Living in Shanghai by ACC Art Books

Living in Shanghai

Photography: Shanghai Daily

Using the home as a starting point, this compilation is filled with the first-hand accounts of local and international residents who live in Shanghai. People of all professions—office workers, chefs, designers, and even diplomats—describe their daily lives and how they have come to find themselves in this metropolis, whether they reside in small apartments, studio spaces, three-storey lane houses, or modern skyscraper apartments overlooking Pudong’s immense skyline. Each resident tells their personal story, offering a unique insight into why so many people from around the world have made their home in Shanghai.

Cover image: Family Oasis in Former French Concession

To many people, their home encapsulates their life. No matter how big or small, a home is a direct representation of the homeowner’s attitude, their opinions, and their individual aesthetics.

Edited by Shanghai Daily

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Living in Shanghai

Edited by Shanghai Daily

PREFACE

After many years, I still can clearly remember the moment I stepped into the living room of a foreign diplomat-friend’s apartment. It was located in a traditional Shanghai lane dotted with stone-gated houses and laundry drying in the sunshine, but I felt like I was walking into a typical nomadic home with wool cushions scattered on a nude-colored sofa. The sharp contrast between inside and outside reflected the chic and vivid vibe of Shanghai culture, which perfectly mingles East and West. According to official statistics, the number of registered foreign residents in Shanghai reached more than 200,000 by the end of 2016. Many of them choose to make their new home in this big metropolis and it’s beautiful to witness how expatriate families live in friendly and harmonious coexistence with the local community. It’s also exciting to see how they apply their knowledge and native culture to their new home in Shanghai to better adapt to this vibrant city. There are plenty of fantastic books about home design in Shanghai. This book—compiled from articles in Shanghai Daily , the largest English-language newspaper in East China—covers unique territory that reflects the concept of home design by a group of foreign residents. They love Shanghai and Chinese culture while trying to retain their origins and express their hobbies and interests. In this book, you can find how a Spanish couple work their magic to create a practical, cozy space. You also can read how a Danish woman creates a highly personal and cozy environment in delightful contrast to the apartment building’s historic facade. From a single’s paradise to the oasis of a family with five children, each home tells a story of East and West, old and contemporary, that makes their Shanghai home special. When asked for three words to describe their home, the interviewees frequently stated ‘warm,’ ‘cozy,’ and

‘relaxed.’ I think that no matter where we come from and where we live now, such qualities are a universal standard for the place we call home. For those expatriate families, establishing a new home means they have built a personal sanctuary where calm and quiet are much appreciated in the vibrant and noisy city of Shanghai. This book can also serve as a guide for home decoration with useful tips in interior decoration and design, such as how to enhance to natural light and a greater sense of spaciousness. There are also many masterful examples of how to combine furnishings, artworks, and decorative objects. It is easy to visit any well-known scenic spot to learn about a city’s past and present, but if you want to know whether this city is livable, the best way is to discover how a foreign family lives their daily life. In this book, you can find the secrets of such families from different countries and backgrounds who live scattered around Shanghai’s neighborhoods, like hidden treasure glimmering in the city’s side alleys. The essence of Shanghai is known for ‘its spirit, glamor, and openness,’ which is to be tolerant in accepting diversity, be passionate in pursuing excellence, be openminded in maintaining true wisdom, and be humble and modest to the outside world. I believe that spirit applies not only to the city, but also to the people living in the city, wherever they are from, and whatever they do. I hope this book can help make Shanghai an even better place to live in.

Xia Ruirui, Deputy Editor-in-chief

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Xia Ruirui, Deputy Editor-in-chief

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Imposing but Warm Taste of France in China At the corner of Huaihai Road M. and Wulumuqi Road is an imposing building that recalls the grandeur of a 1930s garden mansion. Built in 1921 by French architects from Credit Foncier d’Extrême-Orient, it is now the residence of the French consul general in Shanghai. President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing inaugurated the residence as the Consulate General in 1980 and it has since then been a strong symbol of French and Chinese relations. Consul General Axel Cruau with his wife Dourene Cassam-Chenai-Cruau and two children moved into the residence in 2015 after Cruau’s previous posting in Los Angeles. While the consul general has been busy with his diplomatic job, his wife has worked her magic, turning the historic residence into a welcoming, modern living space. “I like the present to be an homage to the past but more than that, to serve as an invitation to build the future,” she said. “When I first discovered the French residence, I was both thrilled and challenged: thrilled by the architecture, the garden, the history coming with the house, yet challenged because it was the consulate and then the residence of France,” Cruau said. “It has been welcoming thousands of guests, among them numerous presidents, ministers, scientists, artists, and business people, so I had to strike the right balance between the past and the present, the public and the personal, France and China.”

The Cruaus wanted the residence to be an open door to France. “We wish to showcase the best of France to our Chinese guests and friends: its creativity, its art de vivre, and its modernity. We feel lucky that so many artists, companies, and designers shared the same vision and helped us achieve this while showcasing their own DNA at this residence.” The residence still has the romantic air of an old estate as a sense of monumental scale and strong creativity dominates. The first floor is composed of a functional space, sunroom, library, study, dining room, and lounge bar. A sense of airy openness is also created. “Everywhere I look I feel amazed by the genius minds who have transformed the space. They not only met the requirements of each room but exceeded them. They gave them a soul: elegant yet colorful, modern yet anchored in the past, official yet warm and welcoming,” Cruau said. A group of designers have contributed their talents and ideas to the residence. Vera Chu from Vermilion Zhou Design helped with the lighting and incorporated warm LED lighting on the top edge of the dark wooden panel. Magali Tridot from Roche Bobois initiated a dialogue between past and present by using cappuccino tones to create a cozy atmosphere in the library, an invitation to unwind and read. “In the sunroom, she convinced me the bold yellow 3D fabric of the bubble sofa collection would echo the garden. And she was right! To complement the vibrant fabric and classic tiles, Jing Qiang and Mora Papier designed a very modern rug that can be separated into two parts. It’s the first design of their newly launched line MEW.” Back in the library, the neutral tones are accented with pieces of colorful street art from Magda Danysz Gallery. Baccarat crystal pieces, Christofle silverware, and Zoe Candelon-Vayssieres bronze reflect and refract sunlight in different ways. “It’s an invitation for the eyes before entering the official, calm, serene, yet very masculine office designed in collaboration with Jiang Qiong Er from Shang Xia with the Hermès team,” Cruau said. On the other side of the residence, Virginie Moriette and Xu Ming from DESIGN MVW recreated the dining

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room and the bar. On the wooden paneling they used rich materials and colors, including deep blue and grey with accents of gold, marble, and jade. Every piece has been custom made to echo the heritage of the building. “This designer couple are magicians. They created a new line of chairs, luminaries, sofa, side tables, bar chairs, and mirrors. One can only imagine the tremendous work behind each piece but they don’t show off; they don’t let the customer feel any difficulties,” Cruau explained. “In the end you get more than you expected. They literally transformed the way we receive our guests. The style is truly unique and it’s a love declaration to Shanghai.” 10

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The transformation of the space is an ongoing process. “I’m working with Alexandre Chary, who is designing for Fengshuo and Baptiste Bohu from BB Design, on remodeling the entrance.” Asked where she likes to spend the most of the time at this residence, Cruau explained, “I have a busy schedule, so there is no particular room where I spend all my time. We are hosting several receptions a week with various formats, and we use different rooms or the garden depending on the number of guests, the purpose of the visit, and the weather, of course. Most of the guests are raving about the residence and they feel the energy, the heart, and the passion.” 11

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Ask The Resident Q: What’s the best thing about living in Shanghai? A: There are so many reasons why I am in love with Shanghai, but if I need to trim it down to one point it would be because like in Paris, where I come from, you can feel the heritage of the past and the pull toward the future. Q: Describe your home in three words. A: Moving every couple of years, the notion of home is very easy: my husband, daughter, and son. Q: What’s the view outside your window? A: The view out of the window is perfect. Looking north out of the window, we are in the middle of bustling city life; on the other side we are plunged into peaceful and lush greenery. Q: What’s your favorite object at home? A: I love all the art and design we have at the residence but I have a special place in my heart for the art pieces from the Denis Bloch Fine Art gallery in Beverly Hills. They resonate with important dates in our life: our wedding, the birth of our children, our move to Shanghai.

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A Mix of Culture Creates the Perfect Abode Vintage pieces and naturally aged materials are paired with modern Italian design to give the Shanghai residence of Nicoletta Beltrame and her husband, Stefano, the Italian consul general, a homely feel. After living in Kuwait, Italy, the United States, Germany, and Iran for more than 20 years, the couple started their new life in Shanghai in the end of 2014 and their first living experience in East Asia. Having lived the Italian lifestyle in different cities and countries, Beltrame introduced color, texture, and personal style to her new abode. And she had the freedom to create an eclectic look, as there was very little furniture before the couple moved in. “I brought almost everything from our home in Rome,” she said, adding that she had visited Shanghai with her three children the year prior to view the residence. “Then I started to think what furniture and decorative items would fit in here.” The first floor is the living and dining room for the family but is also used for official functions. The living room’s high windows let plenty of light inside, and the walls are painted in cream colors as the perfect backdrop for artworks. Rather than creating an interior that only reflects the Italian culture and image, Beltrame carefully chose pieces and materials collected from other countries they have visited and lived in. “We wanted to create an atmosphere with a wellbalanced mixture of culture from Iran, Italy, and also China,” Beltrame said. “Of course we have kept our European identity but worked on a fusion style that is very much integrated into the local culture.” She thinks the combination of old and new is more meaningful, as the contrast enhances both styles and forms a truly modern look. “As long as you fill your house with things you love, it will just fall into place, regardless of age or style,” she said.

ethnic pieces Beltrame picked up in Iran, including a collection of pottery, old ceramics from mosques, and small items. Textiles and embroideries are key elements in a typical Iranian home, and Beltrame brought textiles and crafts from Iran as well as custom-made cushions and shawls with her own designs. A corner in the living room features many Iranian pieces and has an abundance of natural daylight. Beltrame loves to spend time in this cozy corner, drinking tea or coffee, reading books, and simply enjoying the special moments. “Iranians have very good taste and I found very modern elements in their antique pieces,” she said. Beltrame pointed out the Iranian artworks in the living area. “There are so many young painters and photographers in Tehran. I always checked their ateliers and discovered something new. The artwork by Farhad Moshiri, which I brought here with me, is one of my favorites. His painted jars are a trademark of his production and look like three-dimensional objects with mosaic effects.” “Having moved to Shanghai for only a few months, I’m still discovering the city by visiting art exhibitions and markets,” she said. The villa house also has a garden that the family enjoys, spending their weekends sunbathing or having brunch with friends. “The compound is tranquil and the trees and flowers in the garden make it a comfortable place to be, especially during warm seasons,” Beltrame said.

Speaking about the way she keeps her Italian identity, Beltrame explained, “The essence of Italian living is centered around our dining table: the porcelain tableware, the way we serve food, the authentic Italian food and wine. We love to host receptions and make our guests feel at home.” The dining room reflects Beltrame’s preference for mixing Italian design with ethnic accents. Around the Italian table setting there are amazing antique and 14

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They took down interior walls, including the kitchen wall to allow for a free flow of energy and more natural light, and the mezzanine wall. “We call it the little red room. It is a space where we do our reading or where we have tea. It also gives people a surprise when they walk up the stairs and feel this very cozy little space,” Hung said. The couple’s little red room is filled with memories: their favorite books, artworks, and ornaments collected from all over the world. “We use this room for many purposes: we read, relax with drinks, and even gift wrap in this room. Taking away the pillows, the sofa instantly changes to a single guest bed,” Hung described. The interior of the house is dotted with an eclectic mixture of styles and colors from different cultures. “Just like my namesake fashion brand Robyn, it reflects the same spirit with the modern bohemian attitude,” Hung explained. Hung said that during gatherings, their guests would scatter around the house and naturally start chatting in different corners. “We hope to achieve an atmosphere that is both relaxing and spontaneous. We want our guests to come to our house and find their own comfortable corners where they can chill without us being there to take care of them.” The couple are seasoned travelers, and many of the items that add atmosphere to the interior are sourced from their travels or stem from other cultures. “We like objects with a history, a story, and a memory. Mixing furniture and objects of unexpected styles, from different cultures and nomadic lifestyles is a fun part of the job here. But we do it subtly. The look is bohemian with a touch of British colonial style,” Hung said. The nomadic lifestyle becomes evident in the Moroccanthemed living room on the ground floor. An earthy feel is achieved with African textures and prints, as well as Moroccan furniture and rugs. For the couple, traveling and getting insights into different cultures and customs is a constant inspiration that is also vital in how they find new ways to update the interior. The couple asked interior designer friends to help them achieve the interior’s relaxed bohemian spirit. “We greatly appreciate their help because when we were 94

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brainstorming, they were able to organize our thoughts into an executable plan,” Hung said. “We love mixing things up and creating surprises. I guess as long as the furniture looks vintage with a handmade feel to it, it will catch our eyes.”

Hung’s favorite artwork, which hangs in the living room, is the ink painting her friends brought back from Tibet. “Since we are managing our own fashion label, we are sensitive about the seasonal changes. We tend to change the smaller artworks season by season while the more classic pieces are here to stay.” In addition to a large number of artworks, the couple has framed family photos to make the home feel warmer and more personal.

Ask The Resident Q: What’s the best thing about living in Shanghai? A: It’s the energy of the city; you feel its constant growth with lots of intermixing of people. Q: Describe your home in three words. A: Hectic, eclectic, and exotic. Q: What’s the view outside your window? A: An original 70-year-old lane house that hasn’t changed much with some ivy on the wall. It’s so calming, especially when it’s raining. Q: What’s your favorite object at home? A: My bed. 96

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Turkish designer Begum Kiroglu’s home brims with personality and is a magical mix of old Shanghai charm and different cultural influences. Kiroglu discovered the 969-square-feet (90-squaremeter) one-bedroom lane house after strolling around the Hunan and Wukang roads. When she saw the space filled with light, she knew it was all she needed. “I want to fall in love with a place at first glance. But in order for me to do so, it must have unique personality and character,” she said. Kiroglu loved the bamboo growing in the small garden, the original exposed brick walls running the length of the house, the old Shanghai patterned tiles on the 98

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bathroom walls and kitchen counter, and the collection of colors on the floors, walls, and glass doors. “And the French windows took me back into the French Concession history,” she added. Though living in Istanbul and Shanghai, the designer had a strong sense that she would find sanctuary and inspiration in the lane house, and she put her own stamp on the home. “I started to change it into somewhere that felt homey to me: elegant and warm. By itself, the exposed brick walls, colored glass door, and Shanghai-patterned tiles give this ambience. I enhanced that with lighting, antique Chinese furniture, textiles from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, and many accessories I collected during my travels,” Kiroglu said. “Both a 99

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creative space and a home, this place has been so much more than simply a place to live.” One of the first changes the designer made was to play with the lighting. “I put dimmer light bulbs in the overhead lamps and added old Shanghai floor lamps and lots of candlelight. I love my place, especially at night,” she said. The open kitchen has a long table for hosting candlelit dinners. “I love having people over for long dinners and then moving to the living room for more after-dinner conversation,” Kiroglu said. The interior style is eclectic with different cultures and styles: Uzbek ikat pillowcases on the sofa; antique Central Asian suzani fabric on the wall; Ottomanpatterned textiles; Shanghai Art Deco armchairs; giant Buddha heads; and blue and white Chinese porcelain vases with which Kiroglu is obsessed. “I love the fabric on the end table by Turkish designer Serdar Gulgun; it gives a modern twist to classic Ottoman style. The Art Deco chairs radiate Shanghai style and characteristics, which are very complementary to the original character of the city and house. A screen above the sofa gives Chinese charm. Tibetan chairs with parrots and tiger stripes add exotic colors and funkiness; and a wall of French windows in the bathroom looking into old trees creates a Zen-like ambience,” she said. Kiroglu’s personal style is all about mixing things: oversize pieces next to something delicate; masculine contrasting with feminine. Local markets are key, and she shops at the famous Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and at antique markets in China. “An interior look needs to develop over time,” she said. During the past two years, Kiroglu has developed her own brand, Begum Khan. It specializes in handcrafted, timeless cufflinks inspired by the rich history and sophisticated craftsmanship of Old World cultures together with the vibrant styles of modern Istanbul and Shanghai.

Ask The Resident Q: What’s the best thing about living in Shanghai? A: All the different people, ideas, and rich history make Shanghai very inspiring. After all, this was a focal place for my Begum Khan cufflink creation. Q: Describe your home in three words. A: The happiest place. Q: What’s the view outside your window? A: As I sit on my sofa, I can look right to the little garden with bamboo and palm trees, or left to the park of the lane compound with trees hundreds of years old. Q: What’s your favorite object at home? A: I always smile at the matching pair of male and female Buddha heads. They look just as happy and serene as me.

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Eclectic Style in Nomadic Family Lane Home over the years, and all objects in the house remind the family of countries they have lived in and traveled, and their treasured memories. “We have quite an eclectic style. I do not have a particular rule for mixing different styles and do not go by the book. I just try different combinations. Sometimes the choice of furniture does not make me comfortable and I just simply change it. To me, a home is a projection of our soul,” she said. “People that like organization will have an organized home. We, on the other hand, are maybe more nomadic.” Having lived in seven countries, the couple has collected memories, experiences, and also pieces of furniture

The four-level lane house where Barbara Niggli lives with her family is located in the former French Concession area. “Living in the heart of a city is a prerequisite. A lane house gives me a feeling that I’m integrating in the Chinese way of life and there are real people living real lives around us,” Niggli said. “The house should be well distributed and have a natural luminosity. I found this property exactly met our needs.” Niggli most liked the simple decoration leaves and the large windows that allow plenty of sunshine inside. “We tend not to choose houses that require renovations, but prefer ones that we feel already have had a life of their own,” Niggli explained. Built in 1946, the house has witnessed many changes. “We find our daily energy from this, knowing that we are the passengers 102

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from all these places. “I’m sure that for some of our visitors it may look a bit eclectic, but in fact this is what we really are. Most of our things have sentimental value, but I am particularly fond of the Brazilian feathers, which are worn as head ornaments by tribes,” Niggli explained. The feather ornaments add an exotic touch to the living room. The armchairs sourced at a European auction are opulent, while the ethnic fabric used to cover the dining table adds exotic elegance. “I bought my furniture in shops and occasionally at auctions. I like to mix French antiques with ethnic and contemporary art and

of another page of Shanghai history,” she said. “Our home is where we live, so we try to recreate a feeling of keeping the soul of our previous homes.” The house has a first-floor living and dining room, three spacious bedrooms, a bedroom converted to an office, a television room, and patio. Niggli is of Dutch origins and grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. She has since lived with her husband, Theodore, in Geneva, Warsaw, Brussels, São Paulo, New York, London, and now Shanghai. “I feel privileged to have been given this unique opportunity to live in so many countries. It has always been enriching but, most importantly, it has forged a strong bond in the family,” Niggli said. Their living experiences in different countries have contributed to the decoration style Niggli has acquired 103

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Ask The Resident Q: What’s the best thing about living in Shanghai? A: The vibe of Shanghai is inexplicable until you live in it. Q: Describe your home in three words. A: Soul, warm, and lively. Q: What’s the view outside your window? A: My lane and its buzz. Q: What’s your favorite object at home? A: Head feathers of a Brazilian tribe.

furniture. I don’t have any rules to buy furniture and usually just go by instinct,” Niggli said.

simplicity and elegance, and the bed in the master bedroom takes centerstage in simple surroundings.

The family has also acquired artworks from around the world. “When we travel as a family, we always try to bring back a souvenir of our memories. Sometimes we come back with empty hands, as we don’t like to shop with purpose,” she said.

“We have always rented our houses as we never settled in one place. We are like nomads. As long as the house has empty spaces with some character, we simply add our personalities and styles and make it a welcoming, relaxing family space,” Niggli said.

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furniture. I don’t have any rules to buy furniture and usually just go by instinct,” Niggli said.

simplicity and elegance, and the bed in the master bedroom takes centerstage in simple surroundings.

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Lane Home Exudes Warmth and Vitality couple of expats. There is always something going on outside our house,” van Mierlo said. The Dutch family has a walled garden in front of the house where they have barbecues and practice Mandarin with their neighbors. The lane house was renovated shortly before the family moved in. “We love the entire house as it is so beautifully restored” van Mierlo said. “The owner has done a great job in creating three nice bathrooms and the attention to detail is fantastic.” The mosaic floor in the living room and the antique tiled floor in the hallway are highlights. The door motif is the same on the guest room doors as on the wardrobe doors; the wooden floor is beautifully laid; the wall and ceiling lamps were specially designed and manufactured in Vietnam; and the lights in the hallways and upstairs were purchased in India. Everything goes well together—from the copper window handles to the cast iron bathtub.

Some places have soul, and the Shanghai home of Marcel and Manja van Mierlo is most certainly one of them. When the Dutch couple and their two daughters arrived in Shanghai, they stayed in the New World Shanghai Hotel, where Marcel is general manager, until they found the right home that suited their needs. “The most important choice we had to make was either living in a compound outside the city or finding something downtown. Eventually we let our kids pick their preference and they wanted to live in the city, even though that meant they had to travel a bit further to school,” Marcel van Mierlo said. “Our criteria was to find something authentic, big, and with a good heating 106

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“Our favorite perhaps is the upstairs apartment where we have a beamed ceiling that’s just beautiful and adds character. Everything in the house has been specially designed and I think the previous tenants were interior designers who helped complete the renovation,” van Mierlo said. “From spring to autumn the house is surrounded by trees that provide lots of shade and give us our privacy which is a luxury in busy Shanghai.” The couple chose beige and earthy tones for the upholstery and drapery, as they find these colors calming and less susceptible to changes in fashion. They updated the color of the walls in the children’s rooms as they wanted something other than plain white. Talking about the ambience, van Mierlo said it’s not a specific style they wanted to achieve but more a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. As they are a family of four and have guests from time to time, it was important they created a place where everybody felt at home and at ease.

system as we had been warned that winters in Shanghai can be cold. It was also important to be somewhere near the hotel so that I can go to work on my bicycle.” The van Mierlos’ daughters were 16 and 18 years old and needed their own bedrooms, thus space was important and an apartment was never a viable option. This lane house provides plenty of space, even when they have multiple guests staying with them. They got an additional “family member” when they adopted a dog shortly after moving in, and the enclosed garden is perfect for him. “We also love being in a real local neighborhood. There are perhaps 100 families or so in the lane, and only a 107

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They accommodate guests on the top floor, where they have a separate living room with rooftop terrace, bathroom, and split-level bedroom with two double beds. “It is an apartment within the house that’s completely self sufficient, with only a kitchen missing,” he said. “Our guests can feel comfortable and enjoy privacy away from our family when they are staying with us.” The family spends most of their time in the living/ dining room on the first floor in winter. In spring and autumn they almost live in the upstairs ‘den,’ and on the south-facing rooftop as they love being outdoors and it receives lots of sunshine.

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They bought much of their furniture from a store on Wuyuan Road, including their dining table and stools, matching lamp tables, and a desk made entirely of wood. “Being a hotelier I am lucky to have been involved in multiple hotel renovations and lucky to find furniture that otherwise I would not have come across. During my time in Hong Kong, I coordinated the renovation of a large presidential suite in one hotel and came across some fantastic Henredon furniture from the USA that has now been with us since 1996. We’ve taken it from Hong Kong to Holland to Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong and now Shanghai,” van Mierlo said.

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