Over the course of nine days, the show attracted approximately 65 000 visitors. This year's theme, bright spaces and fresh living, featured a range of new displays, colour trends and a combination of emerging and established brands.

The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show offered a variety of activities catering to all age groups, with scheduled programming throughout the day and evening. One attendee described the event as well-organised, with a wide range of products, food options and social spaces.

Outdoor seating, live music performances, food stalls and a children's entertainment programme formed part of the event's daily schedule during the school holidays.

The show's annual Big, Better, Bumper Competitions returned this year, with winners receiving prizes totalling over R300 000. Prizes included items such as a kitchen makeover, a cruise package and a small business start-up kit.

This year's East Coast Radio House + Garden Show featured several notable exhibitors, making the selection process for the judging panel highly competitive. Highlights included dark, modern kitchen designs from The Kitchen Studio, natural and coastal-inspired furniture from The Patio Warehouse, and two contrasting kitchen styles — contemporary and classic — presented by Woodnet Exclusive Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms.

Outdoor exhibits also received positive feedback. Craig McAllister, Owner of Ikonik Luxury Furniture, reported strong interest in his outdoor furniture range. Charlene Coetzee, Operations Manager at Easigrass and Adriya Sports, described the event as a valuable platform to demonstrate the versatility of Easigrass products.

The 2025 East Coast Radio House + Garden Show concluded, recording higher foot traffic than the previous year, with tens of thousands of visitors attending the nine-day event.

Show Director Cairey Baxter-Bruce expressed appreciation for the strong support from exhibitors, partners and attendees. She noted that the Show continues to serve as a valuable platform for businesses to promote their products and services. Baxter-Bruce emphasised the importance of supporting local vendors, particularly given the current economic climate.

This year's event also saw an increase in new exhibitors and a notable standard among returning kitchen, design and décor professionals. Additionally, collaborative participation from organisations such as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZNEDTEA), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) was highlighted as a key milestone for the Show.

The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is not only a key event on the local calendar but also contributes to Durban and the wider KwaZulu-Natal province through its annual economic and tourism impact. Organisers extended their appreciation to the public for their continued support of local businesses and initiatives.

For more information, visit www.housegardenshow.co.za. You can also follow the East Coast Radio House + Garden Show on Facebook, X, or on Instagram. 

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