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Principal Designer, Building Ideas
Angelique loves art and people, and it brings her great joy to bring the two together in harmonious environments. Whether it’s reorganizing or creating new businesses, restaurants, hotel lobbies or creating homes that maximize efficiency, free space, natural and artistic light, beauty and functionality, Angelique delights in making spaces work beautifully-well for everyone.
Ever since she was little, she just ‘knew’ what could be done to make spaces more inviting. At the time, she drove her parents crazy with thoughts like, ‘let’s move that wall and open things up’ and ‘paneling is too dark and cave-like!’ When she grew up and people started hiring her for such suggestions and loving their new spaces, her parents finally came ‘round. She got the opportunity to entirely redo their home, inside and out, including adding a very large outdoor living area. Now they call her from their deck or sunny, indoor sitting room and tell her how much they love their ‘new’ home!”
Angelique began learning about the industry from the ground-up. Though the inspiration for her creative ideas is a gift, she knew that what she needed, more than anything, was the practical knowledge of how to turn those inspirational ideas into reality …
So, for ten years, she worked side-by-side with contractors, subcontractors and crew members to learn how to dig footers, pour foundations, frame and brace structures, run electrical and plumbing, hang and mud drywall, install cabinetry, tile, wood flooring, sinks, faucets, toilets, lighting, you name it … everything it takes to make a great space!
This hands-on training gives Angelique a unique edge- she can speak the language of the contractors and crew, and she knows how to get things scheduled and done right the first time. This saves clients time and money, assuring that each subcontractor is scheduled to work at the right time and in accordance with the timing of the other subcontractors. This means fewer, more efficiently-paid hours, which means it takes less time and money to complete projects.
Angelique works with clients, contractors and crews, directing design and decorating projects and working together to come up with creative building ideas and solutions to design challenges.
She also enjoys working with architects and builders to design new commercial buildings and residences. Aside from building for others, Angelique also enjoys creating very artistic, eclectic and unique residences for show and sale. Her last home design featured lake views, spacious rooms, fireplaces, a courtyard within a in wooded setting, a commercial-grade kitchen and hand-painted wall artistry. The home was purchased and is being enjoyed by a well-known executive at HGTV.
Angelique has also been given the opportunity to host a television show on HGTV, called HGTVPro.com Kitchens & Baths. It’s for industry professionals who want to learn more about new products, services and methods to improve business and client relations.
She is also a member of and sponsored by the NKBA, or, the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She is quoted and featured in their marketing literature and national magazine, Profiles.
She recently received the honor of being asked to design a world’s ‘first’: custom trim profiles and packages that include her copyrighted, new milling techniques that allow for the most beautifully versatile, easily-installed trim in the world. It is currently under production at Kretz Lumber Company in Antigo, WI and will be available to commercial and residential retailers by late 2009.
Angelique lives and works in Knoxville, TN, but has projects throughout the U.S. and Asia.
Angelique views her job differently than most designers. “My job is to listen to what my clients need, want, hope and dream. I allow myself to receive and share creative guidance, which inspires clients to turn their dreams into their reality.”
When you are ready to optimize and beautify your home or business space, Angelique Medow and Building Ideas are ready for you.
Building Ideas
Commercial and Residential Design and Décor
POB 23421/Knoxville, TN 37933
Thank You
for the opportunity to introduce Building Ideas.
Feel free to call to discuss any building, remodeling,
and interior design questions or needs.
