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Interior design professionals and firms from all around the world gather at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to showcase and inspire with the latest in interior design trends at the annual Interior Design Show taking place this weekend. This year’s Interior Design Show 2014 focuses on lighting with the theme of “See the Light” and getting the right lighting in interior design can set the perfect tone.

Overlooking the Interior Design Show at the Metro Convention Centre North Building

Overlooking the Interior Design Show at the Metro Convention Centre North Building

Must-see exhibits include IKEA, Miele, Caesarstone, Andrew Richards Designs, Solo House and Korhani Home (featuring designer rugs from the fashion label Korhani with appearances in Toronto Fashion Week).

Personally I always enjoy seeing the Enomatic wine system (restaurants in Toronto that have this innovative wine dispensing system include Destingo and Touro Brazilian Steakhouse).

I really liked the Solo Home exhibit featuring the latest technology including a 4K HDTV and Sennheiser home theatre installed by Bay Bloor radio. A Solo Home like this starts from $93,500

The Solo Home

The Solo Home

Caesarstone showcases their specialties in kitchen countertops with the theme of drop-in cabinets in collaboration with Raw Edges design. Check out the Caesarstone video below.

Here are the IDS 2014 hours this weekend

Saturday, January 25
10 am – 7 pm: The Globe & Mail Style Saturday (Consumer Day)

Sunday, January 26
10 am – 6 pm: House & Home Sunday (Consumer Day)

Guests in attendance at the IDS opening party this year included Scott McGillivray, Glen Peloso, David Rocco, David Dixon and Glenn Dixon, Rachel David, Mike Chalut and more.

Great food included Destingo, Tabule Restaurant, Trinity Taverna, El Caballito Tequila Bar (new on King West), Distillery Events (El Catrin, Pure Spirits), Food Dudes, Gourmet Gringos and more.

Libations: Cocktails by Barchef, Absolut Elyx, Crystal Head vodka, Great Lakes Brewery, Steamwhistle, and more

For more info visit www.interiordesignshow.com

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Kirsten Korhani at the KORHANI Home exhibit

Kirsten Korhani at the KORHANI Home exhibit

Glen Peloso, celebrity interior designer

Glen Peloso, celebrity interior designer

David Rocco

David Rocco

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At the Andrew Richards Design outdoor furniture exhibit

At the Andrew Richards Design outdoor furniture exhibit

More photos from the IDS 2014 Opening Party

In video, here’s 90 Seconds of Design with the Interior Design Show

Check out photos from last year’s IDS Opening party 2013

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Multitasking with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

Nick Lee

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