Grand Designs Live, the UK’s leading home design and innovation exhibition, returns to NEC Birmingham from 2nd October to 6th 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.
This year’s show will feature a huge variety of exhibitors spanning across four different sectors: build, kitchens and bathrooms, gardens, and interiors with expert guests hosting stage talks. The show will take place over five days, including engaging talks led by renowned TV broadcaster and design expert, Kevin McCloud.
With the Grand Designs TV show celebrating 25 years, Iconic houses from its history will be showcased in a special feature at Grand Designs Live, Birmingham. This unique edition of the exhibition will highlight the journey and development of these remarkable builds over the years. For more details, visit Grand Designs at 25.
Returning more impressive and eco-conscious than ever, the centerpiece of this year’s event is the Grand House, an immersive experience showcasing a meticulously crafted residence that embodies the spirit of Grand Designs. This groundbreaking build features cutting-edge low-carbon and renewable energy technology, demonstrating how small yet impactful steps can make homes self-sufficient and carbon neutral.
Visitors can explore various rooms designed by renowned architects and interior designers, highlighting sustainable materials and innovative technologies that promote eco-friendly living. The Grand House offers interactive elements, allowing guests to visualise how design choices can transform a space.
With areas including a state-of-the-art kitchen, a tranquil living area, and a garden oasis, attendees will gain inspiration for their own projects. Additionally, experts will be on hand to discuss the design decisions behind the house, emphasising the balance between aesthetics and sustainability.
Taking place over five days, visitors will be able to gain invaluable inspiration for their homes. You can expect to discover an array of specialists, ranging from architects to building suppliers, kitchen designers, bathroom designers, and many more. In addition, you will find unique bespoke furnishings and designs alongside original pieces of artwork.
The show promises to be even more spectacular than ever before, offering something for everyone.
As the world’s focus shifts to creating more sustainable homes and a cleaner place to live, Grand Designs Live will be showcasing fascinating ways to make green living accessible for all.
Visitors will find eco-friendly project inspiration and the latest innovations to decarbonise their homes throughout the show. This year the show has an array of incredible and cutting-edge exhibitors to elevate your home into an eco-masterpiece.
From REVR Pty Ltd, which offers rapid electric vehicle retrofits with their pioneering approach to converting gasoline cars into electric plug-in hybrids, to bioMATTERS, creators of eco-conscious interior wall tiles that feature mycelium, algae, and upcycled waste material, making any space look unique with their biodegradable and naturally patterned designs, and Mill, the innovative food recycler that transforms kitchen waste management by turning food scraps into dry grounds overnight, reducing waste and promoting circularity in home kitchens.
Every aspect of your home is covered, not only saving you money but also keeping your home future-proof and running efficiently.
Key features also include sustainability talks and workshop demos, celebrating the best conceptual and eco-friendly construction ideas. Grand Designs Live aims to encourage everyone to take simple, small steps towards making their home self-sufficient and carbon neutral.
Additional features returning to this year’s show include:
- Live Talks – Hear from an array of industry experts across three theatres where an exciting and engaging lineup of speakers will take centre stage each day
- Ask an Expert – Discuss your build and renovation plans on a one-to-one basis with specialists in architecture, construction, finance, and interior design
- Grand Designs Magazine Theatre Sponsored by Mainmark – GrandDesigners from the past 25 years will be sharing their journeys and experience working with Kevin McCloud on their dream builds
- Kevin’s Green Heroes – The Green Heroes are back, featuring 10 brand new innovators and 3 returning heroes: bioMATTERS, Mill and REVR Pty
As a major sponsor of Grand Desings Live, and the only automotive brand attending the show, Kia UK is showcasing two of its multi award-winning and design-driven fully electric cars, the EV9 and EV6. The electric cars highlight Kia’s unwavering commitment to outstanding design and sustainability, a perfect fit for Grand Designs Live’s discerning visitors.
Tickets are available to buy now from £13 via the Grand Designs Live website https://gdlbirm.seetickets.com/tour/grand-designs-live-nec
Show timings are 10:00 – 17:00
