Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i Home Journal

How are we in September already? With only three months till the end of 2020, many of us, I imagine, anticipate coming to the end of what seems to be the most surreal of times. We long for the days when our sense of normalcy can be restored. But until that happens, it’s with resilience and perseverance that we continue to carry on and try to find the light. To this context, good design is a wondrous thing, being able to solve problems, elevate the senses and our surroundings. The great nature is the other half of this ensemble, uplifting our souls and driving our well-being in the most essential of ways. Our cover feature this month (Pg 42) is the amalgamation of these elements in full force. Located in…

· Child-friendly doesn’t have to mean childish. In this space, the bohemian bedding and simple daybedinspired configuration will remain timeless as the child grows, eliminating the need (and expense) of continuous redecorating. Changing the look as kids mature is easy to do with accessories such as scatter cushions, lamps and cheerful art. · Chunky floating shelves are well suited to a kid’s bedroom as well as small areas where floor space is at a premium. Place the shelves slightly asymmetrically for a more playful appearance. · Pay careful consideration to furniture in a child’s room – a lightweight, piece such as this hairpin leg desk looks appealing to a child and has a contemporary character that will grow with them into the teenage years. A fun plastic-moulded chair adds a…

Add a soft glow to your residence with Kelly Wearstler’s sculptural lights. A delicate marriage of organic silhouettes and architectural forms, each light fixture is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and exceptional performance. Ranging from table lamps, pendants, to sconces and floor lights, each design is curated to transform ambience and lift your mood. kellywearstler.com ARTISTIC MINDS FEED YOUR CREATIVE SOUL AT THIS NEW ART EXHIBITION Gallery HZ is putting on an exhibition titled “PERSONA” to breathe life back into the city’s stagnant art scene over the past few months. Featuring a list of 13 artists from Hong Kong and other parts of the world, the show explores how people are coping with the fastchanging world filled with uncertainly through a vibrant mix of mediums and styles. galleryhz.com MARS ODDITY…

The chance to work with a building in a medieval town doesn’t come around every day. So when the Barcelona-based architecture firm EL EQUIPO CREATIVO was given the opportunity to work on the Kimpton Vividora Hotel at the Gothic Centre – the oldest parts of Barcelona dating back to the 14th century – they conjured up a space that can “bring the city and the neighbourhood naturally into the project”, says Natali Canas del Pozo, partner and creative director of the firm. The client brief was simple: to create a hotel with a local approach, handcrafted and custom-designed with unique spaces that reflect Barcelona’s lifestyle and architecture. With this in mind, the firm curated the bar area on the ground floor by taking as its inspiration the medieval charm of…

01. MIA CUCINA Designed with a human-centric approach, Mia Cucina’s kitchen features apparatus that fits human’s body, from motorized lifting storage rack that can be lowered down to a reachable height, to dish sterilizer that can be adjusted up or down with a push of a button. 02. GROHE The Zedra SmartControl faucet range by Grohe features a streamlined silhouette and minimalistic design without handles, a perfect spacesaving solution for small kitchens in Hong Kong. 03. WHIRLPOOL KitchenAid’s 4.8L Artisan Tilt Head Stand Mixer in Guava Glaze can be connected to more than 15 optional hub powered attachments, ranging from food grinders to pasta makers. FROM HUMAN-CENTRIC KITCHEN TO USER-FRIENDLY MIXER 04. UNICO Impress your friends with Unico Teppanyaki, which features a teppanyaki grill fitted with a built-in downdraft exhaust…

The key to realizing a space that feels simultaneously effortless in chic and elegace is a delicate balance. While adding sophisticated appointments and decorative details to an existing setting will undoubtedly up the glam factor, it’s important to leave plenty of room to move and breathe. Make sure to keep your fixtures and fittings streamlined for uncluttered surfaces. Layer your interiors with art pieces and complementary colours to enrich the timeless style. Pair a statement piece with items such as a coffee table, an exquisite floor lamp, thriving plants, and easy accessories like throws and cushions to add a riot of pattern and colour to your home without overwhelming the senses. Stick to a neutral palette - think greys, whites and beiges as your backdrop to form a united open…

“THERE IS A PART OF THE ENGLISH SOUL THAT SEEMS TO BE CAPTIVATED BY COUNTRY LIFE” “To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment,” wrote the famous English writer Jane Austen in Mansfield Park. This aptly depicts Hong Kong-based Amanda and Stephen Clark’s summer holidays at Seend Manor, their sprawling 28-acre estate in Wiltshire, South West England. “There is a part of the English soul that seems to be captivated by country life. Gardening is an obsession that crosses all ages and social classes,” says Amanda. When The Clarks purchased the Grade II listed Georgian house and surrounding gardens in 1998 in the quaint village of Seend, extensive restoration work was required on the historic property and grounds. Built in…

What becomes evident throughout the Singer Suite of Chelsea Barracks is a scene celebrating beauty and diversity. Situated on the fifth floor of international property developer Qatari Diar Europe’s supreme establishment in Belgravia, the five-bedroom apartment is aptly named after the famous Porsche engineer Norbert Singer, known for his holistic design approach. “We drew inspiration from Singer’s principle that ‘everything is important’ for the design narrative,” says Eva Leone, luxury design house, Lawson Robb’s studio director. “With that in mind, we curated a meticulous design language around a fictitious couple who are ambitious, successful and established in their respective industries.” Blessed with floor-to-ceiling windows that enjoy an abundance of natural light and unobstructed views of London, the apartment boasts soaring ceilings at 2.8 metres, spacious doorways, flexible storage systems and…