Ever since the first exhibition in 1908, the Ideal Home Show has continued to amaze and delight visitors from all over the world. Today, the event is reputed to be the largest Home Show in the world. It is officially Ireland's biggest, best attended and most successful exhibition for homeowners.



The 2008 Ideal Home Show at RDS, Dublin will take place at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin, Ireland. The show details are outlined below:

Dates: 23rd October 2008 to 27th October 2008

Opening hours:

Thurs & Fri: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Mon: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This year is special as the show commemorates 100 years. The 2008 Ideal Home Eco Show house will lead the way in green and eco-friendly interiors. Natural wall coverings in sisal and bamboo, bamboo flooring, minimalist furnishings and carpets made from recycled grass and organic cottons will be prominent show features.

The show is very useful for exhibitors as well as visitors. The Ideal Home Show is attended every year by over 40,000 visitors and provides exhibitors enormous exposure. Exhibitors can come in direct contact with potential customers, make connections, build relationships and generate sales. The advertising campaigns of the show are typically held nationwide and can be much useful for participating businesses.

Visitors find the Ideal Home Show at RDS Dublin very helpful in providing innovative and inspirational home d'cor ideas.

Home Entertainment, Leisure & Fitness, Home Accessories, Furniture & D'cor, Renovations, Extensions & DIY accessories and Pamper Zone are some show centres. Home Entertainment Centre features home entertainment systems, Plasma/LCD screens, digital cameras, etc. Leisure & Fitness Centre includes patio furniture, garden decking, sheds, Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms etc. Home Accessories Centre showcases kitchen gadgets and utensils, appliances, cleaning products, pictures and photos etc. Furniture & D'cor presents home furniture such as modern and classic furniture, sofas, beds, kitchen furniture, flooring, tiles, etc. Kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, conservatories, carpentry and DIY are prominent features of Renovations, Extensions & DIY Centre. Pamper Zone includes cosmetic surgery, destination spas, dieticians, lifestyle coaching, health centres, gyms and fitness equipment etc.

To know more about the Ideal Home Show at RDS, Dublin or for great ideas to transform your home, visit idealhome.ie.