NEC BIRMINGHAM

3-5 OCTOBER 2025

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EXCEL LONDON

1-4 MAY 2026

NEC BIRMINGHAM

3 - 5 OCTOBER 2025

EXCEL LONDON

1 - 4 MAY 2026

Saturday 4 October

Saturday 4 October

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Build and Renovation Theatre
  1. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Meet the Grand Designers returns to Grand Designs Live and it's bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Step inside the world of ambitious builds and bold dreams as contributors from the latest ...
  2. Build and Renovation Theatre
    The Art of open plan living explores the harmony between space, light, and flow. Celebrating minimalist aesthetics, it transforms interiors into fluid canvases where architecture meets artistry while ...
  3. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Planning your appliances early can transform the flow, function, and feel of your home. This panel explores how integrating kitchen design and SMEG appliances from the outset of a build or renovation ...
  4. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Meet the Grand Designers returns to Grand Designs Live and it's bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Step inside the world of ambitious builds and bold dreams as contributors from the latest ...
  5. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Planning your appliances early can transform the flow, function, and feel of your home. This panel explores how integrating kitchen design and SMEG appliances from the outset of a build or renovation ...
    In partnership with Smeg
  6. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Ayisha Onuorah shares her approach to creating impactful interiors that are as functional as they are fearless. From concept to completion, she explores how bold colour, texture, and storytelling can ...
Home and Garden Theatre
  1. Home and Garden Theatre
    With many gardens becoming ever smaller, and privacy at a premium, what can we do to maximise the space we have to create a sheltered and personal place that serves the whole family. Planting, trees, ...

    In partnership with Society of Garden + Landscape Designers

  2. Home and Garden Theatre
    Join us as we explore how to create a peaceful, personal bedroom space for you; a protected oasis away from the demands of daily life. We'll guide you through the myriad decisions you may face, from t ...
  3. Home and Garden Theatre
    Interior design is key to creating multifunctional spaces that adapt to modern living. From clever zoning and flexible furniture to smart storage and cohesive aesthetics, this talk explores how though ...
  4. Home and Garden Theatre
    How working with a trained professional can help optimise material usage, plant selection, and construction processes, while also preventing costly mistakes along the way.

    In partnership with Society of Garden + Landscape Designers

Kitchen Theatre
Sponsors Howdens Joinery
  1. Kitchen Theatre
    Today’s homes are embracing a softer, smarter version - open yet cosy, connected yet calm. Think inviting kitchens, defined dining zones, and spaces that flex around real life, real families, and real ...
  2. Kitchen 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, like SMEG’s intell ...
    In partnership with Smeg
  3. Kitchen Theatre
    This session explores how smart kitchen design and multifunctional appliances support modern lifestyles. Learn how thoughtful layouts, time-saving tech, and flexible cooking solutions make it easier t ...
    In partnership with Smeg
  4. Kitchen Theatre
    With endless options in today’s kitchen market, many clients face the challenge of aligning expectations with budget. This session explores how to balance cost, quality, and passion! Helping homeowner ...
Sustainability Theatre
  1. Sustainability Theatre
    This talk looks at renewable energy systems, water solutions, and architectural strategies for self-sufficient living, whether you're building remote or simply aiming for independence. Discover how to ...
  2. Sustainability Theatre
    This session spotlights a curated selection of RIBA award-winning domestic projects from the West Midlands. Three leading architecture practices will present their standout homes, sharing the design j ...
    In partnership with Offgrid
  3. Sustainability Theatre
    This session explores how to design a home that adapts with you, whether you're planning for growing family needs, future medical considerations, or accessibility for visual impairments. From layout c ...
    In partnership with SMEG
  4. Sustainability Theatre
    This talk looks at renewable energy systems, water solutions, and architectural strategies for self-sufficient living, whether you're building remote or simply aiming for independence. Discover how to ...
  5. Sustainability Theatre
    Fire safety is an essential part of building responsibly. This session explores the latest sustainable materials, building methods, and design choices that improve fire resistance while reducing envir ...
    In partnership with Offgrid
  6. Sustainability Theatre
    From eco-friendly paints to reclaimed furniture and natural materials, this panel explores how to make design choices that are beautiful, durable, and better for your health. Learn how lowering VOCs a ...

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