Lots of stuff going on this month! Design and decor shows are gearing up for the winter season, vying for consumers' attention with their take on what's new. Because you can't be everywhere at once (plus, some of these shows are not open to the public), we'll be pitching in with some event coverage. Here are a few of the biggest shows happening over the next month so stay tuned for more trend reports here on Style Sheet!
The Canadian Home Furnishings Market
Attendance: For industry professionals, designers and media only.
When: January 9 to January 12, 2010
What: Lauded as the most comprehensive show for the furniture market in Canada, more than 300 exhibitors will welcome retailers and designers to The Canadian Home Furnishings Market. Some 10,000 industry visitors will have a chance to see the latest collections from countless Canadian furniture producers. We'll be there to pass on what's what in the Canadian furniture market.
Where: The International Centre, Mississauga, ON
More info
Landscape Ontario Congress 2010
Attendance: Open to the public, $20 admission
When: January 12 to January 14, 2010
What: Canada's largest horticulture, landscape and lawn & garden trade show and conference
Where:Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
More info
Home Expo Calgary
Attendance: Open to the public, $12 Adult admission; $10 Youth/Seniors; children under 12 years of age, free
When: January 15 to January 17, 2010
What: Calgary's home, renovation and decor show, presented by Sarah Richardson of Design Inc., Sarah's Cottage and Sarah's House. Sarah will be speaking on January 15 and 16th, 2010.
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
More info
IDS10 - Interior Design Show
Attendance: Open to the public two of the four days (see More info for details, below.)
Opening Night: $50 advance, $55 at the door
Show tickets: $17 in advance; $20 at the door
When: January 21 to January 24, 2010
What: Canada's premier interior design show, showcasing the latest trends, innovations and design initiatives in an international context. We will be there to bring you as many goodies as can, including photo galleries, interviews and videos from the event.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
More info
Las Vegas Market
Attendance: Free, with photo ID
When: February 1 to February 5, 2010
What: Las Vegas Market is an international home furnishings showcase that combines style, inspiration and productivity - it's one of the largest in the world, and you can shop on site! Choose from more than 1,500 world-class manufacturers and resources to discover trends, get information or do business. For your perusing pleasure: three inter-connected buildings totaling five million square feet!
This is perhaps the most exciting news that I have to announce today; the team and I will be traveling to Las Vegas for the duration of the show to shoot some great videos and other goodies, detailing our international design finds. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Where: World Market Center Las Vegas Campus, Las Vegas, NV
More info
Will you be attending any of these? If so, we'd love it if you sent us your photos (to stylesheetAThgtvDOTca), or upload them to our Facebook page or Flickr group!
Related: