Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Interior Lifestyle Tokyo event held at the West Hall of Tokyo Big Site. This exhibition will be running from Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7, 2013. This event is the largest and most prestigious fair for high-end interior design and products in Asia. This year’s exhibition is set to be the biggest yet, with record numbers of visitors and exhibitors expected. The admission fee is ￥2,000, although it is possible to receive free tickets by registering online.
This year’s exhibition features a wide
range of both domestic and international designers, such as the ever-popular Skovby from Denmark, and DESIGNHOUSE STOCKHOLM from Japan.
There truly is something for everyone, and
for all tastes and styles at this exhibition. Stellar examples include the
variety of products represented by ASEAN countries, such as the beautiful and
colourful quilts from Cambodia’s Mekong
Quilts, and the festive displays of Christmas decorations, trees, ornaments
and wreaths at Rasp Gmbh, from
Austria. I personally found the furniture made from volcanic basalt fiber by
designer Maffam Freeform, from
Latvia, particularly interesting. The overall look of the furniture is very
unique and stylish, and the design is bold. This is the only designer in the
world which uses volcanic basal fiber for its furniture.
Also, be sure not to miss the limited
edition food at zen-themed Trend Café, by renowned Japanese chef Hal Yamashita. The
special menu includes such delicious offerings as premium curry rice, two
different kinds of special Japanese rice bowls, and Japanese-style chiffon cake
and yuzu flavoured cheesecake for those among us with a sweet tooth.
So if you have a love of interior design,
and want to see the best designers and products on offer, please take the
chance to visit this wonderful exhibition. You will definitely not regret it.
Interior Lifestyle Tokyo website:
Furniture Rental and Sale
Tokyo Lease Corporation 03-3585-5801
Opening hours: Weekdays 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturdays and National Holidays 10:00
am-6:00pm
English website:
http://www.furniture-rental-tokyo.com/
Japanese website:
http://www.tokyolease.co.jp/
