About the Ideal Home Show

The first Ideal Home Show opened in 1908 and was organised by the Daily Mail. The show was aimed at a growing market of home owners and showcased many labour saving devices that were starting to become more widely available.

The Ideal Home Show built its reputation on home innovation and was the UK launch pad for countless household products such as the toaster and electric kettle (1920), the microwave (1947) and the electric grass mower (1970). The show has also been at the forefront of environmental concerns, unveiling the first 'energy efficient kitchen' in 1989.

In 2008 the show celebrated its centenary with a special feature that showcased how much the home has changed in the 100 years since its doors first opened in 1908.

There is only one Ideal Home Show that takes place in London once a year and we look forward to welcoming you to the next Ideal Home Show 2010, 20 March - 5 April at Earls Court in London.

The Ideal Home Show is organised by Media 10 Ltd.

Formed 6 years ago, Media 10 is a privately owned publishing and events company based in Epping, Essex.

It currently employs approximately 100 staff and has fast become one of the leading players in the events industry as a result of the hugely successful Grand Designs Live exhibition, held twice per year in London and Birmingham.

Other events in the portfolio include the Duke of Essex Polo Trophy - now one of the largest attended polo matches in Europe; The London Design Trail; The Milan Design Trail and the Grand Designs Awards.

Its award-winning magazine portfolio includes icon magazine, the leading international architecture and design magazine; Grand Designs, the magazine of the leading property programme on Channel 4; The Selfbuilder, a monthly resource for anyone looking to refurbish, restore or build their own home; on office, the leading office design magazine; the music magazine, M; and Spanish, a design and property publication.

Media 10 currently has partnerships with Channel 4, Talkback Thames, Fremantle Media, The Performing Rights Society and the Spanish Embassy.