1020 Glass Art Introduces Free Design Assistance Help Desk for the Art Chandelier, Wall Art Glass Novice available 7 Days/Week

The largest independent affordable glass art retailer in Texas aims to provide a "Glass Art 101" approach to interior design assistance with its DesignPro Advantage Program to individuals and designers.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 15, 2010 -- 1020 Glass Art and Décor, introduces its new DesignPro Advantage Help Desk to address and answer the many questions that arise when first considering the design, purchase, and installation of unique works of art such as glass art chandeliers, wall art glass, and comparable decor endeavors.

The DesignPro Advantage Help Desk, housed at 1020's Interior Design Center, is dedicated to Glass Art, available for free professional assistance to individuals and interior designers alike. Staffed with well trained Art Consultants, each employee is skilled with rigorous hands-on training from design to physical installation of the glass art chandeliers, and wall art glass arrangements. DesignPro Advantage aims to provide custom guidance for individual art selection and placement.

Many of our clients find themselves inspired to create their own glass art expression for a variety of reasons, but lack an easy resource of where to begin. Our experienced staff will work diligently to bring each client's vision into reality. The DesignPro Advantage staff is accessible 7 days a week, in store, by calling 1-877-PRO-1020 (776-1020) or emailing designpro@the1020.com.

Sr. Art Consultant and co-partner David Mitchell notes, "Many of our clients find themselves inspired to create their own glass art expression for a variety of reasons, but lack an easy resource of where to begin. Our award winning, experienced staff will work diligently to bring each client's vision into reality."

Fielding countless inquires, 1020's DesignPro Advantage Help Desk has learned firsthand the answers to many of the most common questions including the illustrative Top 5 Questions when considering not only the purchase but the glass art chandelier installation itself.

1) Can I afford it - How much do they cost?
A surprise to many, hand blown glass chandeliers are affordable. Slightly more than your common local hardware store lighting, blown glass art chandeliers will add beauty and a measurable value to one's home and life.

2) What size and shape is best for my home or business?
Placement ultimately determines both, 1020 Glass Art Chandelier "Rule of 3" quickly simplifies Size, Position, as well as Color.

3) How difficult are they to install and maintain, and can I do it myself?
If you can hang a ceiling fan, you can install a chandelier. Aside from supporting weight (customarily 1.5 lbs. /stem), the attaching, positioning, and rotating of each stem is actually the longest time aspect, but the most fun part of the installation. Maintaining is easy using condensed air for cleaning and with bulb replacement accessed through the top.

4) Can I custom mix and match colors and which are best for me?
Yes, perhaps the most personal and challenging; referring to the "Rule of 3", try to limit to 3 surrounding/desired color elements. Select the primary and adjust the remaining in descending percentages.

5) How do the chandeliers ship and how long does it take?
Shipping experience is key, 1020 Glass Art fully insures, individually packages each stem, and provides a few "just in case" extras in the event of the unexpected. Shipments customarily arrive in as little as 2 weeks.

Founding partner, Ryan Ramirez notes, "Much like planning a premier event, each of The Interior Design Center's team members truly enjoys the sense of completion and the relationships earned while assisting clients personalizing their environments to meet their design goals". Ramirez adds, "Whether their vision originated by visiting an exhibit by a renowned artist or merely an abstract desire to craft a one-of-a-kind focal point for their home or business, our long term relationship approach has been a measured success by the high rate of satisfied returning clients and one of the drivers behind our DesignPro Advantage Help Desk".

With the client relationship being the key philosophy behind the introduction of DesignPro Advantage, an interior designer incentive program, proprietary training and The Interior Design Center itself, 1020 Glass Art & Décor remains focused on many new initiatives including expanded product lines (e.g. garden glass art) and avenues into providing art and value to a broader audience.

Mission Statement
Through an engaging and perceptive client relationship, 1020 Glass Art seeks to create a memorable shopping destination which enables each the freedom to express their individuality through one of the largest and most diverse selection of affordable art and unique decor which speaks to both their current and future needs.

We envision our clients identifying 1020 Glass Art's art deco logo with an era of distinctive artistic design which inspires creativity and encourages self expression through a lasting physical medium; where our product selection bridges the desire to create a lasting impression to a fair everyday value.

1020 Glass Art's commitment is to provide an atmosphere which fosters both employee and client loyalty through respectful, knowledgeable and responsive interaction.

1020 Glass Art Expands Presence into Interior Design with Second Location

As an established retailer and growing from its roots as a seasonal store, 1020 Glass Art and Décor offers a diverse selection of hand blown glass art without the premium of traditional art galleries or exclusive furnishing retailers. 1020 Glass Art's mission seeks to enable a client's self expression through unique mediums such as glass art chandeliers, wall art glass, vases, sculptures and unique designs. Through one of the largest collections in Texas of affordable art and unique décor, 1020 Glass Art creates an engaging and perceptive customer relationship while balancing value and service.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 28, 2009 -- 1020 Glass Art & Décor announced that it is expanding from its current Barton Creek Square store with the opening of a second location in The Domain –one of Austin's premier shopping destinations.

Located at 11401 Century Oaks Terrace, the 1020 Glass Art Design Center features 1,700 square feet of retail space dedicated to exhibiting affordable blown glass art. The spacious new location permits 1020 Glass Art to serve its growing base of residential clients and commercial interior designers by expanding its inventory to over 1,000 unique works of art.

"As with every niche product, blending various types of glass art and a client's vision isn't for the novice. It requires first-hand experience, focus and a true love of blown glass artistic expression in order to meet each client's unique design goals." The Domain location offers a first-of-its-kind Glass Art Design Center, staffed with Art Consultants trained to assist individual customers and interior designers alike in the selection of colorful art glass tailored to make a lasting impression.

Copartner, Ryan Ramirez notes "Our new Domain Design Center builds on the steady growth of our Barton Creek location, that growth led to our decision to add a second location, in an effort to better serve both the customary gift-giving and more sophisticated interior design needs of our customers.

"As with every niche product, blending various types of glass art and a client's vision isn't for the novice," adds Ramirez. "It requires first-hand experience, focus and a true love of blown glass artistic expression in order to meet each client's unique design goals."

With over 50 global artists, studios, and suppliers, 1020 Glass Art offers several distinct product categories. These include the traditional vases, sculptures and centerpieces, to distinctive and customized hand-blown glass art chandeliers and glass wall art plates. In addition, the company has designed and owns proprietary rights to such art original pieces as its Classic Longhorn Steer Sculpture, which has quickly become one of the company's "signature products", with strong sales nationwide. 1020 Glass Art continues to broaden its brand to include additional designs aside similar Texas-themed art.

David Mitchell, copartner who closely works with several interior design clients, comments, “Custom design based installations such as a recent glass wall art project in a residential high rise lobby has demonstrated the demand for our product and services. From small, personal residential décor and gifts to commercial endeavors, we understand a well trained staff is key to exceeding expectations".

1020 Glass Art & Décor (www.1020glassart.com) was launched in 2006 by business partners Ramirez and David Mitchell, as a brick-and-mortar and e-commerce merchant specializing in high-quality, well-styled international glass art. The goal was to offer glass at affordable prices, starting in the $10 to $20 range, thus making it reasonable for value-minded buyers. Out of that objective came the store's name --"1020." Clearly, the business plan has worked. Thanks to a targeted marketing plan and strong e-commerce sales, 1020 Glass Art & Décor has doubled its sales and customer base each year with customers as far away as New York, Miami and west of the Colorado Rockies, resulting in sales of thousands of unique works of art annually.