Established for over 25 years, the Decorative Fair is a thrice-yearly specialist event for the discerning decorator. With over 135 dealers in decorative and fine antiques, 20th century designer names, lighting, accessories works of art and textiles, gathering at the Marquee in Battersea Park for an extravaganza of unusual design idea and objects to enhance the home and garden.  The Spring Antiques Fair opens from the 3rd – 8th May, admission costs £10 on the door, for further information click here.

The 1st of May see’s the Snape Maltings, Suffolk hosting The Right Royal Retro Market. This special event will bring together the finest in vintage and retro traders, showcasing their most interesting and eclectic wares.  Adding to the retro buzz, visitors will also enjoy seeing Premium Classic Car’s collections of classical & vintage vehicles. The family run Snape Maltings also houses interior shops & a local produce food hall. Entry is free.

Craft Central opens in studios to showcases a hotbed of over 90 cutting edge craft designers and makers at Made In Clerkenwell from the 19th-22nd May 2011.  With unlimited access over the 4 days you’ll have plenty of time to mooch around and pick up distinctive pieces of jewellery, fashion, interior products, ceramics and traditional crafts. Admission costs £2.50 per person and allows you to explore the two great buildings of Craft Central.

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‘Reclaim, reuse, repeat’ – this is the motto of the Salvo Fair, an annual exhibition of architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials. Everything is for sale. Knebworth House, Hertfordshire hosts the event which is open to the public on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June, with a trade day on Friday 24th. Tickets cost £8.  For further information please visit the Salvo Fair website.

Presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live is the UK’s number 1 consumer home, interiors, build and architectural show. Combing cutting-edge designer products, interactivity and sustainable future lead design and build techniques – designed to inspire and guide visitors through their home renovation & self-build projects.  Grand Designs Live will be held at Excel London from the 30th April to the 8th May 2011.  Book your tickets now, prices range from £11 weekday to £14 weekend.