Showing posts with label HOME SHOW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HOME SHOW. Show all posts
Mar 20, 2014
At Marketplace Events, we pride ourselves on our ability to produce home shows that are loaded with real inspiration, fresh ideas, and export advice.
5 Reasons to Attend a Home Show
1. The perfect destination for a busy person.
One stop shopping, find everything under one roof from appliances to zen gardens.
Exhibitors at the show often have 'show deals' on their products and services. These deals are exclusive and they are a huge bonus that can save you a lot.
3. Quality Products and Services
At our shows we feature the highest quality exhibitors. Browse through exceptional products and meet skilled individuals without worrying about scams or shortcuts.4. Sometimes, even DIYers need a little help!
It's okay to accept a little help. Whether you need quick advice from our stage presentations or project assistance from our exhibitors, the home show is the perfect destination to for you to the job done.
5. Fun, fun, fun for everyone!
Our home shows are not just about tiles and sofas, they feature numerous fun activities for young and old! With funky kids playgrounds, great live bands, large beer gardens, delicious wine tastings, awesome TV personalities, tasty food trucks, exciting butterfly houses, and much more, every show is vibrantly designed with FUN in mind!
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Are you convinced yet?
Dec 27, 2013
Fall in love with your home again!
Some may recognize
Jillian Harris as the leading lady on season five of The Bachelorette on ABC, but she’s been making huge strides in the
design world long before her first television appearance. Following The Bachelorette, Jillian was offered a
place on the design team of Extreme
Makeover Home Edition, which she describes as a “dream come true.”
Currently, Jillian is the co-host and head designer on HGTV’s Love it or List it Too, where she
transforms everyday homes into a family’s dream home.
Getting to know Jillian
Q: When did your interest in home design begin?
A:
When I was young, my mom, who has the ultimate eye for design, took me
antiquing all the time. My obsession with vintage details and interiors grew
from assisting my mom in her own antique store. As I got older, I worked under
very influential people in the design world who taught me the value of great
design.
Q: Can you describe your design style?
A:
I love making a space feel “YOU.” Your room should not be a space that only
embodies a design theory or new trend. A room’s design should be about the
person who lives in it, his or her experiences, and passions in life.
Q: What are the top 4 design trends of 2014?
A: Mixing metals
Brass
Antique furniture
Whites, creams, and gold!
Q: What is one piece of advice you would like the Home
Show audience to walk away with after your seminar?
A: Forget
about the rules and popular trends—your home is YOUR home. The things you love
and the things you connect to should fill your space, not someone else’s style
on the front cover of a magazine.
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Don’t miss Jillian
Harris on the Design Stage on Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday,
January 11 at 2 p.m. She will discuss the best ways to tie a beautiful space
together naturally and cost effectively.
FOR 2-FOR-1 TICKETS TO THE SHOW CLICK HERE!
Dec 12, 2013
10 Biggest Decor Trends of 2013…
According to Marketplace Events' Home Show Blogger, Andrée B.
1. Black & White
I've had my eye on this classic combination for some time now, and I'm very glad it was a trend in 2013.
Incorporated with solid colors, stripes, or other patterns, I noticed
this trend popping up in home offices, bedrooms, and dining rooms. Black
and white create a very dramatic effect, I've found this decor trend gives
spaces a very organized and well structured appearance.
2. Shades of Gray
Gray has quickly become one of the
post popular colors in home decor, particular in bedrooms and living
rooms. Regardless of the shade, gray has very soothing qualities that
bode very well with rest and relaxation. Gone are the days when entire
homes are painted taupe or cream; today, in 2013, it was all about shades of gray, and how
they can support almost every other color.
3. A Modern Approach to Lighting
In 2013, people were lighting it up in more unique ways! Once the walls are painted and the furniture
is chosen, many tend to think the house is complete...but what about the
lights? Lighting can add a lot of charm to a space; this charm should be
unique in every room. So whether it's a chandelier here, and a few
pendant lights there, don't be afraid to really explore the very unique options
that are now available.
4. Outdoor Living Spaces
I've always been a huge advocate of
stylish and comfortable outdoor living spaces. In 2013, backyards proved they were not just about swing sets and BBQs, they are about being spaces you can relax and
LIVE in. There are now entire living rooms, dining rooms, and
even television sets available at our home shows for the backyard. In 2013, people really embraced their yards, turning them
into second living/dining rooms.
5. Simple Centerpieces
You know that large flat surface you
sit at to eat dinner? Don't forget to decorate it! Even if you're not
entertaining, an easy decorative centerpiece is crucial to tying a
space together. On trend in 2013 were DIY centerpieces that were fairly simple. Whether
it's a bowl of green apples for color, a row of mason jars
with floating candles, or bouquet of daisies, dressing up
your table is both fun and important.
6. Wallpaper for Feature Walls
Remember the days when wallpaper was
almost a bad word? People used to shriek at the thought of using
wallpaper instead of paint. But in 2013, a combination of the two was all the rage! Think of wallpaper as art, it's great for adding a decor
element to any space. While there are still some scary patterns out
there, you'll find that wallpaper has become a lot more modern. With bold
patterns that are great for feature walls, I think everyone should pick a room
to incorporate this fabulous 2013 trend.
7. Words on Walls
In 2013, I found that people became
very passionate about self-improvement and incorporating this inspiration
in design. This interesting intersection is exactly why people are
putting quotes and words on their walls. I love this trend because it's a
great way to customize home decor. To me, words on walls are truly letting
your home speak for you.
8. Mixing the Old with the New
Mixing old items with new ones
in home decor provides a casual and functional aesthetic. In 2013, people were mixing
and matching old favorites with newer pieces, the space is always fresh and
up-to-date. Incorporating classic
furniture lines and peppering in new decor elements allows for less fussiness, and
very polished spaces.
9. Unisex Decor Themes
Believe it or not, a lot of men cared about home decor too in 2013! This
trend was big with a lot of younger couples and new homeowners at our home
shows. People are thinking unisex, decorating with fewer frills,
focusing on functionality, and using gender neutral colors. Darker woods,
minimalism, symmetry, and framed black and white personal photos are just some
ideas of how to make your space unisex.
10. Gallery Walls
With all the smartphones, Instagram
photos, and digital prints out there, gallery walls emerged as fantastically creative ways to display memories and personal style. Great
for creating eye-catching feature walls in dining rooms, living rooms, and home
offices, the trick to these is to lay them out ahead of time and play around with
your frames and shapes. There are even gallery wall templates available
on Pinterest that can help you with your planning. Of course, if you’re
not feeling the cluster-styled gallery, opt for my favorite, straight rows that
create a geometrical photo grid. Regardless of which approach you choose,
you'll finish with a wonderful conversation piece.
Do you have any you'd 2013 decor trends like to add?
Leave us a comment below, or tweet us your thoughts @HomeShows.
- XO Andrée
May 30, 2013
We’re thrilled to announce RE/MAX as the official sponsor of both the National Home Show in Toronto and the Ottawa Home + Garden Show. In Toronto and Ottawa our goal is always to bring together the very best products, services and experts for you to discover. This is why we’re teaming up with RE/MAX; a well-respected brand that has perfected the process of buying and selling Canadian homes.
In addition to providing you with their expert services onsite, RE/MAX will be hosting TWO amazing contests at both shows. We’re not revealing the details just yet; however, to tease you we’d like to leave you with the two following words: DREAM BIG!
*Do you need some quick RE/MAX advice now? Visit www.FitToSell.ca & www.FitToBuy.ca for some great advice on selling and buying real estate in 2013.
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Feb 12, 2013
Yellow is a very bold and drastic color, however, it is also quite warm and cheery. While not everybody may be willing to design their whole room around this one color, adding small touches of yellow can still pack a beautiful punch! Below are some of my favorites:
Adding Yellow To Your Home
1. Yellow Accent, Image via My Chic Life
Feb 11, 2013
To spark some creativity this morning, I'm showing you some fabulous ideas for accent walls! When you've got a space that deserves special attention, why not emphasize the area by painting or decorating it differently from the adjacent walls? Initially this may seem a little crazy, but it's a lot more common than you think.
4 Accent Wall Ideas
4 Gallery Accent Wall via Apartment Therapy
Polka Dot Accent via Emily A. Clark
Chevron Accent via Apartment Therapy
Wallpaper Accent via Homedit
Do you have accent wall in your home?
Please, tell us about it below!
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For 2-for-1 tickets to ANY of our Home and Garden shows please click HERE…Enjoy!
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Feb 9, 2013
HGTV junkies know Todd Davis from his high-energy turn as a finalist on "Design Star" as well as his adventurous design style from “Room Crashers,” namely, his transformations of dull bland rooms into stunning eye-popping showpieces. Todd describes himself as "smart, hyper-creative, dynamic and very opinionated" and says he can "build anything from chicken wire and lint in a timely fashion.""...smart, hyper-creative, dynamic and very opinionated..."
In addition to being an athlete and surfer, Todd Davis also owns a design business in San Francisco, Epic Spaces, that specializes in unique spaces--both indoor and outdoor--that reflect a Northern California sense of refined relaxation, adventure, and fun. With Todd’s direction, Epic Spaces offers leading edge design with an intelligent interactive twist.
Need project ideas for that room of your home that needs some serious crashing?
Todd knows just where to begin and how to create a plan that won’t turn your household upside down in the process. He'll give you budget-friendly answers on how to take that unseemly living space and create a room that will soon become your favorite.
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Todd Davis will be appearing on the Lifestyle Stage at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show March 1 & 2, on the LIFESTYLE STAGE!
Feb 8, 2013
Is there homework happening in your home?
Whether it's just you or a whole bunch of people hoping to get some work done, you'd better have a space to get it all done. There are so many options for home workspaces. Whether you have room for a whole office, or just enough space for only a corner table and chair, the possibilities in efficient and stylish design are endless.
8 Perfect Workspaces
1. A Meeting Workspace via Houzz.com
Dec 27, 2012
Jen Adair and Jana Romney of Opal Design Group will be hosting the 'Ask a Designer' booth at the Salt Lake Home Show. Be sure to catch Jen on KUTV-2 “Fresh Living” on January 3rd from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., and we’ll be sure to post the segment here once it’s up. Read some of their simple design tips for improving your space on a budget below!
The Biggest Bang for your Buck
Sep 28, 2012
Nicole Cutis, of DIY Network's Rehab Addict, will be live at the Deseret News Home Show, sharing tips ! The show runs from October 12-14 at the South Towne Exposition Center. For more information about the show, click HERE.
* Get 2for1 TICKETS by clicking HERE & enter promo code FCBK *
Sep 25, 2012
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*This DIY ROOM SCREEN was recently featured at the Calgary Home + Design Show!
Screens are a very simple DIY and can be used in so many ways to design and organize a kids space. Make this simple DIY and use it as an art display, puppet stage or even a dressing screen!
The Supplies
Aug 31, 2012
I've always loved serving trays because they group together items in a stylish manner. Placing items on a tray separates them, makes certain things stand out, and allows for less clutter or mess to occur. So, it is no wonder that I was incredibly pleased when I found this delightful idea of adding chalk paint to trays.
Great for entertaining, a DIY chalk tray allows you to label goods (cheese, drinks, appetizers) directly on its surface!
*NOTE: For those concerned about CHALK DUST on their treats, opt for only covering a portion of the tray in chalk and leaving the remanding surface as is.
Great for entertaining, a DIY chalk tray allows you to label goods (cheese, drinks, appetizers) directly on its surface!
*NOTE: For those concerned about CHALK DUST on their treats, opt for only covering a portion of the tray in chalk and leaving the remanding surface as is.
The Steps
1. Tape off the desired chalk area.
2. Use chalk paint (or porcelain chalk paint if painting porcelain) to paint the inside of the serving tray. make sure the surface is clean & dry. Several thin coats may need to be applied.
3. Let dry and bake if instructed by the porcelain chalk paint bottle.
4. Wash well with soap & water.
5. Let dry, label with chalk & serve away!
*NOTE: You can also place a dish or wax paper under the food item in order to avoid dust or surface scratches.
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