Top 5 Trends at IDS Vancouver 2016

This past weekend Chris and I went to check out IDS Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre and boy did we get inspired! Here is a collection of our favourite booths, the most stylish displays, noticeable trends, and our favourite products. 

Of course, Chris could't go to an interior design show with out his DIY socks.

TOP 5 TRENDS 2016

There definitely were some recurring trends at IDS 2016 and we were feeling them!

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1. Pink, pink, and more pink! 

Oh, and blue! Makes sense since these are Pantone's colours of the year.

2. Copper and gold 

Everywhere on everything.

3. Iridescent finishes

This one seems to be a big thing. Chris spent about 20 minutes searching up how he could make anything into this finish (he's always been obsessed).

4. Living walls 

I didn't photograph them all but there were a ton!

5. Raw wood furniture and textures

Lots of stump furniture, natural wood textures, and raw unfinished wood surfaces.

OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

There were a few really innovative products we lost our minds over.

Most Modest

The most beautiful power bars ever.

Norquay Co

I need these for our cabin project.

MTH Woodworks

These massive stumps were turned into beautiful, expandable furniture pieces for small living.

Groove Box Fireplace/Stools

Ethanol fireplace that doubles as a stool when not in use! Super modern, sleek lines.

East Van Lights

I nearly died when I saw these. They have a built in dimmer knob so you can run the lights super low and appreciate all of the detail in these precious Edison bulbs.

OUR FAVOURITE DISPLAYS

It's a given that an interior design show brings the most amazing product design, but it was also really great to see quality graphic design too! These are some of our favourite displays that were super appealing to the eyes.

And how could I forget the talk that Apartment Therapy CEO Maxwell Ryan gave?! SO GOOD!

So now we are super inspired and want everything! Especially those amazing power bars. If you made it all the way down here, thanks for sticking with us! We hope you were inspired too!