The List #222, Sept 15 2014

Issue 222 15 September 2014

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CONTENTS

Trendwatch

Check out Tequila Kola’s new sister store, Studio.

Lookbook

Second-hand finds from Hipster9’s Helen Yuen.

Beauty and Wellness

Aussie haircare is finally here in Hong Kong.

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Designer Dens

The Island Life

Mama Bird

A sneak peek into the homes of Hong Kong designers.

42 mr. Know-it-all

All you need to know about Lamma Island.

50 Baby Pak choi

Sarah Fung’s to-do list before Baby Pak Choi arrives.

What’s In

Tree’s latest furniture line is naturally gorgeous.

KNOW & TEL

Interior Designers p.20

Space-saving Furniture p.26 Kitchen Supplies p.30

Walls and Floors p.34

Kids’ Rooms p.38

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Home Sweet Home Only have a few hundred square feet to fill in your cozy Hong Kong flat?

Not to worry, this issue of The List is all about making the most out of your space. For some inspiration, we’ve asked a trio of interior designers for a sneak-peek into their picture-perfect flats (p.14), plus we’ve listed a few interior design services on p.20.

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We’ve also scouted out some great space-saving furniture (p.26), kitchen supply stores (p.30), and even cool carpets and wall art (p.34) to dress up your flat. But of course, we haven’t forgotten the little ones: check out our adorable list of kids’ room ideas on p.38.

Style it up!

Kate Springer Senior Consulting Editor

Get in Touch I’d love to hear from you! E-mail me: kate.springer@hkmagmedia.com Find me on Twitter: @katespringer

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Make a Date Our picks for the month

Mamma Mia!

Sep 24-Nov 2

Through Sep

Mamma Mia!

Béthanie Tours

It’s been 10 years since this ABBA-fest embarked on their international tour and came to Hong Kong. But they’ve been going strong ever since, touring all over the US and Europe and even to Shanghai—proving that the feel-good synthy tones of the Swedish pop giants are as timeless as their sequined jumpsuits. So don’t go wasting your emotions.

Take a chance, dancing queen.

Have you ever gone by Béthanie, the striking, neo-gothic-style chapel in Pok Fu Lam, and wondered what’s in there? Tours of the historical structure are conducted every day through September. See the Wellcome Theatre, which used to be the cowsheds of the Dairy Farm, the Béthanie Chapel itself, and the Sir YK Pao Studio.

Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-8500. $395-995 from www.hkticketing.com

Cantonese and Putonghua, various times throughout the day; English tours, 4pm daily. The Béthanie, 139 Pok Fu Lam Rd., Pok Fu Lam, 2584-8500, $25 from www.hkticketing.com

Through Sep

Coinciding with the controversial Scottish independence referendum, the Yorkshire Pudding pub is putting on “Battle For Britain,” a special English vs. Scottish menu. So what gets your vote: beer-battered fish and chips and Eton Mess, or smoked salmon carpaccio and Aberdeen angus beef tenderloin?

Through Sep. 6 Staunton St., Central, 2536-9968 $348 for two courses; $398 for three

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Yorkshire Pudding Battle For Britain

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Through Oct 5

Green Summer Festival Tree huggers and health freaks: check out the Green Summer Festival, which is aimed at encouraging healthy and sustainable living through the medium of fun stuff to do. Look out for a “laughing yoga party” on Sep 13 and a ukulele festival on Sep 27, as well as urban farming workshops, flea markets, gigs and outdoor film screenings. On Oct 1 and Oct 4, the closing time is extended to 11pm.

Spotted!

Mediterranean Night Aug 28

11am. The New Central Harbourfront.

Free. Visit www. cvm.com.hk/ en for more info

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South Island Art Day If you haven’t been down to the trendy Wong Chuk Hang art district in Hong Kong’s Southside, now’s your chance. Over 20 galleries and artists’ studios here—plus in Tin Wan and Ap Lei Chau—are opening their doors for South Island Art Day: participants include some of The List’s favorites such as Spring Workshop, Blindspot Gallery, and 3812 Contemporary Art Projects. There’ll be street and studio performances by artists, musicians and dancers, plus workshops and family entertainment. Pop along to the Ovolo Southside (64 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 21651000) from 8pm for the after-party featuring video art screenings.

Get there: Grab one of the free shuttle buses from Chater House in Central, departing every 30 minutes, 12 to 8pm.

12-8pm, www.sicd.com.hk. Free

Foodies and wine lovers gathered for a night beside the Mediterranean Sea, hosted by Ladies with Taste and pop-up space Location Hong Kong on Staunton Street. Six dishes from six different countries were cooked by Patrick Verhoeven, the Dutch head chef from 238 restaurant on Hollywood Road (238restaurant.com). Guests tucked into prawn paella from Spain, oysters from France and parma ham from Italy, among others, along with bucket loads of wine. For future food and art events, visit www.locationhk.com.

Want to see your event featured here?

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A dose of Hong Kong style

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Fashion Forecast This fortnight’s style digest

Cool Cover-ups

Hot

Trendwatch

Make the transition from day to night with a classy layer.

S.Nine, $2,700

New Range

Blooming Fall Cath Kidston is known for her cute “Mews Ditsy” floral-print range of bags, homeware and accessories. Now the popular UK import is launching its clothing line in Hong Kong with a fall and winter collection that plays up bold, colorful prints, pretty cotton dresses, floral shorts and candy cardigans. It’s a world away from the drab blacks, grays and browns that fall usually brings. Look for cranberry, cool teal, wintry red, and pops of pink. If you’re a fan of her fun prints, the London bus-themed accessories will certainly brighten up your home.

Shop 8, G/F, Empire Court, 2 & 4 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, 2808-0792, www.cathkidston.com

Statement Clutches This mother-of-pearl clutch is a natural conversation starter.

Niin, $8,000

Light Florals Show off those legs this fall with light and floral skirts.

Club Monaco, $1,550

Scary Shoes The design, the heels: these are a freaky addition to any wardrobe.

On Pedder

Bijou Bits If you struggle to find furniture that fits your dainty apartment, head to Studio—a new concept store from home emporium Tequila Kola. Nestled on narrow Elgin Street, this petite boutique features sofas, dining tables and beds that are specifically designed for the Hong Kong fashionista with a smaller space to fill. You’ll find lots of quirky home décor accessories to brighten up walls and corners, such as bright printed cushions, small stools, and fun art pieces.

34 Elgin St., Central, 2520-1611, www.tequilakola.com.

Need more inspiration? Check out our Space-Saving Furniture ideas on p.26.

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Leather Loser When warm-weather leather goes really, really wrong.

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Lookbook

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Sofina Sunscreen I’ve tried a lot of brands, but this Japanese sunscreen is what I use every day. It’s not too sticky.

Jane Iredale Liquid Mineral Foundation This is my favorite foundation. In the bottle it looks like individual pearls but when you pump it out it’s actually slightly foamy. I like how it’s good for the skin and is enriched with vitamin C and minerals.

L’Eau d’Issey Perfume This is an oldie from Issey Miyake. I love it a lot, so I try to use it slowly. I collect a lot of older perfumes.

Helen Yuen Helen co-owns Vintage HK and has recently opened a new shop: a second-hand luxury label treasure trove called Hipster9.

Hipster9, 6 Lok Ku Rd., Sheung Wan, 2310-0688, www.facebook.com/hipster9hk

Silver Wristwatch I’ve worn this watch for pretty much 20 years. I love it because you can’t find this style anymore. I guess I’m not too interested in objects you find in stores nowadays.

Vintage Silhouette Sunglasses I always wear the Silhouette brand of vintage shades. I feel like vintage frames use sturdier, higher-quality materials. Modern ones aren’t made for long-term wear.

Karen Millen Sweatshirt I’ve fallen in love with Karen Millen’s newer lines, which are full of these casual tops. I really adore the easy-but-put-together look.

Le Pliage Backpack I think Longchamp backpacks make you look quite elegant, and I love how it’s so light. I can wear it with dresses as well and it still looks quite feminine.

Roshe Run by Nike These sneakers are really comfy, and the front flap is a soft fabric material. Recently I’ve been pairing clothes with these for a new look.

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Beauty & Wellness

wishlist

Your guide to looking fit and fabulous

Hot Product

Wake Up Shleepie Australian export Lanolips may be hard to find in Hong Kong (it’s only available in Joyce Beauty), but it’s definitely worth the hunt. Initially launched five years ago with a lanolin balm inspired by her childhood farm, entrepreneur Kirsten Carriol’s products have since gone on to win more than 50 awards worldwide. Fresh to the market is the brand’s antibacterial hand cream, which kills 99.9 percent of germs and still contains lanolin to keep your hands soft. We also love the new range of naturally flavored fruit balms, such as apple, peach and strawberry.

Lip-lickin’ good!

Available at Joyce Beauty outlets citywide, including Shop 232, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2523-5944, www.lanolips.com/hk

New to Town

Tried & Tested

Aussie Miracles

Natural Beauty

When Aussie touched down in Hong Kong last month, you could practically hear a collective cheer across the city. These award-winning haircare products have a strong following in the UK, particularly the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor, which helps tame frazzled, strung-out tresses. Made in France, the products are packed with green plant extracts, aloe vera and healthy oils.

Get them while they last!

If you’re looking for a natural solution to help with aging skin, Jurlique is worth a try. In its new NutriDefine line of creams and serums, the 30-year-old Australian brand targets wrinkles and tired skin using earthy ingredients, such as mulberry root, rosemary extract, peppermint and even horseradish.

The List has been testing out the line for the past couple of weeks, and has been really pleased with the products: the day cream feels light on your skin and keeps it hydrated all day, while the serum and thick night cream really pump in the moisture for a fresh face in the morning. And the fragrance is nice too—subtle and not too sweet.

$79-99. Available at Mannings and Watsons across town.

Various locations, including LAB Concept, Queensway Plaza, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, 3468-2133, www.jurlique.hk

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From $895 2. Natural Marble Bowl

$495 3. Petrified Wood Bookends

$1,950 per set 4. Recycled Boat-wood Round Stool

$1,450 5. Driftwood Floor Lamp

From $6,950 6. Fusion Round Coffee Table

From $4,950

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7. Bagobago Vine Laundry Basket

$1,950

9. Solid Walnut Sidetable

$2,650

8. Mango-wood Stool

From $1,650

10. Mr. Marius Oak Open Rack

$9,950

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28/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2870-1582, www.tree.com.hk

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Photo: Summer Lai

Designer Dens Take a sneak peek into the flats of a few Hong Kong interior designers, plus get some tips on renovations and decorations.

Cue apartment envy! By Hazel Kong

Anji Connell

An interior architect as well as a garden and landscape designer, Anji Connell has been in the industry for over 20 years.

The List: How would you describe your flat?

Anji Connell: I describe my apartment as a luxurious hotel suite. It’s very light and open with great views. Sliding panel windows open fully, letting the outside in. It doesn’t take itself too seriously. I’ve used multiple lighting layers, so it’s a great party space. It’s a simple elegant look with modern amenities: climate control, mood lighting, sound, vision and security built in.

The List: How have you maximized the space you have?

AC: I’ve used a pared-down palette, which enhances the spacious feeling. The wrap-around windows, glass cupboards and mirror all bounce the light and views around. To make the space look larger, it’s also important to have an open view

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when you enter. Try to keep walls, doors and corridors to a minimum—they’re just lost space.

The List: What is your favorite feature?

AC: Everything! I was very fortunate to be able to design my apartment for my husband and I from scratch with everything we wanted and needed. We wanted a luxurious “hotel suite,” and I think I have achieved exactly that.

The List: What’s a Hong Kong home hack for small apartments?

AC: I think a small space needs to be organized very well, with great storage. Clutter must be kept to a minimum, and you need a place to put all your books, magazines, DVDs, clothes—a place for everything. It’s a good idea to have what I call “a landing strip” at the entry door, so when you come in you can leave all your bags, keys and whatnot at the door and avoid making a clutter. It also means you will find them again!

Get in touch: 2580-0113, www.anjiconnellinteriordesign.com

Sean Dix

Interior designer Sean Dix is an American who grew up all over the world, living in Italy for more than a decade. Sean’s been in Hong Kong for almost seven years.

The List: How would you describe your flat?

Sean Dix: My flat is a sort of sunny loft in a corner building in Sai Ying Pun—I ripped out two bedrooms to increase the size of the living room. It’s a very open, informal space filled with funky vintage furniture and objects that I’ve collected from all around the world.

The List: When’s the last time you remodeled?

SD: I remodeled two years ago but, being a designer and a collector of odd stuff, the flat continues to evolve.

The List: What is your favorite feature?

SD: I love to read, so I have a pretty big collection of books on a really beautiful, 1950s Danish rosewood shelving system.

The List: What would you do differently?

SD: I would love to replace the windows in the apartment with something better than the original ones from the 70s. Someday…

The List: What’s a Hong Kong home hack for small apartments?

SD: Surround yourself only with things you really care about.

Don’t buy “temporary” stuff—it tends to become permanent.

Do everything you can to create a sense of space: hide objects you don’t need and tuck shelves into corners. Most importantly, give away all that stuff you don’t use or need.

Edit, reduce, be brave.

Get in touch: 3993-2615, www.emcs.com.hk

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Photo: Suzanne Goodwin Photography

Jo Lorenz

An interior designer and stylist specializing in sustainable spaces, Jo Lorenz has experience in Australia and Hong Kong, and offers creative consultancy, interior design and home styling.

The List: How do you describe your house?

Jo Lorenz: It’s a two-story house in South Lantau that we have designed in a provincial “beach cottage” way! We enjoy water and mountain views from the rooftop and relaxing in our custom-made day bed, surrounded by blue-and-white striped pillows—I am obsessed with blue and white.

The List: What is your favorite feature?

JL: Definitely my claw-foot bathtub, which sits beneath the custom-made stained glass window that I designed. This is my happy place!

The List: What’s a Hong Kong home hack for small apartments?

JL: Every square foot counts. Look beneath staircases, under beds and above wardrobes for extra storage space.

Get in touch: www.lamaisondelorenz.com

DIY: Paint Job The easiest way to spruce up your flat? A fresh splash of paint. Director of Chameleon Design & Interiors (CD&I), Mark Fraser, tells The List how it’s done.

What You’ll Need: Brushes: Look for straight-edged real-hair bristles that are slightly springy for doing all the edges and ceiling lines.

Paint Rollers: For a fine finish, pick a roller with a thin pile.

For a thicker coat, go with a fluffier roller—which holds more paint.

Paint & Primer: I’d recommend latex paint. I use Dulux, because it has tons of color options, and useful online tools.

Bucket: You have to mix and dilute your paint somewhere!

Masking Tape: If you have baseboards or trim that you don’t want to splash, cover it with paper and masking tape.

Drop cloths: Use plastic covers to protect the furniture.

Tricks of the Trade: On stripping paint... You don’t have to strip off existing paint unless it’s already flaking—just paint over what you have.

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On prep-work... Prepping is all too important: scrape off flaky plaster and prime properly, or the paint job won’t last.

On tiny flats... It’s like dressing a person: If a room is very short, vertical stripes will elongate it. For height, ceilings could either stay white, or match the walls to make it look continuous.

Need a hand? Chameleon Design & Interiors can help with quick fixes, standard paint jobs, custom paint designs, renovations and bespoke cabinetry. 2815-7929, www.cdihk.com

20-25 Interior Designers

Know & Tel Instant Index

26-28 Space-Saving Furniture 30-33 Kitchen Supplies 34-36 Walls and Floors 38-41 Kids’ Rooms

CONTACT US: On the following pages you’ll find a huge array of practical information. We cover more than 200 topics a year. Tell us what you need to know!

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Interior designers Leave it to the pros...

Ample Design

Chang Bene Design

Ample Design

Ample Design This professional team provides comprehensive services, covering design consultancy, construction, renovation, branding and styling. The team has a penchant for contemporary, minimalist and zen concepts, abiding by the “less is more” and “form follows function” philosophies.

Ample also aims to be environmentally friendly, working to maximize natural lighting, reusing materials and merging its designs with the surrounding environment.

Unit 1310, Eastern Harbour Centre, 28 Hoi Chak St., Quarry Bay, 3529-1864, www.amplehk.com

Anji Connell Interior Design+ Anji Connell is an internationally recognized and award-winning interior designer and architect. Having worked

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in the industry since 1986, she has an extensive client list covering commercial, residential and marine projects. She is known for her bold, expressive designs and smart use of colors and materials.

Connell is also a writer and provides professional tips and ideas on design and architecture on her blog.

Unit 1315, Harbour Industrial Centre, 10 Lee Hing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2580-0113, www.anjiconnellinteriordesign.com

Arctitudesign Founded by Alexander Suen in 2012, this interior architecture and design firm is dedicated to creating timeless spaces that won’t feel out of style two years down the road. The team uses eco-friendly principles in all of its projects, with a special emphasis on reusing concrete and timber, as well as low-VOC paint, which contains fewer chemicals. The firm’s residential portfolio showcases several design styles, each of which was created to meet the specific needs of clients.

Whether a client’s priority is storage, natural light or showcasing a great view, the talented designers at Arctitudesign can bring it to life.

Room R2, 7/F, Phase 1, Kwun Tong Industrial Centre, 471 Kwun Tong Rd., Kwun Tong, 3590-9470, www.arctitudesign.com.hk

Chang Bene Design is a reliable company known for its innovative approach and ability to combine modernism and simplicity. Founder Shirley Chang helped design the Bank of China Tower and the Nike store in Causeway Bay, and the company won the Business Week Architectural Record China Awards 2006 for a residential project in Shanghai. Chang Bene Design isn’t all about corporate spaces, though. The residential portfolio is equally impressive, with luxurious designs that blend a clean, Scandinavian feel with warm, eastern accents. It’s among the top design services in Hong Kong, so be prepared for a splurge.

Unit 201, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St., Central, 2881-7575, www.changbenedesign.com

Charlie & Rose Formed by Ben McCarthy, Charlie & Rose specializes in conceptualizing innovative and sustainable properties— from architectural and interior design to planning assessments and prepurchase feasibility—for the hospitality, retail and commercial sectors. Having worked in leading firms in London and Australia, McCarthy’s work has been widely recognized by industry bodies such as the Royal Industrial Institute of Architects and the Green Building Council of Australia. His portfolio in Hong Kong includes Stone Nullah Tavern, Mano and Brickhouse.

2/F, Wing Hing Commercial Building, 16 Sutherland St., Sai Ying Pun, 2546-5200, www.charlieandrose.com.hk

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Danny Cheng Interiors

EMCS

Danny Cheng established his own interior design entity in 2002, and is dedicated to creating enduring design concepts that emphasize simplicity and space, with strong architectural aesthetic and precise spatial layout. His work encompasses residential flats, show flats and decorative rooms, as well as new real estate developments in China. His designs have won nearly 100 awards, including The Top 50 Chinese Interior Designer from the China Building Decoration Association Designing Committee.

EMCS comprises qualified architects who have work experience in domestic, educational, commercial and institutional projects in the UK, Hong Kong and Macau. They mainly work on private home projects, where the challenge of small living spaces gives them the potential to explore and play with materials, details and lighting— both natural and artificial—to create forms and designs that are functional and unique.

14/F, Caltex House, 258 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2877-3282, www.dannycheng.com.hk

Unit B, 12/F, King Yip Factory Building, 59 King Yip St., Kwun Tong, 3993-2615, www.emcs.com.hk

Dix Design + Architecture

Gail Arlidge

Founded in Milan in 2000 by Sean Dix, Dix Design + Architecture moved camp from Europe to Asia in 2008, setting up a base here in Hong Kong. The company oversees projects for a range of sectors, from fashion labels to luxury brands, as well as restaurants, trade fairs and entertainment complexes. Their client list includes the likes of Black Sheep Restaurants, Yardbird, Harrods and Moschino. The company also creates bespoke, detail-oriented concepts for residential projects and designs furniture, including storage items, tables, chairs and bar stools.

Gail Arlidge gives a contemporary twist to classic interior design. Fusing Asian and Western influences, Alridge’s designs are often simple, light and airy. She is able to create a calm retreat in even the most cramped apartments and her use of cream and white color palettes create tranquil hideaways. Arlidge’s portfolio includes residential homes in Hong Kong, Singapore, Britain and New Zealand. She also undertakes full renovation projects.

20/F, 202 Centre, 202 Des Voeux Rd. West, Sai Ying Pun, 2858-4898, www.seandix.com

Unit 1601-1602, Universal Trade Centre, 3 Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 2861-2101, www.gailarlidge.com

Dix Design + Architecture

EMCS

Home ReDesign HK Rather than creating an entirely new look from scratch, Home ReDesign uses the client’s existing furnishings, reorganizing and showcasing any loved collectibles and accessories. They also replicate design concepts or inspirations found in magazines and catalogs to suit individual homes, and oversee the production of any brand-new furnishings, with their own manufacturing factories based in Zhuhai.

9332-8438, www.homeredesignhk.com

Hoo Interior Design & Styling Hoo provides home styling and space-planning services, mainly focusing on residential decorating and renovations. The company also sources furniture, lighting and wall decorations for clients. Believing every home should have its own distinctive character, Hoo Interior aims to create homes that are one-of-a-kind and take pride in paying attention to the small details, from each individual light bulb down to the towel hooks in the bathroom.

Arctitudesign

Unit 1101, Hollywood Commercial House, 3 Old Bailey St., Central, 2979-0600, www.hoo-residence.com

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Dix Design + Architecture

In Him’s Interior Design Established in 2010, this design firm prides itself on being a serviceoriented company, engaging clients in the design process through real dialogue, and creating customized designs that meet the client’s needs and preferences. The signature designs are understated yet sophisticated, functional yet elegant, with special attention given to the use of different textures and materials.

Flat F, 10/F, Efficiency House, 35 Tai Yau St., San Po Kong, 3563-7756, www.inhims.com

Ip Interiors Ip Interiors offers a comprehensive range of design services for residential,

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commercial and retail projects.

Its designers provide a complete renovation service from design concept to meticulous detailing. With a modern architectural style, the company provides a personalized service, delivers detailed project management skills, and has a good reputation for completing projects on time and within the specified budget.

Unit C4, 16/F, Greenville Gardens, 16 Shui Fai Terrace, Wan Chai, 2399-0508, www.ipinteriors.com

KplusK Associates Established in Hong Kong in 1996, KplusK has rich experience working with international clients in Asia and Europe. Its designers incorporate sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility into their designs. The company has won the Perspective Design Recognition’s Residential Design Awards several times, and one of its Hong Kong apartments was featured in the BBC’s “Superhomes” TV series.

They take on everything from master planning of resorts and residential developments right down to the detailed design of furniture and lighting for an individual home.

7/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2541-6828, www.kplusk.net

In Him’s Interior Design

Kyle Chan & Associates Design Since its start in 2008, the Kyle Chan & Associates design team has received numerous international accolades, from New York, Italy and England.

The company distinguishes itself from others with innovative and experimental designs, which embed artistic elements into contemporary designs. The company provides service to commercial, retail and residential properties.

Unit 1501, 15/F, Keen Hung Commercial Building, 80 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2889-9408, www.kyle-c.com

La Maison de Lorenz Jo Lorenz, founder and designer of La Maison de Lorenz, began her career as an interior designer by undertaking intermittent projects from clients who shared a mutual love for practical and elegant spaces. With a growing portfolio and client base, she eventually made the move from working as a marketing director to a full-time designer. Focusing on simplicity and practicality, she works from the conceptual stages of a project through to the final furnishings, to deliver stylish and timeless designs. www.lamaisondelorenz.com

Take 5:

Home Décor Websites Need a little inspiration for sprucing up your flat? Check out these creative and colorful websites.

A Pair & A Spare

steamer basket. From start to finish, A Pair & A Spare is quirky, stylish and a whole lot of fun to read. www.apairandasparediy.com

Apartment Therapy Apartment Therapy provides renovation suggestions for all kinds of spaces: apartments, houses, workplaces and the like. Aiming for a certain look, but

Born from a passion of making her own clothes and tracking the process, founder Geneva Vanderzeil has branched out to feature all kinds of fashion, home, and DIY projects.

Geneva uses lots of ordinary, raw materials to create cool and relatively easy-to-make home accents, such as a wardrobe made out of a ladder, or a hanging mirror made from a dim sum

not sure where to start? Apartment Therapy has a list of décor styles for your easy reference—such as “Organic Modern” and “Eclectic Collector”—as well as home hacks and helpful tips on decorating a small room. They also frequently highlight budget-friendly products, featuring everything from great deals on shower curtains to furniture. www.apartmenttherapy.com

Big City Small Apartment Former model, TV host and actress Raven Tao is also a luxury property agent, working as the ambassador for renowned real estate company Engel & Volkers Hong Kong. She puts her penchant for arts and culture to work with her blog Big City Small Apartment, which focuses on making the most out

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If you’re looking for inspiration, the website has it all: kitchens, rooftops, small spaces—plus lots of related advice from designers. The helpful app lets you swipe through images, saving them to your own personal “Ideaboard” for future reference— plus it often tags the furniture that’s pictured for easy purchase. www.houzz.com

of your tiny Hong Kong flat. Her chic taste and helpful tips—like how to create the illusion of space using mirrors— have gained a following online. www.bigcitysmallapartment.com

Houzz There is a lot of buzz around Houzz: a popular platform for sharing decoration and interior design tips and photos.

Shoebox Living A 25-square-meter studio is what motivates 29-year-old Isabel—a Swedish expat living in Hong Kong—to find ways to make the most out of her little flat. She shares tips of living in a small space, cool DIY home decoration ideas (like how to make your furniture look vintage), inspirational color palettes, and of course minimalistic Scandinavian touches to keep clutter at bay. www.shoebox-living.com

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Space-Saving Furniture When size matters

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Hong Kong apartments may be small, but that just means we can have fun picking out our spacesaving furniture. Here’s a round-up of the latest pieces to make those nooks and crannies pop.

1. Clothes Rack The simple Normann Copenhagen construct, “Toj”—rail, shelf and trusses—belies its usefulness.

It’s a handy space to whip out for houseguests, or for those extra coats, suits or handbags. $3,650 from Eclectic Cool, 58 Po Hing Fong, Sheung Wan, 5699-6882, www.eclectic-cool.com

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4. Submarino Bath Set

This pop-out single or double bed is a great idea for that long-lost Aunt who’s just announced a week-long visit. Plus it handily hides all your bedding inside.

We all need a yellow submarine in our bathroom to keep all those bits and bobs neat. Now it also comes in red, white, and blue.

$35,290 from BoConcept, 73 Wyndham St., Central, 2668-0027, www.boconcept.com

$560 from K11, 1/F, K11 Art Mall, 18 Hanoi Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3110-5882, www.k11designstore.com

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5. Pikku Desk

One hanger, five uses: just think how much more you could fit into your wardrobe.

Is that workload just getting on top of you? Expand your space—and your mind—with this folding desk.

$35 from Ikea. Various locations including B/F, The Park Lane Hotel, 310 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 3125-0888, www.ikea.com.hk

$7,800 from OutOfStock, Room 1403, Wah Tiu Industrial Centre, 30-32 Au Pui Wan St., Sha Tin, 2369-6008, www.outofstock.com.hk

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6. Extendable Bench A practical pull-out bench for when friends are over—that collapses back when you need that extra corner. $5,980 from Tree, 28/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2870-1582, www.tree.com.hk

7. Suburbia Wall Storage Ever lose your keys, your pen, your shopping list... ? Simply pin this well-designed storage unit by the front door and throw everything into it. $2,200 from K11

8. Losjon Hanger Mount these colorful candies on your wall for a quirky way to show off your

hat collection, or you can even use them as towel rails to brighten your bathroom. $79.90 for five pieces, from Ikea

9. Between Line Bookshelf Book shelves are no longer boring!

This 2.7m letter band can be coiled up, unfolded and reshaped into any style you desire. $3,960 from Homeless. Various locations, including 28 Gough St., Central, 2851-1160, www.homeless.hk

10. Alice Dresser Desk Combine work and play at home with this multifunctional desk-dresser.

Just flip the lid up for that essential lippy application.

$9,100 from Marc James, Unit 30, 2/F Oceanic Industrial Centre, 2 Lee Lok St., Ap Lei Chau, 2186-7476, www.marcjamesdesign.com

11. Drop Side Table Tidy up all those copies of The List and plop them into this cute little table’s handy side storage. $1,280 from Homeless

12. Play Module Create your own look with these stylish and functional stacking boxes, which come in three styles including with drawer, flip door or compartment chest.

From $2,750 per box, from Tree

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Custom Furniture If you can’t find something to exactly fit your space, look to these companies for a custom-made design.

Di-mension Living Di-mension Living is a local furniture store with a well-stocked website offering flexible designs to fit with each customer’s particular needs.

Since Di-mension delivers directly to customers from the factory, it can keep its product prices below the market standard. Mondays are by appointment only.

The Red Cabinet

Unit A6, 18/F, Wah Ha Factory Building, 8 Shipyard Lane, Quarry Bay, 2246-8382, www.di-mension.com

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SV International Design Founded in 1999, SV International Design mainly manufactures bespoke home accessories for the commercial and hospitality sectors, including Louis Vuitton, Four Seasons and ShangriLa hotels. The company caters to the private sector too, with a wide range of products to suit all budgets: from tea sets, to bath salt containers, to sculptures—with a variety of materials such as shell, wood, leather and resin. The retail line SV Casa has just launched in Lane Crawford.

9/F, 88 Jervois St., Sheung Wan, 2327-9066, svinternationaldesign.com

The Red Cabinet Initially starting off as a Chinese antique furnishing store, The Red Cabinet expanded its business into bespoke furniture. The experienced team will

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turn a sketch, photo or simply a concept into a computer visualization for you.

Materials, finishes and details can then all be discussed to come up with the final product. Upon confirmation with a deposit, the designers will send you a detailed drawing to ensure the outcome is exactly how you want it to be.

Shop 209-210, 2/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 2536-0123, www.red-cabinet.com.hk

Urban: Design & Build The professional team here designs unique pieces of furniture for serviced apartments in Central and SoHo areas. Its staff can give you some direction on designing your own custom-made furnishings by providing innovative storage solutions and the latest design trends. Everything is negotiable, from the design, to the

texture, to the size. The company also offers refurbishing services to breathe life into your old furniture.

1/F, 40 Elgin St., Central, 2522-7189, urban-designbuild.hk

a new look by replacing the doors, drawer fronts or fittings.

5/F, Sau Wa Terrace, 29-30 Sau Wa Fong, Wan Chai, 2815-7929, www.cdihk.com/xpatcabinets

Xpat Cabinets Part of the Chameleon Design & Interiors (CD&I) family, Xpat Cabinets can custom-make any piece of furniture based on your specified requirements, including shelving, oriental-style furnishings and kids’ furniture. You need not have any design knowledge or ideas yourself; having lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 10 years, the experts know every storage solution and trick to make your shoebox look fabulous. In case you don’t want to pay for new furnishings, Xpat also offers cabinet re-facing services—giving your shabby furniture

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Kitchen Supplies What’s cookin’?

Exclusivités If you live in the lap of luxury, make sure that your table settings represent your swoosh lifestyle with brands such as Hermès, Lalique, Rosenthal, Haviland, Goebel and Narumi. Exclusivités carries the best in designer cutlery, crystal, silverware and porcelain items from these world-renowned brands. The store also stocks a good selection of wine and cocktail accessories from L’atelier Du Vin, like spittoons and electric cocktail shakers.

Shop 109 and 112, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St., Central, 2521-8626, www.shiamas.com

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couple of other locations around town with similar offerings, including a shop in the Prince’s Building as well as Sogo.

1 Hoi Ping Rd., Causeway Bay, 2895-6001, www.baccarat.hk

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@Kitchenware This online professional kitchenware shop stocks over 1,200 items. Whether you are looking for something specific or just browsing, you’ll have to be careful not to get carried away. The trendily named @Kitchenware supplies to companies as well as individuals, so the products are all of professional, catering quality—from the bakeware to the myriad sizes of pots and pans. The range of Japanese knives is impressive: you can find over 20 different brands including Kasumi and Verdun.

5182-5080, www.atkitchenware.com

Baccarat The store at Lane Crawford in Times Square has the largest collection of tableware among all of its branches. It’s definitely worth a look-see even if you can’t afford to splurge. The Pacific Place store also has kitchenware and some stylish glassware and coffee machines. There are a

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DayDayCook DayDayCook is an all-in-one online store that not only sells kitchen supplies, but is a mine of information for anything cookery related, such as recipes, instructional videos and meal planners. It also functions as a marketplace for organic fruits and vegetables, plus fish and meat. For the kitchen, you’ll find appliances and flatware from popular international brands such as Cuisinart, KitchenAid and Joseph Joseph.

Delivery is free if you spend over $500.

6131-1799, www.daydaycook.com

Equip Asia If you are looking to recreate your favorite restaurant’s table settings at home, Equip Asia allows you to get leading brands at unbelievable prices. As the retail branch of a hospitality trading company that services most restaurants and hotels in Hong Kong, it stocks Stölzle glassware, Robert Welch cutlery, RAK porcelain and many more high-end brands.

17/F, Yen Sheng Centre, 64 Hoi Yuen Rd., Kwun Tong, 2838-8989, www.equipasia.com

Here you can find everything you need to whip up sweet treats, from flour and fruit fillings to baking tins, moulds and cute boxes for sweets and chocolates.

The store is easy to navigate, and the friendly shopkeepers are only too willing to answer questions and offer advice.

There’s another shop in Wan Chai (Shop H2, 188 Wan Chai Rd., 2671-2644) if you can’t make it out to Yau Tong.

G/F, 338 Shanghai St., Yau Tong, 2671-2671, www.ilovecake.hk

I Love Kitchen This store is known for its range of unusual gadgets and appliances including the Zyliss Swiss Innovation rotary cheese grater and the colorful Mastrad silicone utensils. I Love Kitchen sells its own branded products as well as a range of top quality brands, from German and Swiss technology cookware to Italian designed wooden gadgets—you’re sure to find something for your every kitchen need. The Causeway Bay outlet has a clearance sale on Saturdays and Sundays, and sometimes you can get great deals at the location in Mega Box as well.

Shop B104, B/F, K11 Mall, 18 Hanoi Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3122-4131, www.ilovekitchen.com

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Ichi Ni San Go to this pottery emporium for restaurant-style plates and accessories.

You’ll be able to find decorative items for your home, such as olive oil and balsamic vinegar dispensers, along with practical dinner plates, bowls and cutlery.

Prices are affordable and you’ll need to dig through the selection of goods to find a true treasure. Advance warning: you must like white!

G/F, 16 Elgin St., Central, 2525-6649

40 countries today, Marimekko is known for its fun, flirty colors and prints as well as its preference for the timeless over the trendy. Pick up an iconic dinnerware set, snazzy apron or comfy chair cushion. There are also lots of clothes for little ones, so you can get all of your shopping done in one place.

Shop 1083, Elements, 1 Austin Rd. West, Tsim Sha Tsui, 21968628, www.marimekko.com

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King Tak Hong Porcelain This unique little store was founded in 1954 and specializes in wholesaling and retailing all sorts of Chinese and western porcelain, glassware, kitchenware and homeware. It sells absolutely everything, from woks to hammers, to magnetic door holders, baby toilet seats and many more handy household items. You can order online, with free local delivery on orders over $1,000.

126-128 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 3118-2422, www.kingtakhong.com.hk

Loveramics It may be a small store but Loveramics has some unique items for your table at quite reasonable prices. Whether you’re a fan of a classic design on fine China, or more contemporary art splashed across a tea mug, you’ll find a wide range of products, styles and finishes here to suit all tastes.

G/F, 97 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, 2915-8018, www.loveramics.com

Marimekko Finnish textile and clothing design brand Marimekko is a welcome breath of fresh air among the plethora of regular cookiecutter, buy-use-toss Hong Kong stores.

Founded in 1951 with stores in more than

This is a great store if you’re looking to revamp your kitchen with all of the latest gadgets. You’ll find Dualit’s matching toaster, kettle and blender sets in red, black, cream or aluminum, alongside retro scales and pretty pink food processors.

There’s also a large variety of stylish kitchenware with everything from pots and pans to tea towels and aprons. Home chefs can also stock up on an extensive range of Global knives.

Shop 318-319, 3/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2523-1672, www.thepanhandler.biz

Pantry Magic From a 600-square-foot startup in the historic Pedder Building, Pantry Magic has gone on to create, well... magic, with a total of 13 stores across seven countries.

Its flagship store is still in Hong Kong—but now it’s more than tripled in size into a treasure trove of kitchenware with a loyal following. Bringing in new lines from around the world, Pantry Magic’s foodies always hunt down innovative, colorful and fresh designs. Duck in to the Lok Ku Road store to find bright tagines, bold fondue sets, unusual pie pans and patterned tea towels. As well as providing demo classes, hands-on lessons are available throughout the year and cover a wide variety of cuisines from Malaysian to Mexican.

a decent selection of kitchen accessories, carrying basic pots and pans. There is also an assortment of utensils, skillets, knives and boards—and, of course, all of the furnishings to complete any look you’re after. Its items are practical and functional— with the occasional dash of bright color— but if you’re after basic, cheap essentials, add this store to your shopping list. www.pricerite.com.hk

Towngas Avenue As you’d expect, this store stocks Towngas cooking appliances, but it also has a good range of kitchenware and accessories. A variety of well-known brands are available, with some quirky products such as brightly patterned dish sponges, and cups and saucers with fun slogans. There’s also a restaurant attached where you can watch chefs at work through a glass screen and peruse the recipes of the dishes you order.

If you’re based in Kowloon, check out the location in Tsim Sha Tsui (Shop 1, P/F, Tower 1, China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Rd., 2367-2713).

G/F, Fashion Walk, 59-65 Paterson St., Causeway Bay, 2367-2710, www.towngasavenue.com

G/F, 25 Lok Ku Rd., Central, 2504-0688, www.pantry-magic.com

Pricerite One of the more affordable home décor and furniture stores in town, Pricerite has

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Take to the streets for all your kitchen, bedroom and lighting needs.

time to browse smaller corner shops such as 182 Fabric World (Shun Feng International Centre, 182 Queen’s Rd. East, 2527-0999) for great bargains— be sure to shop around to compare prices for materials and installation, as different shops offer excellent sales at different times of the year.

Queen’s Road East: Custom Curtains

Shanghai Street: Kit out your Kitchen

An eastwards stroll down Queen’s Road East from Pacific Place Three brings you to countless stores where you can get custom-made curtains and upholstery. If you’ve ever wanted to deck out your pad with some Rococoinspired elegance, check out Wing Hang Furniture Curtain (89-93 Queen’s Rd. East, 2528-2252). On the opposite end of the spectrum, Art Draperies (95 Queen’s Rd. East, 2136-1588) offers simple yet stylish window drapes. Also make

This 2.3km-long street stocks practical cookware for just about any kitchen job you can imagine. While you’ll be overwhelmed by the number of stores stocking similar goods, Chan Chi Kee (316 Shanghai St., 2385-0317) is a good one to visit for high-grade steel cleavers and chef’s knives with traditional designs, as well as international brands like Burgvogel and Dreizack. While the whole of Shanghai Street is known for its array of kitchen and baking supply

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stores, budding chefs should not leave without first paying a visit to Man Kee (342 Shanghai St., 2332-2784). This almost 60-year-old establishment is Hong Kong’s last remaining shop that specializes in old-fashioned, Hong Kong-made wooden chopping boards, crafted from a single piece of wood. It also sells wooden mooncake moulds and bamboo dim sum steamers.

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Morrison Hill Road: Turn up the Lights

Trawled through all the big department stores, but still can’t get the perfect throw cushion set, or table runner to match? Make time for Sham Shui Po’s fabric market for a seemingly endless selection of textiles—from tartan to floral patterns and more. Add an array of sturdy interfacing materials to your shopping bag that will allow you to make your own polka dot apron or two. Can’t see yourself pedaling away on a sewing machine? The materials also make great gifts for children or for those eager DIY aficionados in your life. Remember that fabric is sold by the yard, so prepare all the measurements of what you want to make beforehand, so you know exactly how much to buy.

Between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, Morrison Hill Road is a little haven for those looking to brighten up their apartments with snazzy yet functional lighting fixtures. For clean, simple, and modern accessories, look for local brands such as Future Lighting (G/F, Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Rd., 2893-1968) or Zodiac (Shop B, G/F Tak On Mansion, 32-34 Morrison Hill Rd., Wan Chai, 2832-9987), which carries an array of international designer brands for decorative fixtures, outdoor landscape lights and energysaving models. For more designer lighting brands such as the British “Noovo”— known for its eclectic and futuristic style—visit Element Lighting Design (G/F, 48 Morrison Hill Rd., Wan Chai), which also sells a range of ceiling fans.

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From there, it’s just a four- to six-week wait until your carpet is delivered to your home.

There’s no limit to your imagination: you can even transform your favorite painting or your child’s masterpiece into a one-of-akind floor decoration. www.barefootcarpets.com

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Ayesha Oriental Carpets An expensive antique rug needs all the help it can get to retain its original beauty, and Ayesha Oriental Carpets offers a range of services to keep it in tip-top condition. Whether you require stain-removal, handbrushing, thorough washing, vacuuming, or soil-resistant finishes, the services at Ayesha will help keep your rugs in pristine condition for many years to come. For carpets that have been through more intense wear and tear, Ayesha also provides rug re-fringing and binding. The store also sells new and antique rugs from around the world. Free pick-up and return delivery.

Shop 201, G/F, Wong Chuk Wan, Tai Mong Tsai Rd., Sai Kung, 2623-0499, khushicarpets@gmail.com

Al Shahzadi Carpets This family business with roots in Lahore, Pakistan, has been operating in Hong Kong for over three generations, and is named after the current proprietor’s mother, Shahzadi, which means “princess” in Urdu. Each Persian carpet at Al Shahzadi is handpicked and personally sourced by owner Avais Ahmad from different countries—signed by him on the back for authenticity. While carrying a huge collection of fine traditional Persian carpets

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plus more modern designs, the shop also offers rug washing and repair services.

G/F, 265 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2834-8396, www.alshahzadi.com

Artistic Intent Are you picky about your wall art?

Adeline Ma of Serenity Fair Cashmere (which also does cashmere throws and comforters; www.serenityfair.com) heads Artistic Intent, a small service for making customized oil paintings. With a small team of master painters, you just need to supply an image of your desired artwork and they will replicate it for you within a couple of weeks. Looking to snazz up your apartment or business with a unique backdrop? Artistic Intent also does mural services—the bigger and more challenging, the better.

2886-3913, www.fb.com/pages/Artistic-Intent

Barefoot Carpets Barefoot Carpets offers a bespoke service that allows you to design your very own rug from scratch, moderately priced between what you get at a standard home furnishing store and a top-of-the-line boutique. The experienced team at Barefoot guides you from the idea stage to choosing colors and wool depth, to making sure it all matches your current interior furnishings.

Typography enthusiasts will adore work done by Been Here There and Everywhere.

Known for its signature text-based canvas artworks, it offers customized canvases for baby birth notices, scrolls, favorite quotes, or pretty much any text you want stylized and framed. Have a photo that you want printed and framed? BHTE can do it for you as well, in a range of different styles and sizes starting from $450 for an A4-sized canvas print. These ideas also serve as great gifts. www.beenherethereandeverywhere.com.hk

Blank If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind designs for your wall and rug needs, Blank provides bespoke services to create a unique motif running through your home.

Choose from iconic prints or patterns, or feel free to bring your own ideas to the table for a truly personalized piece of art.

Smaller canvases are also offered at Blank, such as a personalized family tree or a wordsearch made up of the names of your dearest, for a warm and affordable gift.

Unit A3, On Lee, 2 Mount Davis Rd., Pok Fu Lam, 2239-4303, www.blankbespokeart.com

Carpet Buyer HK Established for more than 45 years, Carpet Buyer is one of the oldest names in the business in Hong Kong. Looking to bring a traditional look into your home? The store stocks hundreds of Oriental carpets, including a range of hand-knotted Persian and tribal rugs, plus modern Tibetan rugs.

On top of that, it also carries contemporary designs, abstract art, or cartoon character rugs, as well as silky soft-shag carpets.

17/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2850-5508, www.carpetbuyer.com

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Hong Kong Murals A whimsical wall mural is the perfect way to activate the imagination of any child, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be something you leave behind—it can be great for the family who’s constantly on the move.

From several styles such as spot murals that feature your kid’s favorite characters, to large-scale pieces, to strictly on-canvas creations, resident artist Gail Deayton is happy to oblige.

artwork from cult movies such as “2001: A Space Odyssey.”

6B Tai Ping Shan St., Sheung Wan, 9677-7815, www.inbetweenshop.com

34 Sau Wa Fong, Wan Chai, www.oddoneout.hk

9722-8353, www.hongkongmurals.com

InBetween Shop This edgy vintage store relocated last year from Haven Street—one hipster nabe to another—making its current home on Tai Ping Shan Street in Sheung Wan. While stocking an assortment of jewelry and quirky home décor items and antiques, it also carries original vintage posters— think David Bowie concert posters and

and lithograph skills, in addition to screenprints, etchings and engravings.

Instead of impractical price tags and high-profile artists, Odd One Out claims to champion the little guy with affordable ($500 to $6,000) original prints from up-and-coming creatives. The coffee bar is also a great place to wile away an afternoon after perusing their goods; a no-frills affair with a simple menu, wooden benches, and Oz-trained baristas.

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A pretension-free addition to the everevolving St. Francis Street neighborhood, the boutique stocks various handmade goods, including greeting cards, screenprinted tote bags, and home décor, as well as original art prints. No digital shortcuts here—just mad intaglio

If you’re looking to give your walls some local flavor, give online gallery Plum8 a browse. It aims to give exposure to local artists, such as Tang Ying Chi and Pete Ross, and all the works on sale are curated under seasonal themes. Aiming to make art

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affordable and accessible, Plum8 sells limited prints, as well as paintings and sculptures at very reasonable prices, starting at just a couple of hundred dollars for a painting. The shopping is all done safely online and is delivered straight to your home with a 14-day return guarantee.

3758-2308, www.plum8.com

Wattis Fine Art Wattis Fine Art opened in 1988 and has established a reputation for its specialization in historical pictures, antique maps and travel books of East Asia. Its collections cover late 16th century to 20th century Pearl River Delta, Canton, Macau, Hong Kong and the Philippines, painting a vivid picture of the region and its history. If you’re looking to decorate your place with some dapper historical flair, this is your go-to place.

2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2524-5302, www.wattis.com.hk

YellowKorner Established in 2006, YellowKorner is a global purveyor of top-quality photography prints. There are three galleries in Hong Kong: at IFC Mall, PMQ, and Sha Tin’s one-stop shop for interior design goodies, HomeSquare.

You’ll find beautiful works by historical, contemporary and modern masters: from monochrome vintage photographs to urban snapshots from all over the world. They all come with a certification of authenticity and you can choose your prints from multiple sizes, mounting and framing styles.

Shop 3022B, 3/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2578-5888, en.yellowkorner.com

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Furniture Donation Services Whether you’re clearing out or looking for a bargain, spare a thought for your local charity.

Crossroads Foundation As a non-profit organization, Crossroads collects different products from around Hong Kong and distributes them to the needy both locally and around the world.

Deliver your furniture to the charity personally, or opt for the pick-up option—but plan ahead, as there’s usually a long waiting list. It accepts a lot more than furniture: check the website regularly for an updated list of sought-after goods.

2984-9309, www.crossroads.org.hk

Remar Hong Kong Set up in 1998, Remar Hong Kong is a charity that runs projects aimed at improving living conditions of poor communities. By donating your furniture or materials, such as electrical appliances and furniture, to Remar you’ll help cover the needs of projects stationed in Third World countries. You can also help out by volunteering for a series of activities, such as workshops in primary schools.

3193-4919, www.remarhongkong.com

Green Dot Home Furniture donation at Green Dot Home is for a simple cause: to advocate sustainable living. While the city may not have a lot of space, we do produce some 9,000 tons of solid waste each day. This dichotomy brought Green Dot Home to life in 2012, and the charity has been collecting used furniture since then. After receiving your furniture, it organizes second-hand markets where proceeds go to charitable organizations. Alternatively, your goods are sent directly to the public.

Be sure not to dismantle your

furniture for collection—staff will need to inspect the condition of your item before sending it off!

Unit 4, 2/F, Kam Hon Building, 8 Wang Kwun Rd., Kowloon Bay, 2328-3901, green-dot-home.com.hk

Chu Kong Plan Apart from helping underprivileged Hongkongers and patients with chronic illnesses, non-profit charity Chu Kong Plan has been running a recycling program since 2011. The process is simple: send in photos of furniture you wish to donate through email or WhatsApp so staff can determine its condition. You can opt to drop off your furniture at the premises, or arrange a time for pickup (at least two to three weeks in advance). Before donating your items, the helpful staff at Chu Kong Plan will undertake the necessary refurbishing to ensure it’s in good shape.

2247-5988, www.chukongplan.org.hk

Chai Sin Club Chai Sin Club promotes recycling by moving your furniture to those in need. Apart from donating to local charities, Chai Sin Club also reaches out to illiterate children in Mainland China with an aim to educate them.

Apart from furniture donation, they also operate an old clothes-recycling program, where your clothes are donated to charities and less fortunate individuals. If your clothes are too worn out, CSC will arrange for them to be used as recycled fabric. Pick-up can be arranged, and it is possible to help the charity out by arranging a recycling initiative in your own estate.

2708-2188, www.chaisinclub.org

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Kids’ rooms It’s the little things

Kids Amor Located in Whampoa Garden, Kids Amor is the sole distributor of premier American furniture company Delta Children. From a futuristic Batman chair to a sturdy princess crib, the store has you covered—even for the pickiest child.

Lugging it all back from Whampoa too much of a hassle? There’s a free delivery service for purchases over $5,000.

G1B, G/F, Home World, Site 12, Whampoa Garden, Tak On St., Hung Hom, 2523-7898, www.kidsamor.com

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One for the kids, Art Deco Furniture specializes in custom-designed children’s furniture including theme beds and playhouses. All furniture is carefully hand painted, and anything is possible when it comes to you or your little one’s dream design. The showroom aims to inspire, and the knowledge and support of the experienced design team will help you to explore your ideas.

This place is absolutely spot on for the education-minded parents, schools and even community centers in need of some new kids’ furniture. The collection features wooden kids’ cabinets and a diverse range of carpets with alphabets, numbers or a map of the world. It’s also the perfect setting for a quality Sunday afternoon with the kids.

G/F, 240 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2834-6203, www.artdecofurniture.com.hk

Room 607, 6/F, Yen Sheng Centre, 64 Hoi Yuen Rd., Kwun Tong, 3142-9460, www.gianniakids.com

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Indigo Living

Children’s furniture at Flexa can be expanded and accessorized to suit growing children’s needs: you can make their beds bigger, or add tunnels, towers, slides and even a football goal! While safety and comfort are a priority, the furniture is tough, fun and exciting, and designed to inspire creative play. Textiles, tables, chairs and lighting are available too. You can also visit the branches in Wan Chai (G/F, 261 Queen’s Rd. East, 2688-2303) and Ap Lei Chau (Shop 1103, 11/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., 2580-0836).

Shop 302, 3/F, HomeSquare, 138 Shatin Rural Committee Rd., Sha Tin, 2688-2339, www.flexa.com.hk

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Indigo Living has earned its spot as one of Hong Kong’s top home and lifestyle stores: the brand’s furniture and home accessories blend on-trend and timeless pieces so that your home never goes out of style. Not only does Indigo Living offer complimentary in-store consultation services, but designers will also visit your home for a fee that’s redeemable upon purchase of Indigo Living goods. For the best selection of Indigo Kids products, check out the Ap Lei Chau flagship store, as well as the branches in Cyberport (Shop 316, 3/F, The Arcade) and Tsim Sha Tsui (Shop G09, Ocean Terminal).

6/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2555-0540, www.indigo-living.com

Let your children get creative with Kids by Red Cabinet. Apart from beds, playtables and shelves, the store stocks a variety of colorful and vibrant wall stickers to brighten up bedrooms without committing to a color. Designed and made in Australia, the stickers are created to be movable so you can stick and re-stick them over and over. Choose from scenes of pink birds, blue boats, African animals, cars and lots more. Large boxes cost $500; a small box costs $390.

Shop 209-210, 2/F, Retail Podium, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 2868-0681, www.kidsbyredcabinet.com

My Furniture You’ve decided it’s about time that your children can choose their very own closet, bedside lamp and desk: let them exercise their independence at My Furniture, which stocks a selection of kids’ room furnishings, including a number of Britishexport products. You can also find bedside tables that are designed to complement your children’s favorite themed bed.

Closed Tuesdays. Unit 705, 7/F, Elite Industrial Centre, 883 Cheung Sha Wan Rd., Lai Chi Kok, 2991-4033, www.myfurniture.com.hk

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from studying. In case you’re living in Kowloon, there is also a branch in Sha Tin (Shop 301, 3/F, HomeSquare, 138 Shatin Committee Rd., 3106-0149).

1916-17, 19/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 3105-9887, www.nerdkidsforliving.com

Petit Bazaar My Furniture

Nerd Kids for Living Have a rowdy little one in tow? Nerd Kids for Living might just be your savior.

The collection features sporty carshaped twin beds and Disney princess bookcases, plus colorful wall stickers— plenty to keep your child entertained.

The store also stocks a range of desks with adjustable heights: growth spurts are not an excuse to escape

A one-stop shop for children’s toys, furniture and other bits and pieces, Petit Bazaar offers trendy—and often handmade—products from high-end French and European brands. Parents looking to spruce up the nursery should check out the shop’s various nightlights, cushions and mobiles. While you’re at it, don’t forget to pick up a little something for yourself: the “Bazaar” section has jewelry, bags and other funky household items for mom. Go on, treat yourself—we won’t tell! Free delivery for orders over

$600. There is also a location in Central (9 Gough St., 2544-2255).

80 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2528-0299, www.petit-bazaar.com

Simple Living Simple Living offers a wide range of furniture for living, dining, bed, study and kids’ rooms, with designs that combine modern and traditional elements.

The company takes care of everything in-house—from drawing the designs to manufacturing fixtures at its own factory in China. If you’re looking for smallerscale ways to upgrade your space, there are also accessories such as candles, lamps and picture frames on offer at the spacious Simple Living showrooms in Wan Chai and Kowloon Bay (505, 5/F, HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay).

Shop D&E, G/F, 112 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, 2104-1886, www.simpleliving.com.hk

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Eco-friendly Furniture Rest easy on these green, guilt-free comforts.

absorbent than cotton, ensuring a cool and breathable night’s rest.

Bamboa Located in PMQ, Bamboa’s founder Julia Washbourne was inspired by the use of sky-high bamboo scaffoldings in Hong Kong. Fascinated with the seemingly endless possibilities of the plant, she saw it as the perfect tool to create eco-friendly furniture with. All products are made from locally harvested bamboo and range from tableware to fabric. The light-weight Bamboo thermo flask ($280) is perfect for tea on-the-go. Or want a change from your cotton bed sheets? Bamboa’s queen-size bedding ($2,650) is made from bamboo fabric, which is four times more

S304, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St., Central, 2291-0285, www.bamboahome.com

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sateen cotton, while the Cloud Design line ($1,420) is ideal if you are looking for some junior-sized linen luxury. The company also offers to collect all of your old bedding and recycle it before giving it back to communities in need. Plus, with every new Burnt Oringe purchase, a tree is planted on your behalf and named after you. When it comes to giving back, “Oringe” is the new green.

Shop 1016, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2529-6555, www.burntoringe.com

Burnt Oringe is the only linen company in Hong Kong to be Green Certified, and the first to receive the prestigious “Green Seal” from the International Institute of Green Business—obtained for its groundbreaking recycling program, among other green initiatives. Their Lotus Design bedding (king-size, $3,055; queen-size, $2,940) features hand embroidery on lush 300-thread-count

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Verdee Bamboo Living

ECOLS prides itself on being an art platform for ecofriendly products.

Each product in the store is given an ECOLS rating, graded on four main criteria: materials, manufacturing process, creativity and stylishness.

Part of its eco-friendly furniture collection is the Water Hyacinth chair ($4,570), ingeniously made from a tropical aquatic plant. For those with green thumbs, the horticultural plant collection uses a patented soil substitute known as Pafcal—it reduces the use of water, eliminates the need for fertilizers and balances soil moisture.

Verdee champions the environmental benefits and aesthetic qualities of bamboo by making furniture and flooring out of the hardy material.

The company’s manufacturing process results in flooring that’s twice as hard as traditional bamboo flooring.

Verdee’s designs are elegant as well as functional, and the company also has an interior design team on-hand to guide you on the best ways to utilize bamboo in your own home. The spacious Kavi dining table ($6,500) adds a dash of elegance to your living room, while the Bamboo Sam chair ($2,980) is perfect for the balcony.

Shop L607, The One, 100 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3106-4918, www.ecols.com

Various locations, including Shop 506, 5/F, MegaBox, Enterprise Square 5, 38 Wang Chiu Rd., Kowloon Bay, 2699-9689, www.verdeebamboo.com

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Alright, No Island, let me tell you about Lamma. Hong Kong’s third largest island is home to just 6,000 people: Its Chinese name, “南丫” means “Southern Fork,” so named for the island’s shape. It’s been populated since time immemorial, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Neolithic period of around 3,000-4,000 BC. Lamma may lack the old buildings or fabled attractions of its sister islands, but it has a unique charm that’s kept people in this sleepy community ever since.

What’s worth knowing about Lamma? Well, there are the “Kamikaze Grottos,” caves in which the Japanese were said to hide explosive boats, which could dart out and launch suicide attacks on enemy ships during World War II. One (probably fanciful) rumor has it that the invaders forced the Lammaites to hollow out the caves, before killing them to ensure that their location never got out.

The Lamma Winds power station, a single wind turbine sitting

on top of Tai Ling, is one of the most easily accessible wind farms in the world. If you want to see up close the potential of eco-friendly power, then you are an enormous nerd. But you will also be pleased to learn that the turbine is just a 40-minute walk from Yung Shue Wan (“Banyan Tree Bay”) pier.

What else is worth knowing?

Well, there are the proud twin sons of Lamma. First, the venerable Romer’s Tree Frog, discovered by JD Romer in a cave on the island in 1952. Then there’s action movie star Chow Yun-fat, born in 1955 in Tung O, on southeast Lamma. He’s still seen on the island from time to time, although these days it’s more in a sort of humble-back-to-yourroots ambassador role. His family is rumored to run a restaurant on the island, although they’re pretty brusque in responding to enquiries about it.

Sadly another superb eatery, the Han Lok Yuen Pigeon Restaurant on Power Station beach—once famous for its hillside views and some really great roast pigeon— shut up shop a few years ago.

Yes, the quiet days may be on the way out: a planned housing development in the old quarry in Sok Kwu Wan could nearly double the population of the island, with an extra 5,000 residents on the way. But thus far, Lamma has more or less managed to avoid the predations of 21st century life. It’s a calm, gentle and quiet place that has its own sense of laconic history.

Don’t visit. You’ll ruin it for the rest of us.

CONTACT US: Send your queries to Mr. Know-It-All. Email: thelist@hkmagmedia.com

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Home Hunting Keep Calm and Go Back to School 2014!

Time to dust off those backpacks and get back to school whether you are new to Hong Kong or have been here a while; summer is over, and it is time to start school. For the majority of international schools in Hong Kong, the new academic year starts in late August or the beginning of September.

Almost every international school opens with an empty seat here or there. This may be due to a family relocating out of Hong Kong or alternatively, they may have been offered a place at a different school. Either way if they forgot to inform the school then these places pop up at the last minute. Consequently, unexpected places can be available here and there.

School news: Hong Kong International School has decanted its lower primary students from its South Bay campus to its Middle School campus in Tai Tam while it demolishes and rebuilds its Lower Primary campus.

French International School has opened a campus in Hung Hom, just around the corner from the Cross-Harbour Tunnel. This campus is a renovated old government school campus and is being used by approximately 200 students of the French Stream for years GS → CM2 to help accommodate the increase in French students in Hong Kong.

Nord Anglia International School opened its doors in its newly renovated campus in Lam Tin, not far from the Eastern Harbour Tunnel, to around 400 students in the first week of September.

Accommodating years 1 through 7 initially, the school plans to grow into years 1 through 9 on this campus before hopefully finding another for the older year groups.

Following the UK curriculum, this is another addition to the Nord Anglia group of schools globally.

International Montessori School opened its beautiful new campus in Stanley with around 300 students.

This was an old government school building next to Stanley Plaza and is open to residents living on the south of the island. For those living on the north side, they are directed to the IMS Tin Hau campus instead.

Kellett School – The British International School in Hong Kong has spent the summer renovating the classrooms in its

Pokfulam campus. Having opened a brand-new campus in Kowloon Bay in 2013, Kellett has upgraded its Pokfulam classrooms to match the standard of the new campus.

Island Christian Academy is opening this year with years 1 through 5. Having started with years 1, 2 and 3 only two years ago, the school is progressing up to year 6 starting in September 2015 and, beyond that, is hoping to find another site for its extension into secondary years. Watch this space!

If you would like to find out more about the international schooling scene in Hong Kong, please contact us. We can help decipher the myriad of rumours in Hong Kong about placements and procedures.

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Baby Pak Choi

A pregnancy column with Sarah Fung

Mama Bird

My maternity leave has begun, and I’m free as a bird for a week or maybe even two—unless Baby Pak Choi decides to make an early appearance. Here’s what I’m going to do with my new-found freedom:

7. Have “lunch at the club,” go swimming and pretend to be a tai-tai.

8. Endlessly Google “Signs Labor is Starting.” Being hungry is, apparently, not a sign.

1. Constantly pack and repack my hospital bag.

9. Practice swaddling on a newborn-sized teddy Apparently this is some kind of shamanic bear. Frankly, I’m embarrassed for both of us. ritual among pregnant women: perfecting The All-Important Hospital Bag of 10. Run around town cashing in all Stuff You Need. Most of the the mooncake vouchers I’ve been moms I’ve spoken to say that sent. I usually let them lapse, as Apparently this is 90 percent of what they bring I don’t have the time to collect never gets used. This doesn’t some kind of shamanic ritual them. You’re here to visit my stop me stuffing in fluffy socks baby? Have a mooncake! Who among pregnant women. (which I never wear at home), cares if Mid-Autumn Festival is eye masks, mini toiletries (like over? I have 17 boxes of them!

I’ll have time to moisturize) and slippers “borrowed” from the Peninsula Spa. 11. Consider cooking loads of meals in advance 2. Visit the newly opened trampoline park in North Point and have a go on the trampolines. Kidding.

This is a terrible idea.

3. Rewatch “Mean Girls”. And possibly “Wayne’s World”.

4. Spend hours fretting about whether the air conditioner in Baby Pak Choi’s room is powerful enough; never actually do anything about it.

5. Fully indulge the much-talked-about “nesting instinct” by paying someone else to deep-clean my flat while I arrange cutesy wall stickers.

6. Continue to add items to my ever-growing list of “things to eat once gestational diabetes goes away.” It’s so long I’m a bit ashamed.

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and freezing them, as per Babycenter.com’s suggestion, before remembering that this is Hong Kong, and a) my freezer is roughly 1 cubic foot in size; b) my grandma will be making more food than I’ll know what to do with; and c) there are at least 50 restaurants within a five-minute radius of my house.

12. Finally figure out how to fold a onesie.

That should keep me busy till Baby Pak Choi arrives!

Follow Sarah’s journey through pregnancy and parenthood at babypakchoi.tumblr.com.

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