Decorex Joburg in Sandton: 10 Reasons to See This Year’s Showcase

Joburg’s hottest decor and design showcase, Decorex Joburg, is back at the Sandton Convention Centre from 24 to 27 July 2025. This event in Johannesburg is running alongside 100% Design Africa, the definitive showcase of all things contemporary design on the African continent. Joburgers will be able to take in both shows, plus daily live talks and demonstrations, and lots more.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

100% Design Africa

This curated product showcase includes a stylish café created by Wolkberg Casting Studios and a new set of Future Talks in the Future of Design area. There’s also a dedicated display by Designer of the Year, Tristan du Plessis, the beautifully done 100% Hospitality by Belgotex X Hesse Kleinloog activation and a host of new product launches by local stars such as Joe Paine.

See the work of Charles O Job, Decorex Joburg Designer of the Year 2025

Based in Zurich and originally from Lagos, this year’s Decorex Joburg Designer of the Year is the multi-award-winning architect and designer Charles O Job. Job will be visiting Decorex Joburg to present a talk on the Future Talks stage, covering a decade of his ideas, innovation and impact. A curated selection of his designer chairs will be on show.

Future Talks

Bringing together visionary voices shaping the world of design, retail, craft and creativity,
Decorex Joburg’s Future Talks programme is CPD-accredited and features all-new speakers
and talks. This includes the likes of Stephen Klein, the CEO of Klein Concepts, a dynamic interior architecture practice; Sinegugu Ngxongo, the founder of Bambizulu, which produces
high-quality eco-friendly woven products; and many more.
You’ll find the talks stage as part of 100% Design Africa, and all talks for each day are included
in the price of an entry ticket for that day. The full talks schedule is available on the free-to-
download Decorex app for Apple and Android.

Ceramic workshops

Unleash your inner maker at the Create Café, an interactive ceramics studio offering hands-on workshops led by Kendall Simon from Create Lonehill. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding ceramicist, this is your chance to get creative, centre yourself and craft something with your own two hands.

Fresh cooking demos at the @home Cooking Studio

The Food Jams crew is planning a series of daily cooking demos in the public, open-plan studio. These informative sessions are hosted in partnership with @home, Mr D, fresh produce from Pick n Pay, @home, and the latest kitchen tech and appliances from Samsung.

A world of colour and creativity at Decorex Joburg

Uncover the endless possibilities of paint at this hands-on space that empowers, educates and inspires visitors to get involved in creative and lively colour experiences. The DIY Paint Theatre by Fired Earth welcomes showgoers into a colourful space where they can take part in interactive classes, and colour talks and learn tips, tricks and techniques for all their painting needs.

Dream kitchen essentials at The Eiger Experience

Home chefs and dinner-party enthusiasts, this one’s for you – a sleek showcase of cutting-edge kitchen appliances and culinary tools that make hosting effortless. Built in partnership with custom kitchen experts Denic Cabinets, this feature brings together design, functionality and inspiration. Come and learn how to use the kitchen kit on your wishlist in a series of daily live demos.

Let your #fav ‘foodfluencers’ show you how it’s done on a range of handy and premium Eiger appliances. Their interactive area will excite you with a range of demos that’ll give you all the tips and insights you need to make the most of your very own Eiger at home.

Eiger Experience Theatre

The Decorex Bedroom

This new feature stand is all about bedroom schemes that have been designed to look as if they belong in a luxury hospitality destination. Expect sophisticated, dreamy boudoirs designed by Ezomdabu Concepts, Lavish Living Spaces and King Farai, all addressing the ‘lux hotel’ theme.