The 1,500 square foot store which opened in November is located in the Naples Design District on 1st Avenue North. The shop features decorative accessories, tabletop items accent furniture, pillows, candles, stylish gifts, art-work, books, chocolates and packaged gourmet food treats. Selected from a wide range of vendors and artist, the product assortment is electric but has a focused point of view. curated pieces from young designers and artisans makes the shopping experience extra special. the interior of the store is breathtaking, whether you look down at the french wide plank wood floors or over at the custom wall coverings or up at the 30 foot arched industrial ceiling, no detail was forgotten about. the finishes are incredibly inspirational.
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The store is filled with beautiful things that provide instant gratification. Whether you need pieces to update your home or great gifts to impress, Republic of Decor delivers! Republic of Decor is the brainchild of David Fruscione, an award winning designer, who has worked for nearly 20 years for some of the best brands in retail. David spent many years working in San Francisco as Senior Interior Designer for Banana Republic, creating new concepts and store experiences globally. He then moved to Southwest Florida to become Store Designer Creative director for White House I Black Market, Chico's and soma successfully evolving the stores into the future. His passion for retail inspired him to follow his dream to create a brand of his own. "It was time to invest in myself, break free of the corporate world and fulfill a lifelong desire to go out on my own," said David He earned a BFA in Interior Architecture from California College of the Arts in San Francisco, a BS in Marketing from SUNY College at Buffalo and an AS in Buying & Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC -- a powerful trifecta to launch a successful brand. lt has been a dream come true to design my space, select all the product, do the visual merchandising and tackle social media marketing "Wearing all the hats of a small business owner is empowering and exhilarating," David says. Naples is such a great place to establish the brand, the possibilities are endless! We needed a great home accessories store that offered something new, fresh and modern. David is committed to making Republic of Decor the first stop for savvy, sophisticated customers who want to be exposed to beautiful unique products on the market Republic of Decor also provides interior decorating services for discerning, quality conscious clients who seek assistance in design choices for their primary residences and vacation homes. David's forte is to transform spaces using his natural intuition, out-of-the-box thinking and extensive educational background. Commercial, hospitality projects, holiday and event decorating are also available. Through personal attention throughout the design process, Republic of Decor informs, inspires and assists you by transforming your spaces while also creating your own personalized expression . Stop by to visit the beautiful store to learn more. Open Monday - Friday 10 am 7 pm Saturday 11 am ·- 6 pm and Sundays by appointment.
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