Neil Gordon

Current

Coach at The Designer's Coach
Director of Design at Exciting Windows!
Owner at Decorating with Fabric Contract

Owner at Decorating with Fabric Residential

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Past

Sales at Gaylin's

Education

Pace University - Lubin School of Business
State University of New York College at Potsdam
Green Meadow Waldorf School

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Recommended

10 people have recommended Neil

Connections

257 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

Neil Gordon’s Summary

I have been in the window covering business for over 20 years. My business Decorating with Fabric serves both the residential and commercial markets.

Among our many clients are Architects, Designers, Facility Managers, Building Managers, General Contractors, Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Hotels, Restaurants and many other commercial and residential clients.

My experience has been in all aspects of creating window coverings. With design, fabrication, installation and educational experience, there is very little that I have not done in the industry.

"I do Green Windows!"

Our products support buildings that are working toward LEED Certification. We work with architects, designers and owners in achieving improved Daylighting for work environments.

Neil Gordon’s Specialties:

My company specializes in:
Leed Certified Projects that require Window Coverings, State-of-the-art motorization, Eco-Friendly Fabrics, including a large selection of PVC Free and 100% recyclable fabrics for solar shading.

Organic Drapery:
We are now creating window fashions with SUSTAINABLE SILK FABRIC lined with USA grown ORGANIC COTTON LININGS.

Cradle to Cradle Certified:
Xorel fabrics has earned the Cradle to Cradle Silver Level Certification.

Neil Gordon’s Experience

Coach

The Designer's Coach

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

April 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)

The Designer's Coach offers business development for Architects, Designers and LEED AP's.
Director of Design

Exciting Windows!

(Design industry)

January 2003 — Present (6 years 7 months)

Exciting Windows is a national brand of window covering professionals. Our members and franchisees serve the residential and commercial markets. As Director of Design I am a sounding board for members in question of window covering questions and design challenges.
Owner

Decorating with Fabric Contract

(Design industry)

January 1991 — Present (18 years 7 months)

Decorating with Fabric Contract proudly serves the Tri-State’s window covering and upholstery needs. Among our many clients are Architects, Designers, Facility Managers, Building Managers, General Contractors, Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Hotels, Restaurants and many other commercial and residential clients.
Owner

Decorating with Fabric Residential

(Design industry)

January 1991 — Present (18 years 7 months)

Decorating with Fabric has been fulfilling the dreams of thousands of happy clients for the past twenty years. As our name implies, we are experts in creating fabulous window treatments, bedding and upholstery with fabric. We are also a Hunter Douglas Gallery®. Shop with us and you'll get the best national brands, superlative service and reliable expertise - all provided with a local touch because we're independently owned and operated. You'll find an impressive product selection - with hundreds of choices of color, texture, fabric and function. The Hunter Douglas Gallery® - where it all comes together for you!
Sales

Gaylin's

(Retail industry)

January 1968 — January 1991 (23 years 1 month)

Gaylins was a Houseware store and Bath Shop in Nanuet NY for 30 years. My parents owned the store and it was on Rt 59 across from the Nanuet Mall.

Neil Gordon’s Education

Pace University - Lubin School of Business

BBA , Marketing , 1977 — 1980
State University of New York College at Potsdam

1976 — 1977
Green Meadow Waldorf School

High School , Waldorf Education , 1968 — 1976

Additional Information

Neil Gordon’s Websites:

Neil Gordon’s Interests:

LEED Certification for buildings with Window Coverings Sustainable design for window coverings and upholstery Energy Effecient Solar Shades

Neil Gordon’s Groups:

American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Facillty Managers Association (IFMA), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Institute of Classical Architecture (ICA), Exciting Windows!