Sunday 3 May

Discover the incredible homes of the U-Furnish.com Home Awards finalists as they reveal how they transformed ideas into reality. With themed daily panels hosted by founder Deirdre  Mc Gettrick and joi ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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