Decorex Durban 2014 highlights

WORDS Chantel Hans PHOTOS Matheu Banks

April 2014: Browse the photo gallery for our highlights from the event.

March 2014: Creating interiors unique to individuals is the key trend at Decorex this weekend, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 March.

This is the year that design and decor will move away from sweeping dictating trends and focus on the needs and styles of the individual, according to Decorex general manager Sian Steyn. This is what the “Design Your Life” theme of Africa’s biggest decor and lifestyle expo is about.

From “Manscapes” – outdoor man caves – by local celebs and Dion Chang’s design and trend forecast, to Plascon’s annual colour forecast (read more here) and the Belgotex Trend House featuring the latest in flooring trends, the expo will be focused on helping consumers to voice their individuality and create their own spaces. Other highlights include St Leger & Viney, which will be showcasing the bold colours of Africa in an installation with KwaZulu-Natal designer Helen Byloo of Suda West; and an entrance installation by Durban design duo Chantelle Moss and Sarah Reynolds from Urban Lace, also emphasising highly individual design.

The Design Your Life Theatre will feature interactive cooking and entertaining demonstrations, while the Gourmet Market will surely get those digestive juices flowing with delectable frozen yoghurt and confectionary from Bella and Boo, award-winning coffee from South African barista champion Craig Charity, elegant outdoor food from Eat Greek Catering, cocktails and wines from the The Wine Bar, and even the ever-popular Afro’s Chicken food truck (read more here) to meet even the most fussiest of eaters.

So get down there this weekend for plenty of design and decor ideas and inspiration, lots to buy and loads of practical know-how.

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See our highlights from Decorex Durban last year here.