IDS12

January 30, 2012

by Elisa Krovblit
The Interior Design Show 2012 – IDS12 – was A-Mazing!

I’m glad it was moved down to the Metro Convention Centre, it’s such a perfect venue for the show. It’s not the first year it’s been there, but each time I go I realize that it just fits. And there was something about this year’s show. It looked good. The roster of speakers was cohesive and interesting. The layout flowed. The exhibitors exhibited. The designers represented.

Everyone took it to the next level – effortlessly. It was just about good design. It was a gallery of décor.

More of an extravaganza than a buying event.

A quick walk through made this year’s favoured trends immediately apparent.

Natural materials were heavily represented. Woods and wood grains were a star feature. Embellishment and sparkle made the scene. I’m so relieved that we’re finally heading into an era of glam! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for minimalist – sleek lines, refined design and a visual that’s clutter free, but sophisticated glamour can really bring a space alive with fun and personality. Mixed with the organic element, it shows that designers and manufacturers are thinking about an ordinary and common feature in a whole new way. Wood has character, stone doesn’t have to be so stoic.

Comfort was another ‘can’t miss’ feature of the design. Soft materials, plushness, user-friendliness and inviting and playful or relaxing features really added comfort – physically and as a tone to a space.

I didn’t want to leave. It’s over and I still want to go back. But the beautiful pictures and the dreams of how to bring those features into my own home will keep me going until IDS13!

The Shopping Guide was there, I hope everyone was able to get their copy, you don’t want to miss out on some great finds and designer advice.

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