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“As they say….it all begins with the first step.”
“I know for me, there have been a lot of hills to climb, to learn what the Italians have created with these dramatic finishes.”

“The more I work with “Italian Venetian Plaster”, the more I understand why the Italian finishes, from the Renaissance Period of Time, are used throughout Europe and have been around for thousands of years.”

“I hope you get a chance to go through our web site. I think you will be surprised with what you find.

Our goal is to offer a variety of unique Interior Design Effects and bring a little "Italian Charm" to the Sioux Falls area and the Midwest.

"As our business continues to grow, we are offering our services to many surrounding communities in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. This would include Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg, Canton, Vermillion, Yankton, Brookings, Watertown, and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota..

We are also serving communities near Minneapolis, Minnesota Luverne, Minnesota, Pipestone, Minnesota, Omaha Nebraska, La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Sioux City, Iowa.

Where Do You Go From Here?

Many times after we have found something new, that we love, we are hesitant to ask questions. Unfortunately, most of us will not rise, or invest the time to learn more about it.

But some... will not hesitate. Some will take the first step, to learn more about the "italian Finishes". Grab a cup of coffee, preferably a Starbucks, and invest some time paging through our website. I think you will be surprised with what you find.

The 7 Steps to Creating "The Wow Effect":

Pick up the phone
Briefly, share the Interior Design goals of your project. What are you thinking about doing? How did you hear about us? I will give you some ideas on effects.
Schedule an Appointment
Our schedule is flexible, including weekends and nights. A meeting can last anywhere from 10 minutes to longer, depending on the client, and the interest in the Italian Finishes.
No Obligation for this Meeting
You are just exploring another "Interior Design Effect" and we are just meeting a new friend. I love sharing the drama and effects of imported "Italian Venetian Plaster", and you are not imposing on us.
No Sales Pressure
We are so busy on new projects; I just want everyone to have a chance and to view the stunning effects of the "Italian Venetian Plaster" and the "Italian Finishes".
Free Estimates
If you would like us to measure and determine the pricing for your project, we can do that. Again, this is free, and no obligation. All pricing is separated for each effect, room, or area of opportunity.

This gives you a menu to choose from, and determine how much or little, of a "Taste of the Italian Finishes" you would like to introduce in your home.

(Note ~ If you are located, a significant distance outside of the Sioux Falls area, there may be a small transportation fee)
Follow Up
Initially, I will usually email the pricing for your project to you. From there you will know if the "Italian Finishes" are the perfect design effect, and are within your Interior Design budget goals.
That's It!
Break out of your comfort zone and give us a call. Unfortunately, many of us will not take the risk to explore new options. It is so easy and comfortable to stay with the same ideas and same Decorative Painting Resources or Faux Finishers you have used for years. Why Change?

The Wow Effect

Rarely is the Wow Effect created without reaching out for new Interior Design ideas. You have to do your homework. Great Interior Design can be a struggle if you go it alone. Few of us have the talent to visualize all of the layers of dramatic effects and colors.

Bella Faux Finishes:

"Every Home Deserves a Room That Quietly Whispers...Wow!

Common Effects and Colors

How many times have we all gone through home where we have seen the same colors, same faux finishes, and the same textures? What was the visual effect? What was your first thought? What was your emotion when you left that home?

Bottom Line

This is your project. The success of your Interior Design is in your hands. Explore all of your options. Meet new people. Discuss your ideas with friends. Your investment is too high not to go the extra mile, to understand new layers and effects in Interior Design. How many times have you seen a room that takes your breath away?

If you would like to learn more about Bella Faux Finishes and discuss your current project, you can fill out our contact form or just email us at mark@bellafauxfinishes.com. Better yet, just give us a call...Let's talk, tell me your story!

Speakers and Presentations

If your Professional Group or sales and Design Team of your organization are in need of a Guest Speaker or a presentation at a future meeting, I would love to share the dramatic history and stunning visual effects of "The Italian Venetian Plaster Finishes".

Depending upon our scheduling of projects, this is the fun part of this profession. Sharing the history of Italy, the Tuscan effects, and the drama of imported "Italian Venetian Plaster".

From Architects, Interior Designers, Commercial Builders, Home Builders, and Realtors, the magic that the Italian Venetian Plaster can bring to your Interior Design Project is breathtaking.

Recent Press

School of Italian Plaster - "Applicator of the Month" February, 2008

American Painting Contractor Magazine - Featured in a full page national advertisement for "The School of Italian Plaster".

The Argus Leader - A recent article in our local newspaper, "The Argus Leader" in the life section, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featured our design company... Bella Faux Finishes.

The history and drama of Italian Venetian Plaster, imported from Verona Italy, was fun to share. Before we started offering our services, I invested over a year working on hundreds of sample boards and practicing on our own home projects, training my hands and mind to learn this difficult and physical application.

Understanding the chemistry of the lime plasters is the key to working on different substrates and creating this dramatic effect. To be a successful "Master Italian Plaster Artisan" requires years of training and application. Everyday I learn something new about the dramatic Italian Finishes.

Click here to read the entire article on the Argus leader Web site "Italian Finishes"

"I love the challenge of "new Interior Design Projects". At Bella Faux Finishes, our goal is to create the dramatic "Wow Effect" for each Interior Design Project.

I have so many people to thank for helping us to grow our business these past few years. The key introductions and contacts they have made for us, sharing the drama of italy with their friends and business contacts. I will forever be grateful to them.

~ Mark Nordgren
Bella Faux Finishes