Local showroom business leaves State Street for new location in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, California – Lisa Faitell opened Faitell Attractions on State Street in 2020.
"People thought we were kind of crazy! We opened at the beginning of COVID," said Faitell.
But the owner had purpose for her timing.
"As an interior designer of 30 years I saw people were staying home. And we thought this was a good way to introduce what we do," said Faitell.
The interior design center quickly grew popular.
Then her business took a turn.
"Our target market which was the local community wasn’t coming down to State Street anymore because of the condition of it ... the state of State Street," said Faitell.
Due to a combination of concerns over rent, parking, and safety surrounding her store, Faitell decided to move to another location on West Canon Perdido Street.
"It’s a beautiful story and they have amazing stuff … I was really struck when I came back how many places had closed on state street and has a ghostly feel to it," said customer Mary Thompson of Faitell Attraction.
In addition to the larger space, Faitell says there’s more room for collaboration with artists in the community.
"Working in a collaborative space has always been a dream for us. And it’s wonderful meeting everyone. Taking notes. And we’re learning so much," said stylist assistant Kendahl Schoen, who works at Faitell Attraction.
"It’s fabulous. I really like what they have. It’s collective. It’s reasonably priced. I think it’s lovely," said Thompson.
The showroom is set to hold its Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m.
"I kind of use the term … it tantalizes the senses … and it’s only gotten better since we moved to this spot .. we’ve only been open a week and so far the feedback has been wonderful," said Faitell.
Faitell Attractions - The Collective is a popular interior design and curated consignment center in downtown Santa Barbara.
Faitell of the showroom says when she opened the business, the focus was on fashionable vintage and upcycled furniture, antiques and home decor from around the world.
In addition to one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories, the showroom offers custom window fashions, window treatments and more.
The new 4,000-foot showroom is now located at 127 West Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara.
Faitell is the creator of the successful design firm Faitell Interiors and Home Interior.
Prior to moving to Santa Barbara, she worked for decades as an interior designer in New York. Faitell, who graduated from the renowned New York School of Interior Design, has worked with clients up and down the East coast and bi- coastally.
She has won “Best of Houzz Award for 3 consecutive years and was the winner of “Best of Manhattan Award for Design” in 2018.
For more information on the design collections visit faitellattractions.com. To contact the showroom call 805.770.3163.
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