Arbiters of Style

The Irish interiors industry was set alight last night with the launch of The Interiors Association (IA), the new and innovative organisation for the interiors industry in Ireland. Officially launched at a stylish reception hosted by designer Peter Willis in Habitat’s flagship store, the event was well attended by leading lights from the world of interiors.

Established and run by professional interior designers and interior architects, the IA is a progressive multi-faceted support network, open to the growing number of professionals and students in the commercial and residential interior architecture and design industry in Ireland. The aim of the association is to provide a focal point for the commercial and consumer sector seeking information on Irish interior designers and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience among the growing body of qualified and professionally accredited members in the industry in Ireland.

Over the coming months, the IA will hold several networking and learning events for interiors professionals, hosted by guest speakers in the design and architecture industry. It is hoped to hold an awards ceremony late next year, which will reward existing and up-and-coming Irish talent in the interiors industry.

Among those who enjoyed the Bombay Sapphire cocktails and delicious wines from Eno Wine were Elaine Butler, celebrity designer Neville Knott, Mary Ryder, Sarah Cruise, Martha Lovett, Fergal Breen of Irish Dev with Sarah Paterson of Paterson-Browne Interiors, Naveen Jakulla of Anthony Reddy Architects, Michelle Byrne and architectural expert Deirdre Conroy.

For more information on The Interiors Association log on to www.theinteriorsassociation.ie