London is a hotbed of art and design right now. To whet the appetite before the contemporary design show gets underway, here are four must-see shows taking place in the UK’s capital this autumn.

1. designjunction2015, 24-27 September – http://thedesignjunction.co.uk/

Spread over two central sites – The College (former home to Central St. Martins) and Victoria House – designjunction2015 promises to be one of the highlights of the year for design lovers.

As well as design-led pop-ups, there will be workshops, flash factories and talks from some of the world’s leading industry figures. What’s more, an ‘emporium of eateries’ will provide fuel throughout the day. For a third consecutive year, lightjunction will again be a popular draw as the capital’s leading destination for high-end, contemporary lighting.

Designjunction has already held events this year in Milan and New York, but their London show is their flagship, housing collections from more than 200 brands, spanning architecture, art and interior design.

It promises to be a great place to get close up to future contemporary interior design and culture trends from around the world. Advanced public tickets are selling fast, so book early for guaranteed good value entry.

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2. Decorex International, 20-23 September – http://www.decorex.com/index.cfm

Decorex International has 38 years of experience during which it has developed a reputation for giving a platform to high-end, innovative design.

Taking place in the grounds of London’s Syon Park, there will be a collection of over 400 hand-selected exhibitors on display that will showcase the best in luxury design. Their popular seminar programme is designed to educate, stimulate and inspire with a great line up of speakers taking shape.

As well as stands hosted by a collection of cutting-edge design brands, the central focal point of the 2015 event will again be the Champagne bar – always a reason to visit! Behind this year’s bar is interior design icon Russell Sage, providing the perfect setting to unwind after soaking up displays from the world’s best luxury designers.

Continue reading on the next page to find out the other events that will help aid your creativity this season.

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