DECOREX INTERNATIONAL

There are many reasons to head to this celebration of all that’s great in interiors

Always a treasure trove of exciting design, the annual Decorex International event is full of inspiring and innovative interiors. This year’s theme, ‘Blank Canvas’, promises to bring out the creative sides of the specially selected designers who have all been asked to devise beautiful spaces for the show from scratch. Expect a wide-reaching roster of events, including talks by John Allsop, Ptolemy Mann and Staffan Tollgård. And be sure to stop by the ‘Future Heritage’ section, where you’ll find distinctive work by up-and-coming names in British craft. With over 400 international brands in attendance – and an elegant bar designed by interior design firm Lambart & Browne – Decorex International is not to be missed. 16–19 September; public day, 18 September (decorex.com).

BEST IN SHOW

1 Blackpop At this year’s event, the brand will launch what are undoubtedly its most dramatic designs to date: the new ‘Collectors’ wallpapers and fabrics, inspired by the antiquities at Sir John Soane’s Museum. 2 Dedar Known for its cutting-edge collections of fine fabrics, this Milanese brand’s latest designs are not to be missed, taking inspiration from such far-reaching and diverse places and time periods as the Sundarbans jungle and the 18th-century Renaissance. 3 Officine Gullo The Florentine kitchen design brand mixes technology with style, blending the latest innovations into bespoke stainless-steel cabinets and worktops. Look out for the new range in sleek silver.