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The T3 Smarthome Show At The NEC Birmingham
If you dream of having a smart home, don’t miss The T3 Smart Home Show at the NEC from 22 – 25 March 2007, which brings together all the latest trends in home automation solutions, with many new exhibitors and more innovative products and services.
Hundreds of exciting new technology products to meet every need will be there, including advice on budget planning, consultation and installation.
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Imagine having automated fingertip control over your entire home, with integrated hi-fi in every room, a home cinema, lighting and controlled heating, air conditioning and security systems: home automation is now a reality and more affordable than ever before and all controlled from the touch of a button inside or outside your home.
Visitors to this show will also gain free access into the co-located National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which brings together over 500 national and regional exhibitors,
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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2007
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC from 22nd to 25th March will really be the hot property event for 2007, as it features four shows in one.
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Now in its fifteenth year and attracting almost 50,000 visitors over four days, the 2007 Show is bigger and better than ever, embracing The T3 Smart Home Show, The Ecohomes Show, The Period Living Pavilion and the Move or Improve Pavilion. The Property Investor Show will also be taking place from the Friday to Sunday.
Whether your heart’s desire is for a barn conversion, a high tech listed farmhouse, a cutting edge contemporary home or a glass basement extension, the inspiration to achieve your ideas, plans, and dreams awaits you at the show!
As well as over 500 specialist exhibitors, the show offers an unparalleled series of free seminars and exhibitor-led master-classes:
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Simply Automate Offers Smart Home Training
Simply Automate the leading UK Smart Home distributor offers a wide and varied range of home management solutions and has announced the dates for its latest home automation training programme in March.
From a basic introduction in Smart Home technology, to the more sophisticated applications of fully integrated Smart Home systems, the experts at Simply Automate will guide you through the maze of products and applications available.
A variety of courses are offered, each with a different slant on this exciting new technology; they combine both practical and theory modules; the courses are 1-2 days long and are held regularly throughout the year; the March programme includes the following:
Read more about : Home Automation, Home Lighting, Training Courses
Houses Of The Future At The Ideal Home Show
The 2007 Daily Mail Ideal Home Show will run from 9th March to 1st April at Earls Court London.
Sponsored by npower it will bring together the very latest in home design, must-have products and accessories, exciting innovation and expert advice from the UK’s interior design world.
This year’s extraordinary central feature is a whole town designed by Young Architects of the Year, Lynch Architects Ltd. Called “Sustainable Living – A Return to Community”, it is a truly innovative and inspiring feature, which includes three environmentally friendly house designs, a town square, green spaces and even a pub; it will showcase the very latest in contemporary thinking about housing and is a definite “must see”!
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A Renaissance In House Design From Potton Homes
Potton Homes the leading self-build company, have unveiled the first of six exciting house designs from their new Renaissance collection, created to capture the imagination of self builders and developers throughout the UK.
The Renaissance collection, was inspired by the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement, and as such, epitomises the quality, beauty and craftsmanship of the late Victorian era.
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Potton’s unique Ruskin Show Home cleverly marries a traditional exterior with a contemporary interior design:
It is a 2,300 sq ft four bedroom house, which externally boasts an impressive Gothic style window clad in beautiful bricks and roof tiles; inside, the floor plans have been designed to include all the conveniences of a modern day lifestyle.
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The Ruskin Show House is the star attraction at BuildStore’s new 67,000 sq ft Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon and was built in just 12 weeks.
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Be Inspired By Paint & Paper Library’s Workshops
In February 2007 Paint and Paper Library, the leading UK interior decoration company, announced the start of weekly colour workshops to be held in their Chelsea Harbour showroom.
These workshops have evolved out of the popular ‘colour consultation’ service currently offered by the Paint Library’s team, (see our previous article).
The company admits that achieving aesthetically pleasing results can be a daunting task, as there are no absolutes in colour and a multitude of conditions can affect the finished project.Â
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Exciting New Self Build And Renovation Centre Opens
A major new centre opened on 9 February 2007, dedicated to helping people build their dream homes, or undertake renovation projects; the Swindon based Centre is the brainchild of BuildStore the pioneering self build and renovation experts.
The 67,000 sq ft National Self Build and Renovation Centre, brings together under one roof for the first time all the products, services inspiration and advice required for self build or renovation.
The centre will cater for the booming market in self build and renovation, with over 20,000 people building their homes and an estimated 300,000 more undertaking major renovation work every year.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Home Finance, Mortgages
Hurricane Lamps With A Dimmer Effect From Mono
Mono Windlights are elegant and novel new hurricane lamps that can create a change of mood when it’s called for; part of the glass has been sandblasted and the remainder left clear, so that the lamps appear to “dim†the light.
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The lamps are ideal for lighting the patio on a breezy summer evening, and by simply turning the glass you can create an ever-changing ambience – from clear and pure white to muted light.
Made from stainless steel and partially sand blasted glass, the lamps are available in two sizes and a tea light is used as the lighting source; standard tea lights fit both sizes and replacement glass is available.
Windlight tall: height 24 cm, diameter 5.5 cm retails at £104.30.
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Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers From nicenstripy
How about a gift voucher from nicenstripy for Mother’s Day this year? Mum may find this a most welcome gift, providing her with a head start in getting her garden in shape for Spring.
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nicenstripy is a leading garden maintenance company operating across the UK, who provide an extensive range of professional gardening services at sensible prices, with teams of fully-trained, reliable and trustworthy staff.
Vouchers come in values to suit the purchaser so whatever your budget, nicenstripy can provide an affordable solution.
The service is tailored to meet the individual needs of each customer – whether it’s an exclusive package or just a one-off job – and prices start from just £10 a cut.
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Let Ikea Light Up Your Life
Successful lighting can totally remodel your home.
Scandinavians appreciate the vital role that light plays in our lives, due to the long hours of darkness they endure.
Mixing different kinds of light can create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere so that we enjoy our homes even more.
Read more about : Home Lighting, Ikea Furniture, Table Lamps