Gainesville decorating business opens the doors on new building one year after devastating fire

When Millie's Drapery & Decorating was destroyed by fire the morning of August 9, 2016, owner John Kinsey vowed he would rebuild. 

Exactly one year later, the longtime Gainesville business opened a brand new facility at the site of the old building at 1732 Cleveland Highway. 

For the past year, Millie's staff has operated out of a much smaller facility on Thompson Bridge Road, managing to keep up the busy pace of reupholstery and design that they've done for nearly five decades. 

AccessWDUN's Russell Brown got a sneak peak at the new store this week ahead of Wednesday afternoon's grand reopening ceremony. See the AccessWDUN Facebook page for a quick tour of the new showroom and an interview with Chris Kinsey, office manager of Millie's.

Exactly one year after fire destroyed their building at 1732 Cleveland Highway in Gainesville, Millie's Drapery & Decorating reopened a brand new facility in the same location.

A new sign graces the outside of the new Millie's Drapery & Decorating showroom and warehouse.

Customers can sit in a comfortable spot in the new Millie's showroom while they consult with design specialists.

Millie's offers an array of upholstery and drapery fabrics for customers looking to freshen their home decor.

Millie's staff has some freebies for visitors to the grand opening of its new showroom in Gainesville.

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