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IDS 2014 offered the latest designs and trends.
The latest edition of the Interior Design Show was held in downtown Toronto, Jan. 23-26.
The largest contemporary design show in Canada, which brought together hundreds of the newest and most innovative international and Canadian designs, is more than just a fair, organizers say, it’s “a total design experience.”
Show Director Judy Merry, who is also vice president with show organizers Informal Canada, Inc., says the show is targeted at designers, architects, builders, the trades and people in the design community in general.
“Our numbers were up from the last show, which is good news, and we had very positive feedback from exhibitors who told us they were seeing all the right people and important decision makers to make the show a success for them.
“We also had an enormous resign rate (60-70%) right at the show, which tells us we are doing all the right things,” Merry says.
From design leaders and innovators to an affluent clientele that is looking for the latest and greatest and quality products, IDS caters to a select audience.
The show has been growing the number of exhibitors and organizers are encouraging companies and businesses to consider teaming up for the popular show, which is committed to its prime, downtown location.
“We are confined by the four walls (available space available at the Metro Convention Centre), but we love the space and we want to keep the show here because it is a great and central location.
Now in its 16th year, the show offered some 350 exhibitors, speakers and products in a premier showcase of new products, innovative designs and avant-garde-concepts from North America and beyond.
