Inspired
by a passion for art and a flair
for the unconventional, we
have unlimited courage to combine multiple mediums and techniques
to achieve innovative effects on virtually any surface. Our finishes
are suitable for walls, floors, ceilings, trim, cabinetry and architectural
elements. We are capable of handling projects ranging from dramatic
accents through entire homes of any size and commercial projects.
We pride ourselves on unparalleled customer service with individual
and business integrity. The thrill of getting to know our clients
and learning the feeling they are trying to achieve in their homes
is our biggest inspiration. Our relationship with clients and their
designer turns into an end result they are thrilled with.
Bari and Phil have been married for 35 years. While always involved
in the arts, Phil purchased his first antique piece at 15 years
old. By the time we were married in the mid 70’s we were
selling American Antiques and traveling around the country providing
private collectors with 18th and early 19th century antiques in
original painted surfaces and our love for the painted surface
started growing. Placing antiques into settings for collectors,
it seemed a natural gravitation toward combining the love of paint
into the interior settings, and once our son Paul was born we were
already experimenting with faux finishes.
We studied with Ina and
Alan Marx at the Finishing School in NY, Faux Effects and several
other studios in the NY area. After completing many projects in
NY, NJ and Conn. residences, we moved our family and studio to
Florida in 1987 where designers and builders started using our
faux finishes and murals extensively. Our company and reputation
quickly grew and 22 years later, The Axelband faux family has grown,
along with our team of talented artisans who have trained with
us for many years.
Our red barn studio houses 9 portfolios of
our work and over 1000 sample boards, with new ones being created
all the time. Traveling throughout Europe, our extensive library
of photographs and books always inspire us with the beauty and
textures from old buildings to contemporary ideas. Our creative
team helps with concepts, reference and inspiration to make the
design journey for you easy and successful..
The paths we follow on our journey through
life, makes us who we are today…