{"id":1392,"date":"2020-01-28T10:36:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T10:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2020-01-28T10:36:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T10:36:59","slug":"get-ready-for-decorex-durban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/luxury\/get-ready-for-decorex-durban\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready for Decorex Durban!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost time for Africa\u2019s biggest d\u00e9cor, design and lifestyle exhibition to kick off, with the first instalment, Decorex Durban, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19-22 March 2020. This prestigious showcase of the latest products and trends from top designers, d\u00e9cor professionals and industry experts is always hotly anticipated \u2013 and the 2020 instalment will be even bigger and better than before!<\/p>\n<p>The overarching theme for Decorex Africa 2020 is \u2018Lifestyle by Design\u2019, an embracive approach that allows you to design your life the way you want it to be. Lifestyle by Design is about freedom, reclaiming your time and doing things you like. This is essentially illustrated through design and looking to future trends when curating your own personal space.<\/p>\n<p>According to Decorex Africa\u2019s Creative Director Anita Bloom, who coined this year\u2019s theme: \u201cDesign 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will find this year\u2019s theme illustrated by a wide range of fabulous installations that talk to the latest trends. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insta-Interiors \u2013 a brand-new feature showcasing the latest d\u00e9cor trends to hit the African shores, including New Nordic, Contemporary Organic, Afro\/Tribal meets European Mix, Modern Chinoiserie and the Neon trend<\/li>\n<li>2020 Trends Installation \u2013 another brand-new feature showcasing Decorex Creative Director Anita Bloom\u2019s top ten trends for the year in situ<\/li>\n<li>Instudio Trend Theatre (a free-flow forum where leading design influencers, manufacturers and d\u00e9cor professionals share their insights)<\/li>\n<li>Gourmet Cooking Theatre built by Natal Kitchens (where local cooking talents cook up a storm)<\/li>\n<li>Gourmet with Love (a showcase of the best in kitchenware)<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen Design Project (local kitchen designers create themed kitchens)<\/li>\n<li>Trend Kitchen by Cosentino (where living areas melt into the working areas of the kitchen)<\/li>\n<li>#withlovefromDecorex featuring Mobelli Furniture + Living (a selection of gorgeous contemporary furniture chosen by the Decorex team)<\/li>\n<li>Mobelli Furniture + Living Trend House \u2013 Urban Living by Design (including a home space that reflects the Durban lifestyle)<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom by Design (introducing trends from some of Durban\u2019s top bathroom suppliers)<\/li>\n<li>Designer Spotlight \u2013 Frans Alexander Interiors (highlighting inspiration from one of Durban\u2019s leading interior design and decor companies)<\/li>\n<li>Designer Pavilion (a dynamic installation featuring local designers\u2019 interpretation of the theme \u2018Lifestyle by Design\u2019)<\/li>\n<li>Fabric Trend Bar (the latest in decorative fabrics and trimmings for the corporate, hospitality and residential d\u00e9cor market)<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor Living Collab (the latest in garden equipment, technology and landscaping)<\/li>\n<li>Appliance feature by Tafelberg (the finest appliances and home technology from Tafelberg)<\/li>\n<li>Apartment project (a collaboration with one of South Africa\u2019s top furniture and d\u00e9cor suppliers along with two interior designers styling two apartments)\u2022 Lighting by Design (a collaboration with one of South Africa\u2019s top lighting suppliers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Decorex Durban programme presents a range of new, exciting installations that engage with global trends within an African context,\u201d explains Sian Cullingworth, portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions. \u201cTop designers, manufacturers and suppliers will share their take on current trends, interpreting what Lifestyle by Design is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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 caf\u00e9s, bars and restaurants on site \u2013 the Wine + Bubbly Bar, Illy\u2019s Coffee Bar, the Neon Gin Jungle, The Urban Beerhouse, The Tribe Restaurant and The Art Caf\u00e9. Expect locally sourced ingredients, internationally acclaimed wines, local craft beers and so much more! In addition, there\u2019ll be a market at the event on Friday, 20 March 2020.<\/p>\n<p>As ever, Decorex Durban will provide a powerhouse of inspiration for the interior design, d\u00e9cor 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.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.decorex.co.za\">www.decorex.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TICKET PRICES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adults \u2013 R95<\/p>\n<p>Students\/Pensioners \u2013 R85<\/p>\n<p>Kids U12 \u2013 R20<\/p>\n<p>Trade\/Exhibitor \u2013 R85<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRADE FOCUSED DAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, 20 March 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, 20 March 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fri \u2013 10am-8pm<\/p>\n<p>Thu, Sat &amp; Sun \u2013 10am-6pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost time for Africa\u2019s biggest d\u00e9cor, design and lifestyle exhibition to kick off, with the first instalment, Decorex Durban, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19-22 March 2020. This prestigious showcase of the latest products and trends from top designers, d\u00e9cor professionals and industry experts is always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/luxury\/get-ready-for-decorex-durban\/\" class=\"btn btn-link continue-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,36],"tags":[147,148,146],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1392"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1392"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1394,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1392\/revisions\/1394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.africansafarisint.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}