Mission Complete!

Official opening-Ideal Home Show Scotland 2015

The DWS team successfully completed four long days at the SECC for this year's Ideal Home Show. It was tiring being on our feet all day but we thoroughly enjoyed meeting potential new customers and other exhibitors. It definitely is a bonus to get out and about in that way when we do most of our business online. We feel the show was a success for DWS and we await eagerly our contacts made at the show to get in touch for quotes and take advantage of our huge discounts.

We are already thinking of the next show and might try the Homebuilding & Renovating Show next year, which we feel would be suited to our market. We'll keep you posted anyway!

A summery of the event has been posted on the Ideal Home Show website
http://www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk/latest-news/show-news/186-thank-you-to-all-who-attended-the-ideal-home-show-scotland-2015

A huge thank you to the thousands of visitors who came to the Ideal Home Show Scotland 2015. We hope you had a great day!

The show was opened in style on Friday 22nd May, by our Celebrity Ambassadors Amanda Lamb, Diarmuid Gavin, John Amabile and George Clarke cutting the ribbon in front of packed crowds.

Whether exploring the Show Homes, watching top chefs in action or enjoying inspirational talks and advice on the Ideal Super Theatre - there was something for everyone.

If this wasn't enough, our inspirational Show Garden designed by our Charity Partner Erskine proved popular and gadget lovers got to check out all the latest gizmos at the Ideal Smart Home Supercharged by Virgin Media.

And for those that got a bit peckish as they explored the show, the Gregg Wallace Restaurant offered a scrumptious 3 course lunch. Plus, our Ideal Champagne Bar located in Ideal Fashion and Beauty was a hotspot for those who wanted a chance to relax and enjoy a glass of fizz with friends!

And finally let's not forget the shopping. With over 400 top exhibitors across our 7 sections, the show had everything you could want to get inspiration for your home and ultimately have a great day out!

So once again thank you to all our visitors, exhibitors and show sponsors who made the show a great success, and we hope to see you again next year!

Day 3

So busy today!  The show was non-stop so lots of talking with potential new customers and therefore the day passed really quickly. With being a solely internet based company we don't get the chance to meet customers in person so these exhibitions are a good way to answer questions face to face and it's satisfying being able to put people's mind at ease about buying on the internet. We're not completely anonymous :) The beauty of the Ideal Home Show in Glasgow is that we are a local company to most of the visitors, despite being online based.

Day 2

The Ideal Home Show kicked off today with Clyde 1’s very own Knoxy and Fiona Shields LIVE from the SECC. They will return at the following times throughout the weekend.

Monday & Friday – 10am through to 2pm

Saturday – 2pm through to 6pm

Sunday – Midday through to 4pm 

Saturday was a quieter than expected day at the Home Show but still plenty of fruitful conversations and possible new leads. The good weather probably had something to do with it as this has been in short supply this May, so I'd imagine people were taking advantage of it while they can.

The slightly reduced numbers allowed the team to have a wander round and explore the show which is always a perk of the job! Laurence had a tour round Erskine charity's 1st World War display, which was a recreation of the trenches, in the garden department. This amazing and atmospheric display was in place to inform visitors as well as raise money for this very worthwhile and invaluable charity. You can find out more about them at the link below and there's a short video of the highlights of their display.

http://www.erskine.org.uk

Day 1

Day 1 of the Ideal Home Show was a resounding success. The show was opened at 10am by the celebrity ambassadors then a pipe band (complete with horse!) led the guests into the arena. We were treated to a rendition of Amazing Grace on the pipes as we made last minute preparations at our stand and then the DWS team were ready and waiting to answer questions. It was actually a busier day than anticipated which bodes well for the rest of the weekend and we're ready for more meets and greets with potential customers. We enjoyed meeting friends of DWS who made the trip to visit, with more on their way tomorrow.

If you haven't already planned to visit I would thoroughly recommend it, with loads of great displays, lots of yummy food tasters and an amazing 'Home for life' styled by House Beautiful, it's a great day out.

The Home for Life styled by House Beautiful

Check out the video below of the opening with Channel Four's George Clarke. Maybe tomorrow we'll catch a glimpse of Gregg Wallace!

Ready to go!

The weekend of the Ideal Home Show Scotland is upon us and we're all set and ready to go. The team enjoyed an evening at the SECC setting up stand H222 and we're really pleased with how it looks! No doubt there will be a few tweaks over the weekend when we get a better feel for how we'll work with it but it's more or less there. There are still some tickets up for grabs so our blog readers can enjoy a visit.

The arena is really taking shape in preparation for the grand opening tomorrow morning, by the celebrity ambassadors and a pipe band, at 10am.

There's plenty for everyone at the show with food, interiors, gardens and technology...and of course fantastic, discounted worktops. I will blog soon with an update of our progress at the show.

From this...

To this!

Gregg Wallace restaurant lunch menu

DWS listing in the show brochure

Countdown...

Only one week to go until the Ideal Home Show Scotland.  Tickets are still for sale at

http://ihsscotland.seetickets.com/tour/ideal-home-show-scotland

DWS are all set and excited to meet new customers there next weekend. For those of you who can't make it, a DWS representative will be our guest blgger soon, bringing us a review of the show from a visitor's point of view.

Meet the 2015 Glasgow Ideal Home Show Celebrity Ambassadors!

DWS are excited to announce this year's celebrity guests at the Ideal Home Show 2015. Only a fortnight to go!

Taken from the Ideal Home Show website 

Meet our 2015 Celebrity Ambassadors!

Visiting the Ideal Home Show offers you the chance to see your favourite celebrity experts and pick up handy hints and tips on their area of expertise.

Whether you need home improvement tips from George or advice on this season's interior trends from John, make sure you book your tickets and don't miss the opportunity to see our ambassadors in action!

See our celebrity ambassadors at the show on the dates and times stated below:

George Clarke
Friday 22nd May 1pm and 4pm on the Ideal Super Theatre

Amanda Lamb
Friday 22nd May 3pm on the Ideal Super Theatre

Diarmuid Gavin
Saturday 23rd May 12pm and 3pm on the Ideal Super Theatre

John Amabile
Friday 22nd May 12pm, Sunday 24th May 1pm and 3pm and Monday 25th 12pm on the Ideal Super Theatre

Gregg Wallace
Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May in the Gregg Wallace Restaurant 

To see the full Ideal Super Theatre timetable click here

Book your tickets to the Ideal Home Show Scotland now!