Interior Design Society of Portland – Chapter Launch
It’s official. Last week at Madison Furniture’s Design Side we started a local Portland, Oregon chapter of the Interior Design Society (IDS).
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 The Carpet Place, 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 (me)
Treasurer
Sheila Botke
Avalon Design
Communications Liason
Amy Troute
Secretary
Michelle Iverson
Nest Homescaping, LLC
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.
Angela Todd
Owner & Principal Designer
Angela is the principal designer at her boutique interior design firm in Portland, Oregon. She is known for creating memorable backdrops that tell the story of fascinating and intricate lives.
