Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2024

Grand Designs Live, the UK’s leading home design and innovation exhibition is back at NEC Birmingham from 2-6 October 2024.

This year, the show promises an immersive experience with exhibitors across five show sections: build, kitchens and bathrooms, gardens, interiors, and green living live.

The show will take place over five days, including engaging talks led by renowned TV broadcaster and design expert, Kevin McCloud. Visitors will have the chance to connect with specialists, architects, building suppliers, and designers, to explore unique furnishings, designs, and bespoke artwork that will inspire home projects and bring visions to life.

This year, Grand Designs Live is building its very own Grand Designs house at Birmingham’s NEC. Visitors can come along to see the Grand House, designed to educate, inspire and wow visitors.

Additional features at to this year’s show include:

• Live Talks – hear from an array of industry experts across three theatres where an exciting and engaging line-up 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, interior design and more.

• Kevin’s Green Heroes – This platform aims to acknowledge groundbreaking concepts and new-generation construction ideas that prioritise environmental sustainability, from small-scale start-ups to big businesses.

• Outdoor Living Showcase – This dedicated area features top exterior furnishing brands presenting their products in-situ at the show.

• Grand Designs at 25 - Grand Designs Live Birmingham will celebrate 25 years of Grand Designs on Channel 4. To mark this milestone, there will be a brand new installation at the show, where previous suppliers from the TV houses will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to those embarking on their own Grand Designs project.

CIAT members and affiliates can purchase free tickets using code CIATB24.