We love visiting design shows for inspiration and speaking to amazing businesses and experts of their craft. For us it is important for our designers to see what’s on trend this year and make sure our trend boards reflect what our customers are searching for and to keep up to date with styles and techniques.
We have listed below coming up shows that spark our interest that we think our Lighting buyers would love also. To exhibit at, look for products to stock, business tips or to browse.
Internet Retailing Expo
When: 21st – 22nd March 2018 Where: NEC Birmingham
Why: Great for those with online stores or looking to improve online marketing and retail. Features a variety of conferences and workshops to choose from.
The Manchester Furniture Show
When: 15th-17th July 2018 Where: Manchester
Why: A friendly local to us furniture show, perfect for seeing the latest in upholstery and furnishing.
Autumn Fair
When: 2nd – 5th September 2018 Where: NEC Birmingham
Why: Features over 1,300 exhibotors across a wide range of show sectors. Depending on what it is you are looking for/exhibiting Autumn Fair can be very useful '70% of visitors revealed Autumn Fair is crucial to their business success'.
100% Design
When: 14th – 23rd September 2018 Where: Olympia London
Why: Largest & longest running design event broken up into 4 sections, Interiors, Workplace, Kitchen & Bathroom and Design & Build
Salone Del Mobile
When: 17th – 22nd April 2018 Where: Milan, Italy
Why: Our designers visited this show last year and said it was brimming with inspiration and fabulous companies. You will struggle to find a larger trade show of its kind.
Maison Et Objet
When: 7th – 11nd September 2018 Where: Paris
Why: Leading home decor fair, perfect for keeping on top of evolving consumer trends. Maison Et Objet offers 3 major sections Maison, Objet and influences.
Masion: Interior decor
Objet: Concept and retail
Influences: Luxury, design & architecture.
Top Drawer
When: 9th - 11th September 2018 Where: London
Why: Find products that will make your store stand out. Make sure you check out the business presentations, our designers loved these.
London Design Fair
When: 20th – 23rd September 2018 Where: Old Trumen Brewery, London
Why: A 4 day event attracting buyers, architects, interior designers, press, designers and the design-savvy to see the latest furniture, homeware, textiles, and materials.
Know of any more shouldn’t be missed design events happening this year? Send us an email or a message on social media and we will add to the list!
P.S. Don’t forget your comfiest walking shoe!
