AssembLIT: Raw, Trendy Lighting for your home
Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo exhibitor, AssembLIT has been designing and manufacturing trendy laser cut lighting with a local twist since 2017. We spoke to owner, Jo Blair about how the company came to be, the latest trends and where they get their inspiration. How did AssembLIT start? My husband and I started AssembLIT in 2017. We had noticed these gorgeous trendy lighting designs hitting the...Read More
Darling Brew
As one of the early adopters of craft beer brewing in South Africa, Darling Brew have been pioneering the craft beer revolution for almost a decade. Once again, they will be bringing their range of favourites and some special treats to d’VINE life at Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo. We spoke to owner, Philippa Wood to find out more about the journey. How did Darling Brew start? My husband and...Read More
Get Something Special for your Fur-Children from JD Collab
Starting 2017 as a furniture design business, Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo Exhibitor, JD Collab has since evolved into projects a bit closer to owner, Jessica Leigh’s heart, pets. As a local two-man business JD Collab’s innovative pet furniture, beds, houses and animal inspired wall designs give animals and animal lovers something special that looks great in any home. (more…) Read More
Give DARG a hand at Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo
Each year Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo looks to creatively support a local charity organisation. This year the Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) has been chosen as the beneficiary of funds raised through your bids on the bespoke furniture, textile and art designs created in the Design, Art and Textile Design ComPETition in association with Hill’s Pet Nutrition and DARG. (more…) Read More
LIEBH Bespoke Creations
New to South Africa, Cape Town HOMEMAKERS exhibitor, LIEBH sources unique artwork for those seeking extraordinary décor. Made from individually hand-crafted iron the current collection offers nature-inspired opulence and serenity for living spaces, as well as office and hotel interior walls. (more…) Read More
The Young Designer Behind InHabit
For the second time, HOMEMAKERS Expo has partnered with the University of Pretoria (UP) in the creation of the theme for next year’s show. The partnership tasked UP’s third-year Information Design students to come up with a visual design concept that would become the theme for HOMEMAKERS Expo 2020. This year the winning design went to Dian Labuschagne with InHabit. As part of their...Read More
What’s Cooking in the Eco Interior KITCHEN?
Our brand new feature area, The Eco Interior KITCHEN, will offer an exciting programme of cooking demonstrations by Lifestyle Chef, Izelle Hoffman. (more…) Read More
The Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo Judges
The Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo is known for showcasing the top talents in design, décor and home lifestyle. To ensure we only bring you the best, each year we put together an impressive panel of expert industry leaders who judge and award our exhibitors for their efforts. This year, our four judges are top names in interior design and lifestyle journalism. (more…) Read More
2020 Colour Trend Forecast
We’re still a few months away from the announcement of Pantone’s colour of the year for 2020. That much awaited colour will have influence on trends in everything from fashion and make up to home design. Until then, the who’s-who of the design world are carefully following colour trends around the world to predict which colour trend will feature next year. Be a trendsetter by working these six...Read More