Join Walpole for the 42nd edition of Decorex International open Sunday 6th – Wednesday 9th October.

Decorex International, one of the world’s leading shows for the high-end interior design market, will host its 42nd edition at Olympia London. The show attracts over 400 leading names in luxury interiors, showcasing their latest designs, from hand-painted wallpapers and bespoke furniture, to conceptual lighting and fabrics. A must see new installation – Design Encounter – features Architect, John Allsopp and students from Central Saint Martins helped by the amazing work of six designers. All from a diverse design background, the designers have created rooms giving you an insight into their individual personalities. Alongside Decorex favourites Future Heritage, In the Making, The Bar and renowned Seminar Programme.

Walpole members and friends can claim complimentary tickets to this year’s show, simply click here to register. Please note, these tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The Walpole Edit

Sunday 6^th October 1pm

The Design of Wellbeing

What does ‘home’ mean to you? And how do we achieve a sanctuary away from busy life with interiors that promote a sense of wellbeing? Our panel will discuss the effect colour, layout and lighting have on how we physically and emotionally interact with our surroundings and share design advice to help transform the spaces in which we live.

John Allsopp, Joa Studholme, Sophie Elborne, Laura Normanton

Sunday 6^th October 2pm

Lighting in design – the make or break feature

Join this informed discussion on how lighting adds such an important element to any room and advice on how to choose the best lighting for the space.

Siobhan Kelly, Rodrigo Moreno Masey, Simon Stewart, Simone Suss, Brian Woulfe

Tuesday 8^th October 11am

How the next generation has influenced superyacht design trends

With a new generation of superyacht owners, interior design is changing within the sector. We listen to Tim Gosling and Selina McCabe discuss their views on the changing influences on superyacht design trends.

Tim Gosling, Selina McCabe

Tuesday 8^th October 1pm

Attainable, Sustatinable, Now

Breaking the mould: How is the interior design industry responding to calls for more sustainable thinking? Alongside a panel of experts, Henrietta Thompson, co-founder of Harth, explores the innovators and disrupters in this sector and discusses the ways interior designers and stylists can make their own practices more environmentally conscious.

Tuesday 8^th October 2pm

How to use colour to create a home that makes you happy

The idea of wellbeing is becoming increasingly popular in design, and there is now a greater understanding of how different colours can affect our moods. Our expert panel will guide you through the latest palettes, giving you tips and tricks on how to use them, giving you the confidence to build a home that makes you feel good.

Jo Berryman, Joa Studholme, Bunny Turner, Pip McCormac

Wednesday 9^th October 11am

Welcome to the 21^st century, growing an interiors business in a modern age

Eporta brings together industry experts to share their experiences of innovative tools that have rocket-fuelled their company’s growth. From social media and creative branding, to project management efficiencies that will scale your business faster, the panel will share what works and what doesn’t, and how 2020 could be your best year yet.

Anna Burles, Karen Howes, Laura Hammett, Melissa McCafferty