The Classics
Julius Caesar would feel right at home in rooms adorned with fabrics and wallpaper in the Italia collection for Motif Designs.
Pat Farrell, known for her success with bed and bath products for Springmaid, drew on her studies of Italian art and design to bring Italian style to today’s interiors.
Attention to detail is important in Italian design, and the Italia collection stays true to form. Glints of gold are sprinkled throughout the collection, offsetting the jewel tones and hues in the weave of the fabrics.
The wallpapers duplicate the look of tile mosaics and grains found in marble.
Most of the colors in the collection are taken from the Mediterranean. They include azzuro, blush, maize, terra cotta and verde.
Farrell, who earned a master’s degree in graphic arts in Florence, has created 15 fabric, 15 wallpaper and four border designs, most available in a variety of colors. The wallpapers range from $20 to $24 for a 4 1/2-yard roll; borders are about $18 for a 5-yard roll.
For the nearest dealer, call (800) 431-2424.
The Doctor Is Out and About
Who ya gonna call?
If you have damaged furniture but don’t want to send it out for repairs, call the Furniture Medic, a company that specializes in furniture restoration and repair at your home or office.
Frank LaRocco launched the company about two months ago, and his staff is available by appointment.
“We are able to offer convenience by repairing damaged furniture in the customer’s home for much less than replacement costs,” says LaRocco, of Huntington Beach.
LaRocco has more than 20 years’ experience in woodworking and repair. “We base our prices on time and quality of work, but most small nicks and scratches take about 45 minutes to an hour to repair,” he says.
All of the products used in the repairs are water-based and don’t have strong smells, so they are safe around children and pets.
For information, call Furniture Medic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (714) 374-0844. Appointments can be made for weekends and evenings.
Fanning Out
Designer style is fanning out these days at Hunter, with its new collection of ceiling fans and lighting fixtures featuring Pfaltzgraff’s renown stoneware patterns.
The Pfaltzgraff collection includes four of the kitchenware maker’s most popular designs--Tea Rose, Yorktowne, Folk Art and Hopscotch. The patterns have been used on Hunter’s 52-inch, five-blade fans, which have three-speed reversible motors and an integrated light. There are also chandeliers and wall sconces to complete the look.
The fans range from $200 to $250, the chandeliers from $150 to $160, and the sconces are $40. They are available at home centers throughout the county. For the nearest dealer, call (800) 448-6837.