Tag Archives: Interior Design

From field to finishes – agricultural waste transformed!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by annamadeit

In a world of dwindling resources, shrinking forests and threatened ecological habitats, it is more important than ever to embrace sustainable, environmentally sound alternatives, and find ways to reduce waste. In my quest to become a full-fledged locavore, and make … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool building materials, Local interest, On Design | Tagged Building, creativity, environment, Green, Interior Design, LEED, Materials, Renewable, Resources, sustainability, TorZo surfaces | 7 Comments

What Color Should It Be?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by annamadeit

A friend of mine who is a realtor often gets asked by her clients what the latest color trends are. Good question, but in regards to architecture and interiors, it is pretty hard to answer in a satisfactory way. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Education, Color, On Design | Tagged Architecture, chroma, Chromodynamics, Color, Curb appeal, hue, Interior Design, Metamerism, ROYGBIV, timelessness, Trends, value | Leave a comment

Designer Fees and How To Control Your Costs

Posted on January 22, 2011 by annamadeit

The fee structures of the architectural design world can be a bit confusing to clients, but there really is a method to the madness. Design and remodeling is an affair consisting of many layers, so there is a level of … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Education, On Building, On Design | Tagged Architecture, budget, Business, consultation, creativity, Design, documentation, Fees, Interior Design, levels of design | Leave a comment

Do I Really Need to Hire a Designer?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by annamadeit

Well, that depends on your expectations…. I could list a long rant about years of training, practice and construction experience, but I’m not going to. Instead, I will tell you about some interesting DIY and “undesigned” solutions I have seen … Continue reading →