PROFILE
Thank you for taking the time to browse "retrometrodesign.com".
Fast becoming one of ireland's most comprehensive and most visited Interior Design sites, "retrometrodesign.com" is constantly updated with news, up to the minute design tips, trend spotting information and inspiring images.
Here is a little background information on myself -
I am currently working as co-presenter and design expert on TG4's exciting design challenge show "Shabby go Chic". The show runs at 10pm every monday evening and is repeated on saturday nights.
I qualified with a top level honours, distinction from the "Limperts Design Academy", through "Griffith/Skerry"s College" in cork in the summer of 2004. I am currently completeing a Higher Diploma in Interior Architecture and Design culminating in a degree. I also tutor a Diploma in Interior Design at Griffith College, Cork.
My winning appearance on R.T.E.'s "SHOWHOUSE" in March 2006 coincided with the launch of my company. Television exposure of this nature is a terrific advertisment that has doubled my clientel and helped me to spread my reputation for a quality service and design flair.
Originally from Glanmire, just outside Cork City, I spent 6 years working as the head chef of a bustling city centre gastro-bar. Artistic flair ruled my kitchen and drove my deepening interest in the world of interior design. The organisational and delegatory skills required to run a successful kitchen also served to enable diligent budgeting and planning for each separate design.
Armed with my hard earned Dip. Int. Design, I ventured into the market place and began rapidly establishing myself. The "word and mouth" of satisfied clients has brought many other clients my way and equally, their satisfaction and excitement leads us on into 2008.
2007 was a great year for my company as it grew from strength to strength.
- "SHABBY GO CHIC" series one was filmed up until Christmas 07 and is set to be a huge success. Roll on series 2
- This is the 4rd year that I tutor the "LIMPERTS ACADEMY DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION" at Griffith College Cork. The course is going from strength to strength
- Movement into commercial interior design has been as resounding success with successful projects including JACOBS ENGINEERING & DARCY'S D2 & Paul Street Salons completed
- Introduction of TURNKEY APARTMENT FITOUT service a success.
- Publication of articles and features in IRISH EXAMINER, MUNSTER INTERIORS, HOUSE AND HOME, EVENING ECHO, INSIDE CORK, INTERIORS MAGAZINE to name a few as well as radio appearances on both local and national stations as design expert.
2006 was a very good year for me and my company.
"SHOWHOUSE" win was fantastic boost to my image and name. It has opened many doors and brought me many new clients. I wish to thank R.T.E. and V.I.P. productions for the opportunity.
This is the 3rd year that I tutor the "LIMPERTS ACADEMY DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION" at Griffith College Cork. The course is going from strength to strength with record levels of interest in the 2006 yr.
- www.retrometrodesign.com is launched and it's success has surpassed my expectations.
Colaborations with "ASPIRE ARCHITECTURE" has broadened my experience pool and is proving to be a fruitful, extra dimension to my product.
- Collaboration with "O2" through "EXPERIENCE REWARDS" has led to retrometrodesign gift certificates being distributed to over 5000 "O2" customers.
- Collaboration with "EXPERIENCE REWARDS" has led to an online gift certificate scheme for corporate gift ideas and gift solutions.
- A rapidly expanding client base and portfolio has led to more busniess and more satisfied customers.
- The launch of "HOUSE RESCUE" was a resounding success and indeed the product has seen keen interest.
I wish to thank all of my clients for their custom and their willingness to trust me and to thank all of the companies I have had the pleasure of dealing with throughout the years.
2008 marks the beginning of an exciting 12 months in the development of the RETRO METRO brand. Plans are afoot!
I look forward to a busy 2008 and indeed to meeting you if you do decide to get in touch.
WHY YOU NEED A DESIGNER
Most people have a fair idea of what they like and what they want in their homes. Very few people have the knowledge and more especially the confidence, to bring all of these, often varied, elements together and create a successful interior.
Interior design is all about creating a balance between what the client wants and what the client would not have assumed could work. Each client brings their own ideas to a project and as is often the case with couples, those ideas may clash. This is where I come in.
As your interior designer, I will push through the various likes and dislikes and create a design that will satisfy you both. I will push you to use that exciting colour you love but have always been too nervous to put on that wall. Because I have the skills and experience to tell you whether it is going to be stunning or a horrible mistake and the confidence to stand over my designs, you can rest assured.
As your interior designer, I will push the boundaries of what you yourself may have been able to achieve on your own and give you a finished product that will speak volumes about who you are, and that will look like it's been created through design, forethought and flair.
You need not tell your friends that you have had the interior designer from RETRO METRO DESIGN in to do your fantastic new interior scheme, but it will sure as hell look like you have.
Interior design is becoming a necessity more than a luxury now. I will create the design that you dream of, but just couldn't quite nail down yourself. In doing so, your home will be the envy of many and your pride and joy. Now that’s a necessity if ever there was one.
