NEW innovations in the interior decorations were last week on parade in Lagos during an exhibition organised by the Interior Design Association of Nigeria (IDAN), as over 40 firms showcased their latest concepts and products.
Among the latest interior fittings on display were unique customized office and home chairs and fittings, bubble swing chairs, chandeliers, indoor plants, American and Italian bed types, unique paint coats, wall tiles, partition materials, tile care products and a host of others.
The exhibition offered retailers and manufacturers of building materials and allied services the opportunity to showcase their products.
The fair, which was declared open by past president of Nigerian Institute of Architects, Mr. Femi Majekodunmi and pioneer Director-General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Pastor Hayford Alile, had on display exhibitors and designers such as interior design experts, Doshlaps, Blue Mahogany, Svengali, Aframero, Essential Interiors, Pinceto, DOII, HoneyWorld, Southwood, Caxtonalile, Bronze Age arts, Interiors, among others.
A committee member of IDAN, Osaru Alile, in a chat with the media explained that the exhibition was tagged Guide 2013 to celebrate the World Interiors Day and bring interior architecture and design to the attention of the public, enhance knowledge and understanding about the profession, and encourage cooperation between professionals with a focus on the range of work of interior designers and their contributions to the society.
She explained that their members have been at the forefront of promoting the relevance of professional interior design in building the economic and cultural wealth of the Nigerian society as well as providing networking support and forge strategic partnerships within the interior design community in Nigeria and internationally
“We encourage our members to make their furniture in Nigerian and a few of the exhibitors have on display locally made interior furniture designs. The challenge we have here is manpower and machines; however, things are improving with some members bringing in tools to make the job easier,” said Alile.
She added that the association is also doing a lot to build capacity for its members as well as train artisans to improve safety.
About 40 exhibitors showcased their products at the two-day event, where a design clinic for free consultation, private viewing, young talents and a design lounge were part of the attraction.
Members of Aframero Limited in a chat with The Guardian explained that a lot needs to be done to improve the local content of the furniture market, even as most international companies are moving into using less wood in the design of product, which ends up looking practically like wood material.
They added that the company had improved its furniture stock with various brands of furniture and interior design materials, amongst which are, medium density Fiberboard (M.D.F), Melamine Face Chipboard (M.F.C), Edge banding Tapes, Premium kitchen, office and shop fit- tings, Woodworking machines and tools.
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