Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2018 i Home Journal

YC CHEN I FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HOO We turned 700 square feet into a stylish two-bedroom apartment encompassing everything a guy wants – raw cement walls, dark flooring, iconic mid-century modern designer furniture and golden touches here and there. OVE ROGNE I CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, NORTHERN Our aim was to create a mix of furniture and objects that would establish Northern as a comprehensive brand from the start, with objects of good quality and with high comfort for any home or interior space. NICOLAS LAMBERT I PASTRY CHEF, CAPRICE AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL HONG KONG For me, it is very important to taste the dessert and understand the concept of creation with only one bite, savouring the textures and the different layers.…

If you are up for a sleek-designed audio unit that comes with exceptional sound performance, look no further than the Urbanears Multiroom speaker collection. Choose between the smaller Stammen and the larger Baggen, as well as 6 contemporary fabric colours, and play your favourite tracks from digital audio input or a turntable. Available from Lane Crawford, Fortress and Street Value. THE DESIGN OF URBANEARS' NEW SPEAKERS IS AS CLEAN AS THE SOUND IT PLAYS ENJOY THE SHOW Australian interior designer Greg Natale was commissioned to curate a private suite for the new Geelong Stadium grandstand development. Inspired by the Polo Lounge in New York, Greg meticulously interwove sumptuous materials such as Cambrian Black granite, Tasmanian Oak, brass and exclusive lightings from Ralph Lauren for a touch of opulence.…

Designed by Christophe Pillet for Frag, Privè is a 1960s-inspired storage collection highlighted by contemporary profiles and tactile materials. Encompassing two low sideboards (complete with optional wooden drawers) and one cupboard, the series is a fine marriage of walnut, glass shelves and leather finishes. IMBUE YOUR HOME WITH MID-CENTURY ELEGANCE WITH WALNUT PIECES BAMBOO BUSINESS Designed with Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, Hermès introduces the Karumi bench, a subtle statement piece made from laminated bamboo reinforced with carbon fibre that utilises exceptional Japanese craftsmanship. Two saddle-stitched taurillon leather pads provide added comfort. WHITE CUBE Launched as recently as 2016, co-working company theDesk has already opened its third location as part of an impressive expansion streak, this time located in Causeway Bay’s Leighton Centre. Day rates for hot desks begin at a…

Expansive, spacious and efficient Hong Kong homes are not easy to come by and with the average square footage going down every time a new development goes up, we need all the help we can get to make the most of the space we do have. That’s why, for our small homes issue, we’ve spoken to some of the city’s leading interior architects and designers and asked them for their tips on how best to live large when forced to reside small. JAMES JJ ACUNA, JJA | BESPOKE ARCHITECTURE Optimise light: Some city dwellers cover their windows with shoeboxes and clothing racks, but keeping the window free from clutter and using materials that help reflect and bounce that light rather than absorb it will help make a compact space seem…

COSY AMBIENCE Ana's Soho home is a curated getaway mixed with mementoes, exquisite finds and newer appointments such as the sofa from Indigo Living. Interior design professionals often have the most intriguing homes. That’s certainly true in the case of Ana de Olazabal, who currently works as head of image and style at Indigo Living, and has a background in art and interiors. Yet it is not only this experience that has influenced the environment of her cosy home on Elgin Street, though it’s made it all the more captivating. Born in London to a Spanish father and a Portuguese mother, Ana’s early years were nomadic, with the family moving around the world, following her father’s job. As an adult, with that travel bug entrenched from an early age, Ana…

Panasonic Kitchen Cabinets are made in Japan which provide myriad storage solutions originated in Japanese home storage philosophy. The homeowner of this kitchen in Royal Palms, Yuen Long, for example, loves to cook, so the kitchen is ergonomically designed for this. The cabinets are made to the perfect height and size to accommodate all manner of necessities, while Panasonic’s base cabinets are designed to make use of every inch of space and allow for easy access. The storage racks in the upper Panasonic Kitchen Cabinets make storing items in high places super convenient as they are simply lowered down by ingenious lifting racks. The lower cabinets maximise space by efficiently utilising skirting areas, and are deep and wide with ample room to store the likes of pots and pans, as…

A AFFORDABLE ART FAIR | affordableartfair.com/hongkong/ AFSO | afso.net ALESSI | Shop 247, Landmark, 15 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2869 6377, alessi.com ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Rm 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk ALUBLU LIMITED | A1408 Sea View Estate, 2 Watson Rd, Tin Hau; tel 2151 2880, alublu.com ARCLINEA | Essere (Hong Kong) Limited, Shop 110, 1/F, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell St, Central; tel 3188 1678, info@essereholdings.com, essereholdings.com A.STYLE | G/F, 48 Tung St, Sheung Wan; tel 2803 0642, astyle.com.hk ATELIERD&L | atelierdnl.com B B SQUARED DESIGN LTD | bsquareddesignhk.com BINOVA | CORE by Equal, 22 Sing Woo Rd, Happy Valley; tel 2331 3988 / 2331 9266, equalplus@equ.com.hk, equalhk.com BOCONCEPT | 73 Wyndham St, Central; tel 2668 0027 or Shop 118, Level 1, HomeSquare, 138…

In Hong Kong, as in major cities all over the world, space is a scarce commodity. This, together with the constant sky-rocketing property prices, has led developers to build more and more micro homes to meet the increasing demand of millennials looking to jump on the property ladder – in the past few years, micro homes have proven more popular than any other category of build. As living spaces are continually growing smaller, this pushes designers and creatives to continually deliver new solutions – the key is combining intelligent designs with transformable solutions and interesting colour palettes to achieve the perfect balance. Our issue this month encapsulates this theme perfectly – from shopping and trend inspiration, to expert tips and advice from interior designers on making the most of small…

EverBlock® is an ingenious series of Lego-like modular blocks that you can build into almost any kind of structure – from room partition walls and children’s play areas to coffee tables, bars and sofas – as well around fixed objects, in the home, office, at schools, for events and in outdoor areas. The life-size blocks are easy to assemble, with no special tools required, and can be reused, relocated and rebuilt quickly with no fuss. The plastic, snap-together blocks come in three different sizes: full-sized 12”, half-sized 6” and small, quarter-size 3”, and are stacked vertically or horizontally in a staggered configuration to ensure stability. EverBlock® comes in 15 colours, including metallic silver and gold, allowing for maximum creativity and pattern formation. EverBlock’s® convenient 3D virtual builder helps you see…

Functional and style-conscious, Northern’s first furniture collection debuted at Stockholm Design Week in February and included pieces by 16 designers from seven countries. Although living spaces are shrinking, Northern’s multipurpose pieces can be a valuable addition to any interior – flexible, offering chic storage solutions, crafted from natural materials and embodying understated luxury. Isn’t that what everyone wants? We ask the Norwegian brand’s CEO and cofounder, Ove Rogne. We spent a lot of time discussing the mood we wanted to convey with Northern, and identifying the colours, materials and traditions at the heart of Nordic design. Bold shapes combine with beauty, functionality, simplicity, natural materials and genuine craftsmanship. Furthermore, we wanted to make products with an understated luxury. The luxury lies in the fact that these are fine objects of…

“I INVITE CLIENTS TO MY HOME SO THEY CAN SEE HOW THE LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES WORK IN EVERYDAY LIFE” Anouk Taeymans’ decision to paint her house a single colour – and the most dazzling shade of all – has been a winning one. The backdrop of brilliant white couples with a flood of natural light to shape a space that feels bright and airy, and where details such as lush, green plants, sleek Scandinavian furniture, delicate brass accessories and designer lamps are free to shine in all their splendour. An engineer-architect by training, Anouk lived for some years in Norway where she completed a masters degree, before settling in Belgium. It was here that she founded her design brand ByANOUK and moved into her charming flat situated in a Belle…

Bang & Olufsen’s outstanding sound quality and design expertise have taken on a new shape in the recently launched BeoSound Shape. The wireless, wall-mounted speaker system comprises a series of beautifully crafted hexagonal tiles that can be placed creatively on the wall in a variety of six or more tiles in myriad types of customisable pattern. The tile covers come in 10 colours, including Parisian Night Blue, Purple Heart, Moss Green, and Pink. Some are designed by renowned Danish textile manufacturer, Kvadrat. Colours can be mixed-and-matched to bring creativity to your Off the Wall Music. BeoSound Shape houses a combination of speakers, amplifiers, and acoustic dampers – which significantly improves indoor acoustics – and features Bang & Olufsen’s unique up mixing algorithm, which produces a crisp and precise soundscape. Use…

You don’t need thousands of vibrant shades or extravagant prints to shape an inviting interior – simplicity can do the trick, too. Incorporate understated elegance and warm functionality for your home with a sleek minimalist background in mainly grey, white and black. The clean combination is perfect for highlighting statement pieces, and it’s also easy to execute and add depth by blending in shades that are darker or lighter than the base colour – if it’s grey in your case, white accents can instantly infuse sharp contrast between the monochrome palette. Try these schemes to minimize distractions and nurture good conversation with your loved ones in the lap of serenity. LIGHT AND ORDER EXPLORE WHITE, BLACK AND GREY FOR AN IMMACULATE INTERIOR SOPHISTICATED SIMPLICITY DECORATE IN A PARED-DOWN PALETTE FOR…

MAN MADE This Happy Valley home expertly combines dark woods with concrete-inspired walls to deliver new heights of masculine chic. Speaking of the 700-square-foot Happy Valley apartment he recently transformed into a chic yet masculine sanctuary, YC Chen, the founder and creative director of hoo, explains: “The overall style is a minimalistic industrial feel with a mid-century modern touch.” Characterised by pale grey walls with some gradation that deliver a raw, industrial feel, and with dark cabinets and floors marking a contrast, the flat features artistic black-and-white accessories and elements that complement the overall aesthetic, while the generous ambient light in the apartment ensures a fresh feeling throughout. YC had his work cut out for him when he set about transforming the space from a threebedroom to a two-bedroom. The…

LAY OF THE LAND A small balcony channels Peggy's penchant for blurring the indoors and outdoors, providing the perfect nook to bask in the afternoon sun. The apple never falls far from the tree, especially in regard to French interior designer Peggy Bels’ portfolio – no doubt thanks to her honed and unsparingly minimalist aesthetic. This made the choice exceedingly easy for one Australian couple looking to decorate their holiday home in the quaint, banyan tree-lined neighbourhood of Po Hing Fong, and who asked the designer to replicate a space that hits very close to home. Stepping foot inside the compact apartment, it immediately becomes apparent that the source of inspiration for this particular abode came directly from Peggy’s own 5,200-squarefoot family abode just a 20-minute stroll away. A miniaturised…

01. GAGGENAU 01. GAGGENAU The stylish 400 Series is the only coffee machine with a fixed inlet and outlet water connection, making brewing beans effortless. Programme up to eight personalised settings and let the machine monitor everything else for you. 02. ARCLINEA The new Principia collection designed by Antonio Citterio unites various grained woods with a rough finish and stainless steel enhanced by PVD technology. Vertical milling and an integrated handle lend further allure to the timeless pieces. 03. GROHE Have fun at the sink with Essence. Simply pull on the 360-degree spray, choose from normal water flow or spray action to wash all manner of items, and reattach it to the turnable spray arm. 04. FRANKE Franke's granite-like Fragranite is scratch, stain, impact, heat and bacteria-resistant. The awardwinning Style…

THE INTER/CONTINENTAL RANGE EVOKES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL 01. PANASONIC The 10kg ECONAVI front loading washing machine features pioneering Blue Ag+ technology that eliminates 99.9 percent of bacteria. ECONAVI technology automatically detects loading amount and water temperature, and selects the most suitable washing time and water consumption to save energy. 02. CETEC Inspired by the international lifestyle, INTER/ CONTINENTAL brings together iconic patterns and fashionable colours in a range of fabrics for drapery, upholstery and transparent use. The fabrics are produced in traditional European weaving mills and exclusively designed for CETEC to share around the globe. 03. TREE The Universo Positivo Kompagnon bar cart is crafted from sustainably sourced solid European oak and boasts a pared-back design. It has two racks for holding glassware and drinks and a set of wheels for…