The average spend by our customers at Grand Designs for one average size company was. In addition to the general public enquiries, from architects, specifiers, Interior Designers and independent House builders; together with other exhibiters at the show representative for the exhibitors commented that interest in designer sofas had surpassed all expectations. There were no empty stands or for that matter spaces to rest in. As the curtain falls on the fifth successive show, organisers announced that this yearevent has been the most successful ever, despite the industrys current economic downturn, with visitor figures up 5% on last years show with 105,000 visitors, across the 10 day event. The whole event was full on and dynami Orders were taken for as little as for a buttoned footstool to over for corner units and sofas for 3 lounges of a customers newly built house. Combining award winning creativity, this company are setting new standards within the world of the designer sofa. Grand Designs Live, London, the UKs no 1 consumer home, interiors, build and architectural show, based on the channel 4 Grand series hosted by Kevin McCloud, closed on Monday with exhibitors and organisers hailing the show as a recession-proof success. The event allowed all companies to gain a larger client profile giving a broader platform to show truly unique furniture and design items.This design company boasted an anthology of over 10,000 fabrics and leather from the worlds leading brands such as Ralph Lauren, Designers Guild, Romo, Jab, Andrew Martin and many more. One director commented that the event had made clear to him that the public and design professionals had shown over microfiber suede upholstery fabric the course of the show that they had a appetite for access to examples of.Most of the sales taken were taken around the M25 area, but for one local company generated sales from Ireland and 3 to Scotland.A spokesperson from Grand Designs said.The fifth successive Grand Designs Live, London show, defied the Recession recording the Best Attendance Ever. Heaving with both the general public and industry representative a like. For one design company the exhibition stimulated numerous enquiries , including an enquiry from a renowned hotel requiring about 20 designer sofas and 60 chairs for a refit at their top London Hotel. They also offer the opportunity for the customer to supply their own fabric. Together with all the exhibits, stands and exhibitors, the floor space was fully utilized. The choice of the ultimate designer sofa has never been so great!All companies reported that their general enquiries from the public where significantly increased. The company director has already booked a spot for next years exhibition.An internationally recognised brand of retailers and manufacturers, at the forefront of creating unique living environments with expertise in design of the designer sofa, chairs, corner units, stools, headboards and much more was represented at the event.a bespoke designer sofa and chairs. In general companies have been feeling quite apprehensive bearing in mindthe economic situation at present.Recession! What recession? Bespoke designer sofa, manufacturing and retailing designer sofas was delighted by the Quality of visitors and turnover at the Grand Designs Live exhibition at Excel London last week.The Grand Design Live Exhibition was very busy from start to finish.