*Images are straight out of camera JPEGs on Medium size with the Canon 5D mark III
HOMEDEC (Home Decor and Design Exhibition) kick-started the first series of its 2015 exhibitions yesterday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. Held in a post-GST era, the theme of this exhibition is also aptly named - Good Shopping Time and promises to provide homeowners a truly fun and positive shopping experience.
More than 380 participating companies booked 1,100 booths at this year's HOMEDEC. The variety of products is extensive - ranging from home appliances, bathroom products and kitchen cabinets to bedding, decorative items and lighting.
Members of the media were given a preview of the exhibition today at 1130am.
The Alfo booth at Hall 5.
This crystal dining table from Casarano is worth more than RM40,000.
Food mixers from coway.
Next was a visit to the Alpha Home booth to preview the ARVIO series ceiling fan made from wood.
The fans' unique design and energy saving capabilities will add a lovely touch to your home.
From left: Alpha Home Appliances Sdn Bhd regional sales senior manager David Tong, a C.I.S representative and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd president Dato' Vincent Lim in front of a ARVIO series ceiling fan.
Radio DJ Chan Fong from 988 FM is one of the ambassadors for Cuckoo International (Mal) Sdn Bhd. He is showcasing an alkaline water purifying machine from Korea.
Visitors have the opportunity to win cash vouchers up to RM5,000 if they upload and caption a photo of themselves with this oversized Cuckoo IH pressure multi-cooker at the foyer of Hall 4.
The tour ended with a media lunch cum press conference by C.I.S.
Left: Homedec events director Janice Gan and Dato' Vincent Lim at the press conference.
Dato' Vincent acknowledges the necessity of GST, hence Homedec introduced a "Good Shopping Time" concept to continue to let homeowners experience shopping, learning and inspiration at great prices.
After lunch, we were treated to a freestyle dance presentation in front of the Cuckoo booth.
Nippon Paint Malaysia Group continues to promote it's novel Momento special effect paint for interior use.
This booth was thronged with customers because it sold the one of the cheapest items during the exhibition.
My friend was very impressed wih this Laurastar Pulse steam iron from Visionary Solutions Sdn Bhd. The sales people are very helpful and will explain all aspects of the iron to you.
In line with the 'Good Shopping Time' theme, exhibitiors are also advertising GST-inclusive signs at their booth.
Isaiah organic mattresses with bamboo charcoal tech fiber promises better sleep for its users.
You can get a slice of Hollywood at the fair from RM50 with these picture frames.
The Lady Americana Washington firm series queen size mattress includes a complimentary king or queen size mattress or selected bed frame.
The latest Marina Bay Sands collection posturepedic mattress from Sealy.
Rhythm wall clocks.
Various lightings and interior furnishings by Tsen Lighting Sdn Bhd.
Feeling British? Visit Hall 6 to view this sofa collection.
Premium timber furniture by Wood.
At this fair, I noticed a growing demand for children-themed bedrooms.
Television cabinets.
Sofa beds.
There are a few interior design solutions provider at Hall 5.
AFC presenter Sherson Lian partnered with Verra Kitchen to showcase a cooking demo at Homedec.
Not sure what this dish is called but it sure looks tempting.
This Philips 65" 4K 3D Smart LED TV goes for at RM8299 at Homedec instead of RM11999 and includes free 3D glasses and a 3D Blu Ray player.
Curved LED TV from Samsung.
Registration counter at Hall 7.
HOMEDEC 2015 @ KLCC is open from 10am - 8pm daily from May 1 - 4. Entrance is free and it is open to the public.