Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show – October 13-16, 2011
Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show is Vancouver’s original event for design, renovation, and lifestyle. It is a 4 day event where residential homeowners can find the latest trends in furniture, kitchen design, green design, and lifestyle options. It’s more than just a “home show”. Look for creative, interactive booths, fashion shows, keynote speakers, and displays from national exhibitors. Five themed areas assist visitors in finding exactly what they are looking for!
The Urban Barn Design Stage presented by HGTV
Designing with the stars! Look no further than the Urban Barn Design Stage for the ultimate inspiration. Catch presentations from some of the industry’s hottest insiders including HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler. Sit back, relax and learn which type of renovations will give you and your home the biggest bang for your buck. Watch decoration demos and get tips and tricks from the experts.
The Urban Barn Design Stage presented by HGTV
Cook Like the pros! Join Vancouver’s hottest chefs and HGTV’s David Adjey, for not-to-be-missed cooking demonstrations. Audience members will not only take home fabulous recipes showcasing local products and BC wine pairing suggestions, but will also have the chance to sample expertly-created dishes, win culinary prizes, and score one-on-one consultations with featured cooking talent.
The Connected Home
Hooked up & hooked in! Fast-forward into the future and learn how to integrate innovative technology into your home with interactive keypads, remotes, sound zones and drive away tech. Using Imagin8 display technology, everything changes with the brush of a hand. Presented by ConnectPro by Future Shop and designed by Glen Peloso Interiors.
The Green Room
BC Hydro presents The Green Room featuring four myth-busting room settings that educate you on the facts versus fiction of energy conservation by covering topics like lighting, appliances, consumer electronics, and new homes.
Team Power Smart Leader, conservation ambassador and local celebrity chef Meeru Dhalwala will host a cooking lesson for one lucky conservation-minded British Columbian at the 2010 Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show. Having made a conservation commitment herself, Meeru will demonstrate to the winner and audience how to cook great food while saving energy and money.
Making an Entrance
First impressions are lasting impressions! Visit Making an Entrance and learn the importance of styling the entraceway by adding some drama to the front door.
Renovate Your Space
Revamp your home this fall with some economic strategies from the pros. With the economy starting to reveal a light at the end of the tunnel, what better time to give your home a makeover? Wipe the slate clean, if you know what we mean. The widely popular GVHBA Renovation Gallery will feature plenty of budget-friendly home renovation ideas, information on trends to refresh your living space, and tips on the best bang for your renovation buck.
The Western Living Lounge
Weary feet from walking the show floor? The Western Living Lounge is a place for you to relax and refuel. This unique space located adjacent to the Urban Barn Design Stage, will be styled by our expert designer, Erik Lauzon, of Konstruk Design.
The Art of Art
See how designer and stylist Wes Thurn chooses art and learn how to style your walls like a professional. Get tips on framing, DIY projects, and how and where to place paintings, photography and sculpture to transform your home setting. Learn about “bespoke” art from local abstract artist Jason Rolstone and how you can be have custom art created personally for your space. Take a stroll through our local artists gallery and get inspired by our thoughtfully created vignettes.
For more information, please visit: http://www.vancouverhomeshow.com
