The South African design calendar has a crown jewel, and in 2025, it’s shining brighter than ever. Decorex Joburg returns to Sandton Convention Centre from 24 to 27 July, bringing with it a future-forward celebration of style, innovation, and African creativity.

This year’s theme, “The Future of Living,” explores how design is evolving to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Think smart homes, modular spaces, sustainable materials, and technology that integrates seamlessly with beautiful, functional interiors. But Decorex is more than a glimpse into the future. It’s a hands-on experience filled with discovery, connection, and serious inspiration.

And with Sandton Central as your base, you’ll have every luxury, hotspot, and stylish pit stop right on your doorstep.

Why You Should Be There

Decorex isn’t just a showcase. It’s a marketplace, a launchpad, and a cultural moment. With over 30 years of shaping design trends across the continent, the show now blends real-world exhibits with digital storytelling to create an immersive, boundary-pushing experience.

Here’s what you can expect this year:

Future-Proof Design
Discover how flexible layouts, climate-conscious materials, and technology are transforming the way we live. From integrated smart systems to off-grid solutions and spatial designs that adapt with your lifestyle, this year’s show invites you to rethink what a home can be.

Sustainability Meets Style
With a growing focus on environmental resilience, many of this year’s features will spotlight local materials, low-waste solutions, and energy-efficient design. This is where green thinking meets great aesthetics without compromise.

Modular Living, African Made
Experience modular furniture and product innovation rooted in African craft and creativity. The show will include new launches and collaborations that merge traditional skills with cutting-edge forms designed for small spaces, growing families, and urban adaptability.

100% Design Africa
The beating heart of Decorex 2025, this curated platform is where contemporary African design takes centre stage. From furniture and ceramics to textiles and tech, 100% Design Africa is a magnet for international buyers and design lovers alike. Its phygital format brings the best of both worlds—tactile, real-world craftsmanship and immersive digital storytelling.

Show Times & Tickets

Sandton Convention Centre | 161 Maude St, Sandton
Daily: 10am – 6pm

Tickets:
• Adults (Online): R160
• Adults (At Door): R170
• Students/Pensioners: R120
• Children under 12: Free
• Children 12–16: R50
• VIP Experience: R390

Whether you’re coming for the exhibits, the networking, or a little of both, book online and avoid the queues. Get your tickets here.

Where to Eat: Bold Bites and Beautiful Backdrops

When you need a break from browsing booths, Sandton Central has plenty of great spots to grab a meal. Whether you’re after something quick between exhibits or a stylish sit-down to debrief with friends or colleagues, these restaurants are well worth a visit.

Tang
Sitting on Nelson Mandela Square, Tang is where opulence meets pan-Asian cuisine. From signature sushi rolls to indulgent robata grills, Tang serves luxury on every plate. It is the go-to for design lovers who want their surroundings to be as rich as their meals.

Solo
A block away from Sandton City, Solo is a modern dining experience with a local heartbeat. Expect contemporary African-inspired dishes served in a sleek space that balances warmth with edge. If you’re networking over lunch or toasting a new collaboration, Solo hits the right note.

The Big Mouth
Also on Nelson Mandela Square, The Big Mouth is buzzy, bold, and always a treat. This spot mixes global flavours (think poke bowls, prime cuts, and wood-fired flatbreads) with statement lighting and serious cocktail credentials. Perfect for a mid-show meal or an early-evening reset.

Where to Stay: High Style, Zero Commute

With the Sandton Convention Centre as your anchor, these hotels place you within walking distance of the design action and wrap you in luxury while they’re at it.

The Leonardo
If you want to stay where the views are as striking as the interiors, The Leonardo delivers. Sophisticated rooms, fine dining, and the continent’s highest rooftop bar, Alto 234, make this a top-tier choice.

The Maslow Sandton
Business-class calm with lifestyle appeal. Set amid lush gardens just off Rivonia Road, The Maslow offers elegant rooms, a soothing spa, and a slick bar lounge. It is ideal for decompressing after the showroom buzz.

Radisson Blu Gautrain
Directly across from the Gautrain station, this hotel is a favourite for out-of-towners. Modern, efficient, and a short stroll to the Convention Centre, Radisson Blu Gautrain gets you from check-in to cocktail in record time.