People often say, "There are so many patterns and colors, how can I choose?"

The easiest way to choose is by looking at our website and getting an idea of what you like. If you see something that you like, but one or two colors are off, or the size isn't right, you can order the piece "as is" but with the appropriate changes "change that console design to fit on a 18"x18" end table, for example, or "make the flowers red instead of white." You still know what you're getting, but you've tweaked it just a little to make it personal. We have hundreds of our favorite items cataloged here and we hope you have a great time searching out your piece. Look at our Available Now section to see stock items with immediate shipping.

We are represented at several galleries across the country. You may visit them and look at what they have in stock and you may go home with your Bella Bella piece that day. Remember to bring any fabric or paint swatches that you need to match with you. Buying from the gallery's floor pieces eliminates any uncertainty about placing a special order. You can see exactly what you're getting, and you get immediate gratification!

Custom Order Tips

We know that sometimes putting together an order can be overwhelming, there are so many options! Here are some simple tips to help you create your perfect piece.

Try small, limited changes to existing designs first. Substitutions in color are often all that’s necessary to come up with a beautiful and unique piece for your home. A single substitution for the dominant pattern like using retro foliage instead of spiral changes a design entirely. Changing a central image from a playful pear to a classical image like the crown transforms the mood of a piece. Resist the temptation to reinvent the wheel!

Remember that solid fields of mottled color are beautiful on their own and provide a nice counterpoint to pattern. Too much pattern looks busy, not lush, especially on small pieces. In general, Lara doesn't shrink pattern down when she adapts a coffee table design to a small mini pedestal, for example she chooses representative elements and eliminates others to create a pleasing, unified design.

If you like complicated designs with lots of different patterned elements, repeat some of the colors you use within the design. Neutral tones can be very useful in taming complicated designs oatmeal, tan, black, greens and earthy cocoa and rust tones are good filler colors.

Choose colors that work together, and remember that less really is more. Often people ask Lara to include a touch of a clashing color, simply because there's a gold thread in the fabric, or a splash of turquoise in the painting. If a color sticks out in your table, it won't matter if it matches, it just calls too much attention to itself. It's better to use less permanent accessories like vases, pillows, and fresh flowers to unify unusual colors.

Always keep in mind that each piece is made by hand, and leave some room for artistic discretion. Please avoid requesting a specific number of petals on each flower, for example; the joy of making this work lies in the organic process of cutting new pattern and assembling it into a design that is both unique to each piece and recognizable as Bella Bella by Lara Moore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I get a catalog?
A. Catalogs are available for download on our website. Lara is always coming up with new ideas and patterns. We recommend that you look online to see our newest creations as it is more current than the catalogs.

Q. What are your prices?
A. Prices are available upon request. Please contact us.

Q. Can I buy from you directly?
A. If there are no galleries in your area we will be happy to help you. If there is a gallery near you we will direct you to them. Our loyalty is with our dealers and we do not wish to compete with them.

Q. I saw your work on vacation, but there's no gallery near me. How can I order?
A. If you know the size of the piece, and the pattern you want, you can usually order by phone through any gallery using a credit card, just ask to have the piece shipped directly to you.

Q. I saw a piece I liked in a gallery, but now it's sold. Can you tell me what pattern it was?
A. If you know the name of the gallery, the general size (console or coffee table), and some colors in the piece, we can usually look through our records to find your pattern.

Q. How long will it take to get my piece? Will it arrive assembled?
A. We have a very structured schedule at Bella Bella and will quote a "shipdate" when you place your order. It's usually 6-10 weeks, depending on the season. The "shipdate" is our drop-dead day to have your order leave the studio. Most pieces ship via FedEx, and all furniture ships disassembled. We include screws and simple instructions for attaching table tops to their bases.

Q. Do you sell to interior designers?
A. Yes - we require a resale certificate AND one of the following: membership in a professional design association; a commercial address for interior design or a commercial listing in the yellow pages specifically for interior design. We also have a minimum opening order.

Q. Can I get a different size of table or mirror than what you have shown?
A. Yes! Our height options are limited to the leg and base heights we offer, but special size table tops, mirrors and wall art are no problem.

Q. Do you offer different table legs or bases than what you have shown?
A. Please see the Bases and Legs section for options available. You are always welcome to purchase a table top only and supply your own base.

Q. How accurate are the colors shown on your website or in the brochure?
A. Please see “Colors” section for more information.

Q. Can I make changes to colors or patterns? What if I want a round table, and the design I like is shown on a square table?
A. We make color and pattern substitutions all the time, and Lara can translate designs between different sizes and shapes.

Q. I'm not sure what I want. Can Lara make suggestions?
A. If you have a good idea about what you want and just have a simple blue or red? or grass or spiral? kind of question, you can email us by using our contact form. Many of our galleries provide wonderful assistance with design questions as well.
If you need more detailed help, Lara does do custom design. She will look at your fabric and paint swatches, room photos, and your notes about what you like and don't like in terms of color and pattern to create sketches and coordinating samples. There is a fee, and it takes 3-4 weeks from the time we receive your information; the fee includes one set of revisions and usually is not applicable to the cost of the table.

Q. Do these tables go outside?
A. No. Our finish is not made for outdoor use, and paper will fade in direct sunlight.

Q. What are the care instructions for my piece?
A. Use a soft cloth (not paper towels) and glass cleaner for every day cleaning. A thin layer of paste wax can applied to spiff up the finish if you notice any scratches. Keep your table away from direct sunlight, and don't put it outside.

Q. How durable is the finish?
A. Our resin is an industrial grade used in bars and restaurants. It's heat, water and alcohol-resistant, so it won't get watermarks or be affected by spilled food, coffee, wine, and so on. Like wood or glass, it will scratch if you drag an unfinished ceramic plate across it, so you should use common sense in that respect. Regular use will create fine patina scratches, similar to the way fine leather acquires a patina over time; most people find these unnoticeable. If you don't want any wear to show, you can always get a piece of glass cut to cover your table. We don't love that look, and often people remove the glass once they feel more comfortable with the finish, but it's always an option. There is not a way to buff out scratches; we can re-resin pieces to restore the finish.
 

As always you are welcome to contact us with any questions.

Bella Bella Arts
241 W. Grimes Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403

Fax: (812) 323-1638
Phone: (812) 323-1637
Email: info@bellabella.com

Bella Bella Arts Studio is open for local business and tours Monday - Friday 9-4:30 with weekend hours by appointment.