Kildare exhibitors added to line-up for Ireland's premier design event
Pictured at Café en Seine at the launch of house 2019, Ireland’s premium interior design event, were (l to r) Architect Hugh Wallace, Interior architect Róisín Lafferty, Architect Dermot Bannon, Interior designers Suzie McAdam and Amanda Hilton Sawyer. Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland
Kildare exhibitors have been added to the line-up for House 2019, Ireland’s premier interior design event which is now in its 4th year at the RDS in Dublin.
Artist Karen Hickey, who is based in Celbridge, will be showcasing her creations along with interiors and garden centre The Orchard, which is also located in Celbridge.
Representing Naas will be Dunleavy Bespoke (handcrafted furniture company run by brothers Tim and Sean Dunleavy) and BTW Baths & Tiles which has nationwide outlets but is headquartered in Naas. Earthridge International, which specialises in shower products and is based in Maynooth, will also be joining the house 2019 line-up.
The three-day event returns to the RDS Dublin for its fourth year from 24 to 26 May,2019. This year’s line-up features architects Dermot Bannon and Hugh Wallace, interior designers Suzie McAdam and Amanda Hilton Sawyer, alongside interior architect Róisín Lafferty.
There will also be 160 hand-picked exhibitors and sponsors; and various stages, including the Inspiration Stage, the Trend Talks stage, and an Upcycling Area, where attendees can gain insights and advice from high-profile speakers. Members of the Interiors Association will deliver Design Clinics at the event, where attendees can receive one-to-one advice from professional interior designers.
To coincide with the launch of the event on Friday 29 March, house released survey findings highlighting key concerns for Ireland’s interiors industry. The survey was completed by members of the Interiors Association, a support network for the interior architecture and design communities.
Cheap imports, fast fashion and our “throwaway” culture were identified by survey respondents as the most negative trends impacting on the design industry. On a more positive note, respondents predicted sustainability will play a key role in purchasing decisions in the coming years, pointing to increased demand for responsible design, biophilic design, and locally-sourced and handcrafted products.
A growth in public appreciation for quality design was also highlighted as a positive, with respondents citing the continued popularity of interiors-focused media programmes, outlets and events – and their impact on public perceptions of design.
house is organised by Independent News & Media (INM), publisher of Ireland’s largest newspaper titles and digital channels.
Commenting today, Cliona Carroll, Sponsorship and Events Manager at INM, said: “The trends highlighted in our industry survey are reflected in the programme for house 2019. We’ll have a dedicated upcycling space and a focus on sustainability across all stages, and – as usual – our exhibitors will include the best Irish designers, manufacturers and retail brands A new feature at house 2019 will be Made For You, a dedicated area for craftworkers and designer-makers to exhibit artistic products. Visitors will find everything from the functional to the strictly decorative, such as lamps, candles, mirrors, furniture, glassware, decorative arts and much more."
She added: "House always attracts range of people from right across Ireland who may be interested in interior design, doing up a room or working on a refurbishment project or simply want to enjoy a day out. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from Kildare and beyond again this year.”
Event information
Tickets for house are on sale now. An adult one-day ticket costs €12. Children under 12 years of age are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online via: https://www.house-event.ie/buy-tickets.html