30th April – 8th May 2011, ExCeL LondonWIN TICKETS GRAND DESIGNS LIVE LONDON 2011*This Competition is now closedOne of the UK’s most innovative and inspirational consumer home shows
Grand Designs Live will make its triumphant return to London for the seventh consecutive year, from the
30th April – 8th May 2011 at the ExCeL Centre in London’s Docklands.
Grand Designs Live is the UK’s No.1, award winning consumer show for innovative design and inspiration for the home. With seven distinctive sections including the spectacular Grand Village which hosts a number of full scale properties, Grand Build sponsored by VELUX, Grand Interiors sponsored by Dulux, Grand Gardens, Grand Bathrooms, Grand Technology sponsored by Virgin Media and Grand Kitchens sponsored by Miele, as well as Grand Food, the show offers everything to buy, build and furnish your home - under one roof.
Based on the hugely successful Channel 4 TV series Grand Designs, presented by the popular Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live is a show for anyone with an interest in design, build, interiors, shopping, homewares, gardens, kitchens & bathrooms, and innovation.
With over 500 exhibitors with the widest range of high quality products and innovations, Grand Designs Live is the ultimate consumer home event for anyone looking to improve, redesign or build from scratch.
SEVEN SHOWS IN ONE1. GRAND VILLAGE: As one of the most exciting areas in the exhibition visitors will be able to explore the latest conceptual, eco-friendly and sustainable structures on show. You can experience firsthand the latest techniques and ideas for self build projects and eco developments. All of the featured buildings are fully furnished so visitors can also pick up some inspirations for smaller projects around their homes as well as ask advice from the companies who supply them.
2. GRAND INTERIORS sponsored by Dulux: This section offers a wide range of top quality furnishing and homewares,

and a wide range of unique and interesting products to refresh your room without the need for a complete make-over. You can also get inspiration for your home in the Grand Interiors Theatre sponsored by Dulux, where you’ll be able to learn about colour matching and the latest seasonal trends to create a stylish new look for your home interior. Whether you’re trying to create the ultimate in comfort, or a stylish contemporary pad, you will find plenty of fixtures, fittings and soft furnishings at exclusive show prices in this section.
3. GRAND BUILD sponsored by VELUX: Whether you're starting from scratch with a new-build, renovating a period property, extending the place you already live in or a bit of both, the Grand Build Hall, sponsored by VELUX is packed to the brim with amazing products and expert advice to help your self-build project run without a hitch. Discover the very latest developments in sustainability and the newest build technologies and get some great ideas to help maximise your space and make the most of light, storage and design to save you money.
The Grand Designs Expert Advice Centre sponsored by VELUX offers FREE, invaluable one-to-one advice from experts in every field from architecture, design, and finance to project management. Visitors can bring their plans to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.
4. GRAND KITCHENS sponsored by Miele: With the largest selection of kitchen designs and styles than any other UK home event Grand Kitchens offers the most stylish and highly crafted kitchens available – from traditional hand-crafted styles, to a variety of sleek contemporary designs.
The Live Kitchen Experience sponsored by Miele, plays host to Michelin Star chefs who will be cooking live in a state of the art kitchen and also allows visitors to test drive the latest kitchen technology.
5. GRAND BATHROOMS: It might be the smallest room in the house, but the bathroom is also one of the most important spaces in your home. So whether you're after sleek lines or sumptuous curves, clean whites or striking colours, this section has an array of bathrooms to suit all tastes.
6. GRAND GARDENS: Head to Grand Gardens where you’ll find all the advice and tips to help you give your garden a new look, and functionality. The Garden Design Studio will offer visitors the chance to gain expert advice, ideas and inspiration from top garden designers in a free one on one consultation. Bring your plans and we’ll help you to make the most of your existing space whether you have a compact urban terrace, or a beautiful country retreat.
7. GRAND TECHNOLOGY sponsored by Virgin Media: See all the latest gadgets and up to the minute technology in this section. There will be hundreds of fantastic products with everything from the latest home entertainment systems to conceptual and much more.
The popular
House of the Future, sponsored by Virgin Media will feature concept products and gadgets that could become the next must have for your home, or in a few years time you may wonder how we ever survived without it! See the future in hourly presentations.
Grand Designs Live London runs from Saturday 30th April – Sunday 8th May 2011, at ExCeL London. Book tickets now and save £4*, book online at
www.granddesignslive.com, or call the 24 hour box office on 0844 209 7349 + kids go free.
Grand Designs Live is offering Essex Tourist Guide.com lucky readers the chance to WIN one of 10 pairs of tickets.
This Competition is now closedTo be in with a chance to WIN, simply answer the question below:Question: How many sections does the show have?
Email the correct answer, along with your name and address, to competition@essextouristguide.com and if you are one of the lucky winners you will be notified by email within a few days of the closing date of the competition.
If you’re not lucky enough to win, makesure you book in advance and save £4 on each ticket. Call 0844 209 7349 or

book online at
www.granddesignslive.com.
*Terms and Conditions
1. This offer is only open to UK residents
2. Competition winner’s tickets are valid for any one day of the show between the 30th April and the 8th May 2011, to Grand Designs Live at Excel London
3. Tickets are non transferable
4. Complimentary tickets obtained through this offer may not be duplicated
5. All tickets will be scanned on entry to the show
6. The closing date for this offer is midnight Monday 18th April 2011Click here to check out our other great free to enter competitions...
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