The Ideal Home Show, sponsored by La Redoute Intérieurs is now open at Olympia London, running from today (21st March) until Sunday 6th April.

The show was officially opened by celebrity stars including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Martin Lewis, Scarlette & Stuart Douglas and Jason Bradbury.

This year’s show is the 117th edition, with more than 600 brands across home and lifestyle sectors, including Home Renovation, Gardens and Spring Clean, as well as the all-new Craft Village and a brand-new Travel & Leisure section. Experts are on hand to offer inspiration and advice on revamping your interiors, upgrading your garden, and much more.

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Jason Bradbury, Jon Watts, Stuart Douglas, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Scarlette Douglas, and David Domoney in the Speakeasy Room at the Ideal Home designed By The Experts.  Visit idealhomeshow.co.uk for more information and to purchase tickets. (Sam Frost/Ideal Home Show)

Also located at the show is the Eat & Drink Festival, bringing together the best in modern cuisine, mixology, and delicious global dishes, ensuring that this year promises to be the biggest, best, and most exciting yet.

Show visitors can step into the Ideal Home, designed by the experts, the largest and most inspiring show home to date. The Ideal Home Show experts have come together to highlight the newest trends in home and garden décor, featuring the latest products from top brands to help add the perfect finishing touches to your living space.

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen TV presenter and interior stylist unveils ‘Ideal Home’ Designed By The Experts, the biggest, most innovative and inspiring show home to ever feature at the Ideal Home Show. (Sam Frost/Ideal Home Show)

Hands-on craft Workshops led by skilled artisans will also feature, so visitors can try their hand at painting and seasonal wreath making, cocktail making, wine tasting and much more. The interactive workshops across the show run cater to all skill levels, teaching new techniques to enhance creativity.

Across the show run, lots of famous faces from TV screens and beyond will give live talks and demonstrations, sharing valuable advice on home design, interior trends and more. Celebrity experts include:

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, interior stylist and TV personality
Lorraine Kelly, beloved figure in British television.
Scarlette Douglas, interior designer and TV personality  
Stuart Douglas, interior designer and TV personality  
Martin Lewis, financial journalist and broadcaster   
Lisa Faulkner actress, presenter and celebrity chef  
John Torode, celebrity chef  
Laura Hamilton, TV presenter and personality 
George Clarke, architect and TV presenter 
David Domoney, Horticulturalist and TV presenter
Mary Berry, TV chef and baker

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Interior designers and property experts Stuart and Scarlette Douglas are attending the debut opening of The Ideal Home Designed By The Experts, the most innovative and inspiring show home to ever feature at the Ideal Home Show (Sam Frost/Ideal Home Show)

Ideal Home Show Director, Giles Perry said, “We are absolutely delighted to be back at our home, London Olympia, for the 117th year of the Ideal Home Show. As the longest-running exhibition in the world, it’s incredible to see how the show continues to evolve while staying true to its heritage of inspiring homeowners.

“This year, we have an exciting lineup of celebrity talent, hands-on Workshops, and a brand-new Travel & Leisure section, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The enthusiasm from exhibitors and visitors alike proves that the Ideal Home Show remains as relevant and inspiring as ever.”