Toronto, get ready: the holy grail of design, the Interior Design Show, is making its 18th return to the city. Whether you’re redesigning your home, office or Barbie dream house, IDS16 is guaranteed to inspire. From world-renowned keynote speakers such as Tom Dixon and Lee Broom to DIY seminars, features and exhibits, we can’t think of a nicer way to spend a chilly January afternoon. And you can join us!
SURPRISE! We have two pairs of tickets to give away to this year’s IDS16, going down January 23 – 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
To enter, tweet:
“Hey @Shedoesthecity, I LIVE for good design! Please send me to #IDS16!”
Winners will be notified at 5pm on January 21st. Good luck!
Now that you’ve entered (right?), here are five of MANY features we’re looking forward to checking out this weekend.
MAKER
A curated selection of creative works by North American artisan designers who manufacture in small numbers with limited distribution. Includes pieces from Coolican & Company, fig40, KROFT + CO, Miles & May, Coo Studio, 1925 Workbench and Wood Anchor.
WOODLOVE
If you love locally made Ontario wood products, you HAVE TO stop by this installation, presented by Ontario Wood, and designed by TO-based collective Citizens and Collaborators.
NATIONAL BANK DESIGN LAB
Need design advice? This immersive design consultation invites guests to interact with unique design stations and learn about trends from experts from the Interior Designers of Canada. How cool!
CAVIAR20: DECADES OF CHAIRS
Are you all about them chairs? We are! This exhibit features contemporary chairs from artists such as Frank Stella, Sorel Etrog, Vasa Mihich, Jenny Holzer and Charles Pachter along with a selection of iconic chairs from the 20th century.
OFF THE WALL/OFF THE LOOM
Over the last year, we’ve developed a huge appreciation from the amount of work and craftsmanship that goes into producing textiles and wall coverings. We’re putting this one on our must-see list, and you should too!
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