Over 35 independent interior designers were in attendance at the event. Attendees also included several trade vendors who work with the interior design community including Area Floors, Gallerie Nouveau, DSC Window Fashions, Norwalk Furniture, Eastbank Interiors, and Architectural Elegance. Other national members of the IDS joining the local chapter to date include Sherwin Williams and Lamps Plus.

The IDS is an independent national organization founded in 1973. One of the country’s largest design organizations, it is dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry. The IDS offers members community, education and business support. The IDS National headquarters is located in High Point, NC, the world’s home furnishings capital.

Our goal in starting a local Portland design chapter is to provide resource information, networking, ongoing training, and building a supportive environment to grow all our businesses.

Board members are as follows:

President

Pam Sandall

Pam Sandall Interior Design

Vice President Elect

Angela Todd

Angela Todd Designs

Treasurer

Sheila Botke

Avalon Design

Secretary

Michelle Iverson

Nest Homescaping, LLC

Communications Liason

Amy Troute

Design for Home

If you are an interior designer or vendor who caters to the design trade in Portland and would like information on joining our fabulous chapter, email us for more information.