Think Bella! – “The 7 Interior Design Mistakes” by Mark Nordgren

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

There are 7 Interior Design Mistakes that can prevent your project from creating “The Wow Effect”. If you are just beginning a New Project, take a moment to review these 7 mistakes. There is a formula and mindset you can use that can help to ensure that your project will include all of the elements needed to Wow. Bella Faux Finishes specializes in unique texture and effects from around the world. We specialize in Italian Venetian plaster, Venetian Plaster, Faux Finishes, Italian Finishes and breathtaking textures from around the world. The key element in creating drama is to “Interrupt the Senses with Texture”. Follow us for New Ideas and Dramatic Finishes:
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Think Bella! – “How to Remove Wallpaper – Quickly & Easily”

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

Ron Hazelton shares an easy way to remove difficult wallpaper. One note, with this method you will have many holes on your walls, so you will need to apply a skim coat of drywall mud to fill all of the holes. Then let the wall dry, lightly sand, wipe down with a damp cloth and apply a good primer paint to close the wall. Your wall should be good to go for a New Decorative Finish, such as a Faux Finish, Venetian Plaster or Italian Finish. There are also many incredible New Wallpapers available today to consider for your project.

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Think Bella! – “How To Create the Wow Effect”

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

Bella Faux Finishes – Here is a short video of a few of our projects and some of the drama that can be created when you introduce a unique Decorative Finish or texture. From Italian Venetian Plaster, Venetian Plaster, Italian Finishes to Faux Finishes. The Interior Design challenge is to identify where your opportunities are, the unique texture to introduce and the perfect color that change the drama of the room.

“Less is More” – One of the most common mistakes today is to introduce too many effects. Keep it simple, to maximize the drama and effect of the… specific finish. Less, almost always creates a greater chance of creating “The Wow Effect”.

Exception, on larger projects, executive home or commercial businesses, the design goals are very high. So it is common to finish most of the interior walls to pull all of the various Interior Design Elements, Marble, Drapery and Unique Architecture together. Visit our Gallery for Interior Design Ideas and click on the Before & After Photos to see how we can change a common wall to a Work of Art.

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Think Bella! – “Why do Ceilings get so little Respect, when there are so many Opportunities to Wow?” by Mark Nordgren

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

By Far… the most overlooked opportunity to create drama in a home today, is your Ceiling. Ceilings are truly the Rodney Dangerfield of Interior Design ideas.They rarely get any respect. Commonly called “The Fifth Wall”, unfortunately they do not often find their way on an Interior Designers Concept or Mood Board. Home Builders may add a crows foot texture and call it good.

What they don’t realize, is the amount of drama that can be created in such a small area, just by introducing a unique texture on a tray or dramatic ceiling. It is incredible! I wish you could hear the comments from various subs on projects as we are creating our Art, to the final effect and comments shared by all. You truly have to see the before and after, to understand this emotion.

Look at this picture from a previous project of ours, What is the Texture? How would you describe it to someone? What do you think it feels like? How was it created? Finally….. what is it? Who was the Artisan? This is what happens to us, when we are on projects. Interest in our finishes begins the very first day. Curiosity in what it is, where in Italy it comes from and how we create this effect is the beginning of the drama. The completion of the finish, for David and I, is like saying goodbye to an old friend. Our Art is complete, our work is done, it will now be passed on to a new owner. We love Ceilings!

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Think Bella! – “Scagliola – 17th Century Tuscany Technique used to Create Marble… Incredible!”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

Scagliola is a technique dating back to the 17th century in Italy, used to create columns or imitate a marble that can no longer be found. David and I are both fascinated by this Art. The possibilities would be endless to introduce something unique to a project. Scagliola is at the top of our list of new effects to bring to… Bella Faux Finishes.

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Think Bella! – “History of Italian Venetian Plaster”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

Our favorite Decorative Finish by far… is imported Italian Venetian Plaster. The effect is breathtaking on a Ceiling, Wall or Column. Paul Linden of Venetian Plaster Masters in San Diego, California, does a great job of explaining the history of Italian Venetian Plaster.

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http://youtu.be/PnlV2cPZEfw

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Think Bella! – “Stay Hungry… Stay Foolish” – Steve Jobs

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

In 2005, David, Michael and I started Bella Faux Finishes with idea of presenting the Best Decorative Finishes from around the world to our clients. When we shared our ideas with friends and family, nobody could see the vision we had for this service and the opportunities we saw, to bring to the service to market with a talented group of Artisans. The training, the capital invested and sustained effort required to grow Bella Faux Finishes, would never have got off the ground, if it wasn’t for our intense… “Passion and Love” for this Art.

The work at times, can be extremely challenging. But when the projects are complete, photo’s are taken and goodbyes are said, the satisfaction we receive is hard to express into words. The Testimonials and Before & After project photo’s will stay in our memories and hearts for many years.

So don’t be afraid to take some chances, Chase your Dreams and as Steve Jobs has said “Stay Hungry…. Stay Foolish!”.

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Think Bella! – “Find Your Passion, Steve Jobs shares…Why this is so Important”

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

“Unlimited Passion”, is the only way you can take an idea and bring it to form. The passing of Steve Jobs reminds us that our day is coming soon, life is so brief. If you have an idea to share with the world, now is the time to begin. When David, Michael and I started Bella Faux Finishes in 2005, I fell in love with the idea of creating a company that specialized in Unique and Dramatic Finishes for Homes and Business’s. Our Goal is to present clients with a large portfolio of Color and Texture from around the world. I am excited about combining our Blog – Bella Faux Finishes TV with our new website. Our Blog will be our main platform to share Interior Design ideas and interviews with some of the best Artisans and Interior Designers from around the world. Finally, is was sad for my Apple family, to hear that Steve Jobs passed. His magic was the ability to visualize into the future, crystal clear, the best path to follow. Who else can do that? Amazing…

Think Bella! – “Italian Venetian Plaster – New Faux Finishes – Italian Finishes”

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mark Nordgren

Bella Faux Finishes, Founder/Co-Owner – Master Artisan – Mark Nordgren, featured on Home Ideas TV. Sharing recent projects that were finished in Italian Venetian Plaster and the Italian Finishes imported from Verona, Italy. Applied with the methods used by Master Artisans over 500 years ago. Follow us for unique ideas on “How to Create the Wow Effect in your Home or Business” Co-Owners: Master Artisans – David Nordgren & Michael Nordgren. Home Office – Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sharing our services and Art for unique projects in the midwest. SD, IA, MN, NE “Looking for New Ideas?? … Sign Up for our FREE Video Newsletter!” Our Website: https://www.bellafauxfinishes.com/

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