What's on...

Calendar of events and exhibitions in 2012 for those interested in interior design, home furnishing, home improvement, architecture and construction, self build and renovation.

The National Fine Art and Antiques Fair
18 - 22 January, 2012
NEC Birmingham.
Supported by LAPADA, showcases antiques, decorative period accessories and fine art.

Interiors UK
22 - 25 January, 2012
NEC Birmingham.
The Uk's largest interiors trade exhibition. Source furniture, lighting, flooring, fabrics, soft furnishings and accessories from leading manufacturers and suppliers.

The Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
24 - 29 January, 2012
24 - 29 April, 2012
2 - 7 Oct, 2012
The Marquee, Battersea Park, London.
English and European antiques, statement pieces and works of art from all periods to the present day. For the discerning decorator, trade, retail or private customers.

Surface Design Show
7 - 9 February, 2012
Leading event for architects and interior designers to source innovative surface solutions in the built environment.

The Arc Show
29 Feb - 1 March, 2012
Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
Trade event for the lighting industry to keep up to date with the latest products and lighting ideas. Open to those involved in the purchasing, designing or developing of lighting products in an architectural, retail or commercial capacity.

London Design Week
Trade Preview 11 - 13 March, 2012
All welcome 14 - 16 March, 2012
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10.
Interior design exhibition featuring the latest fabrics, wall coverings, furniture, lighting, kitchens, outdoor living, tiles and carpets.

Ideal Home Show
16 March -1 April, 2012
Earls Court, London.
Huge consumer show featuring new ideas, inspiration, information and innovation for your home and garden.

Ecobuild
20 - 22 March, 2012
ExCel, London.
The world's largest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

Country Living Magazine Fair
Spring Fair 21 - 25 March, 2012
Business Design Centre, London N1.
Christmas Fair London 7 - 11 November, 2012
Business Design Centre, London N1.
Christmas Fair Scotland 22 - 25 December, 2012
SECC, Glasgow.
A chance to shop for traditional furnishings and accessories for the home from independent British designers, makers and small producers.

The National Self Build & Renovation Show
14 - 15 April, 2012
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon.
The show for those interested in building their own home, doing some serious home improvements, renovating an older property to bring it back to life or converting a building to create a stylish new home.

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
National: 29 - 1 April, 2012
NEC, Birmingham.
Scotland: 19 - 20 May, 2012
SECC, Glasgow.
Surrey: 30 June - 1 July, 2012
Sandown Park.
Harrogate: 2 - 4 Nov, 2012
Harrogate International Centre.
Somerset: 17 - 18 Nov, 2012
Bath & West Showground.
Invaluable resource for anyone looking to self-build, renovate, remodel or improve their home.

Grand Designs Live
5 - 13 May, 2012
Excel, London.
Packed with inspiring ideas for your home, the consumer show for anyone with an interest in design, build, interiors, shopping, homewares, gardens, kitchens, bathrooms and innovation.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show
22 - 26 May, 2012
Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3.
The ultimate event in the gardening calendar, view the latest garden designs and trends.

Hearth and Home
10 - 12 June, 2012
Harrogate International Centre.
Trade exhibition for the fireplace industry.

Salvo Fair
22 - 24 June, 2012
Stubbings Estate, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials fair.

New Designers
Part One: 27 -30 June Part Two: 4 - 7 July 2012
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1
Features the work of design graduates, open to the trade and design conscious public.

Manchester Furniture Show
15 - 18 July, 2012
Manchester Central.
Exhibition showcasing furniture and furnishings.

100% Design
20 - 23 September, 2012
Earls Court, London.
Leading architecture and interior design event packed with the latest product launches, ideas, designs and technology. This is the show for you, whether you are an architect, interior designer, specifier, or just passionate about design.

Decorex International
23 - 26 September, 2012
Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3
Interior design show for professional interior designers, architects, hotel designers and retailers to source top end, design-led interior products including fabrics and wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, floor coverings, accessories and bespoke services.

The National Home Improvement Show
28 - 30 September, 2012
Olympia, London
Show for the latest home improvement products including kitchens and bathrooms, extensions, loft conversions, energy efficient heating, lighting, flooring, windows, doors and home technology.

Scottish Home Improvement and Self Build Show
6 - 7 October, 2012
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Inspiring home improvement, interior design, renovation and self build show.

Note to exhibition organisers:
If you would like your event featured here (for free), please e-mail us a brief description and the link to your website.

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