Trend: Clients Want Better not Bigger Houses

By Lindsey Walta, October 24, 2008 | In Home Design |

Not too long ago, clients wanted bigger and bigger when it came to house plans. It was not as important to pay attention to the tiny details, as it was to make sure that they had a certain size master or a giant great room.

While many still want large houses, the major trend is . . .

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The Real Talent Lies in the Details

By Lindsey Walta, October 20, 2008 | In Home Design |

Purchasing your house plans will be less than 1% of the total cost you will spend to build, but what could be more important than the plans? They are the guiding factor throughout the entire process. When you get ready to select someone to design your new home or renovation, remember, the real talent lies . . .

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AG&M Architectural Granite & Marble

By Lindsey Walta, October 13, 2008 | In Home Design |

Last week myself and a few other members of Frusterio attended a Fall Open House at AG&M Architectural Granite and Marble in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.

Founded in 1992, AG&M is one of the country’s largest suppliers of natural stone, namely granite, marble, and tile. They are family owned and operated and have showrooms in Austin, San . . .

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Out with Rec Rooms, In With Media Rooms

By Lindsey Walta, October 10, 2008 | In Home Design |

In the past, rec rooms were a highly popular request when building a home. They were used as children’s play areas, pool and game rooms, etc. But with the increase in technology and big screen tv’s and media equipment becoming more affordable and accessible, the rec room has been replaced by the media room. Often . . .

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My Paint Color Changes at Night…Why is That?

By Lindsey Walta, October 1, 2008 | In Home Design |

This is a great article out of the American Society of Interior Designers publication Access. Instead of writing my own spin, I thought I’d just share the article with you. Enjoy.

The “M” Word, Understanding Metamerism Can Help Design Professionals Avoid Costly Color Mistakes.

By Kimi Eisele for the Sherwin Williams, Industry Partner of ASID, Magazine, STIR

Gail . . .

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