s that drab bookcase getting you down? Does your couch have more stains on it than a baby's bib? Then you should head to the Interior Design Show, where you’ll undoubtedly be able to cure your décor woes and spruce up your homestead. Whether you live in a minuscule studio apartment or a sprawling manor, you’ll be able to garner some inspiration and pick up an object or ten to add some wow to your home.

Of course, behind every innovatively designed piece of furniture lies a talented designer who toils in front of the drawing board before coming up with that cool chair or eye-catching lamp. Read on to find out about eight hot designers that shouldn’t be missed at this year’s show.

Get Sleek With Stuart McQuarrie

This Toronto-based designer has had his work featured at shows in both New York and London. His designs are minimal and sleek, often set slightly askew so as to create an interesting optical illusion. Known for his Marisa chair, named after his fiancé, McQuarrie uses clean, bright woods – like white maple and ash – in most of his designs and complements them with brushed steel or materials in elementary shades like black or grey. The clean lines that embody all of his products will fit into any home or office, even if they’re only slightly modern.

Diversify Your Decor With Matthew Kroeker

OCAD-trained industrial designer Matthew Kroeker has had his work featured in cities like New York and Milan and has designed everything from bus interiors and housewares to medical devices and upholstery. Talk about diversifying his portfolio! His furnishings are truly breathtaking and would have Gropius spinning happily in his grave (I said happily). The Camila chair is an armless beauty that looks perfect for curling up in while reading a book. The Saw table-cum-light resembles an old-fashioned saw horse and is delightfully whimsical. Duos will love his Splinter chair set, which are two wooden chairs that resemble a bench that was haphazardly torn about by a ruthless tornado. Kroeker offers up a perfect example of good design gone intentionally awry.

Rob Southcott Is One Of A Kind

Rob Southcott designs sculptural objects that have the ability to double as functional furniture. From chairs that spiral upward and create an antler-esque entanglement of wood in the sky to a cascading ceiling lamp that evokes the shape of sea shells, his furniture is about a thousand times more unique than those quirky items you find at Ikea (who, ironically, has a booth of their own at this year’s Design Show). His items may not suit every taste but for those who decide to invest in a piece, you can rest assured that your friends won’t have the exact same thing in their living room. Finally, you won’t have to work to keep up with the Joneses – you will be the Joneses.