Grand Designs Live Competition

We all love to modify our cars, but how about our houses? If you're anything like us, we never miss a single episode of Grand Designs, and after we heard about their multi award-winning show, the only contemporary design exhibition around, well we had to share it with you guys. Offering visitors the chance to buy, build and furnish a house all under one roof, this year sees even more features, celebrities and expert advice than before. Returning to ExCeL from the 3th to the 11th May 2008 for a fourth year, the show will be split into six distinct but closely related sections as listed below:

		GRANDInteriors: showcasing cutting-edge, contemporary interior design from the world of furnishing and decoration, with something to suit all tastes. Many of the designs and technologies will never have been seen before in the UK.
		GRANDBuild: the biggest and most comprehensive self build show in the UK, catering for every stage of the build process, from planning through to construction and fittings. Source land, meet architects and even buying a home off the peg.
		GRANDGardens: find everything you need to make the most of your outdoor space. Talk to experts for free personal advice to make your garden come alive.
		GRANDKitchens: see the newest, most advanced and stylish kitchens from a host of top manufacturers. Step into a world where the sleekest kitchen designs meet state-of-the-art technology. Experts are on hand to offer guidance for kitchens big and small.
		GRANDBathrooms: the sleekest bathroom designs and state-of-the-art technologies to make the most of the smallest room in the house. You¹ll find the hottest bathroom designs and the coolest technologies on tap.
		GRANDVillage: located at the foot of the steps outside ExCeL's west entrance. The dwellings and landscaped garden will be open to view over the nine days of the event.

There's even a Design Shopping Arcade where you can explore the world of furnishing and decoration, with something to suit all styles and purses, from the latest technology and most innovative furniture and accessories. Kevin McCloud, comments: "Grand Designs Live London isn't just another home exhibition, like the programme it is definitive, authoritative, creative and original." Weekend tickets cost £18 on the door (£13 in advance) and weekday tickets £15 on the door (£10 in advance), with children aged 15 and under entering free when accompanied by an adult. For more info check out www.granddesignslive.com, or alternatively if you fancy saving yourself a few pounds we've teamed up Midnight Communications to give away five pairs of tickets. The first five people to email pbmw@unity-media.com before the 30th of April 2008 will receive a pair of tickets, simple as that. Don't forget to include your address and phone number, with Grand Designs in the subject line. Good luck!