When you’re taking time away from current projects, client meetings and everything else competing for space in your diary, you want that time to be worthwhile. A trade show can give you access to an enormous amount in one place. New suppliers, products you need to see and touch before specifying, conversations that answer questions far more quickly than an email chain ever could, and ideas you perhaps weren’t looking for at all. But the difference between simply attending a s

When Design Central was created 10 years ago, it was built on a simple belief that 'design doesn't just exist in one place' – so why should great design events be any different? Since then, we've welcomed thousands of interior designers, architects and specifiers to discover new suppliers, catch up with industry friends and enjoy a day (or two!) surrounded by design in the North West, all in the beautiful setting of Capesthorne Hall. Whether you're planning your first visit

There’s something incredibly special about reaching ten years. What began in 2016 as a carefully curated interiors event with just 20 exhibitors has grown into one of the UK’s most established and respected trade events for interior designers and specifiers outside of London. This September, we return to Capesthorne Hall for our 10th anniversary of Design Central North West, bringing together over 100 inspiring interior brands across furniture, lighting, fabrics, flooring

As Design Central celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to announce an important new collaboration that reflects the continued evolution of the show and the growing needs of the design community. This year, Design Central is partnering with Larsen Architecture to introduce new business-focused learning opportunities, exclusive anniversary experiences, and additional ways for designers and exhibitors to gain even more value from the event. Over the past de

The interior design industry moves quickly. Projects overlap, ideas evolve and finding time to step back and reconnect with inspiration can feel like a real luxury. Design Central has always been about creating a space to allow for that pause. A chance to explore properly, meet the people behind the brands and enjoy conversations that genuinely support the way you work. As we are well and truly into this new year, we’re very much back into things, quietly building and looking

In the world of interior design, every detail matters. From the texture of a fabric to the depth of a colour, the smallest nuances can...