Ideal Home Show
March 27th, 2009 by Rachel Newcombe
If you’re looking for inspiration about how to decorate your home, make improvements, save money or even make money from your home, then head on down to the Ideal Home Show.
The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show opened at Earls Court in London on 20th March and is running until 13th April 2009. Now in its 101st year, the show is the place to go to discover new ideas for your home and this year, more than ever before, the emphasis is on ‘loving where you live,’ saving energy and saving space.
With the credit crunch a key issue in many people’s minds, the show is packed with ideas for cutting the cost of living and money saving experts will be sharing their views on how to adapt to the economic downturn. Eco issues are also a big theme and they’ll be plenty of advice and information on how best to go about reducing your carbon footprint and making your home more energy efficient.
The kitchen is often the hub of the house and you’ll find some of the UK’s favourite chefs and food experts on hand at the Celebrity Chef’s Kitchen Theatre. Amongst the names appearing are Raymond Blanc, Sophie Grigson and Aldo Zili, and they’ll be providing cookery demonstrations, answering cookery questions and signing copies of their latest books. Other theatres hosting events at the show include The Smarter Living Theatre, with demonstrations of the latest gadgets and innovations, and Home and Garden Theatre, with talks and demos from some of the top home and garden names.
The show is open from 11am-9pm on weekdays and 10am-6pm at weekends. The ticket prices have stayed the same for the third year running and are priced at £14 on weekdays and £16 at weekends. For more details, or a list of exhibitors, check out the Ideal Home Show website.
If you’ve already been to the show, or are going soon, then tell us what the highlights were for you!
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 am
[...] place at Earls Court from 3-5 April 2009. It’s been cleverly scheduled to run alongside the Ideal Home Show, so both overseas and non-overseas buyers can pick up some great ideas and be [...]
April 21st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Didn’t make it this year, but went last year and had a fab time. Only disadvantage was the effect it had on my bank balance afterwards, as I got bit carried away putting nice home ideas into action!