About Ann Medinac Interiors

Ann Medinac Interiors was formed in October of 2001.

Ann has over 25 years in Residential and Commercial Interior Design completing thousands of design projects throughout the Western New York area.

Ann worked for Drexel Heritage and Ethan Allen for 16 years as an interior designer and the interior design department manager.

She is a columnist for the Buffalo / Niagara Frontier Builder / Architect Magazine.

2009 and 2008 President of the Interior Design Association of WNY 

Ann attended SUCB for Design and Art Education and is CQRID certified.

 Professional:

  • IDA Interior Design Association of Western NY, present and 4th year on the Board of Directors
  • Professional Member of IDS Interior Design Society Nationally
  • BNI Business Network International, Leadership/Membership Committee, Educational Coordinator and Mentor, Awarded 2006 Regional Support Leader of Year, 2006 Chapter “BNI Priority Marketing” Support Leader of the Year and 2005 Chapter “BNI Buffalo Business Builders” Support Leader of the Year
  • ABWA American Business Women’s Association, Local and National, Awarded 2006 Distinguished Woman of the Year

Notable  Projects:   

  • Junior League of Buffalo Decorator Show Houses 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003 (IDA), 2001, 1999, and 1997
  • Buffalo Convention Center's Home and Garden Show, "Staycation Station" Lake House 2009 (IDA) Project Chair, Main Feature      Visit:     http://www.buffalohomeshow.com 
  • Horizons IDA Decorator Show House, David Homes, Lancaster 2009, Orchard Park 2008, Project Chair
  • Buffalo Convention Center's Home and Garden Show, "A Brandy in Hand" 2008. (IDA) Project Chair, Secondary Feature
  • WKBW "AM Buffalo" and the Interior Design Association of WNY Redesign Makeover Contest April 20th, 2008
  • WKBW "Buffalo Weekend" Television Program Show Casing Shanor/Royalite Lighting,  May 10th, 2008
  • Buffalo Convention Center’s Home and Garden Show, "The Contemporary Victorian" 2007 (IDA), Main Feature
  • Lewiston Tour of Homes Christmas Walk, "The Village Inn" 2006 (IDA)
  • Gilda's Club, Buffalo 2005 (IDA)
  • Horizons Showcase of Homes, Bielmeir Homes Orchard Park 2001

Community Volunteer:

  • Women Interested in Cystic Health, Member
  • Women and Children's Hospital Festival of Trees 2009 (Designer Award for Most Professional Tree 2009), 2008 and 2007
  • Cystic Fibrosis Haunted Mansion Masquerade Decorator Chair  2008 and 2007