ReDesign workshops

Today, Saturday, Sunday Festival Hall, SE1 020 8406 4160 www.redesigndesign.org

Workshops for all ages on turning household waste and sustainable materials into fun, desirable products. Run by a not-for-profit organisation established by designers with a passion for sustainable design

Designersblock

Thursday-Sunday Nicholls & Clarke Buildings, E1 020 7613 0134 www.designersblock.org.uk

Cutting-edge, emerging designers and graduates selling one-off pieces of furniture and ceramics. There will be a kiln to melt down empty glass bottles from the show – designers will create pieces out of the glass live

100% Design

Thursday to Sunday Earls Court, SW5 01923 690624 www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Directed by Tom Dixon, a previous exhibitor. Innovative new and established designers and companies. Furniture, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, wall and floor coverings, interior accessories, textiles. New this year is 100% Futures, a showcase of emerging talent

Focus

September 23-26 Design Centre, SW10 020 7225 9125 designcentrechelseaharbour. co.uk

Showcase of the latest designs from 120 high-end interior brands: fabrics, wall coverings, furniture, lighting, accessories and carpets. Seminars and lectures from design experts

OXO Tower Wharf

Thursday-Sunday Oxo Tower Wharf, SE1 020 7401 2255 www.oxotower.co.uk

Showrooms launching new products, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and interior design. New Designers Selection showcasing 50 designers from July’s New Designers graduate show

Decorex International

September 23-26 Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 020 7833 3373 www.decorex.com

Now in its 30th year, the fair has 260 exhibitors. Top-end, aimed at interior-design professionals, featuring high-quality products. Fabrics, wallpapers, furniture, bed linen, lighting and rugs, along with bespoke products

Tent London

Thursday-Sunday Truman Brewery, E1 020 7739 5561 www.tentlondon.co.uk

New products from emerging and established designers, plus an international vintage design show. A taste of the Milan furniture fair, with trendsetting and leading international brands, and a showcase of graduate designers

The Great Big Home & Furniture Store

September 28-30 Earl’s Court, SW5 greatbighomeandfurniturestore.com

Top manufacturers, big brands and specialist retailers offering goods for the home at sale prices – from Italian leather sofas to oak dining sets and televisions

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