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Grand Design Live – The event for design and inspiration for your home returns to NEC Birmingham this October

Posted Saturday 3rd October 2009by Editor

The award-winning event for design and inspiration for your home returns to NEC Birmingham this month. With lots in store, including new features and plenty of exciting exhibitors.

Grand Designs Live who’s major sponsor is British Gas is the UK’s number one consumer show for anyone who has an interest in design, build, interiors, shopping, homeware, gardens, kitchens and bathrooms or innovation. Visitors to Grand Design Live this year like previous years will be able to buy, build and furnish a house, all under one roof. If you’re looking to make the most of your home, the show will provide you with plenty of amazing ideas to unlock its potential and turn your dream home into a reality as well as some great “show deals” to be had we’re sure.

New major exhibitors this year include: Samsung, Porcelenosa, Saint Gobain, Epson, Huf Haus (remember that house!), Effetti, Silvelox, Alessi… to name but a few! They will be joined by over 400 other leading companies from the home design and building industries.

Video Highlights from Grand Design Live 2008

Listen to the “Big Debates” in the Grand Seminar Theatre, get a free consultation with an architect or designer in our Expert Advice Centre, shop from over 500 exhibitors offering an unrivalled range of products – many you will not find on the high street. See the gadgets we will be using in 2030 at “The House of the Future”. Plus visit the inspiring Grand Village dedicated to demonstrating eco-homes of the future.

It’d simple – whether you’re renovating or simply redecorating, Grand Designs Live will provide you with plenty of amazing tips to turn your dream home into a reality.

The show opens on Friday 9th and runs until Sunday 11th October but make sure you come along early to catch a glimpse of Kevin McCloud who will be cutting the show ribbon at 10am on Friday.

Advance tickets are £13 (£18 on the door), Children aged 15 or under, when accompanied by paying adult are FREE but a ticket must be obtained – to book call 0871 230 5586 or visit www.granddesignslive.com. For Group Discounts call 0844 412 4650.

Sponsors of Grand Design Live 2009 include: British Gas, Velux, Samsung, Volvo, first direct and NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto.

Shelter is the official charity partner for Grand Designs Live 2009. When you book your tickets you will be given the option to add a donation to Shelter.