Best Friends with Best Friends interview with Samantha & Renata from IG Workshop, Art & Loom & Ware Collective

IG Workshop Known for their comfortable, contemporary style with bold and versatile global touches, IG Workshop was founded by partners Samantha Gallacher and Renata Vazconez in 2013 and together they have designed multiple bespoke homes and commercial spaces. Their distinctive design aesthetic has been recognized in some of the most esteemed publications.  Samantha has always had a keen eye for aesthetics and is a graduate of The New York School of Interior Design. Her career began with some of New York’s top designers, Glenn Gissler, Bob Kaner, and Kureck and Jones to name a few as well as being a lead textile design for West Elm. Samantha is also founder of Art + Loom, a bespoke rug company.  A true artist, Samantha can bring a multi-layered experience to every space, drawing from her ever-evolving design approach.  Renata holds an international Business degree and has a passion for design and fashion. A seasoned equestrian, Renata brings a unique stylistic flare that is inspired by her travel and multi-cultural immersive experiences around the world, from Ecuador to Buenos Aires, New York and now Miami.  Together each of these bold women form IG Workshop, one of the most sought-after full service boutique interior design and construction management firms in South Florida. Samantha/Art and Loom Samantha’s desire to create new and bold ideas led her to product and textile design. Emblematic work for companies like West Elm, Max Home, and Raj Overseas followed. Her work has been featured in British Vogue, The New  York Times Style Section, The Wall Street Journal Home Section, Metropolitan Home, Design Sponge, Architectural Digest online, Domino Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Veranda Magazine to name a few. Besides designing rugs for her iconic collection, Art+Loom, she’s co-owner of interior design firm IG Workshop, one of the most sought-after firms in Miami. Additionally, she has participated in prestigious Decorator Show  Houses such as Casa Cor, Holiday House New York, and Kips Bay. Along with projects internationally from Canada, England, and South America. Samantha has also created unique pieces through collaborations with the best furniture and interior designers and artists. With a portfolio that covers commercial and residential spaces, from interior design to home textiles  and fashion, Samantha is one of Miami’s most versatile designers and artists. Samantha uses her vast knowledge of color and textiles to design and create Art + Loom bespoke rugs, a unique complement to any project, and in its pure essence ‘art for the floor’. Follow Us! @warecollectivemiami @artandloom