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Fabric Protection Fiber ProTech & Maintenance, 281.893.4511. Paulette Latham is a whiz at removing stains from rugs, carpets, fine upholstery and drapery, and protecting them from future damage, too. We challenged her with white outdoor pillows that had been sullied with window-washing water. The outcome after she handled the task: perfection. Novaco, 12633 Memorial Dr., 713.863.8704. Novaco's fabricprotection service is a must. We wouldn't dream of upholstering a bergère in cashmere without it — and neither, we hear, would Sylvia Dorsey of Longoria Collection. Owner Carol Novick treats carpets and fabrics with a protective coating without a change of color or hand. The Royal Treatment, 281.650.6272. Owner Pete Diaz specializes in coating fine upholstered pieces with a stainresistant system that bonds deep down to the fibers of the fabric and withstands frequent cleaning. Finishings (Faux & Otherwise) Anything But Plain, 12539 Duncan, 281.444.2070; abpstudios.com. Owner Janie Ellis' decorative-painting and -finishing studio specializes in such finishes as Venetian plaster, lime-basedputty veneer plaster and hard-coat diamond plaster. She also runs a school in Houston to carry on the tradition. To the trade. Arena Design, 4519 Saunders Road, 713.861.7630; www.arenadesign.us. Rusty Arena has covered the country with his stunning murals and faux wall finishes. Versed in everything from trompe l'oeil to aged plaster and patina wall finishes, Arena has worked with designers Vicente Wolf, John Kidd and a myriad of others. He also has his own stunning line of hand-painted fabrics and wallpapers. Decorative Arts, 713.520.1680. For special finishes such as grain, chinoiserie, gold-leaf or painted floors, decorator J. Randall Powers turns to Chris Lowe and Bee Morrow at Decorative Arts for assurance that faux bois won't turn into a faux pas! The duo, who also do commissions for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, have been at it 30 years. Iarussi Studio Inc., 832.419.3014. Artist Jay Iarussi translates the disciplines, techniques and materials required for canvas painting and sculpture to his wall murals and finishes. Using plaster and transparent acrylic gels, he creates everything from the rustic exterior of a Venetian palazzo to an austere backdrop for contemporary art. Lately Iarussi has seen the trend move back to canvas, where he is often commissioned by designers to create triptychs and panels. Imago Dei, 2525 Robinhood St., 713.466.9990; imagodei gallery.com. Artists and founders Jamie and Jeremy Wells employ other artists like themselves — people trained in fine art — to paint stunning tromp l'oeil and murals. They also painstakingly create plaster finishes to your specifications. Kevin Davis Wall Artisans, 301 W. Clay St., 713.429.1307; kdwa.net. This artisan is skilled at creating not only wall finishings, but also plasterwork and historical renovation. He's well-versed in working green within the LEED certification system, using natural paints and plasters. Segreto, 1200 Blalock, 713.461.5210; segreto finishes.com. Owner Leslie Sinclair knows so much about decorative painting she could write a book on it. And she did! Her impressive work, published in shelter magazines such as Veranda and Traditional Home, encompasses the gamut of decorative paint work from tromp l'oeil to faux finish cabinetry and plaster walls to custom murals and painted wall and ceiling flourishes suited just for your space. he considers details such as your height, whether you're right- or left-handed and whether you prefer your trousers folded or hung. Made with laminate wood core, Lucite and rounded edges, his systems are guaranteed for life. Zwerneman Construction, 1515 Neal Road, Tomball, 281.351.6526. While Stanley Zwerneman is a master of all trades who can deconstruct, reconstruct or build a new abode from the ground up, one thing he also does exceptionally well is reconfigure closets. From enlarging the space upwards to installing custom hardwood cabinetry created in his own workshop, Zwerneman can change the way you look at all your storage options. MAXINE HELFMAN your job is impossible to transport, these experts will come to your home to make on-site repairs. Bella Vetro, 832.203.8791; bellavetro.net. David Fink creates custom glass mosaic work, from florals and portraits to pattern designs, of nearly any dimension for walls or even your swimming pool. Bobbitt Glass, 1020 W. Gray, 713.523.7369; bobbittglass.com. Bobbitt has been cutting glass since 1938. If you can dream it up, chances are this family-run business can rise to the challenge, creating glass and mirrored pieces that are beveled, tinted, smoked or aged. Lone Star Glass, 3804 Bissonnet, 713.661.0091; lonestarglass.com. These experts cut glass tabletops and mirrors, replacement shower doors, cabinet glass, window panes, store-front doors … any glass project that needs to be edged, textured, patterned or even curved. Meyerland Glass & Mirror, 12922 Murphy Road, Stafford, 281.494.8484. Renovation specialist Bill Caudell turned us on to this source, which fashions gleaming glass shower doors, beveled mirrors and more. River Oaks Glass Design and Repair, 2219 Richmond, 713.528.1527; riveroaksglass repair.com. Brothers Tim and Ed Linehan are the artisans you want on speed dial when catastrophe strikes at home. Consider them your go-to guys for repairing crystal, porcelain, jade, ivory, stained glass or pottery, from a chipped Baccarat glass to a pre-Columbian statue. If you dinged it, they can fix it. Miscellaneous Services Chappell Jordan Clock Galleries, 2222 Westheimer Road, 713.523.0133; cjclocks.com. Chappell Jordan has repaired and sold new and antique clocks since 1965. If owners Ralph Pokluda and Jeff Zuspan can't fix your clock themselves, they know specialized repair people all over the country to send it to (from artisans who style clock hands to cabinetmakers who can repair old grandfather-clock cases). Timeconsuming and labor-intensive, their meticulous work is appreciated by the curators at Bayou Bend, who send Chappell Jordan all their clocks that have lost their tick. Point to Point Crowded House Services, 303 Garden Oaks Blvd., 713.861.4224; crowdedhouseservices.com. Whether you're moving across town and need your entire home packed and unpacked again, or you've just splurged on a Biedermeier secretaire that must be transported with kid gloves, keep this number in your iPhone. Crowded House moves antiques and fine furnishings for many of the city's top designers and showrooms, and stores them as well. SpaceMan Home & Office, 3556 W. T.C. Jester, 713.688.8808; spacemanager.com. David Linda creates custom closets and organizing anything messy in your life, from children's playrooms to home offices. Building to your specs, the absolute best in caring for sisal. It's no wonder that most of their work comes from Decorative Center Houston. They also install and fabricate carpets and rugs, and clean wall-to-wall carpets and upholstery. Slipcovers & Bedding Leontine Linens, 800.876.4799; leontinelinens.com. Leontine is known for stunning monograms and custom bed and bath linens. These are heirloom linens your grandchildren will cherish one day. Perfect Quilt, 8566 Katy Freeway, 713.467.6155; perfectquilt.net. This to-the-trade custom workroom, run for 27 years by Carol Addiego, can create any pillows, bedding, nursery accessories, tablecloths and seat cushions you dream up. Shabby Slips, 2304 Bissonnet, 713.630.0066; shabbyslipshouston.com. Owner and designer Renea Abbott can slipcover your furniture in a demure frock all its own. With custom slipcovers fashioned from washable, naturalfiber fabrics (your own or theirs), her artisans design and sew the chicest slipcovers, pillows, curtains, headboards, bedding and more. Upholstery STEPHEN KARLISCH Continued from page 38 Rug Repair Fantastic Carpet Services, 8950 Westpark, 713.780.9279; fantasticcarpetservices.com. Many of our showroom contacts rely on James Walter McGury III's business (family-owned and operated since 1979) to clean, install and repair carpets, area rugs and draperies. Pride of Persia Rug Co., The Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 164, 713.522.7870; prideof persia.com. Our designing pal B.J. Pajak recommends Mehdi Abedi and Lisa Slappey, who specialize in repairing as well as selling antique rugs. So trusted is their knowledge, Mehdi even gives classes on the subject at Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Richmond Rugs, 10630 Craighead Dr., 713.521.7847; richmondrugs.net. Owners Julie and Massoud Nogabi and their staff do all their work by hand: cleaning and repairing handmade, machinemade, new and antique rugs. Greg Manteris, owner of Creative Flooring Resources, depends on their services. River Oaks Rug Cleaners, 4098 W. 11th St., 713.802.1000. Although River Oaks' claim to fame is Oriental rug cleaning, they're considered Custom Creations Furniture, 1200 Missouri St., 713.522.5953; customcreationsfurniture. com. Katie Stassi Scott says, "[Steve and Ceci] de la Torre's family business is an absolute pleasure to work with — they have a critical eye when it comes to detail, they provide honest lead times, and they produce a consistent quality of work." To the trade only. Designer's Services, Inc., 7320 Ashcroft, 713.271.2222; designersservices.com. Alberto Dvorak has descended from a long line of Czech cabinetmakers. For the last two decades, he has built new pieces as well as reupholstered old classics and antiques, from a plush Shabby Chic–style sofa to a sleek Knoll modernist piece. Designer Julia Blalock swears by him. Hien Lam Upholstery, 819 W. Drew, 713.523.3416; hienlamupholstery.com. It's tough to find a talented and reasonably priced upholsterer; Hien Lam and his family are both. Want to build a chair or re-cover one you already own? Bring him the piece (or just an idea for one) and the fabric yardage, and in a week or two, you'll have a beautifully finished piece worth raving about. Designers flock here. Inman & Company Upholstery Shop, 2424 Chapman St., 713.224.4740. Many of Houston's top-drawer designers and antique dealers count on Manuel Santellan to deliver the upholstered goods. Regular upholstering and furniture repair aside, these guys can build and cover anything you design, as well as upholster walls. Joe's Upholstery, 705 Ridge St., 713.864.1839. In business for 40 years, Joe's can re-cover anything, from a French 18th-century settee to a Herman Miller desk chair. And there's lots of free stuff too — free estimates, free pickup and free delivery. Started by daddy Jose Alvarez, the shop is now in the capable hands of his talented son, Richard. Mattiza's Custom Upholsteries, 12521 Fondren, 713.723.8508. Have a tricky piece to upholster in a fabric that's even trickier to work with, such as leather or silk shantung? Mike Pineda is your man. He can fashion anything from the ground up, too, from a dining banquette to a chaise (and has since 1980). Designer Lisa Pope Westerman gives Pineda and his 14-person shop, high marks. Stafford Auto Trim & Glass, 12005 Murphy Road, Stafford, 281.495.9592; staffordtrimand glass.com. Aside from the obvious car seats, convertible tops, autocarpet repair and replacement work, Steve Webb's company (in business for 31 years) is a good resource when you're struck by a creative idea such as sewing several area rugs together. Upholsterers who specialize in heavy-duty sewing tasks can make all sorts of things, such as awnings and outdoor seat covers, too. Wallpaper Cannon Craft Wallcovering Services, 10015 Haddington Dr., 713.468.5491. Designer Laura Umansky trusts no one but owner Alan Cannon's firm to hang her wallpapers: "They're experts in unusual wall coverings, like Maya Romanoff mica or motherof-pearl, and never disappoint." Spanish Decorations, 281.935.9339. Have a costly roll of tea-leaf or grass-cloth wallpaper you wouldn't trust to just anyone? Then call Spanish Decorations. Owner Ruben Luna has been installing precious wallpapers, such as handpainted Zuber murals and handscreened prints, for 30 years. A perfectionist by nature, he matches seams flawlessly. Window Coverings Action Window Coverings, 14695 Brown Road, Tomball, 281.351.5553. I worked with owner Don Perry to custom create solar shades throughout our highrise. Not only was the turnaround quick and professional, but the cost was quite competitive. D&D Drapery Co., 5000 San Jacinto, 713.522.1643; dddrapery.com. In addition to window shades and coverings (including motorized models), brothers David and Scott Ferley and their family have overseen an enterprise sewing curtains, bedding, pillows, tablecloths and more for designers and laypersons alike since 1957. Their work is exquisite — not to mention supercustom. Designer Catherine Brooks Giuffre and PC editor Holly Moore are fans. Eva's New Design, 2305 Westheimer Road, 713.523.1065; evasnewdesign.com. Bring that pile of tear sheets from your favorite shelter magazines to the pros at Eva's, where the staff can recreate or custom-design any curtain, window treatment, bedding, shades and pillows you can dream up. King Custom Draperies, 2215 Dickey Place, 832.788.6905. Decorator and Area manager/ buyer Daniel Cuellar calls King Custom Draperies "the Proenza Schouler of curtains, bedding, pillows and tablecloths." Talented owner Mai Doan has more than 30 years' experience fashioning fabric for interiors and has a tremendous eye for detail. Secret Sources from: Katie Stassi Scott, Carol Isaak Barden, Daniel Cuellar, DeWayne Formby, Tom Harper, Richard Holley, B.J. Pajak, J. Randall Powers, Bill Caudell, Paula Douglass, Erica Levit, Laura Umansky, Lisa Pope Westerman and Catherine Brooks Giuffre.