Highlights of 2010 Interior Design Show
On January 22nd we attended IDS 2010, the Interior Design Show, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The show floor was overflowing with a visual and tactile myriad of the latest and greatest in interior design.
While perusing the various booths, finding inspiration around every corner, a few displays in particular caught our eye.
Number one on our list was IKEA. We were ecstatic to see IKEA present a booth that showed designers and their clients a way to achieve high end, beautiful results on a budget that doesn’t break the bank. Their towering cabinetry, funky pendant lights and modern furniture were highlighted well by an inspiring colour palette of salmon pinks, whites & grays. The scheme was a refreshing step away from the mainstream neutrals that the western world has been clinging to for more than two decades.
A close second went to the concept display for the upcoming BISHA hotel and residences in Toronto. BISHA is the brainchild of a joint venture between INK Entertainment and Lifetime Developments. The design, conceived by Munge Leung, was a shining illustration of luxury, opulence and urban attitude. Upon entering the space ones focus went straight to the sleek circular polished brass fireplace which was surrounded by a rich marble backdrop. Hand blown glass suspended from the ceiling floated above the room while curved corner panels and furniture established a subtle symbiotic rhythm within the space. In the bar area stunning artwork and unique textures and materials (such as horsehair wall panels) took sensual modernity to a new level.
Additional highlights included the easy to use Dolce Gusto coffee machine by one of the shows sponsors, Krups. The machine combines a fun futuristic spherical design with straightforward functionality and professional level, coffeehouse results for the home.
We were also intrigued by the unique furniture and accessories at the snob booth. Their iridescent pendant lights and eccentric floor lamps definitely peaked our interest.
