10% SALE THROUGH JAN. 7, 2018

MARTELLE INTERNATIONAL

Annual 10% off Everything Sale!

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A Splash of Color for those Neutrally Obsessed

A Splash of Color for those Neutrally Obsessed

There's nothing wrong with erring towards beiges and greys at home, but the right amount of risk-taking color can take a room from safely chic to completely memorable. This move doesn't even require committing to a bold red wall or a jewel-toned couch; smaller decorations, like a patterned ceramic vase or a textured throw, can add just the right amount of pop.

Color play can also be found in less obvious palette combinations, like melding cool blue accents with warm woodwork, or playing up a heavily neutral space with art that boasts energetic hues.  At Martelle International we always welcome questions about pallette and style; just contact us.

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Martelle International: Solid Oak Jupe Dining Converts! 70" open 54" close...

Martelle International: Solid Oak Jupe Dining Converts! 70" open 54" close...: Solid Oak Jupe Dining Converts! 70" open 54" closed (last image displays how it works) Truly a most versatile table.  Exp...

Solid Oak Jupe Dining Converts! 70" open 54" closed

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Truly a most versatile table.  Expands in seconds with leaves stored within! We have many styles available,  contemporary and also traditional.

Mail us if interested in other styles!

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"Home", it's where we all recharge ourselves.  What is more appealing than being greeted by an interior of fine furniture? 

For over 20 years Martelle & Staff have commissioned & selected our stock of unique dining furniture, desks, bookcases, chairs, sofas, tables, mirrors, & lighting.  Our patronage by notable celebrities, trendsetters, artists & those with, "just good taste!" is a tribute to our company. 

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Advice for Interior Designers & Decorators; The Crazy Client !

Dealing with difficult clients is a lot like dealing with an in-law you don’t like. They drive you crazy, but you know you have to be nice to them; Especially when they  tell you their taste is contemporary and it turns out to be traditional or when they tell you what they want and then they say no they don’t like it.

This isn't what owning a business is about. You created your own business to have greater freedom and add more quality to your life. Why let a client take that freedom away and diminish the quality of your professional life?

As business owner, you are in the business of managing the expectations of your clients. You do this by determining the rules of engagement early on. Remember you teach the customer how to treat you. You also don’t work for them. You are there to work with them provided they understand and honor these boundaries.

Below are three high maintenance client types. Under each it also shows how you can work most effectively with that particular type.

1) The Worrier: This is the type that is basically a nice person. However, they are also prone to calling you every evening for a detailed analysis of project events over the previous day.

Do this: What this really comes down to is trust. As owner you are always in the business of building more trust. The more trust you build, the less they call you during off hours wanting a constant analysis of everything done.

2) The Squeaky Wheel: This client believes the louder they whine, the more you’ll give them. They learned early on in life that by complaining they could always obtain more. They will find a way to complain about almost anything, no matter how good the job.

Do this: Let this client know early on that you run a quality company that can afford to be selective of its clients. Deliver quality work based up on an upfront agreement. Let them know that you are not motivated by a lot of inappropriate interruptions.

3) The Indecisive Client: This client will change their mind many times a day about a project even after signing an agreement on what it would be.

Do this: Document everything and have them sign every agreement when it’s first made. When they change their mind, let them know that this change order will also cost them more money.

Working with difficult clients is as much of an art as creating beautiful landscapes. You always strive for improvement and you can never perfect your craft enough.

Remember to have fun and above all keep designing!