THE MAIN EVENTS
The world of design is coming together at these key exhibitions for one week only – don’t miss out
DESIGN JUNCTION ( 21– 24 SEPTEMBER) If you’re looking for variety, this should be top of your list. Its five destinations in King’s Cross will feature international brands, up-and-coming designers, and a giant pop-up shop. Bonus: ELLE Decoration readers get a discount on advanced tickets. Book online using the code ‘elledeco’ to get yours for just £7.50 – that’s a 50 per cent saving* (thedesignjunction.co.uk).
FOCUS ( 20– 22 SEPTEMBER) With 120 showrooms and over 600 brands specialising in fabrics, wallpapers, kitchens, bathrooms and flooring, the Focus event (above), taking place under the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s iconic domes, will be unmissable. Expect workshops, demonstrations and tours, as well as the on-stage ‘Conversations in Design’ talks. See p281 for where to visit first (dcch.co.uk).
LONDON DESIGN FAIR ( 23– 24 SEPTEMBER) Brands, designers and galleries from around the world will descend on the Old Truman Brewery for this celebration of creativity. Travel through iconic designs from 28 countries – including glassware by Wik & Walsøe from Norway ( below) – alongside the Independent Studio and British Craft section (tickets £10 in advance; london designfair.co.uk).
100% DESIGN ( 20– 23 SEPTEMBER) A haven for architects and designers, 100% Design will fill Kensington’s Olympia with the latest creations, including this large, structural ‘Mozaik’ lamp by Designheure (above). The theme is ‘Elements’, so get ready for interesting uses of materials (100percentdesign.co.uk).
DECOREX ( 17– 20 SEPTEMBER) Celebrating its 40th year, Decorex transforms Syon Park into a one-stop shop of interior design joy. Established brands such as Crucial Trading, Cole & Son and Tom Faulkner mix with newcomers, including pattern company Witch and Watchman and painterly designer Susi Bellamy (tickets £30; decorex.com).
DESIGN FRONTIERS ( 18– 24 SEPTEMBER) This new exhibition at Somerset House gathers the work of 30 leading international designers, each pushing innovation within the modern marketplace. Don’t miss new work by Benjamin Hubert and his studio Layer, Tord Boontje for Swarovski, and Danish brand Kvadrat (above), who asked 19 up-and-coming designers to make a new creation in any discipline using its ‘Canvas’ fabric (designfrontiers.co.uk). ➤