# Design Community Showrooms The Provide Showroom in Vancouver Combines Modernity with Classicism By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showroom-in-vancouver References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/02/17/provide-showroom-by-provide-gray-partnership-vancouver-canada/) The Provide Showroom in Vancouver's Armoury District is a stunning [design and home decor boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rh-montreal) that boasts a sprawling, brightly lit space characterized by its carefully curated selection of goods. Located at the corner of Second Avenue and Fir Street, the store is at home in the district that has come to be known as the go-to shopping destination for design and home decor. Featured collections include Martha Sturdy, Cire Trudon, Missoni Home and Rina Menardi. The wares are displayed on [Douglas Fir tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinesen-apartment) and [minimalist white shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment) and are updated with the seasons and holidays. The overall experience of the space falls somewhere in between contemporary gallery and highly curated design shop, with a carefully thought out selection of works by Canadian designers and unique pieces from around the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Design Showcases Modernity with Classicism:** There is an opportunity for home decor brands and designers to create modern products with classic design foundations. - **Curated Shopping Experience:** There is an opportunity for retailers to create highly curated shopping experiences that highlight unique products from both local and global brands. - **Seasonal Updates for Home Decor:** There is an opportunity for home decor brands to offer seasonal collections and updates to their products in order to stay relevant with current trends and fashions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can adapt to the trend of providing more showroom-like experiences for customers by creating curated and seasonal shopping experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can focus on creating modern designs that still incorporate classic elements to cater to customers looking for a traditional feel with contemporary flair. - **Retail:** Retail stores can take advantage of the trend towards curating their product line by highlighting unique and eye-catching pieces to make their store stand out from others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Luxury Brand Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-brand-showroom.md) - [Refined Modern Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-boutique.md) - [Grand Apartment-Inspired Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-furniture-showroom.md) - [Various Textural Homeware Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio.md) - [Vibrant Apartment Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-one-roof.md) - [Contemporary Millwork Design Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madera.md) - [New York Furniture Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porro.md) - [Discreetly Beautiful Furniture Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formla.md) - [Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workplace-furniture-showrooom.md)