Quality living amid the economic downturn is the theme of this year's Ideal Home Exhibition in London. There's advice on how to love where you live, plus the latest innovations to maximize space, increase energy efficiency and save money.

The global recession is biting - and people in the UK are feeling the effects.

It's little wonder then that the theme of the Ideal Home Show 2009 is: "Save Energy and Save Space".

From outside living to "Smarter Living" there's something for everyone.