What’s in store?
Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham in
October, providing a ‘one-stop shop’ for anyone
looking for inspiration for their self-build,
renovation or interior project
W
hether you’re starting out on
your first home renovation,
building a new home, adding
the finishing touches, simply looking for
inspiration or are just a fan of the TV
series, Grand Designs Live, sponsored by
Anglian Home Improvements, is a must-
visit event. Presented by design guru
Kevin McCloud, the event offers top
expert advice, innovative products and
eco solutions for your home. You can
meet over 400 companies across four
project zones, and get access to
hundreds of free talks and live
demonstrations.
Grand Designs Live returns to
Birmingham’s NEC from 9-13 October,
bringing the height of home renovation
and design innovation to the midlands.
The show is split into four project
zones –Build, Gardens, Interiors, and
Kitchens & Bathrooms –to cater for your
every need. The Grand Build Hall is
packed to the brim with amazing
products to help your project run without
a hitch. With a huge selection of self-build
suppliers all under one roof, you’ll find
the latest developments in sustainability
and eco-technology as well as free expert
advice.
Grand Gardens, sponsored by
Hydropool, is full of contemporary
garden products, from hot tubs and swim
spas to barbecues and outdoor furniture,
to make your garden an active part of
your home.
The Interiors Hall is packed with
beautiful products from individual
designers and hundreds of items that are
not readily available on the high street.
Grand Kitchens & Bathrooms offers
cutting-edge appliances, well known
brands, expert advice, and some of the
sleekest designs for your home. From
fitted to free standing, and clean whites
to striking colours, you will find an array
of design and storage solutions to help
get the most out of your space.
The show is also launching the Home
Renovation Clinic, giving visitors the
opportunity to speak to expert members
of the Federation of Master Builders about
their upcoming home projects. Located
within the popular Ask an Expert area, this
unique element offers visitors the
opportunity to ask quick questions and
discuss project plans, without having to
make a one-to-one appointment. Visitors
can learn about the processes and
preparations required for renovation,
extension and refurbishment success and
see that with the right advice and careful
forward planning, it is perfectly possible to
stick to a budget, and realise a dream
home.
After its success at the London show in
May, the Under The Stairs feature will see
six new interior designers showcase
bespoke installations, using a commonly
neglected area in the home – the space
under the stairs. The feature will give
visitors the opportunity to browse and
pick up inspirations for their own mini
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