This year we are providing advice and ideas from some of Northern Ireland’s top interior experts. Discover mixing style and comfort, hiring a professional designer, layering textures, biophilic design, integrating renewables, exterior paint tips, and more.

Talks Timetable

10.30
‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

Kerry Devlin

Company: Happy on the Inside Design

Talk:
• Introduction to Biophilic design and the benefits it can have
• Outline of the 3 main principles of Biophilic Design
• Examples of ways to introduce Biophilic Design into your home.

11.15
Style Stories

Style Stories

Ronnie Maghie

Company: Style Stories

Talk:
"The sole purpose of the interior designer
The Journey
Mixing style and comfort
Interior rulebook
Choosing What's right for you (example Purchasing a sofa)
How we cosy up our homes -
(a) Colour Crush
(b) Using warm colour & Patterns
(c)Layering textures
(d) Finishing Touches"

12.00
Future Proof Your Home

Future Proof Your Home

George McStravick

Company: GMS Intelligent Systems

Talk:
The Visitors will be given an insight into the importance of future proofing their homes. The presentation focuses mainly on how and when to install the structured cabling, required to embrace the multitude of smart technologies. It emphasises the huge benefits to be gained from this modern day way of living. The presentation also identifies the latest technologies available to the visitors.

12.45

Lunch

1.30
Life At Home

Life At Home

Norman Carlisle

Company: IKEA

Talk:
For Norman, understanding what life at home truly means is a passion. Over the last 10 years IKEA has spoken to as many people as they can across Northern Ireland and the world to really understand how we can make homes better. Delve into these discoveries and learn how IKEA can enable meaningful change for the many people

2.15
Empower Your Space: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating An Energy Efficient Home

Empower Your Space: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating An Energy Efficient Home

Josh Rowe

Company: Refresh Property Solutions

Talk:
"In this seminar, we will outline the comprehensive journey towards making your home more energy efficient.

> Explore the concept of a one-stop-shop and its importance in the energy and heating sector.
> Learn practical insights on enhancing energy efficiency within your budget.
> Discover the benefits of converting to gas for an improved EPC rating and future-proofing.
> Dive into cutting-edge technologies like hybrid heat pumps, air source heat pumps, solar PV, and battery storage for a holistic home solution.
> Find out more about available funding programs to support your sustainable home journey."

3.00
Unleashing the Potential of Recycled Household Items

Unleashing the Potential of Recycled Household Items

Helena Kearns

Company: Gink Design

Talk:
Hear about the value in repurposing instead of throwing out or donating.  What can be made out of old curtains, old t-shirts and even leather sofas?   How we can reuse home décor items.

3.45
YOUR health and YOUR safety with a difference

YOUR health and YOUR safety with a difference

Mark O'Neill

Company: Roof Window Specialists

Talk: - The World Health Organisation has found that indoor air quality can often be two to five times worse than outdoors. Visitors will gain knowledge on how natural light in the home has many benefits. Understanding how fresh air and natural daylight combined can help improve your indoor climate and lead to a healthier life. Visitors will learn how to check when its time to replace old roof windows. We will explore the best options available for roof windows, how they can be improved with the upgrading , replacement or installation of new roof windows, better loft insulation and energy saving blinds. Your Safety Visitors will learn how loft spaces can be safely accessed and never have to risk life and limb using wobbly step ladders again. We will explore ways in which to de-clutter the home and remove those common trip hazards and gain up to 20% extra storage space. We will also look at the dangers of old glazing overhead and how this can be made safe for everyone.

4.30
Sleeping Comfort

Sleeping Comfort

Jimmy Feredinos

Company: Linen Drawer UK

Talk: This presentation will cover important aspects of bed linen and the impact they have on sleeping comfort.

10.30
YOUR health and YOUR safety with a difference

YOUR health and YOUR safety with a difference

Mark O'Neill

Company: Roof Window Specialists

Talk - The World Health Organisation has found that indoor air quality can often be two to five times worse than outdoors. Visitors will gain knowledge on how natural light in the home has many benefits. Understanding how fresh air and natural daylight combined can help improve your indoor climate and lead to a healthier life. Visitors will learn how to check when its time to replace old roof windows. We will explore the best options available for roof windows, how they can be improved with the upgrading , replacement or installation of new roof windows, better loft insulation and energy saving blinds. Your Safety Visitors will learn how loft spaces can be safely accessed and never have to risk life and limb using wobbly step ladders again. We will explore ways in which to de-clutter the home and remove those common trip hazards and gain up to 20% extra storage space. We will also look at the dangers of old glazing overhead and how this can be made safe for everyone.

11.15
Can you really save with renewable energy?

Can you really save with renewable energy?

Neil Elliott

Company: Future Renewables

Talk: For the majority of people energy prices are an ongoing concern with many people reappraising their energy use and how to use less. But generating your own could be the answer to being less dependent on global prices.

As a leading local expert, Neil dispenses no-nonsense advice on:
• What’s the real question to ask yourself when thinking about renewables
• The factors to think about when making the choice
• The benefits and limitations of the technologies
• What is possible in Ireland?
• Should I go for it now or wait?

12.00
Start Solar- What solar energy can do for you

Start Solar- What solar energy can do for you

Andrew McKee

Company: Start Solar

Talk:
What to look for when choosing a solar contractor (Bad & Good)
- Different types of solar packages available
- Solar PV for New builds

12.45

Lunch

1.30
Life At Home

Life At Home

Norman Carlisle

Company: IKEA

Talk:
For Norman, understanding what life at home truly means is a passion. Over the last 10 years IKEA has spoken to as many people as they can across Northern Ireland and the world to really understand how we can make homes better. Delve into these discoveries and learn how IKEA can enable meaningful change for the many people

2.15
Future Proof Your Home

Future Proof Your Home

George McStravick

Company: GMS Intelligent Systems

Talk:
The Visitors will be given an insight into the importance of future proofing their homes. The presentation focuses mainly on how and when to install the structured cabling, required to embrace the multitude of smart technologies. It emphasises the huge benefits to be gained from this modern day way of living. The presentation also identifies the latest technologies available to the visitors.

3.00
‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

Kerry Devlin

Company: Happy on the Inside

Talk:
• Introduction to Biophilic design and the benefits it can have
• Outline of the 3 main principles of Biophilic Design
• Examples of ways to introduce Biophilic Design into your home.

3.45
Sadolin Exterior Paints Demonstration

Sadolin Exterior Paints Demonstration

Sean Madden

Company: Crown Paints

Talk:
TBC

4.30
Empower Your Space: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating An Energy Efficient Home

Empower Your Space: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating An Energy Efficient Home

Josh Rowe

Company: Refresh Property Solutions

Talk:
We will outline the comprehensive journey towards making your home more energy efficient.

> Explore the concept of a one-stop-shop and its importance in the energy and heating sector.
> Learn practical insights on enhancing energy efficiency within your budget.
> Discover the benefits of converting to gas for an improved EPC rating and future-proofing.
> Dive into cutting-edge technologies like hybrid heat pumps, air source heat pumps, solar PV, and battery storage for a holistic home solution.
> Find out more about available funding programs to support your sustainable home journey.

10.30
Start Solar- What solar energy can do for you

Start Solar- What solar energy can do for you

Andrew McKee

Company: Start Solar

Talk:
Background of Start Solar
- What to look for when choosing a solar contractor (Bad & Good)
- Different types of solar packages available
- Solar PV for New builds

11.15
Sleeping Comfort

Sleeping Comfort

Jimmy Feredinos

Company: Linen Drawer UK

Talk: This presentation will cover important aspects of bed linen and the impact they have on sleeping comfort.

12.00
‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

‘Biophilic Design- How it can help you be Happy on the Inside!’

Kerry Devlin

Company: Happy on the Inside

Talk:
• Introduction to Biophilic design and the benefits it can have
• Outline of the 3 main principles of Biophilic Design
• Examples of ways to introduce Biophilic Design into your home.

12.45

Lunch

1.30
Life At Home

Life At Home

Norman Carlisle

Company: IKEA

Talk:
For Norman, understanding what life at home truly means is a passion. Over the last 10 years IKEA has spoken to as many people as they can across Northern Ireland and the world to really understand how we can make homes better. Delve into these discoveries and learn how IKEA can enable meaningful change for the many people

2.15
Sadolin Exterior Paints Demonstration

Sadolin Exterior Paints Demonstration

Sean Madden

Company: Crown Paints

Talk: Hints and tips on exterior painting for Spring Summer 2024.

3.00
Style Stories

Style Stories

Ronnie Maghie

Company: EZ Living Interiors

Talk: The sole purpose of the interior designer
The Journey
Mixing style and comfort
Interior rulebook
Choosing What's right for you (example Purchasing a sofa)
How we cosy up our homes -
(a) Colour Crush
(b) Using warm colour & Patterns
(c)Layering textures
(d) Finishing Touches

3.45
Can you really save with renewable energy?

Can you really save with renewable energy?

Neil Elliott

Company:Future Renewables

Talk: For the majority of people energy prices are an ongoing concern with many people reappraising their energy use and how to use less. But generating your own could be the answer to being less dependent on global prices.

As a leading local expert, Neil dispenses no-nonsense advice on:
• What’s the real question to ask yourself when thinking about renewables
• The factors to think about when making the choice
• The benefits and limitations of the technologies
• What is possible in Ireland?
• Should I go for it now or wait?

4.30
Unleashing the Potential of Recycled Household Items

Unleashing the Potential of Recycled Household Items

Helena Kearns

Company:Gink Design

Talk:
Hear about the value in repurposing instead of throwing out or donating.  What can be made out of old curtains, old t-shirts and even leather sofas?   How we can reuse home décor items.

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