Why You’ll Love Easigrass Artificial Grass
In dry climates, water shortages are making the large suburban lawn a luxury less and less people can afford. With South Africa experiencing a drought, maintaining a lush lawn is becoming increasingly unsustainable in terms of water consumption and the resulting costs. Our 2017 exhibitor, Easigrass gives us reasons why homeowners should install artificial grass. Having green grass in your...Read More
Our Favourite Interior Paint Colours
2017 is an exceptional year for home décor and fashion trends. One major trend that stood out to us is interior color stories. Whether you are painting your entire home or just one room, we have you covered from wall to wall. Our exhibitors, Ashley Furniture Homestore gave us a glimpse of this year’s powerful colors with accessories to add. First up is the oh-so popular, Navy Blue. Navy is the...Read More
This House Is 100% Off The Grid
Our Johannesburg exhibitor, Foo Dog Design House was founded by Bradley Clark. Aside from creating funky eco-friendly home furniture and accessories, he is a qualified interior designer and architectural technician who has worked on some of the biggest commercial design projects both locally and abroad over the past 23 years. A true green movement champion, Bradley built a composite...Read More
Hydronic Wall Heating
Hydronic wall heating from HOMEMAKERS exhibitor, Synergy Energy, is an emerging energy solution taking the industry by storm. It’s a clean, safe, energy efficient heating for your home. While a relatively new concept to many South Africans, hydronic heating systems are catching on fast and many new housing developments are including them as features in their new homes, apartments and...Read More
Joff Brings Graffiti To Port Elizabeth HOMEMAKERS Expo
Joff, Port Elizabeth’s very own graffiti artist will turn a bare wall into a local Port Elizabeth brag wall at this year’s HOMEMAKERS Expo. Get better acquainted with this street artist and the graffiti art genre. Joff comes from a background in TV production, from animation to visual affects, so graffiti and street art was a natural progression for him. The self taught artist has been...Read More
BeanFill Reusable Coffee Pods
If you love coffee and the planet then BeanFill pods is for you. Not only are these nifty capsules cost effective but they’re also eco-friendly – reducing the amount of aluminium and plastic landing up in already overloaded landfills. Many Nespresso machine owners have wondered how to reduce the amount of waste produced by single serve coffee pods. That’s where BeanFill comes in. The...Read More
In Conversation With: Ashleigh Harrington
HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, Ashleigh Harrington of Flaunt Concepts has an uncanny talent for creating simplistic furniture that doubles as functional art. We caught up with this design maverick recently and she clued us in on what inspires her. How did you get into design? I have a very curious nature. I’m a creative. Right-brained and inquisitive. By day, I’m an interior architect. I love...Read More
The Latest Collection From David Moss Ceramics
Exhibitor, David Moss launches his new collection of ceramic lighting at this year’s Port Elizabeth HOMEMAKERS Expo. The range sees David exploring creative ways to bring his favourite, tranquil scenes into the home. Each light fitting is a piece of art that is sure to inspire and capture the imagination. The collection includes a variety of hanging lights and free standing lamps all...Read More
A to Z of Today’s Best Trends
HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, Ashley’s Furniture Home Store gave us an indispensable A to Z guide of today’s best trends in home furnishings and dĂ©cor. Artisan-crafted. Bring home an honest feel with goods that have the look of a hand touch. Bold geometrics. Geo patterns are still trending strongly. They’ve gotten bolder in color and scale. Copper. This metal can warm up any...Read More