
HOMEMAKERS Fair Postponed
Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the 2021 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair, set to take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and Convention Centre from 26 to 28 March, has been postponed. An alternative date for the event will be communicated as soon as possible. “With South Africa still in the midst of the second wave of infection and continued restrictions on large scale events, it is not...Read More
Home Automation the SmartKit Way
SmartKit was established in 2017 to provide quality home automation at affordable prices. We represent brands such as SONOFF, and our own OpenIrrigation; in addition to selling EZVIZ, LifeSmart and Amazon Echo. We spoke to Tim Gaul from SmartKit and discovered some pretty neat facts about smart homes. A Beginner’s Guide According to Tim, the quickest way to get involved in home...Read More
SKYE HD Gets It Right
SKYE HD is a home automation business based in Cape Town. The business started as a TV manufacturer and then evolved into home automation. They now cover all low voltage services for both commercial and residential clients and their CV includes hotels and homes all over South Africa. They offer a turnkey solution from design through to implementation. Home Automation Home automation or...Read More
Living in Style with Piet Smedy
Having recently celebrated his first year as Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast House & Garden and graciously agreeing to host three talks at the first Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo Virtual Event, we chatted to Piet Smedy about the changes to the House & Garden brand over the past year, where he sees Africa continuing to take global design and what he has gotten up to at home during the...Read More
First Choice is the Good Choice
Woodlands Dairy and First Choice join us this year at our very first Cape HOMEMAKERS Virtual Event as they take part in the Deli Reveal Master Class with Errieda Du Toit, renowned chef and author. Make sure you don’t miss this session live on Saturday, 5 September at 12:00 noon. Errieda will reveal the cooking secrets of three of First Choice’s ultimate must-have products, their Long...Read More
For the Love of ItalOven
ItalOven is one of our featured Virtual Exhibitors for the HOMEMAKERS virtual event starting on 1 September 2020. Managing Director, Cedric Burger and Director, Elsa-Marie Fouche have collectively built the brand for over 21 years and offer customers a wide variety of choices, products and services. The company was established in 1984 in Cape Town, making ItalOven one of the leaders in pizza...Read More
Patio Warehouse Perfection
Whether you use your patio to lounge in the sun, enjoy time with the family or even indulge in a romantic dinner for two, it should be a welcoming space all year round. Patio Warehouse has been around long enough to know exactly what it is that customers not only want but need to make life a more stylish and functional one. Patio Warehouse officially opened its doors in June 2005 and not only...Read More
Timber Construction
Over the last 60 odd years, Timber Construction has worked in numerous countries and on a large variety of projects, ranging from hotels, government buildings, mines, office blocks, hospitals and domestic housing. They have extensive knowledge and understanding of timber and composite. The team gets involved from the conceptualisation stage all the way to admiring the beautifully completed...Read More
The Best Deck
Best Deck has been in business for over nine years and have become Africa’s leading composite wood company. The company is owned, managed and run by Gary Fisher, Stuart Martin and Justin Irving. Together, the three of them bring almost 100 years of industry-related experience to the table. We asked Justin, who owns and manages the Western Cape branch, a few questions. Justin has 30 years of...Read More