The expo offers a vast array of products and services under one roof, giving visitors the opportunity to explore, compare and find solutions to their specific needs, plus visitors get to see the latest trends and ideas as well as new ways of reviving old favourites.
Apart from the 300 stands there will be a Décor & Accessories area, a DIY Workshop, a Sound Emporium, d'Vine Life, the Future of Design as well as a project for all art enthusiasts and collectors, ClockArt.
Visitors will find the latest cutting-edge style in the Décor & Accessories area. This focused area will specialise in contemporary décor and trends.
The new DIY Workshop area will offer all sorts of handy tips. Industry experts will demonstrate, build, modify, repair, revamp and pimp just about anything relating to home improvement.
The Sound Emporium will again offer the latest in home entertainment, sound distribution and digital-imaging products. New products and special deals will be form its backbone.
d'Vine Life will feature a selection of wines, cheeses, olives and other gourmet goodies.
The Future of Design will showcase the latest in Upcycling with some of South Africa's top designers leading the way. Upcycling is the process of converting waste or useless materials into new products of better quality or higher environmental value. It is an even greener way of recycling.
A variety of artists, including fine artists, designers, ceramicists, fashion designers and mosaic artists were invited to create a wall clock for ClockArt. The clocks will be displayed for the duration of the expo and visitors are invited to bid on their favourite piece. All funds raised will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, a community-development organisation that builds homes for the previously disadvantaged.
Entrance for adults is R55, pensioners pay R35 and children younger than 12 enter free of charge. The expo will be open from 10am to 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
For more information, phone (021) 511 2800 or log on to www.homemakersonline.co.za.
