Sunday 3 May

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 ...

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 ...

How working with a trained professional can help optimise material usage, plant selection, and construction processes, while also preventing costly mistakes along the way.

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 ...

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 ...

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? ...

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 ...

Sustainable construction. This session explores how modern steel roofing systems contribute to durability, recyclability and low-maintenance performance. Discover how smart material choices, responsib ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kitchen design supports real-life food preparation. Led by a home economist, this demonstration follows the baking of fresh bread, highlighting workflow, surface performance, lighting, storage and app ...

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 ...

Create kitchens and bedrooms designed to work, deliver you needs, look great and built to last. Design tips for layouts, features, storage and finishes maximise your space. See how Lamona appliances d ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Auction properties look irresistible... fast sales, bold prices, instant dreams. Then the fees start talking - This talk spills the truth on the hidden costs and fine print of UK auctions, while showi ...

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 ...

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 ...