The UK’s number one furniture trade event is back with a bang for the New Year – and you’d be mad to miss it!
From more exhibitor space and feature areas to bigger stands and more manufacturers and suppliers of furniture and furnishings, attending the January Furniture Show (22-25 January NEC, Birmingham) should be a New Year’s resolution that’s definitely not broken!
The five packed halls will offer the best in furniture, furnishings, accessories, lighting, flooring and fabrics from the best known names in the business – from both the UK and abroad.
With a strong line-up confirmed, those in the design and contracts markets can take advantage of visiting many of the major brands including Parker Knoll, Baker Furniture, Libra, Whitemeadow, Duresta, Willis & Gambier, Gallery Direct including Frank Hudson and Dreamworks, Westbridge, Alstons, Dar Lighting and ercol.
Visitors will also benefit from the Great Hospitality Show which is running alongside JFS in Hall 9 from 23-25 January. Dual registration is available as well as a free shuttle bus in between halls, giving visitors the opportunity to see many more designs and products than ever before. Members of the Society of British Interior Designers (SBID) will also have access to an exclusive VIP lounge in Hall 2.
The raft of new exhibitors and dedicated areas will add greater variety and a new dimension to the event, making the show the most complete furniture and home furnishings exhibition in the UK calendar.
Other ‘must-see’ stands include Crown Floors where legendary football and movie hard man, Vinnie Jones, is proving he has a softer side with the launch of the Deacon Jones range. Partnering with flooring expert, Danny Deacon, to create the Deacon Jones brand, the pair have hand-picked eight exclusive Crown Floors carpet styles.
A new sign up for 2017 is Ekornes – one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the Nordic region. This will be the first time it has exhibited at the show since 2009 and the company is looking forward to exhibiting its Stressless range of swivel and recliner chairs and sofas.
Leading producer of foam mattresses and pillows, Mlily, has recently announced a world exclusive deal with Manchester United as its first official mattress and pillow partner. The five-year deal will see Mlily support the club in focusing on the sleep and recovery of its players. It will showcase its latest ranges, and host a special guest from Manchester United on the stand.
Abode, the brain child of David Langford and David Imrie brings together years of experience and a unique understanding of the Vietnamese furniture industry with UK trends. Three new collections of upholstery and cabinets are being launched from three new-to-the-UK, factories. Arreda is a collection of shabby chic, casual loose cover upholstery combining fabulous comfort with a lush modern twist; Ikon features nine dining and occasional ranges in a variety of timbers with a casual, modern style; and Casarredo combines contemporary soft cover and leather upholstery with real style and great value.
Bringing renaissance, art deco, art nouveau, and retro to the show, Eco Furniture is a fast growing importer and distributor, providing a comprehensive range of mirrored furniture and accessories to a wide customer base. It is dedicated to supplying the highest quality products at competitive prices.
Collins & Hayes was proud to be a runner up and highly commended for its Brooke sofa range in the Furniture Awards 2016 Upper Level category at last year’s show. For 2017 it will be introducing brand new, innovative designs with huge emphasis on comfort and a natural fibre fabric collection.
Online registration for the January Furniture Show is open and visitors can see the full list of exhibitors for 2017 and secure their free badge by visiting www.januaryfurnitureshow.com
