Drawing on its position as Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex SA has unveiled the 2019 show theme: ‘Designing for Africa – feels like home’ which aims to inspire and unite visitors, designers and industry leaders.
Spanning three national exhibitions, Decorex SA is set to feature the best in 2019 trends, products and designs that depict various elements of African style. Credit: Hertex
“One of the many elements that sets Decorex SA apart is the exhibition theme which has been revealed, every year, since the show’s inception,” explains Sian Cullingworth, portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions. “It has to speak to the global industry trends while also capturing the mood and sense of this particular moment in time within our lives.”
Cullingworth says that Africa is finally emerging from the shadows in respect of stylistic influence, being viewed as a leader in design inspiration rather than a mere accessory.
“The African hospitality industry is growing and we are witnessing a number of emerging markets across the continent, many of them specifically design related or stimulated by African design,” continues Cullingworth. “This flow of movement into and out of Africa is drawing organic African style directly into the global trends – and conversely fusing some international flavour into local décor.”
This dynamic African style will be artfully displayed throughout the various features at all three Decorex SA shows – Decorex Durban, Decorex Cape Town and Decorex Joburg.
“With Decorex SA attracting the most innovative décor, design and lifestyle influencers, we host a number of trade visitors from across the continent, all of whom want to witness the leading trends as they emerge,” says Cullingworth. “They take this inspiration back home where it is implemented with the unique flavour of each individual country.”
Decorex SA is set to feature the best in 2019 trends, products and designs that depict various elements of African style, all of which resonate with residents on the continent.
Decorex SA 2019 details
Decorex Durban
21 to 24 March 2019
10:00 to 18:00 daily
Durban Exhibition Centre
Trade-focused day: 22 March 2019
Ticket prices: Adults – R95
Students/pensioners – R85
Kids U12 – R20
Trade – R85
Exhibitors – R85
Decorex Cape Town
1 to 5 May 2019
10:00 to 18:00 daily
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Trade-focused days: 2 to 3 May 2019
Ticket prices: Adults – R110
Students/pensioners – R100
Kids U12 – R20
Trade – R100
Exhibitors – R100
Decorex Joburg
7 to 11 August 2019
10:00 to 18:00 daily
Gallagher Convention Centre
Public holiday: 9 August 2019
Trade-focused days: 7 to 8 August 2019
Ticket prices: Adults – R120
Students/pensioners – R100
Kids U12 – R20
Trade – R100
Exhibitors – R100
