DL HOME & GARDEN // DESIGNERS LIBRARY
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Located at 283 Central Avenue, a block from Rochester’s busy downtown train station, DL Home & Garden has become a staple in Western New York for home furnishings and accessories. Whether you are a homeowner looking to find a cozy yet modern chair for your office space, or you are an interior designer looking to explore over 60,000 fabrics and samples in the Designers Library on the building’s second floor, DL Home & Garden has something for everyone. Just be prepared to leave with more than you anticipated! DL Home & Garden opened to the public in 2014 and resides in the old Cable-Wiedemer building, originally built in the late 1800s. Owners Bob Breissinger and Brian Coutu have brought their more than 80 years of combined interior design experience to downtown Rochester and aim to inspire the community to design stunning yet functional living spaces. After an expansion in 2018, the retail showroom blossomed to 11,500 square feet with 40 curated room settings. Every item in DL Home & Garden – from a funky wall hanging to a staple living room piece – has been hand-picked and purchased by Bob and Brian. In addition to the massive showroom, visitors can step outside into one of two patio spaces, complete with patio furniture and manicured gardens. Brian is the main gardener and cares for the outdoor spaces that act as a natural extension of the retail showroom. Rochester | THEHOMEPUBLICATIONS.COM 9
