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“I’m really not one for labels but, if I had to put my
head on a block, I’d call it ‘transitional-eclectic’ –
a style that is at once elegant and timeless but that
also incorporates and merges different cultural
influences.” This is how interior designer Adriaan
Lochner describes the look he has in mind for
his Designer Spotlight showcase, a highlight at
Decorex Cape Town 2016.
he well-established Salt River based designer, who has been awarded
the prestigious platform at this year’s show, will collaborate with leading
local textile house, Home Fabrics, on his special installation for South
Africa’s premier décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, which takes place
from 29 April to 2 May at the CTICC.
“We’re delighted to work again with Adriaan, who has been a
longstanding client of Home Fabrics,” says Marc Shotland, Group PR and
Marketing Executive at Home Fabrics. “We’ve sponsored the Designer
Spotlight stand for the past two years now and didn’t hesitate to ask
Adriaan to collaborate with us this year – the wonderful work he does with both our
local and imported collections speaks for itself.”
“The challenge for me is to work within a limited budget, proving to visitors that it is
possible to creatively combine large swathes of inexpensive fabric with small quantities
of high-end ranges to affordably create the required look and mood,” explains Lochner,
who started his business some 20 years ago and primarily undertakes private
residential projects.
“I specialise in all spheres of design, from architecture to bespoke furnishin