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RIGHT AT HOME
with Kate Springer
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utumn and winter have always been my favourite times of year in Hong Kong, largely because the humidity and typhoons are finally behind us - at least for a couple of months - and we can finally dine outside without melting. And for those of you who are lucky enough to have some alfresco space at home, this is the best time to put it to good use. Whether you’re grilling dinner on a terrace or decking out a spacious rooftop, you need weather-resistant furniture and accessories to make the space feel inviting. Here are a few of the city’s top outdoor furniture brands in an array of styles, from sleek modern silhouettes to rustic rattan, fire pits, parasols and more.
SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGING DESIGNERS
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The name says it all: Everything Under The Sun carries one of the largest selections of outdoor furniture, accessories, barbecues, carpets, parasols, planters, and fridges in the city. You can kit out your terrace or rooftop in one fell swoop with gear that you didn’t even know you needed. A fire pit? Lanterns? Mist fans? Waterproof speakers? It’s all here, right alongside durable, stylish furniture at every price point. The company also partners with the interior design experts at The Home Stylist, should you need a hand bringing your dream space to life. everythingunderthesun.com.hk 34
Romantic globe lights, nature-inspired side tables, all-weather rattan sofas... you can easily create an oasis with the dreamy designs at the Archetypal showroom on Moon Street in Wan Chai. My eye was drawn to the ultra-minimalist, compact Dog Days sofa, a perfect match for Hong Kong’s balmy weather in mind; the Jeanette bucket chairs and barstools by SP01; and Case Furniture’s casual teakwood Tanso dining table, inviting guests to gather around quite literally. A different up-and-coming talent has designed each collection, yet they still seem to mix and match seamlessly. archetypal.hk
