Today we’d like to introduce you to Ruth Gay.
Ruth, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
As proprietor of Houston-based Chateau Domingue, the leading source in the U.S. for monumental antiques and reclaimed materials, I have made endless buying trips to Europe, guided by an appreciation for materials that last and a taste for luxury that is warm, discreet and authentic.
I recently expanded my company’s offerings with new collections of wood and stone flooring and three new companies: Maison Domingue, a line of handsome bespoke doors made of reclaimed European oak and pine, Atelier Domingue Architectural Metalcrafts, custom metal frame doors and windows that embody the slim profile, rigor and chic of European design, and Domingue Architectural Finishes, a line of plaster, lime wash and mineral paint products that work as a system to create surfaces that have natural dignity, pure and honest content,
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
We are well versed in the ups and downs of selling both bespoke architectural antiques and also custom, newly manufactured products. Both lines of business present their own challenges, but this is part of what keeps us engaged and interested in what we do.
Please tell us about Chateau Domingue.
I have always been driven in equal measure by a love of quality and beauty, and this is what Chateau Domingue and its sister companies have become known for. Providing what I think are the best, most authentic, and highly curated European products to the American market is what makes me the most proud of what we do.
When it comes to the reclaimed architectural product that Chateau Domingue sells, I personally select every item…. whether it’s a beautiful lot of 17th c. flooring, an incredible 18th c. cheminee, a pair of Louis XIV doors, or even a 16th c. private chapel. This way, we know that what we are buying/ordering for our clients is something we can stand behind and be proud of….it is authentic and is quality.
What sets us apart from others is that we are a one-stop destination for everything you could want to build your dream home, business, or commercial structure. We also enlist industry experts to take our vision to the next level. Eve Ashcraft, renowned architectural colorist, selected the best color palettes for all of our products from our steel doors to our all-natural lime plasters and paints. Our company, Domingue Architectural Finishes, is a collaboration with Eddy Dankers of DNKRS Decor, a Belgian master painter who has done finishes for Axel Vervoordt for decades.
Contact Info:
- Address: 3615 West Alabama Street,
Houston, TX 77027 - Website: www.chateaudomingue.com, www.dominguefinishes.com, www.atelierdomingue.com
- Phone: 713-961-3444
- Email: info@chateaudomingue.com, info@dominguefinishes.com, info@atelierdomingue.com
- Instagram: @chateaudomingue
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChateauDomingue
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChateauDomingue
Image Credit:
Lifestyle Image with painting and lanterns: Dan Piassick http://www.piassick.com
White Plaster Room: Studio Straf http://www.studiostraf.com
Private Chapel: Chateau Domingue
Photo with stone arch and steel / glass Atelier Domingue Doors Kennon Photography http://www.kennonphoto.com/index
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