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

Sunday 3 May

Loading
Home and Garden Theatre
Sponsors Quiet Mark Approval Ltd
  1. 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.
  2. Home and Garden Theatre
    Lighting for Better Wellbeing explores how early lighting planning in residential renovations and self-builds can transform how homes and gardens feel to live in. From supporting mood and sleep to enh ...
    In partnership with Sunday Living
  3. Home and Garden Theatre
    Bring your questions to The Quiet Home Clinic, where acoustic experts Poppy Szkiler and Grant Waters share practical advice on reducing noise and planning quieter, more comfortable homes.
    In partnership with Quiet Mark
  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 the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers.
  5. Home and Garden Theatre
    Exploring how thoughtful design and modern technology can transform everyday living. From low-noise appliances to well-designed heat pump systems and lighting planning, this talk reveals how prioritis ...
    In partnership with Quiet Mark and Daikin.
  6. Home and Garden Theatre
    We spend a third of our lives sleeping, yet the design of our bedrooms is often an afterthought. This session explores why investing in good design, materials and products can significantly improve sl ...
    In partnership with Hyder Living
  7. Home and Garden Theatre
    The boundaries between indoor and outdoor living are disappearing. This session explores how new generation surface materials allow homeowners to create seamless transitions between kitchens, terraces ...
    In partnership with Consentino
Sustainability Theatre
Sponsors Daikin UK Ltd
  1. Sustainability Theatre
    As housing, cost and sustainability challenges grow, more people are rethinking what a “home” looks like. From boats to tiny homes and modular spaces, alternative living is no longer niche, it’s a cre ...
    In partnership with CULT Furniture
  2. Sustainability Theatre
    Join architect Richard Hawkes and the Grand Designs Live team as we play with the numbers behind energy ratings. Are the homes we’re building really meeting standards that will stand the test of time? ...
  3. Sustainability Theatre
    How does heat pump technology offer an efficient, low-carbon alternative to traditional heating systems. This discussion covers performance, installation and long-term savings, it provides practical i ...
    In partnership with AIRA
  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 ...
  5. Sustainability Theatre
    Creating sustainable homes means combining smart systems, materials, and design. Featuring Quiet Mark, NIBE, Daikin and Rockwool, this session explores how heating, insulation and acoustics work toget ...
  6. Sustainability Theatre
    Sustainable construction. This session explores how modern steel roofing systems contribute to durability, recyclability and low-maintenance performance. Discover how smart material choices, responsib ...
  7. Sustainability Theatre
    Beautiful homes aren’t defined only by architecture and interiors, they rely on intelligent systems working quietly in the background. This session explores the hidden infrastructure that makes modern ...
Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
Sponsors Howdens
  1. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    An in-depth look at cabinetry, worktops and finishes. From natural stone and engineered surfaces to sustainable timber alternatives. Discover how to choose materials that combine beauty, resilience an ...
    In partnership with Consentino
  2. Kitchen and Bedroom Theatre
    Today’s kitchens are so much more than places to cook... they are the true heart of the home. From family meals and remote work to entertaining and everyday living, the multi-functional kitchen is des ...
  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 the heart of the home but when it comes to colour, many of us still play it safe. This session explores how to bring colour in with confidence, across cabinetry, walls and finishes, to ...
  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
    A thought-provoking conversation exploring the kitchen beyond function, as a space shaped by food, connection and time. In discussion with Kevin McCloud, this session also considers the future of desi ...
Build and Renovation Theatre
  1. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Join one of the leading designers behind some of the most inspiring homes as they share the stories behind the projects that captured the nation’s imagination. In this candid conversation, discover th ...
  2. Build and Renovation Theatre
    A practical, audience-first session exploring how successful renovations move from concept to completion. Using Nick & Ant’s Fulham project as a case study, the panel shares insights on finance, desig ...
    In partnership with Nick & Ant
  3. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Taking the DIY route can seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Deirdre Mc Gettrick, uFurnish.com founder will be joined by DIY experts, Kirstie Waterston, Serena Dobson and Kate Sandhu to help ...
    In partnership with u-furnish.com Home Awards
  4. Build and Renovation Theatre
    What makes a truly great home? Kevin McCloud and architect Natasha Huq, Grand Designs House of the Year judge, explore how imaginative ideas, responsible choices and human-centred thinking shape bette ...
  5. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Taking the DIY route can seem overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Deirdre Mc Gettrick, uFurnish.com founder will be joined by DIY experts, Kirstie Waterston, Serena Dobson and Kate Sandhu to help ...
    In partnership with u-furnish.com Home Awards
  6. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Homes should evolve as life does and this session explores how thoughtful architecture anticipates growth, adaptation and future needs. From flexible layouts to material durability and sustainable per ...
    In partnership with Loud Architects
  7. Build and Renovation Theatre
    Join one of the leading designers behind some of the most inspiring homes as they share the stories behind the projects that captured the nation’s imagination. In this candid conversation, discover th ...
    In partnership with Grand Designs Contributors


 

Show Sponsors

Sponsors & Partners

NEWSLETTER

Stay up to date with the latest ideas and expert advice to inspire your self-build, renovation or home improvement project

SIGN UP

Newsletter