We’re thrilled to announce that Uplifts will be attending Grand Designs Live 2025, taking place from 3rd to 5th October at the NEC Birmingham.
As part of the UK’s premier home design event, we’ll be showcasing our innovative homelift solutions and joining a series of inspiring talks that highlight accessible, sustainable, and multi-generational living.
Visitors can explore our lifts in action and meet the team at the show, while gaining insights from some of the industry’s leading designers, architects, and innovators.
A collaboration in design and accessibility
We are proud to be collaborating with renowned interior designer Ayisha Onuorah to demonstrate how accessibility can be seamlessly integrated into stylish, contemporary interiors. Together, we will showcase how homelifts can complement and enhance a home’s design without compromising on aesthetics, reinforcing the idea that practicality and elegance can go hand in hand. Visitors to Grand Designs Live will be the first to see this exciting partnership brought to life.
Event talks
Throughout the weekend, we will feature in a series of expert-led talks and panels, sharing insights on inclusive design, multifunctional spaces, sustainability, and how homelifts can enhance comfort and independence for every stage of life.
Saturday 4th October
Design with dignity - 13:00 Sustainability stage
This session explores how to design a home that adapts with you, whether you're planning for growing family needs, future medical considerations, or accessibility for visual impairments. From layout choices to lighting, materials, and smart technology, discover how thoughtful, inclusive design can create a space that supports comfort, independence, and dignity for years to come.
Host: Max McMurdo
Panel: Ayisha Onuorah (Interior Designer and Media Personality), Kevin McCloud, Kate Sheehan (Uplifts OT), SMEG, Wellbank, FB & Sons
Interior design for multi-use spaces - 14:00 Home & Garden stage
Interior design is key to creating multifunctional spaces that adapt to modern living. From clever zoning and flexible furniture to smart storage and cohesive aesthetics, this talk explores how thoughtful design supports comfort, efficiency, and well-being, allowing homes to evolve with changing needs, lifestyles, and generations under one roof.
Host: Kate Sandhu
Panel: Panel: Ayisha Onuorah, and, Kate Sheehan (Uplifts OT)
Bold design with purpose in collaboration with the Grand House of Ideas - 16:00 Renovation & Build stage
Ayisha Onuorah shares her approach to creating impactful interiors that are as functional as they are fearless. From concept to completion, she explores how bold colour, texture, and storytelling can shape meaningful spaces, while still meeting the everyday needs of real homes, real clients, and real lives.
Host: Kunle Barker
Panel: Ayisha Onuorah (Interior Designer and Media Personality), Sam Stannh (CEO, Upifts), and Kate Sheehan (Uplifts OT)
Sunday 5th October
Designing for multi-generational living - 11:00 Sustainability stage
With more families living under one roof, designing for multi-generational living is more relevant than ever. This session explores how planning, architecture, garden design and smart mobility solutions, like homelifts, can create flexible, future-proof spaces that balance independence, accessibility, and shared living for all ages and stages of life.
Host: Max McMurdo
Panel: Kate Sheehan (Uplifts OT), Thomas McSherry, Buildstore, FB & Sons
Designing for Independence and Sustainability - 16:00 Home & Garden stage
This talk looks at renewable energy systems, water solutions, and architectural strategies for self-sufficient living, whether you're building remote or simply aiming for energy independence. Discover how to live lighter, smarter, and more sustainably.
Host: Briony Ace
Panel: Kate Sandhu (Renovation Expert), James Furzer (Architect), and Kate Sheehan (Uplifts OT)
Why visit Uplifts at Grand Designs Live
At Uplifts, we believe that a home should work for everyone, at every stage of life. Our homelifts are designed to be discreet, stylish, and reliable, providing freedom of movement and enhancing the overall functionality of your home. Grand Designs Live is the perfect opportunity to see how these solutions integrate seamlessly into modern interiors.
Attendees will have the chance to:
Explore the latest homelift designs and technologies.
Speak directly with Uplifts experts about accessibility solutions for your home.
Discover how inclusive design can future-proof your living space.
Gain inspiration from leading designers and architects through the show’s engaging talks and panels.
We’re looking forward to welcoming homeowners, designers, and enthusiasts to our stand and showing how simple solutions can have a big impact on daily life. Whether you’re planning a new build, renovating an existing property, or exploring ways to make your home more inclusive, Uplifts offers the perfect combination of design, comfort, and practicality.
For more information on Grand Designs Live 2025 and our participation, visit the official event website or check out our social media channels.