Across Ireland, a clear shift is under way. Homeowners are turning opportunity into action and investing in their homes. From energy upgrades to full-scale renovations, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for home improvement in decades. For anyone planning their next home renovation project, the spring PTSB Ideal Home Show, from April 24th-26th in the RDS Simmonscourt, is where those plans begin to take shape and become reality.
With rising property prices, and housing in short supply, more people are choosing to renovate or extend their existing home rather than move, and are now committing to more ambitious, long-term projects.
Perhaps the biggest catalyst this year is financial support. Through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), a wide range of grants help to offset the cost of home energy upgrades. Revenue.ie will be at Stand K30 to advise on the Help to Buy Scheme tax incentive. Also be sure to visit First Home Scheme on Stand K42 to learn more about this shared equity scheme. The PTSB team will welcome you at Stand N50; navigating grants, understanding eligibility and choosing the right contractors can be daunting, but that is exactly why the PTSB Ideal Home Show has become such an important event for homeowners.
“The level of support now available to homeowners is a real game changer,” says exhibition director Caitriona O’Connor. “We’re seeing people who may have been putting projects off for years now ready to move forward because the financial guidance and advice are there. People want inspiration but they also want to understand how to transform their plans into reality, and that’s where the show really delivers.”
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Expert advice
The PTSB Ideal Home Show brings together up to 230 exhibitors, showcasing Ireland’s leading brands across home renovation, build and extend, retrofitting, interior design, kitchens and bathrooms, furnishings, appliances, garden design, modular homes, and smart home technology.
Highlighting sustainable energy and heating innovations, the Electric Ireland Superhomes Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion provides free consultations on SEAI grants and incentives, as well as technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps. People are investing in home energy upgrades not only to save on bills but to future-proof and increase the comfort levels of their homes.
Hear from the experts at the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre where Room to Improve architect Dermot Bannon will present Comfort by Design: Dermot Bannon’s Ecodan Heat Pump Experience, alongside experts from SEAI.
The PhoneWatch Ask an Expert Hub offers one-to-one consultations with professionally registered architects, garden landscapers and designers, interior designers, and retrofit and energy-saving experts, helping visitors map out projects and avoid costly mistakes before they begin.
At the DFS Interiors Theatre, visitors can hear about the latest breakthrough interior design trends from Patricia Power, Róisín Lafferty and Arlene McIntyre, while the Prestige by Fleetwood Interior Design Hub offers colour consultations, for advice on elevating home interiors this spring.
The Dunnes Stores Chef’s Live Theatre also returns with a packed daily schedule of inspiring cooking demos, featuring some of Ireland’s most celebrated chefs, including Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan, Brian McDermott and nutritionist Aileen Cox Blundell, as well as Dunnes Stores designers Francis Brennan, William Costelloe and Helen James.
Record demand
“We’re seeing record ticket registrations for the spring PTSB Ideal Home Show already,” says O’Connor. “There’s a real sense that 2026 is the year to act. People are more informed, more motivated and ready to invest in their homes, and they’re coming to the show to make those decisions with confidence.”
The show offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore options, understand available supports and connect directly with the experts and suppliers who can bring their plans to life. If you’re thinking about improving your home this year, there’s no better place to start.
For more information on the show and to register for free tickets, visit idealhome.ie
