Top 10 reasons to visit the PTSB Ideal Home Show, RDS

Give your home the Spring refresh it deserves at PTSB Ideal Home Show, with expert advice, hundreds of suppliers and inspiration for all your home improvement needs.

Whether you’re embarking on a renovation, considering an energy upgrade, or looking for those unique finishing touches, the PTSB Ideal Home Show in the RDS Simmonscourt, Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April, is your one-stop-shop for all things interiors, home improvements and design. Here are Top 10 Reasons to Visit!

Interiors Inspiration
At the DFS Interiors Theatre, you can hear directly from some of Ireland’s leading industry experts with tips and tricks to unlock your home’s potential. Journalist and sustainability advocate Jo Linehan hosts a jam-packed schedule of talks with a fantastic line-up of speakers, including RTÉ’s Home of the Year presenter and architect Hugh Wallace, award-winning interior designer Roisin Lafferty, quantity surveyor Patricia Power and tablescape queen, Tara O’Connor.

Get Colourful
Enjoy free one-to-one colour consultations with Fleetwood Paints’ Interior Design Team who will be on hand to offer customised advice. Get tailored advice to suit your own space and style and be guided through a world of creative colour palettes. See brand new colours from Fleetwood’s new paint line, Prestige by Fleetwood, brought to life in beautiful room sets designed by leading interior designers Roisin Lafferty and Arlene McIntyre showcasing a range of décor styles. 

Transform Your Home
Get inspired at the Home Interiors Fair, which is packed with on-trend furnishings, accessories and lighting concepts. From beautiful soft furnishings to unique ornamentation and artwork, visitors can speak to hundreds of exhibitors ready to offer interiors advice. 

Kitchen Delights
The ever-popular Dunnes Stores Chef’s Live Theatre returns with a bumper line-up of familiar faces, including Neven Maguire, who will delight visitors with delicious cooking demos using his favourite Simply Better products. Donal Skehan and Aileen Cox Blundell will also be on hand with tips for seasonal mid-week meals. 

Garden Inspiration and Outdoor Living
For those with green fingers, garden designer and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin will host a series of gardening talks; while exhibitors at the show will be on hand to discuss how to make the most of your outdoor space during Spring, with advice on landscaping, furniture for dining al fresco, and creative outdoor-living concepts and garden rooms.

Finance for Buyers, Movers and Improvers
Home buyers, movers and improvers should make the PTSB Centre their first stop where the team will be on stand N50 throughout the weekend to discuss your finance options. First-time buyers can also find lots of advice on Government schemes such as the First Home Scheme and Revenue.ie will also be available with information on the Help to Buy scheme.

Energy Upgrades and Grants
For those looking for energy-saving solutions and advice on retrofits, make sure to visit the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre, while at the Electric Ireland Superhomes Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion top industry experts will offer insights on home energy grants and incentives from the SEAI. 

Ask An Expert
Arrive early and avail of a free one-to-one 15-minute consultation on any kind of home improvement project at the PhoneWatch Ask An Expert Hub. Independent experts will be available to offer exclusive advice, including architects, garden designers, interior designers, retrofit and energy saving experts. Be sure to book your appointment on arrival at the Show.

Build, Extend and Modular Homes
Meet key suppliers and a host of experts who can guide you renovation on your journey with practical tips – talk to architects, building contractors, and quantity surveyors for information on latest products. From extensions to modular homes, get the right information for your home and garden build and improvement projects. 

Drive Electric
Explore the advantages of driving electric and learn more about charging systems, savings on emissions and EV grants. Joining us this Spring will be up-to-the-minute models from Tesla, Jeep and Alfa Romeo, while motoring journalist Michael Sheridan will be asking experts for their top tips on range, performance, grants and more.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show runs from 11^th – 13^th April, RDS Dublin. 
Plan your visit and get your Discount tickets HERE!