Interiors 2009

As if in the blink of an eye Interiors 2009 is unbelievably just one week away. Interiors Birmingham is the UK's largest interiors trade event where hundreds of new products from furniture, lighting, soft furnishings and furnishing accessories are exhibited at the NEC. For furniture retailers like ourselves it provides us with the opportunity to see the latest and greatest from across the industry, and for 2009 it marks the start of what has been projected to be a very difficult year.

Last years largest exhibitors (Wade Upholstery) are not showing this year, and after the "Nexus" won the coveted Leather sofa of the Year award it will be interesting to see who will follow in their footsteps in having a successful 09 show. One of the most notible things for 2009 is layout. Hall 1 will host high-end classic designs with Hall 2 showing high-end modern interior products. Hall 3 will feature soft furnishing accessories with Halls 4 and 5 showing mixed volume furniture and Hall 9 will be lighting.

For anyone able to gain tickets via the Interiors Birmingham website the opening times are 9am-6pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday with 9am-5pm on the Wednesday.

After visiting the Birmingham show for the last 10 years it is impossible to try and cover everything over 4 days and as I only tend to go on one of the days it is critical to plan your visit using the planner.  The major attraction I have pulled out for this year is bedding manufacturer Millbrook who have been notable by their absence in recent years although are attending this year in the absence of amongst others The Silent Night Group. Millbrook are one of the UK's largest bedding companies and are located in Southampton. Their premier "Masters Bed Collection" is a tried and tested product which provides excellent value for money at the top end of the market.