Successful Redesign Network

Nik Barker and the young energetic team at ReDesign Network recently organised a highly successful event in the Malthouse Studios, just off Dublin’s North Circular Rd. The event was amazingly creative given the very tight restrictions placed on participators.

Each designer/maker was given a plastic barrel slid which was kindly supplied by Rita Shah of Shabra Plastics fame! There was a €15 additional spend allowance and the goal was to create a lamp table masterpiece! And indeed, there were masterpieces, weird pieces, creative pieces and inspired pieces among the entries!

Young Irish Designers Taking Upcycling to New Levels

Jenny Walsh (an established young designer) created a visually impressive folded base in a large scale origami style. Liz and Kate from Klickity bent their plastic lid to create a magazine storage compartment to the rear – they placed their lid on a simple wooden drawer base. Clever and functional.

Other inventions included a bean bag base and a Christmas tree tripod with black lace hanging on the sides. The products are on display at the Malthouse Studios. So be sure to pop in. As part of the event the owner and MD of Rossmore Furniture, Mr Dermot McNally, told listeners about the current difficulties that the industry faces, he mentioned some of the success stories and also made an analogy between lobsters and furniture manufacturers. You kind of had to be there. But even those that were, may not just have got it! Elish Bull of Exhibitions Ireland (who have always been exceptionally supportive of young talent) also contributed

 heavily to discussions and in all it was an enjoyable social occasion. Dermot also praised the efforts of Nik and the team as well as complimenting the exceptional progress that Liz and Kate from Klickity are making in developing their unique design brand. Liz is the head honcho on business development side, and she has managed to promote and get slick PR from the wonderful products her partner in design is producing. Clearly there are great things to come from Irish Design in years to come! This really is the Cream of Irish Design talent.

Loren Display Cabinet

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Cardiff Sideboard

Beautiful Solid oak Sideboard combining two cupboards and four drawers. Providing you with plenty of storage space. Rounded edges and round metal knobs gives this sideboard a contemporay feel.

ReMake Design Network

I mentioned the upcomingReMake Design Networksevent to be held in the Malthouse Design Centre on the North Circular Rd Dublin on the 19th November 2011. This is a fabulously unique event where designers and makers from across Ireland will descend upon plastic barrel tops and create unique coffee tables! ReMake are a network with sustainability and innovation high on their priorities list!

Well, more breaking news! Alan Sweeney CEO of Alfrank Furniture and Accessories will be speaking about his experiences in design and manufacturing. Alfrank are a huge success story for Irish design. Founded by two Irish furniture makers, the company has grown to become one the largest wholesale distributors of quality marble, glass, steel and wood products for the UK and Irish Middle to High end retailers. Here’s a picture of their stuff which I admit doesn’t do much justice to their style or quality which is always designer, always sleek. And always trend setting.  See www.alfrank.ie

Radiator Cabinets in oak, walnut or painted finishes

Hi folks. Here at furniturefair.ie we make all types of furniture in custom sizes. Few items are as versatile or as popular as the Radiator Cabinet. In this blog, we give you the ABC’s of Radiator Cabinets.

Overview: All the Radiator Cabinets offered at furniturefair.ie can be made to any size or measurement – whether you have a small radiator, a wide radiator, a double radiator, a very

Options Bedroom available in oak, cherry, walnut & Maple

The Options collection of living, dining and bedroom furniture comes with four very different wood options walnut, oak, cherry and maple. Therefore allowing you the versatility to be creative in your own home and select a look that will compliment your decor and lifestyle choice.
Shown in the picture is the Options double bed - an essential addition for any contemporary home. Constructed to be sturdy and comfortable, this item features a slatted beech base to give support to your mattress. It also has a curving headboard which gives the headboard a gracious comfortable feel. The design is subtle and clean and goes with the decor of any design of bedroom.

The bed is shown in maple, but it is also available in oak, cherry and walnut. The full range of pieces in the Options Dining and Bedroom collections can be seen by clicking on the links to the left.