This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Decorative Fair, taking place from Tuesday, May 6 to Sunday, May 11, 2025, at London's Battersea Park. To commemorate the milestone, organisers are hosting The House Directory LIVE on the Mezzanine level, featuring a programme of talks and events designed to ignite interior design creativity.
Among the highlights is a panel discussion hosted by Emilio Pimentel-Reid—award-winning editor, interiors stylist, and brand consultant.
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| From All Things Considered by Emilio Pimentel-Reid. Photo: Edvinas Bruzas |
Drawing from his latest book All Things Considered, Emilio will lead a conversation with renowned designers featured in the publication:
Holly Howe, Co-Creative Director of Howe London
Michal Silver, Creative Director of Christopher Farr
Natalia Miyar, designer and architect
Together, they’ll explore how unique period pieces can be used to craft deeply personal and distinctive interiors. Signed copies of All Things Considered, featuring photography by Edvinas Bruzas, will be available for purchase.
The Spring Decorative Fair will feature garden antiques and collectable objects, plus vintage jewellery, watches and couture.
Additional Highlights from the Week's Events Include:
Wednesday, May 7 at 12 noon
Bringing Homes to Life for Photography: Staging & Styling with Antiques & Vintage
With Alice Robertson (writer, stylist, art director) and Samaya Ling (interior decorator and founder of Porter and Gold)
Thursday, May 8 at 12 noon
Save the Future by Rescuing the Past
With Sara Morel (Salvo) and Sam & Louise Coster (Mongers Architectural Salvage)
Thursday, May 8 at 2pm
MEET THE GREEN GRADS
A showcase of visionary ideas from the UK’s most promising young designers working toward a more sustainable future
Friday, May 9 at 4pm
The Role of Traditional Craft in Modern Design
Featuring master blacksmith Ian Thackery
All talks are free with a valid Fair ticket. Use code THDFREE25 when booking to gain complimentary access.
On 10 and 11 May, The House Directory will also present Makers Market, a showcase of work by artisans and suppliers of exquisite, handcrafted products.
You can learn more here.
Also taking place in London in the upcoming Week …
Running concurrently from Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, 2025, Ceramic Art London returns to Olympia in West London. Celebrated as Europe’s leading ceramics fair, it will feature 120 outstanding makers from across Europe, Canada, Korea, and beyond. Many UK-based participants bring a global perspective to their work, drawing on cultural influences from places such as Tokyo and Norway. A strict selection process ensures only the finest ceramicists are included in this highly anticipated event.
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