10 Ways to Celebrate Your Home at the PTSB Ideal Home Show

With hundreds of exhibitors, top interior designers, industry experts and suppliers for your home renovation, extensions and new builds, together the latest trends in interiors or the next generation of energy saving innovations, no other event comes close to delivering fresh thinking and expert guidance quite like the PTSB Ideal Home Show, RDS Simmonscourt, October 17th – 19th.

Here are 10 show-stopping features to ensure a memorable and worthwhile visit!

So Many Experts… So Much to Learn

From the latest decor ideas to a myriad of furnishings and accessories, the Home Interiors Fair brings style and imagination together for every home. Put simply, it’s a must-see for anyone seeking inspiration for their next home interiors upgrade.

Refresh Your Palette

Featuring two beautiful roomsets, the Dulux Heritage Interiors Design Hub is where you’ll find Jane Witter and the team of colour consultants who’ll expertly guide the colour choices for your next interiors project. They’re joined by leading interior designers Sarah Louise Interiors and Carla Benedetti, who’ll offer you their highly valued interiors expertise.

Your Recipe for Success

At the Dunnes Stores Chef’s Live Theatre, you’ll find Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan and Brian Mc Dermott cooking up a storm with Simply Better products. But there’s even more imagination beyond the kitchen with Francis Brennan, Carolyn Donnelly and Helen James appearing across the weekend to share their thoughts on the latest interiors trends and styles.

The Best of the Season

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 advise on everything from landscaping to al fresco dining furniture, garden rooms and creative outdoor-living concepts.

The Inside Track, the Latest Trends

Join Jo Linehan across the weekend as she hosts an enviable line-up of influential designers and creatives on a DFS Interiors Theatre featuring the Joules Gilmorton range. As well as Dermot Bannon, Tom Joule, Hugh Wallace, Grania Murphy, Denise O’Connor and Anne- Marie Boyhan among others.

Expert Answers

Before embarking on any major project, it’s always wise to seek the professional advice. At the PhoneWatch Ask An Expert Hub you’ll meet interiors experts, architects, garden designers and energy saving experts all available for a free one-to-one 15-minute consultation. Spaces are limited so arrive early to book.

Feel Energised about Home Energy

Connect with the innovations, experts and suppliers you need to renovate or retrofit your home. Get the information you need for home energy grants and incentives at The Electric Ireland Superhomes Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion. Don’t miss meeting Dermot Bannon at the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre and discover the latest energy saving solutions.

Finance for Buyers, Movers and Improvers

Home buyers, movers and improvers should make the PTSB Centre their first stop where the team will be available to discuss your finance options throughout the weekend. First-time buyers can get guidance on Government schemes such as the Help to Buy scheme and Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme. For Home Energy Upgrades you’ll find great advice at the SEAI Stand.

A Show That’s Built Around You

To build on your knowledge of extensions, conversions or modular homes, look no further than our Build/Extend and Modular Home Zone. It features everyone from architects, builders and quantity surveyors to modular homes, flooring, insulation and design.

Plug Into the Future

At Drive Electric, explore the many advantages of EV driving and learn more about new models, charging systems, savings on emissions and EV grants.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show runs this weekend from 17th – 19th October, RDS Dublin.

Plan your visit and get your Free/Discount tickets here.