Spend just a few minutes in
Buffalo Paint and Wallpaper and you know you’ve stumbled upon something special
on Bailey Avenue. Located at 2917 Bailey Avenue and formerly Schnitter’s Paint,
the company was purchased by Dominic and Laura Fulciniti ten years ago, but
only recently had the name changed. Once they had purchased the company, it was
important to remain on Bailey Avenue as Dominic got his start at the company
over 26 years ago and has been there ever since. With a dedication to staying, Laura
was determined to make it the best space along the prominent commercial strip
and that’s exactly what she’s done.
Previously the
showroom was pretty basic with paint buckets piled about forming rows, but
with Laura’s touch the space has been transformed. Their products are not only
organized better, but Laura has a created a lounge area to meet with clients
and go over their specific needs. Complete with hounds tooth couches,
chandelier, and a working fireplace, the lounge is just the place for long-time
and new clients alike to feel comfortable and plan improvements for their home.
The lounge also showcases
their high-end paint line, Farrow &
Ball, which they started carrying this year. “It comes from England and is
made the old fashioned way,” explained Laura, “Farrow & Ball has less water, higher quality resign and more natural pigments for a richer finished and almost no VOCs.”
Laura has had several professional
painters return with glowing reviews. The high-end line has made its way into
several mansions on Nottingham Terrace, Lebrun Road, and outside Buffalo. Laura’s
design has been all over Buffalo even in places you may not expect. She worked
closely with the owner of Mobile
Soles, Melissa Fayson on the design for her company truck.
People are coming from all
over the region just for the Farrow & Ball paint, but often return for the
high level of personal interaction Laura gives each client. Laura will spend as
much time as she needs for a client to feel satisfied about their choices for
their project. “I treat them like I would want to be treated,” she said, “If it
was my home I would want someone there for me so I would have the best finished
room possible, I like to put myself in their shoes to offer them a great
experience.”
Buffalo Paint and Wallpaper
are also one of the last in stock wallpaper carriers, which is also a huge
draw. It’s not all about high-end and expensive though, they cater to budget
minded clients as well with their own line of paint. They also offer high-end fabric
and furniture at close out prices for every budget.
The changes at the store have
been well received by neighbors who are astounded by the improvements in the
showroom and often use the store as an example of what they want Bailey Avenue
to strive for as it continues to improve.
Next time you’re planning a painting
or remodeling project for your home, be sure to skip Home Depot or Lowe’s and
head straight to Bailey Avenue. Laura will be there with her glowing smile and
offers a personal touch than the boring big box stores can’t come close to
replicating. In my opinion, Laura is like
the Prish of Bailey Avenue, but with paint instead of coffee. She has a
wonderful vision for Bailey Avenue and is inspiriing others to invest and
elevate the standards along the street.
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