The Interior Design Show (IDS) 2025, Canada’s premier platform for cutting-edge design, unfolded at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 23 to 26, drawing together the brightest minds in design and industry-leading brands. A vibrant blend of exhibitions, product unveiling, and captivating installations, IDS 2025 sparked creativity and offered a glimpse into the future of interior design. With two trade days and 22 seminars accredited for design professionals, followed by two public days, the event became a hub of learning, inspiration, and industry connection.
Opening Night: A Dazzling Design Affair
The year’s largest design event kicked off with an unforgettable opening night party, lighting up the Toronto Convention Centre and drawing over 6,000 design enthusiasts. The evening blended celebration and networking, with guests mingling with design professionals, enjoying entertainment, and soaking in the show floor’s lively energy.
New Faces, Familiar Favorites
This year’s edition showcased an impressive roster of both debuting and returning design powerhouses. Kitchen design visionary Arclinea and the luxurious furniture brand DE GASPÉ made their IDS debut, unveiling their expansive collections to eager attendees. Long-time exhibitors like ARD Outdoor, Ateliers Jacob, Atriani, Cosentino, House of Rohl, Khayeri, and Signature Kitchen Suite also returned, offering their latest creations.
A fan-favorite, the Select exhibit, continued its third-year run, offering a curated selection of high-end furniture. Renowned international brands, including Buzzispace, Tusch, Handling Space, and Hollis & Morris, presented their finest designs, further cementing IDS as a must-visit destination for the design elite.
Features That Spark Thought
Every year, IDS brings forward thought-provoking feature installations that tackle relevant industry issues and stir dialogue on the evolving landscape of design. For 2025, hospitality takes the spotlight with Night & Day: The Evolution of Hotel Design. This immersive experience delves into the transformation of hotels, once simple lodgings, into multi-functional spaces that blend work, relaxation, and social engagement—where comfort, security, and style work in harmony around the clock.
Another highlight was the Studio North and Prototype features, sponsored by Yorkville University, which showcased the work of emerging Canadian designers. These talented creators demonstrated their innovative visions on the IDS floor, adding a fresh wave of creativity to the show. Meanwhile, The District returned, offering an exclusive marketplace where designers could connect with discerning consumers and professionals in search of the latest in home design.
Student Innovation at the Forefront
LIV Design Studio’s Student Challenge continued to celebrate the talent of young Canadian designers. This year’s theme, “The Third Space: Designing a Lobby for Connection,” invited students to re-imagine lobbies as dynamic social spaces that foster interaction. Incorporating Augmented Reality (AR) for an immersive experience, the challenge aimed to create welcoming, adaptable environments that offer a sense of community, away from both the home and office.
Interior Design Show 2025 Toronto
In every corner of IDS 2025, the pulse of innovation was felt. This year’s trade show was a brilliant display of forward-thinking design, where creativity, craftsmanship, and future visions met to inspire both industry professionals and design aficionados. We’ll be eagerly awaiting what IDS 2026 brings.
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