A Guide to The Top UK Shows for Interior Design Ideas in 2017

Interior design trends change from year to year. New, exciting and innovative ideas are bursting out of magazines, online and at live events around the country. Here we take a look at the top interior design shows to visit in 2017, showcasing everything from the latest flooring solutions to advances in must-have home technology. You need look no further for inspirational interior design ideas this year.

April - Ideal Home Show

24th March to 9th April, Olympia, London

www.idealhomeshow.co.uk 

This award-winning show needs little introduction. You’ll find absolutely everything to do with the home – and more – under Olympia’s roof, when the Ideal Home Show comes to London. Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, fixtures, fittings, furniture, food, gardens, gadgets, fashion, beauty, gifts… the list is endless. Celebrity guests share expertise in every area from must-have furniture to garden design, and hundreds of exhibitors showcase everything from sculptures and pet sofas, to contemporary art and designer kitchenware. 

May - Clerkenwell Design Week

23rd to 25th, Clerkenwell, London

www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com 

Now in its eighth year, Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading independent design festival. Showcasing top UK and international companies and brands in a series of events and exhibitions, this award-winning event attracts thousands of members of the international design community. Over three days, this small area of London is jam-packed with exhibits, talks, workshops and product launches, covering everything from furniture and textiles, to lighting and accessories.

September - 100%design

20th to 23rd, Olympia, London

http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/

With a history spanning over 20 years, 100%design is the biggest and longest-running design trade event for industry professionals in the UK. As the strongest platform for showcasing new names, as well as innovations from established brands, the event is packed with creative concepts from emerging talent and exciting seminars from those at the very forefront of contemporary design and architecture. This year’s event is set to inspire in all areas – from kitchens and bathrooms, to the workplace. 

October - Grand Designs Live

11th to 15th, NEC, Birmingham

http://www.granddesignslive.com/nec

This multi-award-winning home event boasts six home shows under one roof, over the space of five days. Visitors have the unique opportunity to see the most up-to-the-minute home trends, including many products on display for the very first time. Based on the TV show and presented by Kevin McCloud, you can browse over 500 exhibitors to gain interior design ideas and see the latest innovations in build, bathrooms, kitchens, gardens and technology. 

November - SLEEP

21st to 22nd, The Business Design Centre, London

www.thesleepevent.com

As the leading hotel design, development and architecture event in Europe, the Sleep Event is a platform for over 4,600 professionals from around the globe. Visitors can view the best products in hotel design, from the finest hand-picked suppliers, explore exclusive design collaborations from some of the biggest industry names, and hear from visionaries pushing the boundaries with innovative new ideas. Investors and hotel owners share and source knowledge here, for remarkable hotel designs.

January to December - Beswickstone showroom, Cirencester

You don’t have to wait for one of these interior design shows to find innovative and stylish interior design ideas – just visit our large showroom in Cirencester at any time to browse our extensive and stunning ranges of flooring and tiles. From kitchen design to bathroom design, our collections of natural flagstone flooring, engineered oak flooring and porcelain tiles are sure to leave you bursting with your own inspirational interior design ideas.