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KATHRYN
IRELAND Deftly blending English manor and French farmhouse sensibilities with Santa Monica’s bohemian vibe, Kathryn M. Ireland creates signature interiors for a distinguished clientele ranging from David Mamet and Steve Martin to Lady Annabel Goldsmith and Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg. Her look has been described as homey, comfortable, family (and dog) friendly—with large doses of color and a lack of orthodoxy. One editor dubbed it seat-of-the-pants chic. Born in England, Kathryn was raised between her parents’ homes in London and Scotland. She arrived in Los Angeles in 1986. Prior to launching her interior design business in 1997, Kathryn worked as an actress, designed clothes, ran her own public relations company, and produced music videos with her husband, filmmaker Gary Weis. House & Garden included Ireland among “10 to Watch” architects and designers expected to influence 21st-century style. House Beautiful named her one of the top 100 designers in the United States. The signature Kathryn M. Ireland look now extends from fabrics to furniture. Her fabric line is distributed in top U.S. showrooms as well as in her namesake London showroom. Her new fabric collection centers around hand prints inspired by a recent trip to India, complemented by a variety of wovens. Kathryn has appeared on A&E’s House Beautiful, Style Network’s Shabby Chic and Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa, as well as on PBS and ITV. Her design projects have been featured in Elle Decor, House & Garden, House Beautiful, Veranda, and W. In addition to directing several interior design projects in the United States and Europe each year, Kathryn oversees the operations of her design firm and the manufacture of her trademark fabrics. She allows herself enough time to be a mother to her three boys and spends each summer at her home in France, tending to her horses, entertaining and finding inspiration. |
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