Decorex Cape Town

Themed “Beauty and the Basics”, Decorex 2011 promises to showcase form, function, colour, shapes and textures, while banning the mundane, the boring and the beige.

This year, highlights and features include:

IID Trend Showcase with Dave Nemeth:  This concept stand and Trend Talk Theatre captures the latest design directions featured in the IID Nemeth Trend Report. This exciting collaboration between renowned trend forecaster Dave Nemeth and the Institute of Interior Design Professions (IID) serves as an essential resource for decorators, designers and retailers in the industry.  

The future of colour with Plascon: Fall in love with Rose Shadow and Rickshaw Red, the new nudes, vibrant urban brights, future forward metallics and greens from the forest floor. The Plascon Colour Forecast 2011 is brought to life by four colour connoisseurs depicting the new colour palettes: Katie Thompson of REcreate rekindles romance with pastels and new nudes; Etienne Hanekom, art director of the award-winning magazine Plascon Spaces and VISI plays with vibrant brights without holding back; Gregory Mellor takes his cue from eco-sustenance while Yolande Wieners of D² Interiors conceptualises a space in future-forward greys, metallics and super-trendy aqua. 

BOS Tea House curated by Koncept Design: Neil Stemmet of Koncept Design, a leading light on the South African food and interior design scene, curates this restaurant space using furniture from the past, the present and the future; combining the old and rustic with sleek Italian design.  With its chic warehouse feel the emphasis is on re-cycling, re-using and re-inventing. 

Decadent Diner: The talented teams from Young Cherry’s Designing, Jose’s Craft Steel Interiors and Stucco Italiano bring glamour to diner days. This designer space is devoted to sweet delights and seductive treats. Sip on blush-pink bubbly and bite into French-styled patisseries. A perfect rendezvous for show guests to catch up on industry gossip and take a breather.

District Delicious: Know your cumin from your cardamom? Your sumac from your smoked paprika? In line with the home-indulgence trend to prepare upmarket food at home, rather than dining out, the show boasts a new section ‘District Delicious’, flavoured with gourmet products and wine, kitchen accessories and must-haves for home entertaining.

All Things Green House by Inside Living: Visitors can step into an eco-house where everything – from flooring and linen to pamper products for the home – get the green thumbs-up. Inspired by how natures does things, this inviting eco-space shows how easy ‘converting to green’ can be.

Bathrooms and fine finishes: Visitors can browse the luxe line-up of bathroom essentials, and experience expert advice and money-saving ideas on tap. The fine finishes area offers a vast selection of smart surfaces, sustainable floor coverings and window treatments.

Dream Rooms & Fabrics area: Statement chairs. Layered interiors. Subtle sensuality. Afro-French goes Country and Romance gets an urban twist. Inspired by the show theme ‘Beauty and the Basics’, high-end exhibitors show their signature style and attention to detail in alluring room settings.

Villiera Wines Cap Classique Bar by Robert Thomson: Be part of the in-crowd at the show’s most sparkling social space, dedicated to the world’s trendiest drink. Themed ‘In the Night Garden’ this moody, sexy space depicts a Miami-style outdoor lounge with glow lights and outdoor love chairs. Created exclusively for Decorex Cape Town by Robert Thomson this is the ultimate meeting place for show guests.

The DStv Theatre of Ideas: Visitors get the inside scoop on inventive solutions to decor dilemmas while brushing up on DIY-skills. Expect a block-buster programme filled with make-it-yourself inspiration and cooking demonstrations in a kitchen fitted with Whirlpool appliances. From paint techniques to picture framing DIY, easy entertaining advise for table setting and flower arranging, get the inspiration and know-how to do it all yourself.   

Ask the Experts: All the options of home décor and design projects can be overwhelming. While window-shopping and idea sourcing will give you some direction, you might still need guidance and affirmation. Aidan Bennetts Design and Furnspace come to the rescue with one-on-one slots. Booking essential at www.decorex.co.za. 

The South African Handmade Collection: A carefully selected group of items from South African Handmade Collection will be on display and on sale, ranging from baskets woven from grass or recycled plastic, high-design handmade ceramic gallery pieces to functional ware and fabrics. This project brings the crafter a step closer to becoming a successful local entrepreneur and exporter.

Cape Craft Design Institute: Explore handmade design by established and up-and-coming crafters from the Western Cape proudly showing their magnificent products in an exquisitely styled shop environment.

Decorex Cape Town takes place at the CTICC from 29 April to 2 May 2011 (open daily from 10h00 to 19h00).

Adults: R60, Pensioners & scholars: R50, Children under 12: R10

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.decorex.co.za.