Free Entry To The UK’s Largest Interiors Exhibition

Taking place from 23-26 January 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, interiors is the UK’s largest interiors exhibition. Attracting over 25,000 visitors, the show sets the tone for the year ahead with inspirational products from more than 600 exhibitors.

The well-known brands featuring at the show include Ashley Manor, Calligaris, Carlton Furniture, Caxton, Coach House, Duresta Upholstery, Fama, Heartlands Furniture, Kettle Interiors, Steens, Sweet Dreams, Wade Upholstery and Willis & Gambier. New exhibitors to the show include Alpine Lounge, Atlantic Homes, Helvetia Meble, Jitona and Relaxsan.

With a flooring section being introduced to the 2011 show and the lighting sector growing stronger, interiors is the only UK event to provide the entire spectrum of the industry under one roof.

‘Thinking Space’ in Hall 2 is a feature area filled with innovative projects, animated discussions and groundbreaking designs.

New to ‘Thinking Space’ is a retail window design showcase, challenging furniture retailers and interiors designers to produce experimental shop window displays. Original submissions, a picture of a showroom from a retailer and a sketch of proposed shop window from a designer should be sent to justyna.sowa@ubm.com by 12th November.

A series of free seminars is a must for every forward-thinking professional. Confirmed speakers include interior designer Oliver Heath, lighting designer Sally Storey, Lloyd Princeton of Design Management Company and representatives from the Society of British Interior Design, leading design agency Blacksheep and Worldwide Fund for Nature.

The New Design Britain competition, running for the second year, will unlock the hottest young design talent. An expert panel of judges, including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, ACID and Evening Standard will judge the innovative designs with the winner being announced at the event.

Launching at interiors 2011 is the Barjis Rug Design competition. A week long trip to Beijing, China and an open paid internship with Barjis, are the main prizes awarded to the creator of a winning rug design. More information about the competition can be found at www.barjis.co.uk/news.html

Use the links below to attend the show for free, saving the £15 entrance fee.

To request a floorplan or book your stand at the show, please contact Oonagh Colligan at +44 (0) 207 955 3927, or email oonagh.colligan@ubm.com

Follow@interiors__2011 on twitter to keep abreast of the industry.

For further information, visit Interiors Birmingham 2011 online or click here to send an online enquiry