Richmond

The IFDA Richmond Chapter has been inspiring collaboration within the furnishings and design industries to support its people, their products and services. IFDA Richmond is a strong, talented, and creative group of people and we strive to celebrate our members.

Partner with the Richmond Chapter See Richmond Chapter's Partnership Benefits

Our President

Paul Lamborn

804.774.1296

plamborn@techpainting.com


On behalf of Paul and all of the IFDA Board here in Richmond, welcome! We are thrilled to welcome members from every facet of the furnishing and design industry. The IFDA promotes open sharing, mutual respect, and education, as well as community service and ethical practices.

Upcoming Events

Dec18

IFDA Richmond – Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm, EST

IFDA Richmond

2818 W Broad St Richmond VA 23230

Jan17

IFDA Richmond – Education Fundraiser

Friday, January 17th, 2025

Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm, UTC-4

IFDA Richmond

2016 Staples Mill Road Richmond VA 23239

See Full Calender

Our board Members

Rachel Parrish - President-Elect

rparrish@wellbornwright.com

Georgia Kukoski - Treasurer

georgia.kukoski@closetfactoryva.com

Mitzi van der Veer - Secretary

mitzi.vanderveer@gmail.com

Cathy Connon - VP Educational Foundation

cathy@catherinejordandesign.com

Traci Lantzy - VP Financial Resources

traci@summerclassicsrva.com

Liz Hart - VP Membership/Membership Retention

liz@lizhartdesignsva.com

Pattie Kelly - VP Communications/Marketing

pattiekelly@inspiredhomeinteriorsva.com

Bettina Pamplona - VP Programs

casaamadadesign@yahoo.com

Andrew Stark - VP Special Events

andrew.stark@ethanallen.com

Viviane Rockenbach - VP Publications

vivi@vivirockenbachinteriors.com

Gold Industry Partners

Silver Industry Partners

Supporting Industry Parnters

Richmond Gold Partners

Richmond Silver Partners

Richmond Bronze Partners

***********************

UPCOMING EVENTS

************************

IFDA Richmond Holiday Party!

Let’s celebrate 2024 at our IFDA Richmond Holiday Party! Come in your cocktail party attire and join us in The Library at the historic Hofheimer Building for drinks, appetizers, and fabulous conversations! (Significant others are welcome!)

Wed, 12/18, 5-7pm

The Hofheimer Building
2818 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230
(street parking only)

Tickets:
IFDA Members and Significant Others: Free
Non-Members and Significant Others: $35 per person

REGISTER HERE by December 13th in order to attend!

Special thanks to Benjamin Moore, our Bronze Industry Partner, for sponsoring this holiday event!

***********************

PAST EVENTS

************************

 

Painting 101: Designer Edition

Come learn painting tips and tricks as Sherwin Williams shows us:
* how to read a fan deck
* how to use a Colorimeter
* benefits of certain paint finishes
* and more!

When: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
9am – 11am

Where: Dell Anno
6512 W. Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(Parking available in the rear of the building)

Free for IFDA Members, $25 for Guests

Please register here in order to attend this event.

Special thanks to our event sponsor, Sherwin Williams, and to our host, Dell Anno.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

Join us for a lively panel discussion around how designers can best work with industry partners and maintain productive and healthy business relationships.

Our very own Diane Williams, of Art to Di for, will be moderating our panel of speakers:
* Lisa Hall, Hallmark Receiving
* Mathew Oswald, Mathew Oswald Photography
* Brooks Martin, Tech Painting

Stick around for the Q&A and a light breakfast, provided by Tech Painting.

When: Thursday, 10/17/24, 9am – 11am

Where: Summer Classics
7905 W. Broad St
Richmond, VA 23294

Free for IFDA Members, $25 for Guests

REGISTER HERE to attend

Power Up with Breakfast and Cutting Edge Technology in Window Coverings and Lighting
Join us for an exclusive seminar on the latest cutting-edge technology in window coverings and lighting. Kathy Geffen Design  and Josh McDonough with LiveWire will dive deep into the latest trends, demonstrate innovative solutions, and offer practical advice on how to utilize window coverings and advanced lighting solutions in your designs.
Light Breakfast included.
Free for IFDA members, $25 for Guests.
Thursday, 9/19/2024
9 am – 11 am
LiveWire Training Center
4901 W. Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
Register here to attend

 

Come and see one of the newest additions to the Richmond design scene and learn all about TXTUR’s unique product offerings and food concept.
Not your average furniture store:
For 87 years, TXTUR has been creating furniture that is as unique as you are. Each piece is made-to-order and all furniture is proudly made in the USA, crafted by hand in their Roanoke, VA factory. Embracing commitment to authenticity, hospitality, and fun, the new Manchester neighborhood showroom is also home to Stock, a Nordic Bistro and Bar.
Register here to join us for Happy Hour and a tour of the newly opened TXTUR Gallery in Richmond!
Free for IFDA Members, $10 for guests
Thursday, 8/22/24
5 pm – 7pm
TXTUR Richmond
604 Hull St
Richmond, VA 23224

Come and network with your fellow IFDA members during our Summer Sip & Social at James River Cellars Winery.

This event is free for all IFDA Members and Guests – All are welcome and we’d love to see you!
(Attendees will pay their own way for sips and snacks.)

Thursday, July 11, 2024
5 pm – 7 pm

James River Cellars Winery
11008 Washington Hwy
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Please REGISTER HERE to attend!

 

 

Come take a private tour of the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home with Interior Designer, Lee Waters!

June 20, 2024
10am – 12pm

The Highlands
12706 Crathes Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838

* IFDA members-only event
* $10 per ticket
* Ticket sales will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Register here to attend!

 

Breakfast in Bed with Worthen Furniture
Come and learn all about Worthen Furniture’s custom brass and iron beds, handcrafted right here in Richmond, VA!
Please Register for this Free event for IFDA members and guests:
://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3rxxnnw/lp/4b88ccdc-2e9f-4764-997e-40a75943a4a8

Join us for a historic house tour, lunch, and a behind-the-scenes look at private storage collections, not normally open to the public!
* Open to IFDA Members Only
* $35 per ticket (includes lunch)
* Register here by 4/18/24
Agecroft Hall & Gardens is a historic Tudor manor house located in Richmond, VA, that sits on 23 acres along the James River.

Come and enjoy Brazilian food and drink, and learn all about Dell Anno’s made in Brazil cabinetry for closets, bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces.

Register here and we’ll see you there!

Please join us for a to-the-trade event featuring your favorite resources of fabrics, trims, wallpaper, art and services all in one place. Enjoy wine and cheese as you get inspired by the offerings in our design industry.

Enter any of the raffle drawings taking place throughout the day. Swag bags are limited so come early!

You can register for this event by clicking HERE!

 

Join us at Crossroads Art Center for an enchanting evening. An Art Opening showcase & Educational Foundation Fundraiser, including the exhibition “Fantasy” by our Gallery Members.

IFDA Educational Foundation’s mission is to foster educational and philanthropic activities to enhance the furnishings and design industries.

Click here to register or donate: https://conta.cc/48Et1YY

It’s that time of the year to be merry and jolly. You’re invited for some holiday cheer to celebrate this special time of year!

 

You will see beautiful examples of how to incorporate decorative painting into your design projects and gain insights on working with a decorative painter.

Register to attend at this link: https://conta.cc/459ABbS

 

Join the IFDA Richmond Chapter for an expert panel discussion on taking your design business to the next level through public relations & marketing. Guest speakers Janie Molster, Owner of Janie Molster Designs; Susan Morgan, Editor of RHOME; Elisabeth Edelman, CEO of the Golden Word. This event is sponsored by Tech Painting Co.

Register at this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek07qpmc37aee561&oseq=&c=&ch=

 

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejxqrzp7c8cae621&llr=dzgra4yab

Enjoy an evening of experiencing the colorful world of Palette Home and explore the many design services available.

Use the link below to register:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejx1wbzte8ffa01d&llr=dzgra4yab

Enjoy a casual mid-summer gathering with your fellow IFDA members at the newest wine bar in town.

 

backspace
caps lock enter
shift shift
Virtual keyboard by Loderi.com   « » { } ~