This January, Canada’s premier design showcase, the Interior Design Show (IDS), returns to Toronto, bringing together the best new products, superstar designers, and forward-thinking concepts from across North America and around the world.

Running January 22nd to 26th, This year’s edition marks a pivotal moment in the industry defined by breakthroughs in material innovation, lighting technology, AI-driven design tools, and new forms of international collaboration.

Over four days, guests can expect world-leading designers, emerging studios, future-focused brands, and thousands of industry professionals and design enthusiasts, all gathered under one roof for exhibitions, installations, talks, and exclusive product debuts.

Opening Night: The Party by IDS

IDS Toronto kicks off with The Party, presented by Anatolia, on January 22nd from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The opening night celebration features live marquee performances, music, entertainment, and immersive experiences. Registration for The Party also includes a complimentary Show Floor Pass, granting access to the exhibition floor throughout the duration of the show.

Highlights of the Show

Throughout IDS Toronto, attendees can explore:

• Curated exhibitions and innovation showcases

• Talks and panels from world-class designers

• Guided design tours offering behind-the-scenes insights

• Striking installations from international studios and brands

Below are our must-see highlights from the show.

Feature Exhibition: How We Work

How We Work is a forward-looking exploration of today’s evolving workplaces, presenting immersive environments that reflect the next era of office and hybrid design.

Featured installations include:

• Ste Marie x Moooi – “Out Of Office”
  A playful yet elegant subversion of traditional corporate culture.

• Syllable Design x Three H – “Un/Confined”
  A shift away from rigid, controlled offices toward flexible, human-centred environments.

• BDP Quadrangle – “Pomodoro”
  A spatial interpretation of focus, fatigue, and recovery inspired by modern work rhythms.

Furniture Forecast: Global Debut

Premiering in Toronto for the first time, Furniture Forecast—led by Azure Magazine’s Eric Mutrie—spotlights leading furniture innovations from around the world.

The curated showcase features new releases and Canadian debuts from internationally acclaimed brands including Moooi, SEM Milano, HAY, and more.

ILLUMINATE: Toronto Premiere

Curated by ThinkL Lighting Studio, ILLUMINATE highlights cutting-edge lighting design, experimentation, and emerging technologies.

After debuting at IDS Vancouver in September, ILLUMINATE arrives in Toronto for the first time, offering a compelling look at how lighting continues to shape contemporary spaces.

Studio North & Prototype

Two of IDS Toronto’s most anticipated showcases, Studio North and Prototype, spotlight the next generation of Canadian design talent.

• Studio North presents independent product designers in a gallery-style setting, featuring furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, and décor objects.

• Prototype allows designers to unveil avant-garde concepts that experiment with new materials, technologies, and forms.

Featured designers include Etty Anderson, JETA Studio, Juba, AND Ceramic Studio, Laboratoire Textile, Le Tenon & La Mortaise, and Good Friend.

Keynote Speakers to Watch

IDS Toronto’s world-class speaker lineup includes global and Canadian design leaders such as:

• Tatiana Bilbao – Acclaimed Mexican architect known for her human-centred, socially driven approach

• Yves Béhar – Founder and CEO of fuseproject, creator of iconic products including the SNOO smart sleeper and Herman Miller Sayl chair

• Eames Demetrios – Director of the Eames Office and grandson of Charles and Ray Eames

• Fredrika Inger – Global Chief Product and Commercial Officer at IKEA, exploring innovation and life at home

• Tommy Smythe – Renowned Canadian designer and television personality

• Brian Gluckstein – One of Canada’s most celebrated design voices

• Colette van den Thillart – Internationally recognized Canadian interior designer

• Lynda Reeves – Founder and Publisher of House & Home magazine

As always, you can keep up with the best events, arts, and cultural experiences happening in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.

The Interior Design Show

When: January 22nd to 25th

• January 22nd, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• January 23rd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• January 24th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $10. Grab your tickets here