Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2024
Grand Designs Live, the UK’s leading home design and innovation exhibition, returns to NEC Birmingham for five days between 2 - 6 October 2024. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Grand Designs TV show, this year's event promises to be a landmark occasion filled with expert advice and endless inspiration.
The exhibition
This year's show will feature a huge variety of exhibitors spanning four sectors: build, kitchens and bathrooms, gardens, and interiors.
Show home – The Grand House
Get ideas and inspiration for your home, from the Grand House, the event's central show home. This year will see a luxurious barn style property, constructed, finished and landscaped by different brands, who will be on hand to give you the latest information about how you can create a similar look in your own home
Live talks
Hear from industry experts across three theatres where an exciting and engaging lineup of speakers will take centre stage each day, including the main stage, a sustainability theatre and a home interiors hub. Talk topics include designing a functional and restful bedroom, the psychology of colour and how to visualise and create your dream home interiors in 2024.
Kevins Green Heroes
Kevin McCloud selects his favourite eco innovations each year, giving them a chance to display their products and tell their story. This year will feature 13 Heroes, where you can see innovations including a lamp made from Pacific oyster shells and a compostable bowl made from discarded eggshells.
Outdoor Living Showcase
This dedicated area will feature top exterior furnishing brands presenting their products in a garden set up at the show.
NEW - Grand Designs turns 25
Find suppliers to the TV houses from over the 25 years of the iconic Channel 4 TV show showcasing their products in a brand new feature, plus hear from the homeowners themselves as they return to the show to talk on the stage about their fascinating projects from over the years.
Don't Miss
Exclusive Members Tour of The Grand House
Friday 4th October 2024, 9.30am
This year, we hosting a tour of the Grand House with Karen (Grand Designs Live editor) and Richard (shows director). This will be a fantastic and exclusive opportunity to discover the brands and ideas behind the grand house with other BIID Members and Partners. Book for free.
Maximize Your Space's Potential: The Value of an Interior Designer
Friday 4th October 2024, 1:00pm
Panellists:
Angela Bardino (Chair), Ruth Turner-Jones (BIID Regional Ambassador), Rumi Bunya (Birmingham based Interior Designer)
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