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TALKS & TOURS PROGRAMME
WOW!talks
Design Club, Third Floor, South Dome
A series of exclusive talks curated to inspire and inform.
WOW!talks offered exclusive access to global A-listers; discover more about their WOW!rooms and dive into their highly creative approach.
WOW!house tours
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Design Avenue
A fascinating journey through the WOW!house to get extra insights into the creativity behind the WOW!rooms with a special guided tour. Get the lowdown on how world-class designers achieved some spectacular spaces, from concept to reality. Free of charge.
DESIGN DISCOVERY TOURS
Concierge Desk, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Take a trip around the showrooms for an insider’s view of some of the industry’s leading brands and gain deeper insights into the most talked-about products chosen for WOW!house. Free of charge.
the programme
Tuesday 6 June, 3pm
WOW!Talk: DREAM SPACES
Hosted by Homes & Gardens
Guest speakers: Joy Moyler, founder of Joy Moyler Interiors and Rayman Boozer, founder of Apartment 48 and WOW!house alumnus
Chair: Sarah Spiteri of Homes & Gardens
Two celebrated US decorators share their approach to creating highly individual interiors. With an ability to draw inspiration from different sources including art, fashion and architecture, find out what informs their design thinking. Delve into their WOW!house rooms as they discuss transatlantic commonalities and differences, how to combine colour and pattern and why an emphasis on craftsmanship brings a unique perspective. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Wednesday 7 June, 3pm
wow!talk: INVITING INTERIORS
Hosted by House & Garden
Guest speakers: Martin Hulbert and Jay Grierson, co-founders of Martin Hulbert Design and Scott Maddux and Jo Le Gleud, co-founders of Maddux Creative
Chair: Hatta Byng, editor of House & Garden
There always seems to be an intangible element to the world’s most stylish homes: a dimension that makes you want to stay and linger. Join a panel of leading designers and discover how an eye for detail is integral to the creation of personal spaces that have a point of view and an ability to intrigue and surprise. Paying close attention to atmosphere as much as aesthetics, learn how their ideas have been translated into their distinctive WOW!rooms. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Tuesday 13 June, 3pm
WOW!Talk:INTERIORS – LESSONS FROM THE PAST
Hosted by Country Life
Guest speakers: Tim Gosling, founder of Gosling and Vanessa Macdonald of Melissa Wyndham
Chair: Giles Kime, executive and interiors editor, Country Life
Two leading interior designers share the enduring design principles that never go out of date. With a focus on proportions, harmony and balance, learn ways to mix comfort with character, marrying classic details with colour, pattern, materials, antiques and contemporary pieces. Discover the sense of history they have seamlessly created for their WOW!rooms, conjuring richly storied spaces that seem to have evolved over time. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Thursday 15 June, 11.30am
WOW!talk: DAVID LINLEY, the earl of SNOWDON – HERITAGE, CRAFT AND COLLECTING
Guest speaker: David Linley, the Earl of Snowdon, Honorary Chairman EMEA of Christie’s
Chair: Claire German, CEO of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
David Linley, the Earl of Snowdon, has an impeccable eye for detail, skill and craftsmanship, and as Honorary Chairman EMEA of Christie’s has been witness to some of the world’s greatest pieces of furniture, art and objets. In this special session for WOW!house, discover his fascination with culture, his hunger for education and why auction houses are one of the best resources for unearthing interesting and rare antiques for interior design projects. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Tuesday 13 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
country life invites you…
martin moore x henry prideaux out-of-hours guided tour
Guided tour of WOW!house, followed by a drinks reception at which Henry Prideaux will discuss Martin Moore’s ‘New Deco’ kitchen and his interior scheme with Country Life’s interiors & executive editor, Giles Kime.
Hosted by Martin Moore & Country Life
Thursday 15 June, 3pm
WOW!talk: NICKY HASLAM –DESIGN LEGEND
Hosted by The English Home
Guest speaker: Nicky Haslam
Chair: Samantha Scott Jeffries, editor of The English Home
Nicky Haslam has become an iconic name over the course of an illustrious 50-year career. He is known for creating sophisticated rooms with an innate sense of drama and scale, and a dash of wit. His opulent style, rooted in traditional English decorating, is ever-changing with the times, but is always distinguishable for its humour, charm and elegance. At this unique session, expect insider insights into his influences and inspirations, the story behind the WOW!house Legend Room he created with Colette van den Thillart, as well as personal anecdotes about his life and work. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Monday 19 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
homes & Gardens invites you…
private tour & ceviche masterclass in the ultimate party kitchen
Private tour of WOW!house and the Martin Moore Kitchen by Henry Prideaux, followed by a ceviche masterclass with Asimakis Chaniotis, head of Michelin-starred restaurant Pied á Terre.
Hosted by Martin Moore & Homes & Gardens
Wednesday 21 June, 3pm
WOW!talk: LIVING WELL
Hosted by ELLE Decoration
Guest speakers: Natalia Miyar, founder of Natalia Miyar Atelier, Clare Gaskin, founder of Clare Gaskin, founding director Carolynne Shenton and director Abigail Kendler of Studio Mica
Chair: Ben Spriggs, editor-in-chief of ELLE Decoration
What is it about a space that makes us feel at home? In an increasingly busy world, discover the importance of comfort, beauty and a connection with nature. Join a panel of leading designers as they discuss why we need interiors that enhance our well-being and make us feel good. From a cocooning bedroom to a quiet study and a spa-like sanctuary, discover the secrets to creating WOW!rooms that uplift and soothe the spirit. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
Wednesday 28 June, 3pm
WOW!talk: HAPPY HOMES
Hosted by Country & Town House
Guest speakers: Lucy Barlow, founder of Barlow & Barlow; Selina McCabe, senior partner and head of interiors at Winch Design and Henry Prideaux, founder of Henry Prideaux Interior Design
Chair: Carole Annett, interiors editor at Country & Town House
Join a panel of leading interior designers as they explore joyful interiors that make life better. Enlivened by exuberant elements, quirky inspirations and cheerful palettes, these spaces have a playfulness and attention to detail while staying rooted in practicality. Delve into the design process behind their WOW!rooms and learn what it really takes to create homes that make you smile. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
THURSDAY 29 June, 3pm
WOW!talk: A ROOM WITH A VIEW
Hosted by The World of Interiors
Guest speakers: Tom Bartlett, co-founder of Waldo Works and Tala Fustok, founder of Tala Fustok Studio
Chair: Emily Tobin, deputy editor, The World of Interiors
Join leading designers as they discuss their original approach to design and architecture, with detailed storytelling which celebrates craft and captures the imagination. Delve into their WOW!rooms and discover how a combination of considered yet eclectic styles, shapes, textures is the key to creating inviting interiors that draw the eye and keep you looking.
To hear more about their extraordinary spaces, the Gournay Morning Room (Waldo Works) and the Home Bar (Tala Fustok) this event is not to be missed. Booking essential.
Journey into the WOW!house before heading for the talk. Ticket to talk: £5
tuesday 4 july, 10am-7pm
shop the show
Calling all design enthusiasts! You can now buy your favourite items from WOW!house during an exclusive Shop the Show event.
This is an unmissable opportunity to purchase an array of products curated and sourced by some of the biggest names in design. Snap up furniture, lighting, objets, carpets, fabrics and much more by renowned makers and suppliers from all 18 WOW!rooms. Whether you are seeking an elegant table, handmade curtains or a one-of-a-kind piece specially commissioned for WOW!house, discover unique treasures, viewing them first in situ before buying. Now is the time to acquire that comfortable sofa you’ve had your eye on, invest in glorious art or upgrade a room with cushions or accessories. Seen something you love? Simply, put a red dot on it. The friendly Personal Shopping team will be on hand to help with enquiries and can even arrange shipping.
Extended opening hours; peruse the contents of each room with glass of fizz from 4pm.
Shop the Show at WOW!house encourages environmental awareness, repurposing items on sale for more wonderful spaces after the event.
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