On the 26th and 27th September, ExCeL, London, will throw open its doors to over 3,000 restaurant owners, bar owners, architects and interior designers working across the breadth of the design sector. Here, all from under one roof, completely free of charge, visitors will be able to gain unique insight into the contemporary design trends, tips and techniques of the future.

The BIID (British Institute of Interior Design) has announced its new President for 2017-18, Charles Leon, founder of Leon Black Architectural Interior Design and BIID Council Member. Charles will be inaugurated into the role at the BIID Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6th July, succeeding current BIID President, Susie Rumbold.

The Independent Hotel Show, presented by James Hallam Hospitality & Leisure, returns to Olympia this October (18 & 19).

100% Design, the UK's largest design trade show, returns to Olympia London 21-24 September, presenting leading national and international exhibitors across five sections; Interiors, Workplace, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Design & Build and Emerging Brands.

It is only six weeks until the first ever Restaurant Design show takes place at ExCeL London on the 27th and 28th September. This free to attend event has a whole host of exciting features that are guaranteed to inspire you.

The 2016 SBID International Design Awards is now open for submissions. Following the success of past editions, this year brings a new website, updated categories and new additions to the already esteemed panel of judges.

James Basson MSGD and John Moreland FSGD have taken the two most prestigious awards at the Society of Garden Designers’ fourth annual awards ceremony, receiving the Grand Award and Judges’ Award respectively in front of an audience of almost 400 guests.

West Dean Gardens is marking 25 Years of Glorious Gardening in 2016.

A trip to the National Painting and Decorating Show this year (Ricoh Arena,Coventry, 1st and 2nd December)  will give you a clear picture of the rapid development of this market.

Decorex International opened the 2015 London Design Festival and proved it was the show that packed a punch. Over the course of four days, exhibitors experienced solid footfall with 12,875 visits from across the UK and abroad – an increase on 2014 – making the show a ‘must-see’ destination in London’s annual design calendar.

Following the resounding success of Future Heritage in 2014, Decorex is delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Decorex Future Heritage’ Foundation to support British craft.

European design students invited to enter the new Formica® Formations Design Competition – Call for entries