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Interior design trends going out of style in 2025: What to avoid, according to an expert

Expert Kate Fuller reveals what to avoid in your home decor to stay stylish.

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Design Week set to boost creative industries and local economy

The upcoming Design Week South Africa will bring together the country’s top creatives in Johannesburg and Cape Town this October, providing a platform to celebrate and expand the nation’s design industry.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published

An evening of luxury at L'Ermitage Chateau and Villas

Imagine an evening where luxury intertwines with tranquility, set against the enchanting backdrop of the Franschhoek Valley. L'Ermitage Chateau and Villas invites you to such an evening of elegance and celebration on July 26.

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Olivia Vergunst|Published

Watch VideoThe dark side of Shein and Temu! Are workers exploited, do they use dodgy data to get shoppers hooked to buy more?

250,000 South Africans are already shopping on Shein. Since rival online shopping giant Temu lauched their ‘Shop like a Billionaire’ app in January 2024, it has become the most downloaded android app in South Africa. Picture: Pexels

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Sarene Kloren|Published

WATCH: The latest in luxury home trends

Luxury homes are the epitome of aspirational living, and this year there are five key trends shaping the home market, Picture: Supplied

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Sarene Kloren|Published

Empowering women in design: Celebrating South Africa's creative Mavens during Women's Month

Decorex Joburg, 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg - will take place from 3 to 6 August 2023.

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Together for the first time: 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg

Running simultaneously alongside Decorex Joburg from 3 to 6 August 2023, 100% Design Africa and Design Joburg.

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Decorex Joburg 2023 celebrates 30 years of leading decor and design

Africa’s leading decor and design platform has had over 1,3 million total visitors.

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Decorex 2023 celebrates sustainability in decor

This year’s 30th-anniversary show will shine an even brighter spotlight on sustainability.

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Discover the best in home decor and design at Decorex Cape Town

Decorex Cape Town place from 22 to 25 June 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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Get inspired to make your house a home with The Home Quarter

From statement styles to must-have drinkware essentials, it’s now all available online.

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DIY enthusiasts and contractors: Don’t miss K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles Bonanza sale now!

K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles is excited to announce our Bonanza Sale!

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Game celebrates their 53rd birthday by giving over R1M in vouchers!

Game is giving customers the chance to win up to 1 million rand in Game vouchers to spend in-store or online.

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Turn your space into a modern home with Loot. co. za

Upgrade your home into the space you have always dreamed of.

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Create your personal paradise - beautiful bathrooms trends on any budget at Leroy Merlin

Transform your bathroom by choosing your personal aesthetic from these four trends.

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Live the Hi-life with the bling without parting with too much ca-ching!

HifiCorp has the best international brands of appliances and entertainment waiting for you at over 45 stores nationwide.

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Design duo announced Nando’s Hot Young Designer Talent Search 2022 winners

For their winning entry, they looked to South African flora and desert landscapes for inspiration.

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Anita Nkonki|Published

Nando’s announces top 10 finalists for Hot Young Designers competition

Popular food restaurant Nando’s has announced the top 10 finalists for the Hot Young Designers competition, which aims to unearth saucy new designs for Nando’s restaurants around the world and fire up the careers of emerging local creatives.

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Anita Nkonki|Published

Local furniture brand gets creative in support of Ukrainian refugee crisis

This month, local furniture brand, Cielo, has joined international brands in solidarity for the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

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International buyers are sourcing local product at Decorex Joburg

An inward trade mission will see 15 guests from 6 African countries attending the show at the invitation of the Decorex Africa.

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IKEA’s research lab SPACE10 headlines Decorex Joburg’s Summit

Architecture and Interior Design attendees will earn accredited CPD points.

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Pandemic locks down new furniture buying trends in South Africa

The majority of South African homes became multi-purpose for work, school, fitness and entertainment under the same roof.

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DIY made easy with Loot's specials

Any DIY project needs a variety of tools with a difference in size.

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