Babel’s- Pinch Me… This Can’t Be a Paint Store! (1996)

The transformation of Babel’s from a small wallpaper store in the 1950’s to the full-service, full-scale decorating center it is today accelerated dramatically over the past four years. In the midst of New England’s recession, Victor Babel, the second-generation owner, had a vision of what his retail store should look like, and expanded the building, hired a professional store designer, Pam Martell, to layout the interior space.

Together they created, within the 10,000 square foot space, an outstanding paint and decorating store. Visual experiences at every turn, from the bi-plane hanging from the ceiling with Bugs Bunny at the wheel, or the giant paint can with dripping blue paint which is the center for the custom mix area, or the intimate round room complete with chandelier to peruse wallpaper books.

Babels is known for the best and the newest products in the marketplace. Their knowledge and trained sales associates are able to explain the complicated “how to” on paint projects, faux finishing techniques or how to hang wallcovering. In-store paint and decorating seminars and workshops series are held in the Spring and Fall. Computer color visualizers assist homeowners with the color selections of paints & stains for their home.

The in-home decorating services takes the Babel’s shopping experience one step further. A staff of trained interior designers assist homeowners in their home to choose and arrange installations for wallcovering, border, carpeting, custom window treatments, blinds, upholstery and other custom accessories.

Babel’s isn’t JUST a paint store, AFTER ALL, It is the area’s premier leader in paint and decorating products. Your decorating project may start with a can of paint, but most likely you’ll continue the Babel experience with one of their full-time interior designers to decorate the interiors of your home.

Decorating services are available within the store also in addition to an extensive stocking program ot window treatments, shower curtains, kitchen linens, decorative pillows, chairpads, draperies and other decorating accessories.

As a stocking dealer for Benjamin Moore, a full line of paints and stains are on hand for your paint projects, inside or out, stock colors or custom mixed. This full line of paint is complemented by a library of over 1800 wallcovering books, in-stock wallcovering and decorating products for your home.

So if it’s a shopping experience you’d like with convenience and good value, Babel’s offers it ALL under one roof.

The 1996 Norwood Almanac