Countryside La Vie Magazine

Grand Designs Live, the UK’s no. 1 consumer show for design, build, interiors, homewares, gardens, kitchens, bathrooms and innovation returns to the NEC, Birmingham for a third year and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The multi award-winning show remains the only contemporary design exhibition, offering visitors the chance to buy, build and furnish a house, all under one roof. This year sees even more features, celebrities and expert advice than ever before.

One ticket provides visitors with access to six inspiring shows:

Interiors: Kitchens: Bathrooms: Shopping:Build: Gardens:

Other interactive features include the Celebrity Chef Kitchens, where top TV chefs ‘road test’ the sleekest new kitchens whilst cooking up gourmet dishes and Face Fabric – a bespoke sofa upholstered using photographs of visitors’ faces!

Free seminars will also be taking place at the show, including lectures and discussions covering topics such as planning, design, ecology and finance. The schedule covers the six key elements of the show and includes an exciting line up of TV stars, industry experts and Grand Designers from the TV programme. Seminars will include ‘Design Crimes’, ‘How To Manage A New Build With A Full Time Job’ and ‘Go Green, Get Rich’.

Since its launch in 2005, the show has gone from strength to strength. Based on Channel 4’s successful show fronted by design guru, Kevin McCloud, the event brings together over 500 exhibitors.

Kevin McCloud, commented: “This year’s Grand Designs Live Birmingham show will be packed full of fantastic interactive features to innovate, inspire and enthuse. Visitors will have access to celebrity experts as well as 500 exhibitors offering cutting edge products for your home.”

“We are delighted to be returning to Birmingham for Grand Designs Live.” commented Lee Newton, managing director of show organisers, Media 10. “Following the success of last year’s event, the Birmingham show promises to educate and inspire home owners, green fingered enthusiasts and budding chefs.”

Grand Designs Live will be taking place at the NEC, Birmingham between the 10-12 October 2008.
To book tickets please visit www.granddesignslive.com