EXCEL LONDON

1-4 MAY 2026

Grand Designs - Daikin

NEC BIRMINGHAM

2-4 OCTOBER 2026

EXCEL LONDON

1 - 4 MAY 2026

NEC BIRMINGHAM

2 - 4 OCTOBER 2026

Friday 1 May

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Home and Garden Theatre
Sponsors Quiet Mark Approval Ltd
  1. Home and Garden Theatre
    Watch speed, skill and serious DIY determination as competitors go head-to-head assembling flatpack furniture against the clock. From tricky instructions to missing screws, see how they tackle the cha ...
  2. Home and Garden Theatre
    Bees and a multitude of other insects are essential to pollinate plants, increasing biodiversity and the well-being of our environment. A rich and carefully chosen planting palette not only encourages ...
    In partnership with the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers.
  3. Home and Garden Theatre
    As the UK moves towards widespread heat pump adoption, this session cuts through the noise. The panel demystify installation, address common concerns around sound and performance and explore what upco ...
    In partnership with Quiet Mark
  4. Home and Garden Theatre
    Some gardens are blessed with wonderful views beyond their boundaries, but how can we create vistas, sight lines and focal points when completely enclosed by walls, fences and all kinds of other scree ...
    In partnership with the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers.
  5. Home and Garden Theatre
    From taking your DIY renovation process slowly to jumping straight in, uFurnish.com founder Deirdre Mc Gettrick discusses all things home renovation - the good, the scary and the mistakes with previou ...
    In partnership with u-furnish.com
  6. Home and Garden Theatre
    Craft isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about intention. This talk explores how understanding how things are made leads to better design decisions at home. From longevity and repair to emotional durability, ...
  7. Home and Garden Theatre
    A good night’s sleep doesn’t happen by chance, it can be designed. This panel brings together an interior designer, lighting specialist and ventilation expert to explore how thoughtful design can tran ...
    In partnership with Hyder Living
Sustainability Theatre
Sponsors Daikin UK Ltd
  1. Sustainability Theatre
    Solar has become a symbol of sustainable living but too often it’s treated as an afterthought, bolted onto buildings that were never designed to accommodate it. This talk asks a simple question: why d ...
    In partnership with Roofit
  2. Sustainability Theatre
    Explore how design innovation is transforming the future of property development. From modular construction and smart technology to adaptable living spaces and community-focused design, this session r ...
    In partnership with The Developers Club
  3. Sustainability Theatre
    A new wave of developers are rethinking how to deliver high-quality, affordable homes. This session explores how collaboration, innovation, and new training models are breaking down industry barriers ...
    In partnership with The Developers Club
  4. Sustainability Theatre
    The systems behind the scenes shape how your home feels, costs and performs over time. Daikin’s specialists explain how heat pumps work in real homes, the difference between air-to-air and air-to-wate ...
    In partnership with Daikin
  5. Sustainability Theatre
    Creating homes that truly reduce environmental impact requires careful planning and expertise. Supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects and Chartered Institute of Building, this session ...
  6. Sustainability Theatre
    Think of your home as an evolving canvas. Start with an authentic foundation, add timeless furniture, quality materials and pieces that genuinely reflect your style, then allow the personal details to ...
    In partnership with Cult Furniture & Loud Architects
  7. Sustainability Theatre
    Peter Huf , Chief architect at Huf Haus UK, reflects on why wellbeing is essential to the design of our dwellings, and how thoughtful design can support our mood and our health. He'll talk about space ...
    In partnership with Huf Haus
Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
Sponsors Howdens
  1. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    This session will guide self-builders through budgeting, layout strategy, supplier coordination, lead times and future-proofing. Learn how to align your kitchen design with the wider architectural vis ...
  2. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    Discover how thoughtful appliance design can simplify routines and support modern, busy lifestyles. This panel explores the real-life benefits of multifunctional kitchen technology and intelligent fea ...
  3. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    Why working with the trade leads to smoother projects through expert fitting, planning and design, local stock, reliability and quality that turn a kitchen from good to great. We’ll then explore simpl ...
    In partnership with Howdens
  4. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    The kitchen is no longer just a place to cook, it’s the centre of the home. This session explores how innovative surface materials are transforming kitchen design, from seamless islands to heat-resist ...
  5. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    Create kitchens and bedrooms designed to work, deliver your needs, look great and built to last. Design tips for layouts, features, storage and finishes maximise your space. See how Lamona appliances  ...
    In partnership with Howdens
  6. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    Designing with sound in mind, Julian Treasure and Poppy Szkiler explore how acoustics shape our homes, wellbeing and daily experiences, helping create healthier, more harmonious living environments.
Build and Renovation Theatre
  1. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Integrated technologies, such as solar, battery storage and smart controls, empower households to manage energy more efficiently. By reducing reliance on the grid, these systems enhance resilience, lo ...
    In partnership with AIRA
  2. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Successful projects begin long before construction. Supported by the Royal Institute of British Architects and Chartered Institute of Building, this session explores planning beyond applications; cove ...
  3. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Creating a successful build or renovation project starts with the right team. This session explores how to identify, appoint, and collaborate with trusted professionals, supported by industry standard ...
  4. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Thinking about building your own home? This session explores the real highs and lows of self-building, from planning and budgeting secrets, to design choices and unexpected setbacks. Learn what it tru ...
    In partnership with Grand Designs Contributors
  5. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Our homes shape how we feel. Research in environmental psychology, biophilic design and biomimicry suggests that natural materials such as timber, stone, clay, cork and natural fibres can help create ...
  6. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Planning your first self-build can be daunting. This session walks through the key stages - from sourcing land and securing finance, to navigating building regulations and selecting reliable trades. G ...
  7. Build and Renovation Theatre
    For over a century, Daikin has focused on one thing: creating reliable, comfortable homes. This session explores what “comfort” really means today; from temperature and air quality to quiet performanc ...
    In partnership with Daikin


 

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