Andrew Martin Interior Designer of the Year Awards 2017
Events | 24.10.2017
<p>This morning in the AM office we are revelling in the afterglow
of the Awards party.</p>
<p>Walking over the threshold of the Royal Academy decorated by an
illuminated AM logo and pausing in front of the step and repeat
board, which not-so-coincidentally matched the monochrome tiled
floor, were leading designers and design lovers from the global
interiors scene. Amongst them were this year's judge Kit Kemp,
previous winners Nicky Haslam, Michael Reeves and Rabih Hage as
well as interiors icons Jane Churchill, Joanna Wood and Daniel
Hopwood.</p>
<p>The Royal Academy was the perfect setting to the night, where
the Baroque staircase and gilt door frames juxtaposed the
multicoloured swirling Andrew Martin name projected onto the wall.
Just as David Carter's get up breathed modern creative flair
through the classical art clad rooms.</p>
<p>Everyone's favourite, Stephen Fry hosted the Awards and gave an
exceptional speech, nominating importance to interior design in a
naturally beautiful world where stereotypically the man-made is
uncompromising. He also stated, 'Interior design is my life' and
quoted Oscar Wilde as one of interior design's all time biggest
fans.</p>
<p>Erin Martin of Martin Design, California was crowned the
International Interior Designer of 2017 to hoots from her
brilliantly eccentric team. Unsurprisingly, along with Erin's
mother and daughter, they were the life and soul of the evening,
acting as the personification of their characterful designs. AM's
Martin Waller commented, 'Erin's designs encapsulate a joyous
celebration of life. Her projects are full of her exuberant
personality. She is never overawed by convention and original ideas
bubble up everywhere which makes her schemes seem utterly
fresh.'</p>
<p>When asked about her reaction to winning the Award, Erin
replied, 'To be included in a list with my heroes is humbling.
Winning makes me want to create.' And we cannot wait to see what
she creates next.</p>
<p>Browse through our photo gallery below to see more of the
night's adventures.</p>
