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customer service have given Elegante an A+ rating with the BBB for the last 15 years, and they are also members in good standing with the HBA and other local institutions in their industry.


Founded on September 5, 2001, just days away from a turning point in American history, Elegante started with a vision to provide high-end, quality products to Dallas luxury home- builders. “We were only six days away from 9/11, one of the most turbulent, horrific events in recent history,” Sandlin says. “I remember the appointments that I had set up that day, who I saw and the reactions of my


clients as the news came in that we were under attack.” It was a difficult time to start a business, but Sandlin knew she had to push through. Her relentless perseverance paid off. “With only one computer, one file cabinet and working out of my home—no catalog, no busi- ness plan, no product to show my builders—I sold $90,000 and had the funding I needed to set up my business,” Sandlin proudly remembers.


When asked about the future of Elegante, Sandlin is quick to mention the Lexington line. “The Lexington line is beau- tifully crafted, simple divided light units that offer precision


and skilled craftsmanship, while providing unparalleled function- ality,” she says.


The transitional, clean, con- temporary look of the Lexington line is what most interior design- ers, architects and homeowners want to complement the clean, minimal look that is sought after by today’s Millennial professionals who are building their first cus- tom homes.


It is clear Elegante has no plans to slow down. The company will continue to create fine handcrafted products while working hard to maintain its family atmosphere. “Many of our customers know how hands- on and passionate I am about


my work, but many do not realize that we are a small fam- ily-run business,” Sandlin says. “While we have grown over the years and experience more success year after year, we have chosen to never let go of the core values that helped to get us here: being honest, following through with what you say, and always putting God and family first.” 2


ELEGANTE IRON


1130 Dragon St., Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75207 214-342-8987


eleganteiron.com


Rick Villa is a freelance writer based in Dallas. He can be reached at rvilla19@gmail.com.


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