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As the year draws to a close, I’m looking ahead to next year’s big events. One of the biggest, designjunction, has just announced their dates for 2015. Designjunction is a really creative, immersive show. It showcases the best in furniture, lighting and product design against a stunning industrial backdrop. It will be in Milan in April (14-19) and NYC in May (15-18). In September (24-27), the show returns to the 1960s sorting office on New Oxford Street during the London Design Festival. Two other LDF greats are Decorex and 100% Design. Decorex International will be taking place from the 20-23 September next year and 100% Design from the 23-26 Sept.

As you already know, I’m a dedicated visitor to the London Design Festival, but there are a few other shows that I hope to check out next year.

In January there’s the fabulous Maison & Object in Paris (any excuse to get to Paris is fine by me). Maison & Objet is a lifestyle show, exhibiting the finest products in decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles and more. As can only be expected from a Parisian show, it’s an ultra stylish event.

In April, there’s the Salone Del Mobile Milano, or the Milan Furniture Fair. This is the largest furniture and design trade fair in the world. In recent years there have been more than 2,500 exhibitors so there is a lot to see. Unfortunately, the website is currently under construction so I haven’t yet been able to see who is exhibiting.