Get ready for Decorex Durban as preparation get underway for Africa’s biggest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition which begins with Decorex Durban at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 March 2020.
This showcase of the latest products and trends from designers, décor professionals and industry experts is always hotly anticipated. The theme for Decorex Africa 2020 is Lifestyle by Design.
Decorex Africa 2020 installations
- Insta-Interiors – a new feature showcasing the latest décor trends to hit African shores, including New Nordic, Contemporary Organic, Afro/Tribal meets European Mix, Modern Chinoiserie and the Neon trend
- 2020 Trends Installation – another new feature showcasing Decorex Creative Director Anita Bloom’s Top 10 trends for the year in situ
- Instudio Trend Theatre (free-flow forum where design influencers, manufacturers and décor professionals share insights)
- Gourmet Cooking Theatre built by Natal Kitchens (cooking talents cook up a storm)
- Gourmet with Love (the best in kitchenware)
- Kitchen Design Project (kitchen designers create themed kitchens)
- Trend Kitchen by Cosentino (living areas melt into the working areas of the kitchen)
- #withlovefromDecorex featuring Mobelli Furniture + Living (a selection of contemporary furniture chosen by the Decorex team)
- Mobelli Furniture + Living Trend House – Urban Living by Design (including a home space that reflects the Durban lifestyle)
- Bathroom by Design (introducing trends from Durban’s top bathroom suppliers)
- Designer Spotlight – Frans Alexander Interiors (inspiration from one of Durban’s interior design and decor companies)
- Designer Pavilion (an installation featuring local designers’ interpretation of the theme)
- Fabric Trend Bar (latest in decorative fabrics and trimmings for the corporate, hospitality, residential décor market)
- Outdoor Living Collab (garden equipment, technology, landscaping)
- Appliance feature by Tafelberg (appliances and home technology from Tafelberg)
- Apartment project (a collab with a top furniture and décor supplier with two interior designers styling two apartments)
- Lighting by Design (collaboration with a top lighting supplier)
Global trends within an African context
“The Decorex Durban programme presents a range of exciting installations that engage with global trends within an African context,” explains Sian Cullingworth, portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions. “Top designers, manufacturers and suppliers will share their take on current trends, interpreting what Lifestyle by Design is all about.”
After this stimulating array of #inspo and solutions that will allow you to design your home the way you want it to be, you can recharge at the many cafés, bars and restaurants on site – the Wine + Bubbly Bar, Illy’s Coffee Bar, the Neon Gin Jungle, The Urban Beerhouse, The Tribe Restaurant and The Art Café. Expect locally sourced ingredients, internationally acclaimed wines, local craft beers and so much more! In addition, there’ll be a market at the event on Friday, 20 March 2020.
As ever, Decorex Durban will provide a powerhouse of inspiration for the interior design, décor and architectural industries and is hosting a special trade-focused day on Friday, 20 March 2020. Members of the profession will receive complimentary trade access to the show if they register online ahead of the event. Trade professionals who do not pre-register online will be able to purchase trade access tickets at the gate at a reduced rate.
Decorex Africa’s Creative Director Anita Bloom, who coined this year’s theme adds: “Design is the essence of life and speaks to our collective search for the things that bring us essential happiness. Through our constantly changing lifestyles and the urge to create sanctuaries in our home spaces, we find those moments of calm and empowerment, as well as optimism and luxury. Beauty needs space to flourish, and Decorex presents a canvas onto which exquisite design is curated, celebrated and experienced.”
Diarise all three Decorex Africa 2020 shows
Decorex Durban 2020, 19 – 22 March 2020, Durban Exhibition Centre
Decorex Cape Town 2020, 30 April to 3 May 2020, CTICC
Decorex Joburg 2020, 6 – 10 August 2020, Gallagher Convention Centre
What: Decorex Durban www.decorex.co.za
When: 19-22 March 2020, Fri – 10am – 8pm. Thus Sat, Sun 10am – 6pm
Decorex Durban tickets: Adults R95, students/pensioners R85. Kids U12 R20. Trade/Exhibitor R85
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