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LIVING WELL • SMOKE SIGNALS SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT


“The Ariana experience is one of full satisfaction from showroom presentation to complimentary in-home and in-store design consultation and service.”


Living well and feeling good — let Ariana help make your home the best it can be


of the world than your own home. At Ariana Home Furnishings and


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Design there is a sense of purpose combined with attention to detail that says “service, service and more service” to every customer who enters the store. With 4 designers on staff, each with more than 15


hen living well means feeling good, there is no better place to feel on top


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Ariana’s wide selection of art and accessories.


“Ariana’s showroom


Experienced designers provide complimentary services.


years interior design training and experience, the service provided is to the highest professional standard to give your home the attention it deserves. Complimentary design service


is just one of Ariana’s attributes that sets it apart from being “just another furniture store.” Over 30 years of both management and hands-on experience in furniture design, manufacturing and retailing from South Carolina, Atlanta and now nearby Forsyth County, opens a whole new opportunity for homeowners in Big Canoe and surrounding areas. Ariana takes a holistic approach to furnishing a home from flooring accents chosen from a wide range of rugs, through fine furniture pieces for every principal room in the house, and all the way to accents and accessories. Located in The Avenue Forsyth,


just east of Georgia 400 on Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141),


is an adventure in home décor.”


Ariana stimulates creative fantasies immediately upon entrance. From flooring to furniture there


are multiple options including top- quality pieces from some of the best-known American manufacturers of fine home furnishings, such as Habersham, Lexington, Century, Bradington Young and more. A discerning eye will see a concentration of solid woods, fine fabrics and master craftsmanship throughout the store. Ariana’s owner, Mark, has


an advantage as a buyer of fine furniture in that he is experienced in furniture manufacturing and wholesale. His knowledge of the industry is extensive and that translates into top quality products at wholesale-level pricing for his customers. Ariana’s showroom is an adventure in home décor with visual stimulation in full force from impressive decorative art pieces, hand-crafted accents and accessories and, of course, the


furniture, such as a dining table made from “rescued” wooden planks, rustic and charming, and a massive bed with a hand-carved motif on head and foot-boards. While furniture groupings are


arranged to feature living room, family room, dining room and bedroom presentations, each ensemble is interspersed with different room examples to better resemble a household setting rather than a “department” within a showroom where a shopper sees endless sofas or bedroom suites. As part of their business plan,


Ariana carries sample furniture pieces that form part of a larger collection. For example, a dining set in the showroom may be represented by a table, chairs and a sideboard to give the client a firm visual impression of the pieces, while a hutch and a glass cabinet may be ordered to complete the collection as the client may wish. The space savings realized by the partial-collection approach allows Ariana to show more options while keeping costs down for the benefit of the purchaser. Ariana’s rug selection is extensive


and includes antique, hand knotted and machine-woven items in a broad array of fabrics, patterns,


colors and prices. Styles range from traditional Persian, transitional and contemporary. The hanging display system allows for easy viewing with lighting custom-designed to showcase the beautiful patterns and colors. In the designers’ section, there


are hundreds of samples of fabrics, paint colors and finishes, allowing the professional staff to pull together ideas for clients to consider in the quest to create a personalized environment in any room of their home. It’s a serious workspace dedicated to discovering elements of design that capture the client’s personal tastes and imagination.


“Ariana’s owner, Mark, has an advantage.


His knowledge of the industry is


extensive and that translates into top quality products


at wholesale-level pricing for his customers.”


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