The Ideal Home Show, located at Olympia London, expects to welcome over 200,000 guests between now and April 6.
In partnership with the property showcase, GB News is proud to be offering 2,000 free tickets to readers - and after an excellent day at the exhibition centre, I'd certainly recommend a visit.
Making my way to Olympia London, I wasn't sure what to expect from the huge show. However, after spending a few hours wandering around, I can confirm that there is absolutely something for everyone.
With over 600 brands to choose from across home, garden and lifestyle, the Ideal Home Show promises a day of innovation and inspiration.
The Ideal Home Show opened today and will run until April 6
Ideal Home Show
Choose from over 600 brands across home, garden and lifestyle
Ideal Home Show
Whether you're looking to update your living spaces with wall art, decorations and rugs, snap up the latest kitchen appliances or tap into your inner garden designer, it's the place to be.
I caught up with Lee Newton, the founder and CEO of Media 10, which owns the Ideal Home Show.
When asked what the property extravaganza is all about, Lee told me the aim is to "entertain, educate and inspire" the nation. He hopes that visitors will take something away from it - "even if it's just an idea".
The Ideal Home Show certainly achieves this; there are demonstrations, stage talks with celebrities and expert advice hubs all designed to motivate the masses.
For tech-savvy attendees, the Smart Show sponsored by Hisense is a must-watch. Here, visitors can hear about the latest innovations in home technology from an expert speaker - think washing machines and tumble dryers that "communicate" with each other, AI chessboards with pieces that move on their own, and smart locks that let guests into your home without you even having to get off the sofa.
If you're after design ideas, look no further than the immersive Ideal Home and Gardens, designed by the Experts. Some of the best bits include a pickleball court, invisible induction hob, iconic Splashbax waterproof wall panels and bed-desk hybrid The Study Bed - not to mention the "secret" Speakeasy room concealed behind a mirror.
Globally acclaimed interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen also showcases his artistic prowess at the Ideal Home Show with a legacy installation: The Home Of Your Future.
This is described by the Ideal Home Show as a "highly glamorous evocation of style LLB using products from all his most recent design collaborations including his first foray into kitchen design".
Speaking exclusively to GB News, Laurence stated: "The kitchen is so much the heart of the home and I think for too long, designers have tried to create spaces for people that were basically just machines for cooking in.
"Actually, the kitchen is somewhere everyone gets together to eat, to be together as a family - the kids are doing their homework, people are preparing food. So I wanted to revive that sense of a shared experience in the kitchen, one of colour, excitement, emotion and sentiment.
"When I was growing up in the 60s and 70s, kitchens were very colourful spaces. They had all the colours of Le Creuset casserole dishes and Morrocan or Spanish - and I think now is the time to start bringing that back."
As for why Britons should visit the Ideal Home Show this year, the design guru said that the home and garden extravaganza marks "the beginning of spring".
Not only this, the show provides "the ultimate way to get underneath the trends and understand everything that's going on in the home industry".
"As a visitor, you're given the opportunity to bust your boundaries and think outside your own box to make spaces that absolutely reflect your personality."
Of course, the Ideal Home Show is a melting pot of all things home and garden, but beauty enthusiasts, fashionistas and foodies are all welcome too, with several stalls catering to these interests.
It's difficult to follow an itinerary when there are so many stalls to peruse though - and be prepared to walk away with something you hadn't planned on purchasing at all.
Indeed, it's not uncommon to visit the Ideal Home Show to purchase a sofa and leave with a Hydropool hot tub.
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Alongside its everyday home and garden offerings, the show is also filled with exceptional stand-outs for those prepared to splash out and transform their spaces.
As Britain steps into spring and tiptoes into warmer weather, I was particularly fascinated by the garden features.
Enjoy a lifetime of al fresco dining with the Oval Cape Breeze House, which can incorporate sofa benches, a dining table, a sound system, a TV, a hot tub, a swim spa or even a kitchen.
Or, cook and entertain guests in one of Arctic Cabins' cosy BBQ huts, complete with a central BBQ grill and optional drinks bar extensions.
Providing year-round enjoyment, its igloo-esque appearance also makes it the perfect outdoor area for ultimate winter cosiness.
Some of my highlights from the Ideal Home Show
- Listened to Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis' talk on Cutting Your Bills and Fighting for Your Corner
- Found out how I can save money on my household bills with Utility Warehouse
- Tried out Opatra's Dermisonic II, giving my skin a boost with red, blue, and green LED light therapy
- Sampled some culinary delights, including Gilchrist's old-fashioned toffee and fudge and a sausage roll from Pig in the Middle
- Enjoyed a full-body massage courtesy of Cyclo-ssage, which tackles symptoms associated with back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, stress and more
