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A section of Whampoa Garden apartment complex as seen from above in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

The design secrets of Hong Kong’s private housing estates

These residential complexes may look identical, but new book Cities of Repetition unveils their distinct architectural identities – from Mei Foo Sun Chuen to Sha Tin’s City One.

Man caves: the members’ club you’ll never be turned away from

Is this Hong Kong’s ultimate bachelor pad?

How this 1970s Hong Kong apartment got a chic Parisian makeover

A 1970s seaview apartment in Causeway Bay underwent a sumptuous makeover with a dramatic monochromatic scheme and elegant French accents.

The dining area in this Causeway Bay, Hong Kong apartment designed by Inch. Interior Design. Photo: Ken Wong

From Discovery Bay to Pok Fu Lam: a family’s stylish home transformation

A young family moved from Discovery Bay to Pok Fu Lam in Hong Kong for an easier commute – and their new home is bursting with character and curves.

Inside this feng shui-friendly Tai Hang flat for a multigenerational family

This 1,752 sq ft 5-bedroom sea-view high-rise in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, was redesigned using the concepts of ‘shelter’ and ‘nurture’ by Grande Interior Design.

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This vintage duplex on Ma Wan got the ultimate makeover

Rowena Gonzales had long had her eye on the Ma Wan house she encountered on her runs – then she secured a long lease and let her imagination run wild.

Liquid Interiors founder Rowena Gonzales designed this Ma Wan, Hong Kong home. Photo: Elizabeth Au for Workshop Ten

Tablescaping: the Instagrammable art of the perfectly laid table

Setting out a good spread starts with the cutlery, crockery and decorations to match the mood and formality of your gathering – only then do you add the food

10 Southeast Asian artists to know at Singapore Design Week

Curated by Design Anthology’s Suzy Annetta, Emerge @ Find brings together up-and-coming talents from around the region alongside more established names, beginning September 26 at Marina Bay Sands.

This Hong Kong flat is embracing the curve with rounded furniture and wavy columns

Confronted with a highly unconventional design concept for their 2,400 sq ft apartment, a couple opted to go with the undulating flow

This Hong Kong flat is embracing the curve with rounded furniture and wavy columns. Photo: Ken Wong Photography and Craft of Both

Profile | How Design Anthology’s co-founder is giving a vital voice to regional talent

Suzy Annetta chose to launch in print just as publishers around the world were scrambling to go digital, and bucked the prevailing trend with her magazine’s focus on designers and architects from Asia

Meet Suzy Annetta, Design Anthology’s co-founder and the curator of Emerge @ Find at Singapore Design Week, as her groundbreaking magazine turns 10. Photo: Green

Japandi design … in a beachy Bali-style house? How this couple made it happen

The owners of this Hong Kong home envisioned a weekend retreat that felt like stepping off the plane – a fusion of Balinese and Japandi style proved to be just the ticket

Crafting a legacy of luxury, sustainability and cultural resonance

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Style Edit: Australian mattress brand A.H. Beard’s flagship in Hong Kong

Since 1899, Australia’s A.H. Beard has produced award-winning mattresses; now, it’s launching a new flagship store in Hong Kong and a range of eco-friendly mattresses made using sustainable methods

A.H. Beard’s Orchestra mattress is part of the brand’s Signature collection in Hong Kong. Photos: Handout

How Wes Anderson’s visuals impacted this Hong Kong design studio

‘His films are similar to the way we storyboard our ideas to present them to clients – we break it down into fragments, much like storyboarding a film’

How a dark village house became a chic minimalist home at the hands of Atelier Shan

This formerly dim, dark village house on Lamma Island was the first rough draft for a minimalist, meditative retreat from the bustle of city life

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Inside this Hong Kong flat with a New York state of mind

How this beloved Mid-Levels West family home got a new lease of life with a renovation that created a spacious feel and a vibrant, contemporary look

A Hong Kong high-rise home becomes a stylish and contemporary home, blending New York vibes with practical Japanese design. Photo: Courtesy Hoo

The ingredients of a private sanctuary residence for 2 in Hong Kong

A professional couple’s Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong home has been cleverly transformed with a more functional kitchen, open-plan aesthetic, larger wardrobe and plenty of room for a state-of-the-art hi-fi system

Speaking volumes: how to curate your coffee table books for maximum impact

Style your books like Karl Lagerfeld by choosing eye-catching tomes to create a sophisticated but deliberately disorganised effect

Crafting a haven: Emma Maclean pairs English living with modern design

A young couple with old souls tapped an interior designer to revamp their Clear Water Bay apartment

A young Hong Kong couple with old souls tapped designer Emma Maclean to revamp their Clear Water Bay apartment. Photo: Steve Wong/One Twenty-Three Photography

Vintage finds and industrial chic in this interior architect’s Hong Kong loft

Interior architect Sean Dix, a mid-century industrial enthusiast, finds and restores vintage functional designs whose raw beauty inspires him daily

Interior architect Sean Dix’s showroom in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Chan. Styling: Flavia Markovits

How interior design is embracing quiet luxury – and sustainability

Sustainability goals are leading homeowners to opt for decors that are quietly elegant and go beyond just being appealing to the eye

Exploring Happy Valley, Hong Kong’s celebrity-loved exclusive neighbourhood

One of Hong Kong’s swankiest residential enclaves, Happy Valley also offers affordable living and a range of outdoor activities

How the Hong Kong property market is bouncing back in 2024

Investors remain cautious, but government incentives have helped, high-value properties are continuing to find buyers, and the rental market is stable

Investors remain cautious but government incentives have helped the Hong Kong property market , with high-value properties continuing to find buyers and the rental market stable. Photo: SCMP

Discovering the natural and historic charm of Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay

Away from the city’s hustle and bustle, and yet easily reachable, the scenic Repulse Bay area is a blend of luxury high-rises and lush surrounds

Repulse Bay’s desirability in Hong Kong is down to its luxury apartments that offer convenient access to both the beach and the city. Photo: SCMP

Smart home integration: how Samsung and LG are leading the pack with AI

AI and wireless technology are taking seamless integration and control of smart home platforms and mobile apps to the next level

Building Hong Kong’s sustainable homes: greener, healthier and more liveable

Better access to sustainable materials for healthier homes has eased the task of turning existing buildings and living spaces greener

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8 August, 2024
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