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Introducing New Reflections, the 100% Design Local Pavilion at Decorex Cape Town 2025, organised by RX, a curated celebration of local talent at the forefront of South Africa’s design future. Running at the CTICC from 5 to 8 June, this bold and beautiful pavilion put together by Decorex Africa’s Creative Directors Garreth van Niekerk and Alan Hayward will feature a host of unmissable product launches, limited-edition pieces and exciting collaborations. New Reflections features South African all-stars who approach their practice through fresh design lenses. Get ready to explore new work from Mash.T Design Studio, Ananta Design Studio, Greg Marshall Design, Stuart Graham Fabrics, Curación Collection, UNI FORM, The Mood Collectives, House of Harhaz, The Urbanative, Vitalli., Clout/SA and Indigenus. New lighting Mash.T Design Studio is heading to the 100% Design Local Pavilion at Decorex Cape Town all the way from Joburg, bringing internationally celebrated creations to the Mother City. Their high-end handcrafted collectible designs have travelled to prestigious international institutions, including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Founder Thabisa Mjo has made history as the first local designer with permanent pieces in these collections. Mjo reimagines the familiar in new ways for ‘the good of the aesthete’. This is very much the case with the newest addition to the Mash.T collection: turning heads since its launch in April, the Smiley Pendant is a bold beaded lighting piece that will be available to shop at the 100% Design Local Pavilion. Don’t miss your chance to see this sculptural light in person. Known for statement light fittings that take pride of place in wine estates, lodges and private homes across Africa, Greg Marshall brings his distinctive design language to the 100% Design Local Pavilion. He is set to present his new Node Pendant at the show, a striking lighting fixture in brass and ceramics that …

Interactive cooking demos, curated tastings, cool cafés and bars, trendsetting kitchens and more - the foodie experience at Decorex Cape Town and Joburg, organised by RX is hotter than ever. From beautifully curated homeware to fast, fresh flavour delivered straight to the stage, this year’s culinary lineup is all about style, substance and serious appetite appeal. Come and feast your senses from 5 to 8 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and from 24 to 27 July at the Sandton Convention Centre. Here's what’s in store at the place where design meets delicious… @home Cooking Studio This year’s interactive Cooking Studio is proudly supported by leading homeware retailer @home. Powered by @home’s premium cookware and stylish serveware, this dynamic kitchen space is brought to life by Food Jams and built by Cami Space + Design. Mr D, South Africa’s most loved on-demand delivery App, will be delivering groceries that have been chosen from the Pick n Pay selection on the App, to the studio for the chefs to include in their recipes. Food prep is taken care of thanks to @home and the latest kitchen tech and appliances from Samsung, making every plate a celebration of innovation and taste. The schedule of live cook-ups gives you a front-row seat to the future of food. The full lineup of demos is available on the free-to-download Decorex Africa app for Apple and Android. Seating is unreserved and the cook-ups are included in the price of the entry ticket. Rialheim Café Exclusively at Decorex Cape Town, the Rialheim Café is one of this year’s standout features. Expect walls and counters adorned with exquisite handmade tiles, sculptural ceramics woven through the interiors and tableware that turns every bite into a design moment. Between sips of your smooth brew, sink into a full sensory experience that celebrates texture, craftsmanship and local creativity. The Line Avenue Bar Krineshen Reddy, founder and director of Shalom …

The design world is coming to South Africa and Decorex Africa, organised by RX, is paving the way. The continent’s biggest and most respected platform for showcasing decor and design is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet. This year’s Decorex Cape Town (5-8 June) and Decorex Joburg (24-27 July) see exciting interactive activations, international guest speakers on the Future Talks programme, the debut of an International Spotlight exhibition, and a Pan-African pavilion and market, alongside a host of top local exhibitors. These additions to both shows are curated by Executive Creative Directors Garreth van Niekerk and Alan Hayward, in close collaboration with leading global brands and design minds. ‘For this year’s Decorex Cape Town, we’re thrilled to introduce the International Spotlight pavilion,’ says Hayward. ‘After many years of working with the world’s leading brands, we’re excited to present a selection of what we think are some of the most exciting and iconic international design pieces. ‘Many of your favourite brands, many of our favourite brands, many of the country’s favourite brands will be on show. The likes of Ligne Roset, Créma Design, Nosso and Sofa Company supported by Stuart Graham Fabrics, will paint a picture of where the world is looking for inspiration and what we think will become the defining furniture trends of the next decade. We’re so excited for audiences to experience the space and share with us their favourite pieces.’ Select pieces from standout brands will make for an unmissable showcase - but that’s not the only headline moment. A spotlight on African design from across the continent broadens the international dimension that has been added to the all-star local line-up at Decorex Cape Town. At the show for the first time, Capitec handmadeAFRICA manifests as a pavilion and Design MRKT and features over 60 small design businesses hailing from Morocco to Cape Town. This shopping experience is the beating heart …

Design lovers and home enthusiasts, mark your calendars. This year's Decorex Cape Town promises a sensory feast of must-see attractions where visitors can immerse themselves in concepts reshaping how we live, work and play. Executive Creative Directors Alan Hayward and Garreth van Niekerk have curated a collection of feature attractions set to captivate all who attend from 5 to 8 June at the CTICC. Capitec handmadeAFRICA + Design MRKT: If you missed the acclaimed handmadeAFRICA showcase at NIROX Sculpture Park, now’s your chance to experience a fresh iteration: a unique pop-up at Decorex Cape Town featuring more than 40 design brands. Plus, the all-new Design MRKT offers an irresistible experience where visitors can discover and take home coveted pieces of exceptional design, from statement furniture to conversation-starting décor objects. The Sonos House of the Future by Planetworld: Step into the future of home entertainment in this immersive feature that redefines how we experience sound and design. Cutting-edge SONOS technology brings high-definition visuals and rich, cinematic sound to life. The experience continues in the interactive demo zone, where the latest SONOS speakers, headphones and audio innovations are ready to be explored, tested and admired. It's a space designed to inspire, engage and showcase the seamless blend of design and audio excellence. Living with Blum: Kitchen dreams become reality, featuring award-winning visionaries Unique Kitchens, Studio Visual and RF Designs. This South Africa-wide competition challenged designers to push boundaries in maximising space, elevating aesthetics and expressing personal style, and these master craftspeople have created jaw-dropping cabinetry solutions that showcase how Blum's premium hardware transforms everyday spaces into works of art. The Future of Work: Forget everything you thought you knew about offices. This showcase, presented by the trailblazing Neighbourgood founded by visionary …

Decorex Africa, the continent's foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition's strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town's Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect and designer Charles O Job takes the title for Decorex Joburg. The announcement comes as Decorex Africa releases its highly anticipated 2025 State of the Industry Report, revealing a sector characterised by resilience and innovation despite economic challenges. Decorex Designers of the Year 2025 From award-winning eco-friendly innovations to preserving thousand-year-old crafts and empowering underprivileged communities, Reform Studio's remarkable trajectory has positioned it as one of Egypt's most dynamic creative forces. The studio invented Plastex, an innovative eco-friendly material made from discarded plastic bags for which it’s been celebrated across the globe, and which it turns into sophisticated design products. Founded by Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem in the wake of Egypt's 2011 revolution, Reform Studio has revitalised Egypt's traditional weaving industry, which dates back more than a millennium but faced extinction due to industrialisation. 'This recognition is a testament to the hard work and passion that has gone into Reform Studio over the past decade,’ says Hazem. Explaining that the studio sees design as ‘a tool for change’, with the aim of ‘reforming our world for a more sustainable future’, she continues, ‘As designers, we thrive on the concept of designing for a cause, designing to solve problems and giving back.’ Charles Oluwole Job, a designer known for his clean linear aesthetic and innovative approach to materials and functionality, has a distinctive creative vision that transcends boundaries. His design journey began in Lagos, Nigeria, …