A Professional Decorative Finish Studio Based in Southern California Faux You Designs, Inc. We employ nine or more full and part-time employees.
was launched professionally in 1997 and incorporated on October 4, 2002. Terri became interested in the professional aspect of the Faux Finish and design industry while researching decorative applications for her own home. She began installing creative wall finishes part-time on her contractor father’s construction sites and for homeowners. While working as a Registered Nurse, Terri began pursuing
a degree in Dentistry, a fusion of technical science and esthetics. She found herself drawn toward the esthetic and artistic side of dentistry and completed classes in painting, drawing, sculpture, and art history. Terri ultimately minored in art and envisioned a whole new career. Terri has completed extensive certification courses in Venetian plasters, decorative wall finishes, stencils, murals, wood graining, marbling, furniture finishes, gilding and metal finishes. Terri and her employees continue to take courses every year to keep up with the latest industry innovations, finishes and products, including specialized training in Italy. Continuing education is a vital part of our business, not only keeping our working crew up to date in the latest finishes offered in our industry but educating our clients as well. not only specializes in customizing finishes, but also in creating and designing exclusive decorative wall and furniture finishes for designers, architects and home owners. We have worked with top Designers and Contractors in the Palm Desert country clubs of Bighorn, The Reserve, The Vintage, El Dorado, Traditions, and in the cities of Newport Beach, Malibu and Beverly Hills. We have completed projects in the San Diego communities including the award winning home of the "Tour de Elegance" in Chula Vista, California.
