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Top 10 talks at Ideal Home Show

Heading to the Ideal Home Show 2023 at Olympia London? Plan your visit so that you don’t miss your favourite celebrities and experts live on stage with this guide to the Show’s must-see talks.

Whether you want to become an expert at houseplants, hang a show-stopping picture wall or get top tips on how to design the perfect kitchen, there’s plenty to enjoy with this great line-up of unmissable talks…

It is occasionally necessary to make alterations to the timetable at short notice,
so please double-check the times on the theatre boards on arrival at the Show

1. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

With his charismatic personality and flamboyant style, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen is a true British icon. He’s known the world over for his interior design and TV shows like Changing Rooms, as well as his LLB-Home range. Taking to the stage in the Super Theatre, Laurence will be taking an entertaining look at what it takes to make where you live the perfect background to who you want to be.

When is he on?

  • Saturday 18 March, 11.45am-12.30pm, 1.45pm-2.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Saturday 25 March, 11am-11.30am, 12.45pm-1.30pm

Where is he on? 

  • Super Theatre.

2. Phil Spencer

A stint working for an estate agent in Canterbury sparked a life-long love of property for Phil Spencer. His natural ability to understand and interpret house hunters’ needs and negotiate deals led to him being contacted by a TV production company to consult on a programme that followed the property-buying journey. And so Location, Location, Location was born, as was a legendary TV-presenting duo – Phil and Kirstie! Join Phil at the show as he shares his top tips for first time buyers and also gives us an insight into buy-to-let properties.

When is he on?

  • Friday 17 March, 12.45pm-1.30pm, 2.45pm-3.15pm
  • Thursday 23 March, 12.45pm-1.30pm, 2.45pm-3.15pm

Where is he on? 

  • Super Theatre.

3. Karen Walker

Karen Walker has been Editor of Good Homes for more than eight years and has more than 25 years’ experience in the interiors industry. Her knowledge, passion and forward-thinking extends to creating and producing the Good Homes Live roomsets and presenting engaging interiors talks on stage. Join Karen for her top tips on how to design the perfect kitchen.

When is she on?

  • Monday 27 March, 11.45am-12.30pm

Where is she on? 

  • Super Theatre.

4. Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis CBE founded the Money Saving Expert website in 2003 and it very quickly became the UK’s biggest consumer site, helping the nation to save money. Martin will talk about how to spend smart and cut domestic living costs. It will also be your chance to put your questions to TV’s Money Saving Expert, with ‘cut your bills, fight your corner’.

When is he on?

  • Friday 17 March, 11am-11.45am
  • Thursday 23 March, 11.30am-12.30pm
  • Monday 27 March, 1.30pm-2.30pm
  • Monday 28 March, 2.30pm-3.30pm

Where is he on? 

  • Super Theatre.

5. David Domoney

Chartered horticulturalist and TV presenter David Domoney is resident garden expert on ITV’s This Morning and Love your Weekend, and co-presents ITV’s Love Your Garden alongside Alan Titchmarsh. David is a strong believer in the power of nature and plants to boost mental and physical wellbeing, as outlined in his bestselling book, My Houseplant Changed My Life. The book was interpreted as an exhibit as the Chelsea Flower Show 2021, winning an RHS Gold Medal. Join David at the Super Theatre for his talks on how to become a houseplant expert in 30 minutes.

When is he on?

  • Friday 17 March, 11.45am-12.30pm, 1.45pm-2.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Monday 21 March, 11am-11.30am, 12.45pm-1.30pm
  • Tuesday 28 March, 11am-11.30pm, 12.45pm-1.30pm
  • Wednesday 29 March, 11.45am-12.30pm, 1.45pm-2.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Friday 31 March, 12.45pm-1.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Sunday 2 April, 11am-11.30am, 12.45pm-1.30pm, 2.45pm-3.15pm

Where is he on? 

  • Super Theatre.

David Domoney at Ideal Home Show

6. The Style Sisters

With over 15 years’ experience in the fashion and interior industry and an absolute passion for styling, the Style Sisters are a styling duo who specialise in the detox, organising and re-styling of your home and wardrobe. Their wardrobe detoxes are aimed to help you clear out what no longer serves you while providing outfit ideas along the way. Join their talk Embrace Your Space – and learn how to detox and organise your wardrobe and home.

When are they on?

  • Thursday 23 March, 11am-11.30am, 1.30pm-2pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Thursday 30 March, 11.30am-12pm, 1.45pm-2.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm

Where are they on? 

  • Super Theatre.

7. Wayne Perrey

As a TV Carpenter and DIY expert who writes for the Sunday Times home magazine, Wayne has worked on the most popular UK interior design and garden makeover shows including, BBC The Great Interior Design Challenge, Interior Design Masters, Garden rescue’ with Charlie Dimmock and ITV’s Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh.

His successful Podcast the TV Carpenter shares what happens behind the lens as he has fun interviewing the most talented presenters, contestants, interior designers, gardeners, colour physiologists, producers, lighting experts, home makers, all with aim of inspiring and encouraging you to create your dream home.

In the demonstration Wayne will share all his picture arranging top tips he has used whilst working on the popular TV makeover show Interior Design Masters, including how to create a gallery wall and the best fixings to achieve it.

When is he on?

  • Monday 20 March, 11am-11.30am
  • Wednesday 22 March, 11am-11.30am
  • Friday 24 March, 11.45am-12.30pm
  • Tuesday 28 March, 11.45am-12.30pm
  • Wednesday 29 March, 11am-11.30am
  • Friday 31 March, 11am-11.30am

Where is he on? 

  • Super Theatre.

8. John Torode & Lisa Faulkner

Relatively new cookery power-couple Lisa Faulkner and John Torode, hosts of ITV’s Weekend Kitchen, will be bringing their onscreen chemistry to the Eat & Drink Stage at Ideal Home Show. Lisa first established herself as a leading actress starring in numerous high profile TV dramas including Holby City and Spooks. After winning BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef in 2010, Lisa Faulkner switched her focus from acting to cooking. She published her first cookery book, Recipes from my Mother for my Daughter, in 2012. John Torode MBE, presenter of BBC’s MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef, began working at Le Pont de la Tour and Quaglino’s as a sous chef under Terence Conran, where he met co-presenter Gregg Wallace.

When are they on?

  • Saturday 25 March, 11.30am-12pm, 1.10pm-1.40pm, 2.50pm-3.20pm

Where are they on? 

  • Eat & Drink Stage.

9. Sophia Lorimer

With 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry, Sophia set out to create Fine-Tuned Wardrobe, specialising in sustainable styling and giving your wardrobe a healthy overhaul. Working with clients to purge and revamp their existing closets, Sophia looks for eco-friendly pieces to fill the gaps. Sophia will show you how to put together new outfits from old staples, creatively style what you already have and create a sustainable wardrobe.

When is she on?

  • Sunday 26 March,  1.30pm-2pm, 3.30pm-4pm
  • Monday 27 March, 11.30am-12pm, 2.30pm-3pm
  • Tuesday 28 March, 1.30pm-2pm & 3:30pm-4pm

Where is she on? 

  • Spring Clean Stage.

10. Jan Cisek

Feng Shui London is feng shui and environmental psychology consultancy for home and workspace, based in London. Corporate feng shui clients include top UK and international companies and organisations as well as celebrities.

Jan Cisek is the world’s leading feng shui expert and environmental psychologist with over 30 years of experience in feng shui and enviornmental psychology. Join his talks for practical feng shui for wellness and optimum sleep.

When is he on?

  • Friday 17 March, 2.30pm-3pm
  • Thursday 23 March, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm
  • Friday 24 March, 12.30pm-1pm, 2.30pm-3pm

Where is he on? 

  • Spring Clean Stage

About the Ideal Home Show

The Ideal Home Show is packed with homes, gardens and interior inspiration, with popular features like the Show Village, Super Theatre, the Good Homes Live roomsets and a brand new Spring Clean and Organise Section.

The Ideal Home Show 2023 runs from Friday 17 March – Sunday 2 April. Find out more at idealhomeshow.co.uk or visit idealhome.seetickets.com to book.

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