Natural to reign supreme at Decorex
It is time to be inspired, writes Nontando Mposo
DECOREX, South Africa’s premier showcase for decor, design trends and services, is back in town for another weekend of inspirational ideas from some of the country’s leading designers and suppliers.
The three-day affair, themed “Make It Home”, takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), and is attended by homemakers, interior designers, designers looking for the latest trends, information on anything from homeware, furnishings, crafts to textiles. The event also features a series of industry talks and demos by industry experts.
Adriaan Lochner, the winner of the 2014 Best Decor Stand at Decorex Cape Town, started his career as an art lecturer and specialises in all spheres of design, from architecture to bespoke furnishings.
He predicts the following will be big in interior designing for 2016:
Jungle mania: Exotic botanicals will continue to be a strong seasonal look, but translated into psychedelic colours and clashing patterns for statement effect.
Folk infusion: A vibrant look that is all about bohemian colour and tribal pattern.
Culinary calm: Natural materials will reign supreme in the kitchen, where understated palettes will feature varying shades of grey and taupe, black and white, with metallic accents.
Rattan returns: Expect to see it across furniture, lighting and accessory design with a range of interesting three-dimensional shapes, from fantastical curves to modular angular forms.
Sophisticated up-cycling: Handmade products, furnishings and art are going to monopolise this year’s show-stopping centre-pieces.
Win Win Win
TWO lucky readers stand the chance to win a set of double tickets to Decorex at the CTICC from Friday until Monday.
To enter, SMS CA, your name, surname, date you would like to attend the show and e-mail address to 34445. The competition opens at 6am today and closes at 4pm. Each SMS costs R1.50. Ts & Cs apply. The winners will be notified via e-mail. EYE-CATCHING: Designs by Adriaan Lochner, right. Above, natural materials reign supreme in the kitchen, featuring understated shades shades of grey and taupe, black and white, with metallic accents. Left, rattan makes a comeback in an interesting three-dimensional shape, from fantastical curves to modular angular forms.