Grand Designs Live NEC: Back for the second year running 5-7 October 2007, NEC Birmingham

The only exhibition offering visitors the chance to buy, build and furnish a house, all under one roof

5-7 October 2007, NEC Birmingham
www.granddesignslive.com
Ticket Hotline: 0870 166 0426

After its huge success last year, Grand Designs Live NEC will make a welcome return to the Midlands this October, meeting the demand from exhibitors and visitors living in the Heart of England.

The 2007 show promises to be bigger and better with new show-stopping features, more celebrities and countless experts on hand, guiding visitors through every step of the design and build process.

Grand Designs Live NEC is the only contemporary design exhibition offering visitors the chance to buy, build and furnish a house all under one roof – from the first brick to the final bed throw.

Based on the popular talkbackTHAMES series for Channel 4, presented by design expert Kevin McCloud, this year ‘ s Grand Designs Live NEC will play host to over 400 carefully selected exhibitors from the Interiors, Garden, Build, Kitchen and Bathroom sectors.

Kevin McCloud comments, " Grand Designs Live NEC isn ‘ t just another home exhibition, like the programme it is definitive, authoritative, creative and original " .

Grand Designs Live NEC has proved to be a hugely successful event in 2006 attracting over 42,000 visitors, and has won a host of industry awards including, ‘ Consumer Show of the Year ‘ and ‘ Best Consumer Exhibition ‘ 2006.

Grand Designs Live NEC offers visitors six shows for the price of one in an easy to navigate format. Each section boasts a dedicated ‘ Ask the Expert ‘ area where visitors can gather advice that will guide them through the journey of design, self build, interior and exterior home decoration.

What ‘ s more, this year the GRANDBuild hall will expand to include even more specialist build and development companies. In addition, TV presenter Sarah Beeny, will head up the Property Ladder seminar programme, providing inspiration and advice for anyone wanting to profit from property.

• GRANDBuild – from planning through to construction and fittings, Grand Designs Live NEC is the biggest and most comprehensive self build show in the UK – providing visitors with everything they need to know for each stage of their project. Potential grand designers will be able to source land and even buy a house off the peg from one of the 15 pre-fabricated homes manufacturers, including a German glasshouse or even a Scandinavian log cabin. For additional advice, experts from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be hosting ‘ Ask An Architect ‘ sessions, allowing visitors to spend half and hour with an architect absolutely free!

• GRANDInteriors – Showcasing cutting-edge, contemporary interior design, visitors will be able to explore the world of furnishing and decoration, with something to suit all styles and purses, from the latest technology and most innovative furniture and accessories. Visitors will also be able to pick up tops tips from the British Interior Design Association (BIDA) experts who will be on hand to offer tips and advice on designing interior spaces.

• GRANDKitchens – Find your kitchen heaven at the biggest consumer kitchen event in the UK, showcasing cutting-edge cooking spaces and kitted-out kitchens. The exhibitors in this section will be available to demonstrate the latest appliances and offer design guidance for kitchens big and small.

• GRANDBathrooms – The sleekest bathroom designs and state-of-the-art technologies will be on show, with experts to show how they will work best in the ‘ smallest room in the house ‘ .

• GRANDGardens – Full of products, services, ideas and information for outdoors living. Whether it is full redesign, timber decking or planting schemes gardening specialists will help realise your dreams.

• GRAND Design Shopping Arcade – An exclusive collection of designer furnishings, many of which are not available to buy on the high street. From cushions and lampshades to artwork, jewellery and ceramics – providing the finishing touches to any Grand Design.

What ‘ s more, visitors can see the latest innovations by following three focused show trails. The Build Trail, Going Green Trail and Design Trail will all be signposted throughout the show to help visitors locate companies offering relevant Build, Green or Technology products. Each trail will also link to relevant workshops, seminars and features.

Grand Designs Live NEC
NEC, Birmingham
Friday 5 October – Sunday 7 October 2007
www.granddesignslive.com