Home comforts: designers impress with timeless treasures

The home is much more than a functional space to collapse into at the end of a long day. More than ever interiors are becoming a comforting antidote to the world around us and, as designers play with ideas and moods, homeware collections are offering an energising mix of inspiration with unique designs that add beguiling charm.

H. D. Buttercup marks its first foray beyond its Los Angeles base with a curated collection of furniture at Horizon Plaza that “will soon become adored additions to Hong Kong’s homes”, according to CEO and founder Evan Cole.

Collections fall into five main categories, ranging from coastal California and loft living to modern interpretations of mid-century design, all with a focus on forward thinking products that can redefine compact spaces.

The Midj chair has been one of its most popular items since the outlet opened in March. The minimalist design adds a “hefty pop of design royalty to a home”, according to the outlet and comes in various geometric forms and colours. Highlights include the Midj Apelle P armchair in nude and rose gold, and the futuristic Guapa P chair with a deconstructed leather lattice aesthetic.

Loft-like interiors have gained popularity and the outlet’s Tetrad Ellington chair is an eclectic centrepiece for a living room. Using traditional dowelled and screwed construction techniques, the chair is finished with a hand-rubbed coffee-shade leather seat and hand-hammered brass detail.

New Zealand bed and furniture outlet Okooko puts the emphasis on traditional handcrafting techniques that help meet its philosophy of crafting sustainable furniture built to last. Wood is sourced from sustainable sources largely in New Zealand and the United States and is handpicked to find the best colour and grain match for each piece of furniture, while traditional techniques including solid wood machining and dowelling keep waste to a minimum.