All About Us - Every unforgettable room begins with a moment: the first glance, the unexpected detail, the feeling that a space was made just for you. For Jay Bernard, owner of Faux Décor and creator of the acclaimed exterior home color rendering service eletint.com, that moment is the heart of the work. Recognized as a leader and innovator in faux finishing, decorative arts, and design assistance, Jay transforms ordinary interiors and exteriors into spaces with elegance, character, and lasting impact.
Jay’s eye for color, composition, and atmosphere was shaped through more than a decade of study at the prestigious Finishing School of New York, a world leader in faux finishing since the 1930s. He also studied color design, composition, mural painting, and design artistry at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and he continues to refine his craft by collaborating with top artisans across the country.
That same belief in excellence led Jay to found United Artisans Inc., a creative guild built on a simple philosophy: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Through this partnership, Faux Décor joins forces with accomplished artisan companies whose combined talents bring clients stronger design, better performance, and a more satisfying finished result.
Instead of relying on one perspective, United Artisans draws from the experience, imagination, and specialized skills of award-winning partners throughout the United States. Whatever the style, scale, or challenge, the right craftspeople can be brought together so every detail receives the attention it deserves.
Members of the United Artisans network have contributed to luxury hotels, fine restaurants, murals in cities across the United States and abroad, private commissioned art, major restoration projects, custom work for performers and business leaders, and hundreds of beautiful homes. That breadth of experience gives every client access to a depth of artistry rarely found in one place.
Jay’s master finishes move beyond ordinary faux painting and even the limits of fine wallpaper. Each design is created around the client’s vision, whether the goal is traditional, classical, transitional, modern, or urban chic. The result can be quiet and refined or rich and dramatic, with options designed to fit a wide range of budgets.
“My specialty is creating finishes that feel historically authentic or offer a fresh, modern interpretation of traditional design. But the real goal is always comfort, beauty, and balance. The most important part of any project is listening—then collaborating with each client to create the look and feeling they truly want.” — Jay Bernard
A beautifully designed home feels effortless, but achieving that balance takes vision, discipline, and experience. From the first design concept to the final finish, Jay and his award-winning team help clients rediscover the potential of their homes through professional rendering, color selection, decorative painting, and custom finish services. The aim is simple: help every customer fall in love with their home again.
Together, Jay and the United Artisans team create versatile, cost-effective, space-changing designs that reflect each client’s personality, lifestyle, and sense of home. To begin your transformation, call 615.414.5059.
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