407-0499; www.theshopsat2011.com The marketplace hosts a collection of artists and designers offering antiques and vintage items, art, gifts, home decor and custom jewelry.

Pavement (3811 Magazine St., 504-266-2133; www.pavementhome.com) offers a wealth of furnishings, accessories and decorating ideas for the home.

way, Suite 205, (504) 602-6648; www.com4t.com The contractor specializes in the sales, design and installation of geothermal and Tibetan House high-efficiency air-condition4900 Tchoupitoulas St., ing, generator and solar prod(504) 897-9339; ucts from makers like Mage www.tibetanhouse.com The cultural gift shop sells art, Solar, Lumos, BenQ Solar Panels and Generac Generators. jewelry, crafts and meditation supplies from India and Rob’s Air Conditioning Nepal. It also offers meditation classes. and Heating Inc. 2057 Paxton St., Harvey, (504) 348-7128; www.robsac.com The business has been operated by the same family for two generations and offers air-conComfort Engineered ditioning and heating sales Systems and service for residential and commercial properties.

1050 S. Jefferson Davis Park-

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

ANTIQUES/ VINTAGE Dop Antiques & Architecturals

300 Jefferson Highway, (504) 373-5132; www.dopantiques.com European antiques, architectural items, lighting, garden and patio furniture, mirrors, rugs, custom-made items and decorative accessories are available in a 15,000-squarefoot showroom that offers merchandise from France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and England.

French Antique Shop

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www.gofrenchantiques.com The fourth-generation, family-owned business specializes in fine furnishings and lighting such as chandeliers.

Keil’s Antiques

325 Royal St., (504) 522-4552; www.keilsantiques.com Family-owned since 1899, this antiques dealer features more than 200 chandeliers, estate and antique jewelry and more.

La Belle Nouvelle Orleans (LBNO) Antiques 2112 Magazine St., (504) 581-3733; www.labellenouvelle.com One-of-a-kind antiques, lighting and architectural items are for sale or rent.

Loisel Vintage Modern

2855 Magazine St., (504) 899-2444; www.loiselvintagemodern.com Loisel sells mid-century modern furnishings and decor with furniture, lighting, art and accessories from the 1940s through 1970s.

ARCHITECTURE/ INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATING SERVICES (ALSO SEE FURNITURE/ HOME DECOR SECTION)

Brian Gille Architects

810 Union St., Suite 330, (504) 581-2220; www.gillearchitects.com Services such as architectural design, planning, construction documents and administration, historic preservation, feasibility studies and prototype design are available for residential and commercial clients.

Graci Interiors

4858 Magazine St., (504) 4520051; www.graciinteriors.com The full-service interior design firm offers color consultations, space planning and complete home design.

Jahncke & Burns Architects

3516 Magazine St., (504) 8996271; www.jahnckeburns.com Davis Jahncke and Harvey Burns lead the full-service architecture firm in projects ranging from historic renovation to new construction.

projects. It offers all types of window coverings and installation and is a Hunter Douglas Alliance Dealer with energy-efficient and child safety window treatments.

M2 Studio

8200 Hampson St., Suite 320, (504) 258-0464; www.modernmarketlifestyle.com/studio The architecture and interior design studio focuses on modern, sustainable and progressive designs.

Spruce

2043 Magazine St., (504) 265-0946; www.sprucenola.com The interior design firm offers By appointment, (504) 832architectural floor plans, 0522; www.joannkostik.com custom kitchens and baths The full-service interior design and color consultation, as firm offers consultation, coor- well as commercial design dination and specification of services for restaurants, spas materials and finishes for new and health offices. Spruce construction and remodeling specializes in providing clients

Jo Ann Kostik Interior Designer

Exterior Designs (2903 Octavia St., 504-866-0276; www.exteriordesignsbev.com) can turn a backyard into a nature-filled exterior room.

with contemporary and sustainable designs.

StudioWTA

1119 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 593-9074; www.studiowta.com Architectural services such as construction administration, interior design and planning are utilized for projects large and small.

ART GALLERIES/ FRAMING SERVICES Arthur Roger Gallery

432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com Multiple exhibition spaces showcase the work of local

and national artists, including George Dureau and Luis Cruz Azaceta.

Artisans’ Well

2372 St. Claude Ave., Suite 124W, (504) 376-5006; www.facebook.com/ artisanswell The gallery specializes in handmade Talavera and black clay ceramics, hand-blown glass, baskets and wooden sculptures from Latin American artists.

Boyd | Satellite

440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery.com The contemporary gallery represents established local and international artists alongside emerging talent. The paintings PAGE 14

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emerging talent. The paintings and drawings, mixed-media pieces, photography and sculpture here are highly collectible and often socially conscious.

Callan Contemporary

518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com The gallery exhibits contemporary, abstract and figurative art from emerging and established American and international artists.

Carol Robinson Gallery

840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com This contemporary gallery represents national and regional artists in a diversity of styles and media. Custom framing, art consultation and fine furniture are also offered.

Cole Pratt Gallery

3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com The contemporary gallery showcases the works of Southern artists.

Frame City & Art Gallery

3544 W. Esplanade Ave. Suite 4, Metairie, (504) 887-9146; www.framecity.net The business offers custom framing with a wide selection of mouldings. Limited-edition posters are available, as well as photography and giclees.

Galerie Rue Toulouse

509 Royal St., (504) 581-5881; www.frenchartnetwork.com The Royal Street gallery showcases contemporary French originals and giclees from Denis Lebecq, Eric LePape, Georges Cabot and other artists.

Gallery 3954

3954 Magazine St., (504) 400-9032; www.gallery3954.com Offerings include fine art, lighting and furnitre by Adele Sypesteyn, Fifi Laughlin, Lume, Niermann Weeks, Reworks and Kathy Slater.

A Gallery for Fine Photography

241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com The gallery showcases fine art photography dating back to 1840 and rare photographs from masters including Ansel Adams and Herman Leonard.

Hemmerling Gallery of Southern Art

733 Royal St., (504) 524-0909; www.hemmerlingart.com Hemmerling’s original oil paintings and giclees depict African-American subjects.

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Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art

600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com The gallery specializes in Louisiana artists and Gulf Coast pottery.

Jed Malitz V2 Gallery

615 Julia St., (985) 773-0458; www.jedmalitzv2.com “Windows Into Souls” glass sculptures redirect light to simultaneously depict both their subject and soul. Artist Jed Malitz produces 3-D cut-glass sculptures and artworks using photographic ink on metal panels.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery

400A Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com The gallery offers art consultation, special events, installation services and fine art ranging from paintings and sculptures to mixed media and installation pieces.

LeMieux Galleries

332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com LeMieux’s pieces include fine art, handmade crafts, limited-edition prints and photographs by Southern artists. Custom framing is available.

Lizano’s Glass Haus

730 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-1144; www.lizanosglasshaus.com New Orleans-inspired creations range from traditional stained glass and home decor to contemporary kiln-fired, fused-glass art.

Martine Chaisson Gallery

727 Camp St., (504) 302-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com Original contemporary art includes paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures for both commercial and individual environments.

The gallery and event space regularly hosts art exhibitions.

Moss Street Gallery

331 Eliza St., (504) 319-3730; www.mossstreetgallery.com Moss Street Gallery is home to local artist Corey Allen’s oil paintings and reproduction prints. Commission pieces also are available.

Soren Christensen Gallery

400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com There are works from more than 30 local, national and international artists. Complimentary services include art consultation, digital mock-ups, delivery and professional installation, design and corporate collection assistance.

New Orleans Millworks (3315 Magazine St., 504-891-7338; www.nomillworks.com) can repair old shutters and architectural details or custom-design new ones.

Tanner Gallery

830 Royal St., (504) 524-8266; www.hauntingart.com The art gallery offers original paintings and limited-edition reproductions, with a focus on serene deptictions of trees and an atmosphere that offers respite from the boisterous French Quarter.

BUILDING MATERIALS/ SUPPLIES Crescent Materials Service

4830 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-2411; www.crescentmaterialsservice.com Contractors and do-it-yourselfers can find roofing, vinyl and aluminum siding, gutters, vinyl fences and porch railings. Delivery is free in the metro area.

The Green Project

2831 Marais St., (504) 945-0240; www.thegreenproject.org The Green Project serves as the region’s only paint recycling facility. Products offered include recycled paint and reclaimed and salvaged building materials, bathroom fixtures, home and garden supplies and more.

Liberty Lumber Yard

5383 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 8996341; www.libertylumberyard.com Along with its pine, poplar and cypress lumber, the company sells moulding and trim, siding, fencing, hardware, nails, screws and Sheetrock.

Markel Lumber Co.

1411 S. Rendon St., (504) 827-0267; www.markellumber.com The company sells and delivers construction-grade lumber, plywood, mouldings and siding.

Preservation Salvage Store

2801 Marais St., (504) 947-0038; www.prcno.org There are building materials and hardware such as doors, windows, roofing, flooring, bathtubs, sinks, lumber, bricks and stone. The nonprofit architectural salvage store is affiliated with the Preservation Resource Center and Rebuilding Together New Orleans.

Ricca’s Architectural Sales

511 N. Solomon St., (504) 488-5524; www.riccasarchitecturalsales.com Ricca’s specializes in preservation and production of vintage and antique doors, windows, hardware and lighting. The business also offers paint removal, custom millwork and furnishings and selective demolition services.

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Playful, colorful and functional items for the home are the hallmark of Nadeau — Furniture With a Soul (2728 Magazine St., 504-891-1356; www.furniturewithasoul.com).

CLEANING SERVICES/ REMEDIATION The Maids

4631 Napoleon Ave., Suite E1, Metairie, (504) 883-5000; www.themaidsla.com The Maids residential cleaning service features four-person teams trained in the company’s 22-Healthy Touch deep-cleaning system. Window cleaning, carpet maintenance and moving services are available.

Russell’s Cleaning Services

3401 Tulane Ave., (504) 320-2043; 3704 Robertson St., Metairie, (504) 832-1546; www.russellscleaning.com Dry cleaning services are available for clothing, rugs, carpets, drapery, upholstery and leather. screened-in rooms, shutters and stucco application.

CONTRACTORS/ BUILDERS/ CONSTRUCTION

Brotherhood Way General Contractors

Mackie One Construction

4014 Erato St., (504) 821-1530; www.mackieone.com The family-owned business is licensed, insured, and a certified DBE construction company. Products and services include roofing and painting, gutters, siding and windows.

2004 St. Andrew St., (504) 2874416; www.teambwc.com Contractors provide construction and energy services and specialize in new and commercial construction, en- Manson Services ergy efficiency and electrical, 1812 Manson Ave., Metairie, mechanical and solar PV work. (504) 837-7868; www.nolaroofer.com The full-service construction HMD Contracting company specializes in slate, By appointment, barrell tile and stone roofs, (504) 541-1265; custom flashings, leak detecwww.hmdcontractingllc.com tion and repairs. It also offers The company specializes in historic restoration, carpentry, siding, gutters and windows. kitchen and bathroom remodeling and more for commercial Tyson Construction of Louisiana and residental buildings.

By appointment, J.L. Remodeling (504) 236-3838; 8400 Old Gentilly Road, www.tyson-construction.com (504) 305-0325; Family-operated Tyson Construction provides plan dewww.gutterstech.com sign, new construction projExterior remodeling is a specialty for this general con- ects and complete or partial renovations. Other services tractor, who offers gutters, available include the creation roofing, siding, patio covers,

of outdoor living spaces and redeveloping homes to be handicapped-accessible.

DOORS/ WINDOWS/ WINDOW TREATMENTS Amazing Windows and Doors

4305 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2660; www.amazingwindows.com The company offers wood, vinyl and aluminum windows, exterior and interior doors, columns, skylights, Southern shutters and more.

C. Bel for Awnings

3139 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-3768; www.belawnings.com Awnings for commercial and residential buildings are custom-manufactured in New Orleans. Design services are available.

Cool-Vue Aluminum

2624 Delaware Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-9194; www.coolvue.com

In business for 70 years, the home improvement contractor manufactures and installs storm shutters, decorative shutters, sun rooms, patios, screen enclosures, canvas or aluminum awnings, vinyl or aluminum replacement windows and roll screens and shades.

Gulf Enterprises

901 Edwards Ave., Suite 100, Jefferson, (504) 734-3254; 4333 Washington Ave., (504) 822-0785; www.gulfenterprisesinc.com The business specializes in doors, windows, skylights and other building materials and specialty products. Brands include Hurd, Marvin, Integrity and Silver Line, Buffelen, Huttig, Hy-Lite and more. Gulf Enterprises offers hurricane products and is familiar with historic requirements for renovations and building.

Tuscany Design Center

1510 Woodland Highway, Belle Chasse, (504) 433-0797 The design center offers wholesale and retail fabric and trim, custom drapery and upholstery, plaster work and furniture restoration.

The business also specializes in custom cornices and top treatments for drapery and recreates missing pieces in plaster, wood moulding and ceiling medallions.

Windows By Design

602 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-2800; www.windowsbydesignonline.com The window covering specialist has 25 years of experience and offers interior and exterior shutters, roller shades, wood blinds, woven woods, Roman shades and more.

FABRICS/ UPHOLSTERY Artee Fabrics & Home

480 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 302-2160; www.arteefabricsandhome.com The company offers fabrics from international manufacturers, as well as accessories and custom orders.

Benson’s Upholstery

3044B Galleria Drive, Metairie, (504) 831-5244; www.bensonsupholstery.com The full-service custom PAGE 19

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upholstery studio is a leather specialist, offers a selection of fabrics and provides a range of services, including furniture upholstering and custom indoor and outdoor furniture cushions.

Budget Blinds and Inspired Drapes of New Orleans

By appointment, (504) 866-8308; www.budgetblinds.com Free 90-minute window-measurement consultations help clients find the perfect product. The business carries dozens of major manufactures and thousands of products for a wide range of budgets.

Fairfax Fabric Company 3613 Magazine St., Studio F, (504) 309-9503; www.fairfaxfabriccompany.com Fairfax offers fabrics by the yard, as well as trim, pillows and more. Special orders are available.

Promenade Fine Fabrics

1520 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-1488; www.facebook.com/ promenadefinefabrics.nola There are wools, linens and cottons from England, Italy, Ireland and Switzerland, silks, imported lace trims, buttons and Hyman Hendler vintage ribbon from Switzerland and France in brocade, grosgrain, satin and velvet.

FENCES Category 5 Fence Co.

3800 Desire Parkway, (504) 243-2285; www.localfence.com The company specializes in the installation of residential, commercial and industrial fencing and gates and automatic gate operating systems.

Iron and chain-link fencing are custom-made.

IMPACT Fence & Deck

6350 Louisville St., (504) 259-7221; www.impactfenceanddeck.com The company specializes in the installation of fences and decks.

FLOORING/ CARPETS/RUGS Bokaei Rug Gallery

types of rugs, including hand-knotted, hand-tufted and machine-made area rugs in Persian, contemporary and traditional designs from Iran, Pakistan, India, Turkey and Tibet. Bokaei also cleans, appraises and repairs rugs.

Floor & Decor Design Gallery

2801 Magazine St., (504) 8913005; www.flooranddecor.com Tile, wood and stone flooring and a variety of decorative tiles and medallions are specialty products of this business, which also offers installation.

Floor de Lis Flooring

3840 Canal St., (504) 4884880; www.floordelis.com Flooring options include hardwood, carpeting, laminate, vinyl, tile and stone. Floor de Lis also offers free in-home measurements, floor refinishing, installation and interior design consultations.

FURNITURE/ HOME DECOR AKA Stella Gray

4422 Magazine St., (504) 208-2300; www.akastellagray.com Stella Gray caters to customers with a unique and eclectic aesthetic, offering a large selection of bohemian-luxury furniture, home decor, art and gifts.

(504) 305-4430; www.nolabeds.com The mattress outlet store sells discounted brand-name products such as pillow-top and memory foam mattresses, mattress protectors, pillows and more.

Bluebag

1409 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (888) 622-8202; www.lovebluebag.com South Louisiana’s sole IKEA provider, Bluebag is a onestop shop for the brand’s kitchen appliances, furniture and home decor. Services such as residential and commercial design, delivery, assembly and installation are available.

BrottWorks Design Studio

5110 Freret St., (504) 239-3030; www.brottworks.com Andrew Brott leads a team of trained artisans in glass, metalworking and printmaking. The studio collaborates with architects, museums and galleries, interior designers and private clients to produce kiln-fired and blown-glass creations. BrottWorks is UL safety certified.

Comeaux Furniture & Appliance

415 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-1365;

www.comeauxfurn.com The store has 80,000 square feet of showrooms to display furniture — it has a large selection of leather sofas — appliances, bed sets, outdoor furniture, grills and decorative accents for the home in a range of styles.

Crescent City Auction Gallery

1330 St. Charles Ave., (504) 529-5057; www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com The gallery has auctioned furniture, fine and Southern art, antiques, lighting and jewelry in New Orleans for more than 45 years.

Discoveries Furniture & Finds

2850 Magazine St., (504) 267-2000; www.discoveriesla.com The direct-import furniture store purveys hand-crafted furniture, home accessories, jewelry and textiles from India, Indonesia, China and Morocco as well as a line of Louisiana products.

Eclectic Home

8211 Oak St., (504) 866-6654; www.eclectichome.net The boutique houses a unique blend of contemporary, modern and transitional furniture, lighting and home accessories.

Estella’s Home

601 Frisco Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-8979 Furniture, lamps, decorative accessories, art, picture frames, candles and gifts are available.

Haven Custom Furnishings

300 Jefferson Highway, (504) 304-2144; www.havencustomfurnishings.com Haven offers several lines of customizable products like furnishings, window treatments and lighting.

Jade

324 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 875-4420; www.jadenola.com Interior design services are available at this shop, which offers furniture, a lighting gallery, home accessories, art, bedding, gifts, a bridal registry and more in a 5,000-square-foot showroom.

Kathy Slater Interiors & Table Collection

3954 Magazine St., (504) 4009032; www.kathyslater.com The collection includes handmade tables and customizable furniture from designer Kathy Slater.

Let’s Do Furniture

1716 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 341-6007; www.letsdofurniture.com

Abode

2114 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 266-2135; www.shopatabode.com Home furnishings, lighting, artwork, linens, rugs, accessories and gifts are available at Abode’s boutique home showroom. Award-winning designer Erin Jacobs specializes in design consultation, space planning, lighting design planning and blueprint reviews.

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Ashley Furniture Homestore

5151 Citrus Blvd. Suite B, Harahan, (504) 733-8722; www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com Ashley’s Harahan location features bedroom, living room and dining furniture, along with home accessories such as lamps, rugs and art.

2727 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 846-8098; www.

Beds 4 Less bokaeirugs.com 3729 Williams Blvd., Kenner, The business offers all

Wilkerson Row (3137 Magazine St., 504-899-3311; www.shaunwilkerson.com) offers a varietyof furniture hand-crafted from reclaimed cypress.

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A wide range of furniture and mattresses are offered at bargain prices.

Modern Market

Salvation Army Family Store

Nadeau - Furniture With a Soul

Scandinavia Furniture

3148C Magazine St., (504) 896-2206; www.modernmarketlifestyle.com The home decor store offers modern furniture including sofas, lounge chairs, occasional tables, dining tables and chairs, beds and dressers. There also are decorative accessories, shelving, storage equipment, pillows, rugs and more for the home and office.

2728 Magazine St., (504) 891-1356; www.furniturewithasoul.com Nadeau features hand-crafted solid wood furniture from around the globe.

Necessity Furniture Warehouse

3217 25th St., Metairie, (504) 846-5122; www.250pillowtop.com The business offers warehouse prices on quality furniture, mattresses, office furnishings, electronics and appliances.

New Orleans Auction Galleries

333 St. Joseph St., (504) 566-1849; www.neworleansauction.com Housed within the 19th-century former cotton exchange building, this auction gallery specializes in paintings, home furnishings, estate jewelry and silver pieces.

Pavement

3811 Magazine St., (504) 266-2133; www.pavementhome.com A mixture of antiques, vintage and repurposed goods, new hand-crafted furniture, customized upholstery, lighting, decor and garden accessories are offered.

Renaissance Interiors

2727 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-3320; www.yourrenaissance.com Home furnishings, antiques and designer closeouts include furniture, lamps, lighting, china, art and one-of-a-kind items.

Rug Chic Home Decor

4240 Highway 22, Suite 6, Mandeville, (985) 674-1070; www.rugchic.com The home furnishings store offers rugs, furniture, antiques, lighting, accessories, art, in-home consultations, installation and delivery.

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The rugs are one of a kind and hand-knotted.

100 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 835-9755; www.satruck.org Wares include appliances, electronics, curtains, furniture, art, glassware, cooking equipment, decorative accessories and clothing. Proceeds from the store fund the Salvation Army Arc program, a residency, rehabilitation and job-training program for adults struggling with drug and alcohol dependency.

8847 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-7100; www.scandinaviafurniture.com European and domestic furniture is available for the home or office, including modern, contemporary and transitional styles for living and dining rooms, bedrooms and offices. Lighting and accessories also are available.

Shades of Blue

3530 Magazine St., (504) 891-1575; www.shadesofblueinc.com The home furnishings store and interior design studio offers furniture, accessories, rugs, local art, lighting, oil and acrylic paintings, handmade jewelry, stained glass art, frames and boxes made from eggshells. Design services also are available.

Sofas & Chairs

4116 Canal St., (504) 486-9622; www.sofasandchairsnola.com Customers can buy furniture off the floor or special order from sales associates. The interior design shop sells upholstery, lamps and lighting fixtures, rugs, mirrors, art, pillows and accessories.

Sotre

3933 Magazine St., (504) 304-9475 The home furnishings and interior design studio offers lighting, furniture, bedding, linens, decorative accessories, jewelry and gifts.

UP/Unique Products

2038 Magazine St., (504) 529-2441; www.shopgreenneworleans.com Custom lighting, gifts, decor and more are handmade locally from upcycled materials. The ecoaware home lighting and accessories shop offers interior and event design work.

Villa Vici

4112 Magazine St., (504) 899-2931; www.villavici.com The interior design studio and home furnishings showroom

Martine Chaisson Gallery (727 Camp St., 504-302-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com) offers a range of artworks, including Ice Cream by Aaron Ruell.

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 in a range of styles.

tools, products and equipment needed for maintenance, painting, repair and renovations.

Wilkerson Row

Carbo Insurance

3137 Magazine St., (504) 899-3311; www.shaunwilkerson.com Shaun Wilkerson handcrafts furniture with cypress reclaimed from local demolition sites.

Wood’n Things

1530 Franklin Ave., Gretna, (504) 362-4749; www.woodnthings.com Custom-built furniture, cabinets and finishings compose the largest in-stock inventory in the South.

HOMEOWNER RESOURCES 621 Homedale St., (504) 488-0070; www.carboinsurance.com The insurance agency provides auto, home, flood, commercial building and life insurance, as well as retirement and employee benefits. Multipolicy discounts are available.

Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans

2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 837-2700; www.hbagno.org As a resource for consumers, the association offers a compendium Mary’s Kitchenware & of more than 1,000 member firms comprising builders, vendors Housewares 732 N. Rampart St., (504) 529-4465 and trade professionals in the The home accessory and hardware metro area. store, located in the French QuarNew Orleans Area ter above Mary’s Ace Hardware, Habitat for Humanity offers a full line of cookware, kitchen gadgets, small appliances, 2900 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 861accessories and paint in a range of 2077; www.habitat-nola.org well-known brands.

Habitat for Humanity builds new homes in partnership with Mike’s Hardware low-income families to elimiand Supply nate poverty housing. Safe and 4233 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 283affordable homes built by staff and volunteers have zero-inter8778; www.mhsnola.com Mike’s is a one-stop shop for est mortgages.

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New Orleans Home & Garden Show

Transform a piece of furniture into a unique work of art with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and other products at Unfolded (639 Julia St., 504-305-5531; www.unfolded.com).

2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 835-6383; www.neworleanshomeshows.com The consumer trade show held every March showcases unique home and garden products from 300 companies.

Rebuilding Together New Orleans

2801 Marais St., (504) 581-7032; www.rtno.org Rebuilding Together, a program of the Preservation Resource Center, repairs homes for low-income elderly, disabled or families with a single head of the household.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ ELECTRONICS Dynamic Audio Video

5570 Pepsi St., (504) 304-3434; www.dynamicaudiovideo.com Dynamic Audio Video offers the design, sales, installation and service of home theaters, home automation, multiroom audio, lighting control, high-definition surveillance cameras, automated shades and new home wiring.

INSULATION/ WEATHERIZATION

tertops, kitchen and bath fixtures and more. All inventory is in stock, with a turnaround of two to three days.

faucets and fixtures from Sub-Zero, Wolf, Gaggenau, La Cornue, Viking and other luxury brands. It also provides design services.

2206 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 416-2587; www.thecabinetmakeover.com The company refinishes existing cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms and can incorporate new cabinets when needed.

Singer Kitchens

Green Apple Spray Foam Insulation The Cabinet Makeover 2304 Bluebird St., Slidell, (504) 355-8302; www.greenapplefoam.com The business installs insulating foams for homes and businesses.

RetroFitz Insulation & Home Weatherization

By appointment, (504) 4446994; www.retro-fitz.com 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 Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 338-6227; www. bckitchenbath.com BC Kitchens & Bath offers factory-dirct, wholesale and retail cabinetry, granite coun-

Cabinets by Design

5201 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 899-2300; www.cabinetsbydesign.com Featured products range from fine cabinetry and decorative tile to plumbing fixtures and hardware. The company’s designers are available to guide clients from initial concept to installation.

Nordic Kitchens and Baths

1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com The showroom exhibits kitchen and bathroom appliances, cabinetry, countertops,

231 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-0067; 1581 N. Highway 190, Covington, (985) 893-8979; 1818 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey (504) 297-1644; 4704 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-9880; www.singerkitchens.com The business specializes in kitchens, bathrooms and closet remodeling, including cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, appliances and installation services.

Southern Refinishing

708 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 348-1770; www.southernrefinishing.com The family-owned company specializes in reglazing and restoring bathtubs, tiles, vanity tops and sinks. It also does tub/shower conversions and repairs. Southern Refinishing also sells clawfoot bathtubs and hardware.

LANDSCAPING/ GARDENING/ FLORALS American Aquatic Gardens

621 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 944-0410; www.americanaquaticgardens.com This retail nursery and gift shop has water elements and sculpture for gardens, provides interior plant maintenance, has a variety of plants for landscaping and a gift shop with furnishings, home decor and more.

Aquascapes

by Grandscapes

2000 Athania Parkway, Metairie, (504) 455-7569; www.grandscapes.net Aquascapes is a landscaping and water garden installation business, with maintenance, water features and outdoor lighting systems available.

Licensed horticulturists, landscape contractors and arborists are available to help with all gardening needs.

The center offers a broad selection of annual flowers, vegetables, herbs, garden tools, accessories and decor.

Exterior Designs

2903 Octavia St., (504) 866-0276; www.exteriordesignsbev.com Exterior Designs has more than 25 years of experience in landscaping, building, maintenance and more.

Featured services include custom designing of landscapes, courtyards, pools and driveways for residential and commercial properties.

Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center

4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-8572; 309 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-8118; 6047 Magazine St. (opening soon); www.jeffersonfeed.com Charvets Garden Center Jefferson Feed sells lawn and 4511 Clearview Parkway, garden supplies, sod, plants, Metairie, (504) 888-7700; soils and mulches, fountains www.charvetsgardencenter.com and ponds, pet foods, flea PAGE 25

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and tick control and more.

Delivery is available for some products.

McKenzie’s Your Tree Service

1209 24th St., Kenner, (504) 456-1300; www.mckenzietreeservice.com The family-owned business provides professional tree care including pruning, trimming, fertilizing, removal and stump grinding, along with weeding, tilling, planting and mulching.

Mullin Landscape Associates

621 Distributors Row, Suite F, Harahan, (504) 275-6617; www.mullinlandscape.com The landscape design and build firm specializes in outdoor spaces. Associates work with clients from initial conception through the design and construction phases.

Perino’s Garden Center

3100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-7888; www.perinos.com Perino’s uses special greenhouses to keep its plants fresh and healthy. The shop also sells outdoor furniture, decorative home accessories and pottery.

Peter Raarup Landscape Design

4522 Coliseum St., (504) 899-0124; www.landscape-excellence.com Construction administration services are offered, along with installation of landscaping and maintenance.

The Plant Gallery

9401 Airline Highway, (504) 488-8887; www.theplantgallery.com Landscape, irrigation, lighting, fountains and more are available at this full-service garden center. The Plant Gallery sells plants of all types, planting pots, trellises, floral arrangements and a variety of gifts and decorative items for the home. It also offers landscaping installation and maintenance.

LIGHTING Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights

521 Conti St., (504) 522-9485; www.bevolo.com Bevolo is the largest manu-

facturer of handmade, openflame copper lanterns in the world. More than 500 styles and sizes of hand-riveted light fixtures feature energy-efficient burners for restaurants, residential and commercial customers.

BrottWorks Design Studio (5110 Freret St., 504-2393030; www.brottworks. com) creates custom kilnfired and blown-glass lighting and more.

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 and backyard vegetable gardens for greater New Orleans area residents free of charge. The nonprofit bears the distinction of being the largest CFL (compact fluorescent lamp/light) direct installation program in the United States.

Jack’s Metal Arts

7901 Earhart Blvd. Suite A, (504) 482-1825; www.jacksmetalarts.com Jack’s has been making gas and electric copper lanterns in New Orleans since 1959. All copper lanterns and wroughtiron brackets are made in-shop.

Lighting Inc.

8180 Earhart Blvd., (504) 486-5761; www.lightinginconline.com Lighting fixtures range from lamps and landscape lighting to ceiling fans in a wide range of designs. The staff also assists customers in understanding new government regulations for lights, replacing bulbs and installing LED fixtures.

NOLA LED

934 Westwood Drive, Marrero, (504) 214-5054; www.nolaled.com LED lighting products encompass cost-efficient tube lights, high-power bulbs, spotlights, household and PAR/flood lights, panels, signs and canopy lighting for commercial and residential applications.

LINENS LD Linens and Decor NOLA

Chalk Paint and local artwork.

Josephine, the boutique’s own house line of linens, is also available.

MARBLE/ PAVERS/TILE/ STONE/ CONCRETE/ MASONRY

3823 Magazine St., (504) 309-4301; www.ldlinensanddecor.com The brand’s New Orleans loca- GNL Contractors 195 Commercial Square, Slidell, tion carries speciality linens, furniture, rugs, Annie Sloan’s (985) 718-1158;

www.gnlcontractors.com GNL provides commercial and residential natural stone fabrication and installation services for homeowners, interior designers, contractors and builders.

Palatial Stone and Tile

glass, metal porcelain and artisan tiles.

Pieri Tile & Marble Co.

3622 Toulouse St., (504) 4881509; www.pieritile.com The company fabricates and installs tile and stone. Pieri specializes in custom-designed marble baths and kitchens and also has porcelain and natural stone tiles and slabs for floors, walls and countertops.

2052 Paxton St., Harvey, (504) 340-2229; www.palatialstone.com The retail stone and tile showStafford Tile & Stone room and fabrication shop 5234 Magazine St., (504) 895offers installation of natural 5000; www.staffordtile.com stone, mosaic products and PAGE 27

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Stafford sells and designs tile and stone projects using authentic, handmade products and natural stones sourced from quarries around the world.

MILLING/ WOODWORK New Orleans Millworks

3315 Magazine St., Suite B, (504) 891-7338; www.nomillworks.com The company specializes in custom historic reproduction and repair with shutters, doors, windows, flooring, mouldings, columns, brackets, handrails, spindles, balusters and mantles available.

Northshore Millwork

1750 South Lane, Mandeville, (985) 867-1813; www.northshoremillwork.com The millworking company specializes in architectural millwork and offers exotic

wood species. The business manufactures custom cabinets, doors, windows and trim for residential and commercial buildings, as well as granite, marble and quartz countertops.

It also offers design services for kitchens (including custom hoods and kitchen islands), bathrooms and closets.

Southern Arch

The credit union offers personal, business and mortgage assistance to members and nonprofits.

Academy Mortgage Corporation

3445 Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 407-0960; www.academymortgage.com Mortgages for residential and commercial properties are available, including long-term, fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, VA, FHA, USDA, renovation home loans, refinance programs and more.

10967 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 208-1391; www. facebook.com/southernarch Specialties include antique heart pine furniture, custom millwork using reclaimed antique lumber from local his- Fidelity Bank 201 St. Charles Ave. toric properties and historic salvage and restoration.

Suite 2710; (504) 220-2497; www.fidelityhomestead.com Banking services include custom mortgages and commercial, consumer and residential loans.

MORTGAGES/ LOANS

ASI Federal Credit Union 5508 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-7274; www.asifcu.org

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co.

A Gallery for Fine Photography (241 Chartres St., 504-568-1313; www.agallery.com) features art photography from masters and emerging artists.

200 St. Charles Ave., (504) 561-6100; www.gulfbank.com Personal and business banking are offered along with wealth management services.

Home Bank

3798 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 457-6220; www.home24bank.com In business for more than 100 years, the full-service bank offers personal and business savings accounts, deposit accounts and loans.

ORGANIZING/ CLOSETS Bayou Closets

2537 N. Rampart St., (504) 944-

8388; www.bayouclosets.com The business offers custom storage solutions for closets, garages, pantries, laundry rooms, Murphy beds, home offices, play rooms and media centers. Bayou Closets features product lines from Organizers Direct, Sidelines and Hafele America.

California Closets

3211 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite B, Metairie, (504) 828-5705; www.californiaclosets.com California Closets provides custom-designed and installed storage for closets, bedrooms, garages, pantries and more.

Louisiana Custom Closets

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Suite 24, Covington, (985) 871-0810; www.louisianacustomclosets.com The locally owned business custom-designs and manufactures closets, pantries, laundry rooms, home offices and garages and provides other shelving and storage needs.

custom mist systems for home and restaurant patios, courtyards, outdoor kitchens, pool areas, movie sets and more.

Organized Impressions

2047 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 909-9028; www.creativefinishesstudio.com The home decor and decorative paint shop stocks Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint, Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, stencils, specialty sundries, painted furniture and gifts. The store doubles as a teaching studio with weekly decorative painting workshops.

141 Robert E. Lee Blvd. Suite 247, (504) 421-2569; www.organizedimpressions.com Nadine McCoy provides business consulting and office organization, design and management for overwhelmed female small business owners and professionals.

OUTDOOR MISTERS Mist Works

By appointment, (504) 444-3464; www.mistworks.net The company has a mobile branch serving New Orleans’ residential, commercial and industrial misting and cooling needs. Mist Works specialists design and install

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This linen upholstered chair is among a wide range of customizable furniture and decor available at Haven Custom Furnishings (300 Jefferson Highway, 504-304-2144; www.havencustomfurnishings.com).

PAINT/PAINTERS Creative Finishes & Furnishings

Freret Paint

5104 Freret St., (504) 894-0400; www.freretpaint.com There’s a full range of top-quality paints and painting supplies at this retailer, which also provides personalized service and consultations.

Mid South Coatings

4636 Sanford St., Suite 204, Metairie, (504) 662-1616; www.midsouthcoatings.com The environmentally friendly exterior coating comes with a lifetime warranty against flaking, chipping, peeling and fading, and provides up to 21 percent in energy savings.

NOLA Paint & Supplies

2900 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-9620; www.nolapaintandsupplies.com The Farrell-Calhoun paint dealer offers primers, topcoats, industrial coatings, interior and exterior paints and a full line of sundries.

Rhino Shield

150 Teal St., Suite 290, St. Rose, (504) 889-9650; www.rhinoshieldgulfsouth.com The durable ceramic coating sold at this exterior painting business bonds to building materials and provides insulation, sound reduction and eliminates the need to paint your home for 25 years or more.

(504) 888-8888; www.earlsplumbingandheating.com The company specializes in under-slab plumbing repairs but services all types of construction and also offers drain cleaning, water heaters, gas testing and inspections and water leak detection.

RESTORATION & REPAIRS Driscoll Antiques, Restoration & Design

639 Julia St., (504) 305-5531; www.unfolded.com Chalk Paint, brushes, fabrics, books and decorative embellishments comprise Annie Sloan’s product range. Chalk Paint can be used on most surfaces such as wood, metal and terracotta.

8500 Oak St., (504) 866-7795; www.driscollantiques.com The antique furniture restoration business also offers design consultations for everything from historic homes to new constructions. Restoration services include hand-rubbed finishes, French polishing, reconditioning, gilding, hardware repair, veneer and carving repairs, upholstery and finding missing components for restoration. The business uses methods of 18th- and 19th-century craftsmen.

PEST CONTROL

ROOFS/GUTTERS

J&J Exterminating

Crescent City Copper

Terminix

Joe’s Gutters & Patios

PLUMBING SERVICES & SUPPLIES

Schwander Hutchinson Roofing

Unfolded: A distributor for Annie Sloan

416 Commerce Point, Harahan, (504) 833-6305; www.jjext.com J&J provides pretreatments and elimination systems for termites and other pests, mosquito misting systems and other treatments. Sentricon and Termidor are featured products.

2329 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-7330; www.terminixno.com The pest control company offers a termite damage guarantee and eradication of termites and other household pests in residential and commercial properties.

American Leak Detection

By appointment, (504) 522-9897; www.americanleakdetection.com The water leak detection service finds leaks in swimming pools, spas, domestic water systems and sewer systems. Water and sewer line tracking is available for residential and commercial properties. American Leak uses electronic, infrared equipment to locate leaks in concealed areas.

Earl’s Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

5107 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie,

1109 Dealers Ave., Harahan, (504) 267-5327; www.crescentcitycopper.com The fabrication shop creates custom copper awnings, flashing, gutters, shingles and finials for New Orleans windows, doors and roofs.

1048 Hawkins St., Gretna, (504) 813-4293; www.joesgutters.com The local business works in seamless gutters, roofing, siding, aluminum patio covers and carports, and offers gutter cleaning, construction planning services and repairs.

8032 Townsend Place, (504) 2485922; www.shroofing.com Roofers in New Orleans for more than 40 years, the company offers all types of roofing and gutter services. Roofing types include slate, concrete tile, asphalt shingles, tin and metal.

Triangle Roofing

563 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 469-0353; www.triangleroofingllc.com The family-owned company specializes in the installation and repair of flat and shingle roofs and 6-inch seamless gutters.

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A COMPENDIUM OF BUSINESSES INCLUDED IN CUE’S HOME RESOURCE GUIDE, ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY

Hemmerling Gallery of Southern Art ...................... 14 Home Bank ................................. 27 Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans ........ 21

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AKA Stella Gray ........................... 19 ASI Federal Credit Union ........... 27 Abode .......................................... 19 Academy Mortgage Corporation ........................... 27 Amazing Windows and Doors .... 17 American Aquatic Gardens ........ 23 American Leak Detection .......... 29 Artee Fabrics & Home ................ 17 Arthur Roger Gallery .................. 13 Artisans’ Well .............................. 13 Ashley Furniture Homestore ..... 19 Aquascapes by Grandscapes .... 23

C. Bel for Awnings ....................... 17 The Cabinet Makeover ............... 23 Cabinets by Design .................... 23 California Closets ....................... 27 Callan Contemporary ................. 14 Carbo Insurance ......................... 21 Carol Robinson Gallery .............. 14 Category 5 Fence Co. .................. 19 Charvets Garden Center ............ 23 Cole Pratt Gallery ....................... 14 Comeaux Furniture & Appliance . 19 Comfort Engineered Systems .... 11 Cool-Vue Aluminum .................... 17 Creative Finishes & Furnishings 28 Crescent City Auction Gallery .... 19 Crescent City Copper ................. 29 Crescent Materials Service ........ 15

B BC Kitchens & Bath .................... 23 Bayou Closets ............................. 27 Beds 4 Less .................................. 19 Benson’s Upholstery .................. 17 Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights ..... 25 Bloomin’ Deals Thrift Shop ......... 9 Bluebag ....................................... 19 Bokaei Rug Gallery ..................... 19 Boyd | Satellite ............................ 13 Brian Gille Architects ................. 13 Brotherhood Way General Contractors ................17 BrottWorks Design Studio ......... 19 Budget Blinds and Inspired Drapes of New Orleans ...................... 19

Estella’s Home ........................... 19 Exterior Designs ......................... 23

F Fairfax Fabric Company ............. 19 Fidelity Bank ................................ 27 Floor & Decor Design Gallery .... 19 Floor de Lis Flooring .................. 19 Frame City & Art Gallery ............ 14 French Antique Shop .................. 11 Freret Paint ..................................28

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GNL Contractors ..........................25 Galerie Rue Toulouse ................. 14 Gallery 3954 ................................ 14 A Gallery for Fine Photography... 14 Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana .... 11 Gordon’s ...................................... 11 Graci Interiors ............................ 13 Green Apple Spray Foam Insulation .....................23 Green Light New Orleans .......... 25 The Green Project ...................... 15 Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. ..... 27 Gulf Enterprises .......................... 17

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N Nadeau - Furniture With a Soul .................... 20 Necessity Furniture Warehouse .................... 20 New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity .... 21 New Orleans Auction Galleries ........................ 20 New Orleans Home & Garden Show ............ 23 New Orleans Millworks ...... 27 NOLA Gifts & Decor ............ 11 NOLA LED ........................... 25 NOLA Paint & Supplies ..... 29 Nordic Kitchens and Baths 23 Northshore Millwork .......... 27

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S Salvation Army Family Store .................. 20 Scandinavia Furniture ...... 20 Schwander Hutchinson Roofing ........................... 29 Shades of Blue .................. 20 The Shops at 2011 ............... 11 Singer Kitchens ................. 23 Sofas & Chairs ................... 20 Soren Christensen Gallery . 14 Sotre ................................... 20 Southern Arch .................... 27 Southern Refinishing ........ 23 Spruce ................................. 13 Stafford Tile & Stone ........ 25 StudioWTA .......................... 13

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Misters can be added to a pool area, cabana or patio to bring down the mercury and add luxury to an area.

PHOTO COURTESY MIST WORKS

Cool digs Tips for living outdoors comfortably during a New Orleans summer

BY LEE CUTRONE IN A CITY WITH MORE WARM WEATHER than cool, having a place to enjoy the outdoors is essential to many people. But outdoor areas that are aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and functional often require planning and maintenance. The following tips will help you create and manage beautiful outdoor spaces you’ll want to use over and over regardless of the temperature.

• CREATE THE SCENE

Whether you’ve got ample room or a very small area to work with, landscape designer Beverly Katz of Exterior Designs advises fashioning an outdoor room that’s relaxing and healing to the soul.

“There’s something about the New Orleans courtyard,” says Katz, whose business encompasses courtyards, lawns, flowerbeds and more. “If it’s done right, it’s therapeutic.”

A former interior designer, Katz applies the same design principles she would use for an

interior when transforming an outdoor setting.

Textures, colors, layout, flow, organization, furnishings, balance and art all come into play.

In hot climates like New Orleans, Katz emphasizes three key things: shade, drainage and water features. Even the prettiest outdoor area won’t beckon you if it doesn’t offer respite from the elements.

• KEEP YOUR COOL

Among the most important features to consider are those designed to cool your outdoor living area, such as shade, which can come from natural and manmade sources. Trees provide privacy and shade, but Katz recommends keeping them trimmed for optimum airflow and to minimize shedding. Covered rooms, such as patios, porches and pergolas (Katz custom designs pergolas) will shield you from the sun’s rays as well as the rain. In addition to overhead coverage, you may want to consider other types of barriers. Remote-control screens, outdoor draperies made from water-resistant or waterproof fabrics and shutters used on the sides of porches, for example, protect outdoor areas from heat, rain, mosquitos and other pests and offer the flexibility of being opened or closed.

• ADD A WATER FEATURE

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can provide a cooling sensory experience.

A small pool with a ledge for seating is an ideal alternative for those with limited space who want minimal upkeep, while the sight and soothing sounds of a fountain, pond or waterfall are conducive to unwinding and de-stressing.

“I’ve been in the landscaping business for 25 years and could not imagine living without the sound of water,” says Kevin Beltz, owner of Aquascapes by Grandscapes, a full-service landscape business specializing in water features and fountain construction.

“Once you have had it, you can’t do without it. There’s a serious connection there.”

Pondless waterfalls that recirculate through hidden, underground containers have become a popular and easy-tomaintain water feature, Beltz says. Unlike traditional ponds, that setup doesn’t require a balanced ecosystem with plants and fish, there’s no liability associated with an open body of water (they’re kid-friendly) and recirculated water makes it a “green” choice.

• PLAY MISTY

Misters aren’t just for outdoor restaurants and Jazz Fest. They’re also an effective way to cool outdoor spaces at home. Mist Works, in business for 18 years, specializes in eco-friendly, high-quality, commercial-grade misting systems, which the business custom-designs and installs. The company also sells budget-friendly do-it-yourself kits.

“We build high- and mid-pressure pumps for our systems. Pressure is key in making a superfine mist and keeping surfaces dry,” says Gina Salvatore, office manager at Mist Works. “As water is forced through the nozzle, a mist is created, which evaporates almost instantly as it removes heat from the air. When you add fans, the rate of evaporation increases and the cooling effect is greater.”

With a breeze, a regular mister can reduce the temperature about four to eight degrees, Salvatore says, while a mist fan can

lower it by as much as 10 to 20 degrees. Mist Works has exclusive stainless steel outdoor fans and it services its systems. The company also rents portable misters for events.

Do-it-yourselfers can rely on Mist Works’ employees to help them make their own versions. “We are here to help customers select and lay out the right system,” Salvatore says.

“Systems designed for the West Coast won’t work in Louisiana where it’s humid.”

• BANISH BUGS

Termites, ants, wasps and other insect populations often can be controlled with a little know-how and a few commercially available products — or call a professional exterminator to keep bugs at bay.

Terry Bruno, general manager at Terminix, says it is paramount to keep your yard free of standing water to reduce mosquitos. He also recommends using a DIY product like Yard Guard. Follow directions closely to protect plants, animals and humans, he warns.

Terminix suggests following some basic measures to minimize termites.

“Eighty-nine percent of termite problems are created by homeowners,” Bruno says.

“There’s a litany of do’s and don’ts as far as termites are concerned.”

Among the most common problems Terminix encounters: slab houses with high soil grades can cause moisture, and wooden decks in direct contact with the ground, providing a bridge for subterranean termites from the ground to the house, and wasps nesting inside barbecue pits and outdoor umbrellas. “Be careful when opening (grills and umbrellas) after they’ve been closed for winter — and have a can of wasp spray ready,” Bruno says.

Terminix’s other do-it-yourself recommendations include using granulated products and keeping yards and flower beds free of dead vegetation and debris to control roaches. Also, place mosquito zappers at a distance from occupied areas so they will draw mosquitos away from people.

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• DECORATE FOR DURABILITY

Keeping outdoor surfaces and furniture dry in a humid climate can be challenging. Outdoor-grade fabrics like Sunbrella and synthetic rugs that can be cleaned with a hose are widely available in a range of colors, patterns and sizes. Heavy-ply, synthetic furniture covers also can be used to protect your decor.

Katz recommends keeping cleaning implements like brooms handy to rid surfaces of water, storing cushions in a dry place or standing them up when not in use so they can dry, and wiping outdoor-grade fabric cushions with diluted bleach to remove mildew.

• LIGHT THE SITE

“People are extending their living space to the outdoor areas with fire pits and outdoor kitchens,” says Beltz of Aquascapes, which also installs outdoor lighting. “Lighting enhances the experience.”

In addition to increasing the functionality of outdoor spaces, lights can be used to illuminate landscaping that would not be visible at night, establish focal points and create drama. Benefits of today’s technology include cellphone-operated automation, LED sources and a variety of color choices.

• IRRIGATE

“If you’re going to put the investment into your yard, you need to have an irrigation system, especially June to September,” Beltz says. “The height of summer is a brutal time period.” Beltz advises using a licensed contractor to avoid future problems and to take advantage of the latest innovations, including automation. Beltz and Katz both recommend installing a quality system, monitoring it regularly and adjusting it as needed.

“If you stay on top of your outdoor areas and do things as they come up, it’s not that big a deal,” Beltz says.

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