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Congratulations to Christine Wilkie our Garden Designer of the Year 2013!

This year, Grand Designs Live London launched a competition to find the Grand Designs Live London Garden Designer of the year in Partnership with Smooth Radio, to showcase the best of the regions Garden Design set to inspire your very... Read More
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The Big Debate: The Green Deal

This week at Grand Designs Live we welcomed the Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP, Minister of State in the Department for Energy and Climate Change to the Grand Theatre in partnership with the Green Deal to explain how the Green Deal, set... Read More
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A Grand show for VELUX

It's been another great year for Grand Designs Live London with thousands of people coming through the door. It's been a good year for VELUX too and they're proud that it's been their fifth consecutive year sponsoring the show. If you... Read More
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Grand Designs Magazine selects their top pick of exhibitors!

The Grand Designs Magazine Team have been at the show today selecting their top picks from over 500 exhibitors. They have selected the best exhibitors from each hall. Here is who they've picked: Grand Build Facit Homes B107 Foster Lomas Architects B358 Railing London B250 Scandia-Hus... Read More
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Save money and energy with EDF Energy

Get Solar Thermal from just £4,899 or Solar PV from just £5,499 all in. At EDF Energy, they want you to feel better about your energy - by helping you save energy and money, and by making it easier to do... Read More
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Show your support for 'Tony the Fridge'!

Smeg, the premium domestic appliance manufacturer teams up with 'Tony the Fridge'! Tony Pheonix Morrision, the ultra runner from Newcastle, is becoming increasingly well known for his fundraising exploits; wait for it, with a 42kg Smeg fridge on his back! Nicknamed 'Tony... Read More
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Meet the Family of the Future at Grand Designs Live

At Grand Designs Live London 2011, VELUX launched a search for 'Families of the future' to test drive their zero carbon homes in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The CarbonLight Homes aim is to set a new carbon neutral benchmark in the UK... Read More
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Exclusive offer up to 25% off roll-action mills from Yormii

Yormii is a new UK kitchenware brand that aims to inspire creativity in the kitchen. Their first product launched in January 2013 after being thrust onto the international design stage having won the internationally acclaimed Red Dot Product Design Award... Read More
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Laura Bailey Unveils the Samsung Connected Home

Today at Grand Designs Live 2013, model and British Fashion Council ambassador, Laura Bailey opened Samsung's Connected Home to showcase some of the brand's most innovative products, including the brand new Samsung Galaxy S4. Visitors will be able to experience the... Read More
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Don't Miss Celebrity Book Signings

If you're a fan of our celebrity ambassadors and would like the chance to meet them you will have the opportunity to buy their book and get it signed in person at Grand Designs Live. Kevin McCloud and George Clarke... Read More
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World’s first range of spa baths in stone composite by Castello Baths

Castello Luxury baths offers customers the opportunity to combine top of the range design with modern comforts and functionality. Our range of designs, colours and finishes have been beautifully crafted and finished to perfection offering choice for both contemporary and... Read More
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Launching the Miele Fashion Master!

The German premium domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele is launching the Fashion Master, a new steam ironing system, which will turn the most boring household chore into a delight at Grand Designs Live. Drawing on Miele's expertise in the field of... Read More
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Whats on: National Self Build Week

Grand Designs Live will see the launch of the first ever National Self Build Week, to give people the inspiration they need to build their own home.  Along with fantastic debates in the Grand Theatre at Grand Designs Live Excel,... Read More
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VIP tickets are on sale now!

If you want to experience the ultimate day of luxury at Grand Designs Live, then the VIP Experience brought to you by Miele is the way to do it! Space is limited so make sure you book now to avoid... Read More
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Exclusive Offers for Grand Designs Live visitors

We are excited to launch our new exclusive Offers page for our Grand Designs Live visitors. Grand Designs Live is a great platform for exhibitors to showcase new and innovative products, many of which are not yet available on the high... Read More
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Join the National Self Build Week Campaign!

If you are an individual with a keen interest in self build then you could join thousands of other like-minded ambassadors across the UK who will be organising activities for the campaign, rallying their friends, family, work colleagues and neighbours... Read More
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Experience an amazing space in the Trees

See the UK's first tree tent at Grand Designs & make a plan to experience it... You can book your stay at the unique Red Kite Tree Tent by visiting Sheepskinlife.com but all visitors to Grand Designs Live have the chance... Read More
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Tweet your questions to our experts’

We are excited to announce a new dimension to our popular Ask an Expert feature this year sponsored by VELUX. You will now be able to ask our experts’ advice on any aspect of your build, renovation or development by tweeting your... Read More
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Take a Test Drive with Vauxhall

Vauxhall are proud to be part of the Interiors and Technology sections at Grand Designs Live. Visitors will be able to test drive the Ampera – a ground-breaking extended-range electric vehicle and the All-new ADAM - with over a million... Read More
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Miele Return as Grand Kitchens & VIP Lounge Sponsor

We are delighted to announce that Miele, the German manufacturer and global leader in premium domestic appliances and commercial equipment will be returning once again to Grand Designs Live, London as sponsor of Grand Kitchens and the VIP Experience. 2013 promises... Read More
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Renault Join Grand Designs Live

Renault is delighted to be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live, in the lead up to the launch of their flagship electric vehicle, ZOE, in June. Renault is also the first car manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with... Read More
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Naked Wines join us as the official drinks partner of the VIP Lounge

We are delighted to announce that Naked Wines have joined us as the official drinks partner in the VIP Lounge. Naked Wines is...an online wine retailer that invests in independent winemakers, to get delicious wines at preferential prices. Which they pass... Read More
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The Grand Return of VELUX

For the 5th year in a row, VELUX return as the main sponsor of the Grand Build section at Grand Designs Live. With their simple philosophy – Design with daylight – VELUX can help you bring more natural light into your... Read More
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Smooth Radio to partner Grand Designs Live Garden Designer of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Smooth Radio will partner Grand Designs Live Garden Designer of the Year From the velvety tones of Adele and Michael Bublé to the soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Luther Vandross, Smooth Radio... Read More
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The Green Deal joins Grand Designs Live

The Green Deal, in partnership with the Grand Theatre at Grand Designs Live will host an impressive selection of speakers and seminars, many of which will discuss energy saving home improvements to keep your house warm and comfortable with help... Read More
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PrimeLocation.com Partners Grand Designs Live

PrimeLocation.com is the leading online destination for the discerning house hunter, focused on helping you find your dream home to buy or rent in the UK and they are proud partners of Grand Designs Live 2013. Whilst activity in the overall... Read More
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The return of RIBA - A Place to call Home

Due to its success at the Birmingham Show last year, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will once again be exhibiting A Place to call Home at ExCel in May. The exhibition will explore specific themes that run through... Read More
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Hydropool VIP - An oasis of calm away from the crowd

Hydropool UK will be exhibiting the largest selection of Self Cleaning Hot Tubs & Endless SwimSpas ever to be seen at a UK show. With a huge variety of displays, new model launches and exclusive show offers we're anticipating a... Read More
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National Self Build Week at Grand Designs Live

We've teamed up with the National Self Build Association (NaSBA) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to bring you the first ever National Self Build Week (NSBW) that will be launched at Grand Designs Live London. We know... Read More
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Don't Miss Keramag Design at Grand Designs Live

Luxury bathroom sanitaryware and furniture specialists, Keramag Design will exhibit at Grand Designs Live London for the first time. The company will showcase its latest bathroom collection, Citterio, created by Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio. Combining innovative materials with... Read More
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We are pleased to welcome back Electrolux Design Lab

Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in 150 countries every year. The annual Electrolux Design Lab competition, now in its eleventh year, seeks innovative, appliances... Read More
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Introducing the Kobold VK150, more than just a vacuum

With sublime performance, total versatility and sleek good looks, the Vorwerk Kobold VK150 home cleaning system, available from VK Direct, will revolutionise the way you tackle household chores. With a track record dating back nearly 85 years, when the first Vorwerk... Read More
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Grand Designs Live is on Pinterest

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Pinterest page for Grand Designs Live. Pinterest is an exciting and visual way to discover new ideas and products. It allows you to organise and share all the beautiful things you... Read More
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Grand Designs Awards 2013

CALL FOR ENTRIES! Have you designed a daring eco home? What about crafted a super-cool conversion? Or maybe you've added a jaw-dropping extension? The 2013 Grand Designs Awards is now open for entries, and we're looking for any homeowners who've completed a... Read More
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Launch of Loggia Conservatories

Discover a Loggia at Grand Designs Live 2013. Italian Inspritation, British Innovation. You've dreamt about it,  you've visualised just how much a conservatory could enhance your home and quality of life and now, Britelite would like to open your mind... Read More
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Tickets for Grand Designs Live London 2013 on Sale Now!

The countdown to Grand Designs Live London 2013 has begun, and tickets to the UK's Top Contemporary home show are now on sale! The show will take place at ExCeL London from 4th - 12th May 2013. This will be the ninth... Read More
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