Showing posts with label IDS12. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IDS12. Show all posts

Sunday, February 12, 2012

IDS12 kitchen inspiration: Grey & brushed brass

Bloomsbury Kitchens had the most beautiful kitchen on display at IDS12:

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The cabinetry itself was gorgeous, but it was the combination of the grey cabinets with the brushed brass vent hood, hardware, and faucet that really grabbed my attention.

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How’s this for an ultra-glam way fridge? Yep, that’s what’s behind those mirrored doors!

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The chandelier was an absolute show-stopper for me.

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Brushed brass has been making a big comeback in the design world. It’s not a show-off like the “look at me” polished brass of the ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s subdued, it’s warm, it’s rich, and it’s got a whole different vibe than the stainless steel and brushed silver metals that have been popular for the last 10 years. I think grey and brass are the perfect recipe for some kitchen inspiration. Here are a few more examples why…

Steel trimmed cabinets, grey island, brass accents on stools

Grey cabinets with brass hardware

Grey cabinets with brass hardware

Love the grey & brass island and the steel trimmed doors & drawersImages via 1. Decorpad (designer Mick de Giulio | 2. Google images | 3. Belclaire House | 4. Garden Web

How do you feel about the resurgence of brass in the kitchen? Do you like it with grey cabinets, or is there another brass & cabinet combination that you prefer?

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Monday, January 30, 2012

IDS12 wrap-up + lots more to come

IDS12 has come and gone, and I have to say I think this was the best IDS show that I’ve been to. My brain is about to explode with all the amazing information that it absorbed over the last four days. There’s just too much to share in one blog post, so instead of cramming everything into one long post, I’m going to devote the next few weeks to posts about IDS12 and the related events. For today, here’s a really quick overview of the weekend, starting with the TBBs hangin’ with the very charming & funny Brian Gluckstein at the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup.

TBBs AND BRIAN KJThe beautiful & talented TBBs from left to right: Sonya, Donna, Lisa, Brian Gluckstein (our honourary TBB!), Maureen, Kelly, and Nicole

Not to name drop or anything, but here’s Glen Peloso reading the menu to us at Brassaii on Saturday night ;-)

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There were so many amazing products, amazing people, and loads of amazing information everywhere. Here’s just a small sampling to whet your appetite (I’m still sorting out my pictures and will give proper credit once I figure out where I took them all!)

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living lightingLiving Lighting

 

gold chandelier

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Bloomsbury Kitchens

 

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am studioAM Studio

 

bed flouFlou

 

elteElte

 

canadian cushionsIdentity Apparel

 

upcountyUpCountry

 

digital photo sofa

 

outdoor furnitureAlfred Sung

 

dining table n60North on Sixty

 

wetstyleWetstyle

Want to see more? Of course you do! And I have a whole lot more to show you, plus I have lots of information to share from Kimberley Seldon’s Business of Design launch, BlogPodium, and the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup. February is going to be IDS12 month here – don’t miss it!

Actually, how about we turn this into a big IDS12 link party. If you’ve blogged about IDS12, please leave a comment or send me an e-mail with your URL(s) and I’ll include them in my IDS12 posts. Then everyone can visit everyone else and it’ll be like being at the show all over again :-) Here are just a few…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Studio North at IDS12

Just over 24 hours until all the IDS12 fun begins – there are so many exciting events happening over the next four days, it’s going to be hard to squeeze everything in. But I’m sure going to try!

My favourite part of IDS is Studio North. There are always amazing pieces on display created by super-talented Canadian design makers and ateliers from coast to coast. Here are a just a few of this year’s Studio North exhibitors and creations that I’m looking forward to seeing.

Manila Rope Light by Atelier 668.

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Spiral Nest light fixture by Zac Ridgely

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Console table by Christopher Solar Studio Furniture.

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Jeremy Kehoe created this amazing Wood Wall from scrap wood for a condominium lobby in Toronto.

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Why Not Table by Kino Guerin.

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Orbit Coffee Table by Nomo Creations.

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Wall coverings by Mushaboom Design (how fun is that name?!)

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Custom wallpaper by Rollout.

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And that’s barely scraping the surface of all the amazing exhibitors and pieces that will be on display at Studio North and IDS12. I’m REALLY going to try to focus this year and make sure I don’t miss booths like I did last year. I still can’t believe I totally missed the Ikea kitchen… DOH! I’ll have my laptop with me in TO, but I may or may not have time to post pictures and updates about the show. But for sure I’ll be sharing all the IDS12 eye candy with you over the next couple of weeks.

Pack your bags TBBs, TO & IDS12 await!

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

One more week till IDS12!

Way back in September, it felt like it was forever till the end of January and IDS12. And now it’s just one week away – WOOT!

The annual Interior Design Show in Toronto is billed as Canada’s largest contemporary design fair. And believe me, it’s HUGE! There are all sorts of things to see and do during the four-day event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year’s show  kicks off on Thursday, January 26th with the Opening Night Party. Imagine being surrounded by the who’s who of Canadian design…

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Food and drinks for everyone (I hope the burnt toasted marshmallow ice cream people are back again this year!)…

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And amazing designs every direction you look…

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ooi lights 1Andrew Ooi, IDS11

chandelier union jack 2UpCountry booth, IDS11

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Glenn & David Dixon, Sibling Revelry, IDS11

A very special event taking place at the Opening Night Party is the Cherish Auction. 20 Magis Julian children’s chairs are being re-imagined by 20 different designers. The chairs will be up for auction at the party, and all proceeds will be going to ONEXONE, a non-profit children’s foundation.Magis Julian Chairs - large I have a feeling this year’s show is going to be bigger and better than ever. Like last year, the TBBs (minus two) are making the trip from Ottawa to Toronto for the big show. We’ll start things off at Kimberley Seldon’s Business of Design Launch Party & Tweet-Up at Modern Weave on Thursday afternoon. Then it’s over to the MTCC for the IDS party. Friday starts bright and early with BlogPodium. BlogPodium is a quarterly conference series aimed to educate and empower bloggers and deepen relationships within the design community. I’m looking forward to seeing some of my blog friends again, and meeting some new blog friends :-) After the conference, it’s off to the show for Trade Day. My feet are already hurting just thinking about all the walking we’ll be doing! We'll probably hit some home decor stores on Saturday, and then we’re going to the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup at Brasaii Restaurant & Lounge. And then back home to boring Ottawa on Sunday (after more shopping!)

You really have to be at IDS to fully appreciate the size of the show and to experience all amazing designs and talented people. Here’s a short video that gives a quick synopsis of the show…

Will you be at IDS12?

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