If you want to build up your dream home, or improve the décor you already have, don't miss these shows in the UK to get inspiration and make all of your dreams come true.
Interiors UK: 22-25 January, 2012; NEC Birmingham
Though this is primarily for designer business trade, Interiors UK is billed as the largest trade interiors exhibition in the UK, and is also open to retailers. There are 600 exhibitors, and many international designers that set the trend for tomorrow's homes. It's the perfect place to network and find inspiration. You'll be delighted with the design elegance, décor, and living lifestyle trends you'll find, with new ideas for floors, lighting, and fabrics, and much more, that will inspire your business for 2012.
Grand Designs Live London: 5-13 May, 2012; Excel London
This spring show is open to all, with over 500 exhibitors that will take you on a voyage through the latest designs and innovations. Whether you are looking for interior, garden, home improvements, renovation, or technology, there will be something for you. Why not make the changes that you have been planning for years?
You will see live demonstrations and original ways that your home can go green. There are interactive displays, including chefs cooking in stylish kitchens. You can taste the food, shop for boutique items, and enjoy the grand gardens.
100% Design: 20-23 September 2012; Earls Court, London
100% Design is the UK's first ever design show. It has become the leader in everything contemporary and extraordinary. This show is for retailers, interior designers, architects, and anyone that has a passionate interest in home creativity. It combines amazing British creative talent, with that of the international community, to put on an unforgettable display of the latest ideas for your home. In this atmosphere, you're sure to discover just the items you're searching for.