Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Home Journal

1. THE LION CITY There’s more to Singapore than delicious food and a year-round summer – we present five of our top design picks for your next trip. 2. ARTFUL EATING Iran-born, Canada-based chef Hamid Saliman has run the culinary gamut throughout his career, from whipping up delicacies at restaurants across Canada to food photography. 3. SECRET WONDERS Discover a home where contrasts coexist in harmony through exquisite pieces by the likes of Boca do Lobo and Delightfull. 4. DESIGN OF THE DISH Following the re-opening of Tate Dining Room and Bar on Hollywood Road, we speak to the founder, Vicky Lau, who masterminded everything from the dishes to the interior design. 5. BE OUR GUEST! More than a showroom, Covet House on the bank of the Douro River is…

Glamour, colour and pattern come together in Matthew Williamson’s work, whether he’s creating ball gowns full of flair or bright, bold wallpapers. These hallmarks have brought him considerable success since he founded his fashion house in 1997. Now he is moving into upholstery – a natural progression that has seen him produce a range of elegant yet playful home furniture in collaboration with Duresta. The collection is broad and varied in styles, and takes influences from different eras to create a unique, laid-back, almost bohemian feel, which is what I wanted to express. I love the rich colours and printed fabrics, which were inspired by my love of nature. It’s furniture made to make you smile. I was inspired by French Louis-style pieces in carved wood, the graphic lines of…

When award-winning interior designer Sean Cochrane was commissioned to transform an impressive – yet somewhat in decline – early Victorian-era villa, he was initially overwhelmed. It was certainly a tall order to convert the historic structure into a modern home, all while preserving its authenticity. So, to ensure the South London abode remained true to its origins, Sean kept the building’s age in mind during the renovations – he even brought in a specialist who hand-tinted all the bricks so that they matched the stock bricks that were originally used. The impressive space was formerly a gentlemen’s club and had been left unused for three years before developer Shandon Property brought Cochrane Design on board to recreate it as a grand residence. Due to its coveted location near Clapham Common,…

Bangkok (or Krung Thep in Thai, roughly translated as the City of Angels) is a cultural phenomenon; it’s intense, steamy, pulsating, addictive – and a culinary paradise. The city’s food scene seduces sybarites from the four corners of the globe to sample the most exotic cuisine in Asia. Spicy, sour, bitter, fragrant, sweet, salty – and all tossed together. That’s how Thais love their food. These days, the city’s innovative restaurants are borrowing from the simplicity of the streets to serve up traditional Thai food with a twist. The best places take you by surprise – and sometimes are located in the most surprising of places. For those with a taste for aromatics and punchy flavours, a true feast awaits the adventurous gastronome. Eating aside, Bangkok is also home to…

ALESSANDRA BRANCA – HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS Italian-born designer Alessandra Branca moves from Chicago to New York to Rome so often that it’s hard to keep track of her. When she’s not designing stylish spaces with her signature red flourish, she can be found lounging in her kaftan in her holiday home on Harbour Island in the Caribbean. What made you decide to make Harbour Island your adopted home? We were invited to Harbour Island by friends more than 14 years ago and immediately fell in love. We built our home there six years ago. How did you make it feel like home? We built a house on a property in the middle of the jungle, on a high point overlooking the ocean and bay. As a result, we have a…

“YOU CAN'T SEPARATE THE INTERIOR DESIGN AND THE ARCHITECTURE FROM ONE ANOTHER” When Matt and Victoria Bresler first visited the site of their house-to-be in the Constantia Valley, bordering Cape Town’s historic Groot Constantia wine estate, it was all because of a photograph Matt had seen in the property pages of the newspaper, which showed three palm trees and a hint of vineyard in the background, but not the house. When he got there, he suddenly understood why not. "I spent two or three minutes inside the house and an hour on the roof, just looking at the view." The couple were settling in Cape Town with their three children: Jonty, Hannah and Ollie. After a decade of work and travel abroad, they were looking for a new home and…

"The view of Bari, arriving from the south at night, is my favourite. The sea is dark but never threatening, the seafront and the harbour are full of lights and promises, the highest buildings give rhythm to the silhouette of the city and the cast-iron lampposts, and the sea’s gushes. Entering the city that way gives the idea of being in a small metropolis, pleasant and welcoming." So wrote Gianrico Carofiglio, the ex-magistrate and writer, whose love of his hometown shines through in novels such as Né Qui Né Altrove: Una Notte a Bari. Following Naples and Palermo, Bari is the third most densely populated municipality in southern Italy. The city’s old town centre and its typical alleys twist and turn around the famed Basilica of Saint Nicholas. The church,…

Pick! DADA WITH THESE BOLD BEAUTIES, YOUR KITCHEN BECOMES THE HEART OF THE HOME 01. DADA Designed by Dante Bonuccelli, Tivali features sliding doors that open and close to reveal or hide your kitchen. The kitchen can be made in a variety of finishes and wood, including striking graphite oak. 02. GROHE The graceful Zedra Touch faucet boasts a cone-shaped body and a tall, arched spout. Thanks to EasyTouch technology, you only have to touch the faucet with your finger or arm to turn it on. 03. ARCLINEA If you love cooking at home, you can do it with flair in the Italia kitchen. Generous stainless steel worktops and islands with a hardwearing PVD finish in bronze will ignite your inner chef. Available at Essere (Hong Kong) Limited 04. ELECTROLUX…

432 PARK AVENUE | 432parkavenue.com A ALESTA | at Kitchen Highlights Ltd, Room L, 10/F, Kings Wing Plaza 1, 3 On Kwan St, Shek Mun, Sha Tin; tel 3460 3008 ALIPLAST | JS Aluminium Window Showroom: Flat C, 25/F, Success Industrial Bldg, 17 Sheung Hei St, San Po Kong; tel 3621 0138, info@joystar.hk, joystar.hk ALNO | Shop A, G/F, Wing Cheong Commercial Bldg, 19-25 Jervois St, Sheung Wan; tel 2806 3111. Distributed by Shun Hing Electric Works & Engineering Co Ltd; tel 2861 2767, alno.shew.com.hk ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Room 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk AMELIE & TULIPS | LG/F & G/F, 56 Sai St, Sheung Wan; tel 2291 0005, amelieandtulips.com ARCLINEA | Essere (Hong Kong) Ltd, Shop A, LG/F, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central;…

Travel is a topic that never gets old – these past few months have been a whirlwind of travel for us at Home Journal with the editorial team covering the world from Shanghai, Venice, Sydney, Zhejiang, Paris, Bangkok, Vietnam, Rome and London, as well as trips to Sweden and Vancouver in the pipeline. Admittedly, with three young boys, I’ve had much less time to explore the exotic locations on my bucket list, but if this issue serves as an example, there’s plenty to keep me passionate about planning my next trip when the time is right. Vicariously experiencing the journeys of others can often inspire, reinvigorating our minds and changing how we think about places and people. Examples of such journeys in this issue include Michael Paul’s hottest culinary and…

When it comes to building your own sanctuary, many people tend to think of elements like ample space, a Zen-style garden and endless rays of sunshine. Not every home has these, but there are still plenty of alternative ways to create a personal oasis that combines authenticity and peacefulness. Bringing in some thriving plants is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to infuse a sense of life and energy into the home. To take your greenery to another level, why not dress up your abode in earthy tones – such as browns, tans, warm greys and greens – and decorate with nature-inspired motifs? While there are no absolute rules on shaping a relaxing space, bear in mind that the essence of the trend is in the way you…

Historically a playground for European aristocracy, the French Riviera has long been frequented by royals such as Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. Today, it’s home to a more contemporary form of aristocracy – Brigitte Bardot has a home there, as does Elton John. It’s no surprise, then, that the region is booming with luxury properties catering to its jet-set clientele and those aspiring towards a more fabulous lifestyle. When French five-star hotel group Sofitel decided to open a site in the region, though, the company looked southwest to the Moroccan region of Tangier. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the area has made a name for itself as a gateway between Africa and Europe – and as a destination for artists seeking inspiration. (The French Riviera has also been…

Avocado toast? Bacon and eggs? It’s difficult not to judge those typical breakfast favourites as impossibly basic after experiencing the culinary creativity of Sydney’s dynamic brunch scene. From scrambled eggs with the works (smoked salmon, portobello mushrooms and spinach, oh my!) to kimchi-spiced Fuji apples and black garlic labneh on poached eggs on toast, restaurants across the Aussie city are pushing the envelope when it comes to brunch – and serving their dishes up in interiors that’ll make you want to linger long into the afternoon. Here are Sydney’s best brunch bites that you’ll definitely want to add to your itinerary on your next visit. THOUGHTFUL DISHES IN A MINIMALIST SETTING EDITION COFFEE ROASTERS Much like the terms "artisanal" or "molecular gastronomy", "fusion" is one of those buzzwords that’s thrown…