“The Design Guide has played a role in our business by informing clients of our existence and our services. But on a personal level, Design Guide has been an inspiration — a reminder that our small studio is part of a creative and distinguished community of businesses.”
Laura Pate, Brown Mountain Art and Antique Restoration
“Design Guide is simply the best local advertising venue. We are proud to share it with our suppliers in Europe and with new clients because it represents so credibly and comprehensibly the exciting design market in Dallas.”
Raymond Pittet, Pittet Company
“Our exposure to the market area in Dallas-Fort Worth through Design Guide has generated great business for us. The staff is terrific to deal with and make you feel like family.”
Jaclynn Cauthorn, Designer’s Workroom
“Design Guide allows our business an additional outlet to clients and industry experts. This outlet has served as a great source of advertising and business. Design Guide’s Design Details and features have generated tremendous referrals for our business. Thanks, Design Guide!”
Rupy Shaw, Stone Tec, Inc.
“Lentz Landscape Lighting installs and designs lighting systems of the highest quality possible. Our objectives are to provide useful, artistic designs with great attention to detail … Our association with Design Guide is an extension of our objectives by appearing in a piece that has been consistently well represented with the highest quality in mind.”
Dick Lentz, Lentz Landscape Lighting
“I have advertised for over 13 years. Why? Sales. Sales. And more sales! This is a true publication that I can say I always get sales from the ad! It is a wonderful resource!”
Malloree Banks, Banks Fine Art Gallery
“We at Country French Interiors strongly believe in advertising in high-quality productions recognized locally as well as nationally. The Design Guide tops the list. Its commitment to excellence in choosing advertisers and providing comprehensive information and sources has made the Design Guide an invaluable publication for both the design industry and the knowledgeable customer. It is a beautifully put-together magazine, and we are very proud and privileged to have been part of its tremendous success for the past 14 years.”
Bruno de la Croix-Vaubois, Country French Interiors, Inc.
“I received the Austin Design Guide in the mail and just wanted you to know that it is a very valuable design tool and a lovely publication. We have relocated to Dallas, but I intend to stay on the mailing list.”
Leanne McKinley, McKinley Built Homes
“After having been in the Design Guide this year, I have found it to be a great marketing tool. I received several calls from people who saw my work featured in the ASID Design Excellence Awards editorial. I definitely feel it is worthwhile.”
Laura Burton, Laura Burton Interiors, Allied member ASID
“I was in Julian Gold yesterday and noticed a stack of Austin Design Guides in the register area. You do such a great job ‘getting it out there’ for our market.”
Linda McCalla, Linda McCalla Interiors
“We recently received a call from a realtor. She had a client with a lot who was looking for a builder. They saw our ad in the Design Guide and said they wanted a house just like the one in the photos. Our ad has been greatly received by friends and clients.”
Kim Wilde, Wilde Custom Homes
“We have had several customers come in because of our ads.”
Ann Hatcher, Kiva Kitchen & Bath (formerly of Branch Trading Co.)
“I can tell whenever you do a distribution push as our phone calls really pick up.”
Kristen Bolling, IF + D
“I have been meaning to tell you how beautiful the Design Guide is this year. We are so proud to be a part of your publication!”
Amy Griffin, F8 Fine Art
“Just to let you know, Design Guide has been very good for us. We will definitely do it again next year.”
Dan McLaughlin, NEXT Electronic Systems Inc.
“We received a call from a gentleman in Singapore who is building a house and saw our ad in the Austin Design Guide — and he bought two sets of doors from our company.”
John Gibbs, Durango Doors