Product Spotlight: Ambiente Luce Lighting
Our exhibitor, Ambiente Luce, started from humble beginnings ten years ago by Pierre le Roux. They are recognized for creating beautiful, handcrafted light-fittings. Their collection of chandeliers, lanterns and other bespoke lights adorn the homes of both South Africans and international clients alike, adding to their reputation for being a leading name in lighting design. They manufacture...Read More
Contemporary Wallpaper Trends
From vibrant floral murals to marble designs and luxurious textures, wallpaper is here to stay. We asked exhibitor Clare Kearney, Managing Director of Wallpaper Inn what wallpaper trends we should be keeping our eyes out for this year. What’s new or trending in wallpaper design right now? Neutral shades are still a prime choice for all living areas but this doesn’t mean you have to opt...Read More
Get The Look: Mono Shop
Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, Mono Shop, expert creators of Scandinavian inspired furniture, homeware and soft furnishing gave us a little preview of the products they’ll have available at their stand at this year’s show. All items are lovingly selected to help you achieve the oh-so-trendy monochromatic look at home with maximum ease. Here’s your sneak preview: ...Read More
Ashlee Lloyd
2017 Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, Ashlee Ainsley Lloyd is a fresh creative hitting the ground running. At only 23 years old, this emerging talent is setting new trends with her handcrafted and beautiful products and lighting designs. What does great home design mean to you? Great home design to me means where beauty crosses functionality. Aesthetics and attention to detail are of...Read More
Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo – In Review
The Parkview Shopping Centre was a flurry of activity from 15th to 17th September with the annual Pretoria HOMEMAKERS Expo finally opening its doors to an enthusiastic crowd in Pretoria East! As visitors entered, they were greeted by lush décor and tantalized by enigmatic aromas making it hard to decide which way to go first! The Pentel art wall, covering one side of the Expo, provided hours...Read More
The Home Incanda Built
Step inside the home of Handré Pollard and fiancé Marise Malherbe, beautifully styled by HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, Incanda Furniture. It’s not every day that you get the chance to work on the home of an international rugby player, so the Incanda team was over the moon when the wonderful opportunity presented itself. From the grey and white surfaces and neat finishings to the open design and...Read More
Plantation Shutters’ Sam Lurie Collection
Whether we’re aware of it or not, colour plays a significant role in our daily visual and domestic lives, and while our homes have to answer to practical imperatives, they also have to speak to our sense of general well-being, physical comfort and visual stimulation. Since 2000, Plantation Shutters has cemented a reputation for quality shutters that add both investment and aesthetic value to...Read More
Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo and WODC Launches Concrete Design Competition
Anyone, from architects to designers, artists to the general public, were invited to enter. The 40+ designs, brought to life by World of Decorative Concrete (WODC), will be on display and visitors are invited to bid on their favourites. All funds raised will be donated to DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group). The competition, which will showcase more than 40 of the best and most innovative...Read More
Women Designers To Look Out For
We spoke to two women designers that will be at this year’s Port Elizabeth HOMEMAKERS Expo about interior designs and their thoughts on industry trends. Andrea Fischer-Heckroodt specializes in bringing experiences to life through functional design solutions. Kirsten van Bochove creates sophisticated bespoke furniture pieces in addition to her interior design consulting. What is the...Read More