Here at Blu, we are firm believers in the virtue of good design. Whether it’s the raw finishes in a newly converted Gastown loft, the sleek lines in a modern pad, or the classic charm of an Old Vancouver heritage home, there’s something about good design that excites us to our very core. To us, this industry is all about matching people with their perfect space - good design is the elusive je ne sais quoi that can transform an ordinary room into a personal sanctuary.

As you might have guessed, the team here at Blu is a little design obsessed. As such, we are oh-so-excited about this weekend’s Interior Design Show West (IDSwest). And why wouldn’t we be excited? We love our hometown and we love good design - IDSwest is the perfect marriage between two of our favourite things! As the pinnacle platform for all things design in the Pacific Northwest, this year’s trade show will be sure to please.

IDSwest will showcase the work of 250 exhibitors organized into 14 different neighbourhoods (how homely!), each with its own theme. Themes range from Studio North (custom and limited edition work) to The New Frontier (young design-makers) with a niche for every design-enthusiast somewhere in between. Be sure to stop by The District, which is IDSwest’s ever-popular cash and carry neighbourhood exhibiting design products for the home. 

As an exhibition space for both practical and artistic expressions of design, IDSwest will also feature the highly anticipated interactive installation ‘Swings’ by Caesarstone, in collaboration with Canadian designer Philippe Malouin. The functional and minimalist design of the exhibit is juxtaposed by the childhood memories of playground and fun -  ‘Swings’ is an art installation not to be missed.

IDSwest runs from September 24th – 27th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. It is open to the public Saturday September 26th from 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday September 27th from 10:00am – 5:00pm. More info about tickets and exhibits can be found here. 

All images courtesy of http://www.idswest.com