Innehållsförteckning för January 2018 från Home Journal

BUBBLE AND CHIC Distributed by Firmstone, 28 by Bocci is a series of contemporary chandeliers created using complex glass blowing techniques, which result in a slightly distorted sphere that emits gentle and alluring light. Available at Molteni&C Dada Flagship Store. firmstone.com.hk LEAN BACK AND RELAX WITH THE MODULAR FLAMINGO SOFA FROM ZANOTTA TAKE A SEAT Realised by Damian Williamson for Zanotta, the Flamingo sofa is available in fabric and leather removable covers. The highly versatile modular appointment can be configured any way you want to cater to different styles and shapes of living space, and also allows you to choose goose feather back and lumbar cushions, ensuring ultra-comfort and luxury. zanotta.it STYLISH SETTING Rosenthal and Versace unite to present an evocative series of decorative tableware – from wine glasses and…

Whether large or compact, the home is your designated sanctuary to heal, relax and unwind – and nothing can balance and calm a space quite like soft neutral tones and soothing pastel hues. As the first calendar month is an ideal time to give your abode a fresh start for the year ahead, take your cues from our selections on the following pages. Neutrals can serve as a perfect canvas to highlight your precious collections and sleek furnishings, while pastels symbolise hope and faith – and remind people of the happiness of the transition from the wintry season to those warm, sunny days. Before taking the plunge and embarking on a thorough transformation, try a coat of paint or new fabrics to test out the possibilities until you get the…

Most of us have fond memories of our first homes because of the memories held within – and not necessarily because of the aesthetic. When interior designer Louisa Lawless and her husband first moved to Hong Kong from their hometown of Sydney almost a decade ago, they landed in a poky flat in Causeway Bay that she remembers for its less-than-stellar view of the opposite building’s concrete facade and the bizarre tendency for objects to plummet from the upper floors. When the couple decided to expand their family, they realised it was high time to move. “My husband was definitely in charge,” recalls Louisa of their hunt for a new apartment. “He knew what he wanted and found it. We liked this space, its facilities, its green outlook and its…

We know, you’ve let yourself go a bit wild over the Christmas period, what with the bottomless mulled wine, mince pies and turkey. And as echoes of the New Year’s fireworks dissipated, you resolved with equal helpings of hope and dread to shave away the extra pounds this month with a diet that is as wholesome as it is soul-sucking. It doesn’t have to be that way though, and we’ve picked two new purveyors of food and drink respectively who believe that the road to health doesn’t need to be littered with heartbreak. Combining fresh, flavourful ingredients with trendy interiors, pay them a visit to mark the beginning of a compromise-free 2018. NOC SAI YING PUN With two locations under its belt already, the NOC brand has opened its flagship…

Italian furniture brand Potocco is the quintessential family business. Established in 1919 by Domenico Potocco, over the course of almost a century the company has expanded to become one of Italy’s design furniture brands. We caught up with Marianna Potocco, part of the fifth generation to work for the company, at the brand’s Hong Kong launch, in partnership with Italdesigns. My great-great-grandfather started with a little workshop in Manzano. Initially we were just a supplier. My father began to focus on design and making the company more international. My father always said to me, wood is our skin. However, we do work with other materials, like marble and metals. My grandfather was one of the co-founders of Salone del Mobile and we have participated every year for the past 57…

“MY STYLE IS CONTEMPORARY, ECLECTIC AND PLAYFUL. I LOVE PIECES WITH A STORY BEHIND THEM” When they moved back to Hong Kong from London a year ago, Erin Hung and her husband Ben were not willing to dive into the property market. Nor were they ready for their forever home. “Our family is still young and work is still very fluid,” she says. They decided, instead, to accept a kind offer from Ben’s parents, who suggested they stay in their investment property and design it to suit their family’s needs. Erin explains she is hugely inspired by the micro-living trend. “I know that by Hong Kong standards, our flat is more than ample in comparison to lots of people in the city, so I can’t justify calling it a tiny…

In a 1955 interview given to explain his design choices for the seminal Seagram Building, the famously reticent, famously minimalist Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe uttered, in his monotonous German drawl, one of his most iconic quotes: “I don’t want to be interesting. I want to be good.” This reductionist philosophy of structural substance over frivolous ornamentation would be taken to heart some six decades after the fact by Cornell-trained architect Winston Yeo and branding consultant Effie Yang, when they founded Office for Good Architecture (OFGA) in 2013. It has guided their design efforts since. Their style is defined primarily by a deference to seamless interiors, whitewashed and moulded into undulating curves, as seen in their design for Beijing’s Morning Star Ballet Academy, or delineated by a material…

Pick! DYSON COOKING IS A BREEZE WITH THESE SMART AND STYLISH KITCHEN APPLIANCES 01. RASONIC Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with the cute, ceramic Compact Induction Cooker. It comes with a six-level power control regulated by an ergonomically designed knob, power indicator, pan detector and overheat protection. 02. DYSON Keep your home clean and healthy with the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link purifying fan. It captures 99.95 per cent of fine particles, cleansing the air of pollen, mould, bacteria and odours. 03. ROSIÈRES A collaboration between Rosières and top French cooking schools, the Sublime 60cm Multifunction Oven presents 11 cooking functions and pyrolytic self cleaning housed in black glass. Available at Gilman 04. MIA CUCINA The compact Italian-made Steam Combination Oven possesses touch screen control, which provides multiple…

A A. STYLE | G/F, 48 Tung St, Sheung Wan; tel 2803 0642, astyle.com.hk AECORE | Shop 6, 28 Java Rd, North Point; tel 3169 5383, aecoreshop.com AERATRON | tel 2164 7228, elar.com.hk ALTFIELD INTERIORS | Room 1101, 9 Queen’s Rd Central, Central; tel 2524 4867, altfield.com.hk ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS | anandaspa.com ARCHETYPAL | G/F, 15 Moon St, Wan Chai; tel 2320 0580, archetypal.hk ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE | Shop 1, B/F, 9 Kingston St, Fashion Walk (entrance at Cleveland St), Causeway Bay; tel 2570 0307 AXOR | axor-design.com B B&B ITALIA HONG KONG | 31/F, China Online Centre, 333 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai; tel 2295 3612, bebitalia@colourliving.com BERINMADE | berinmade.com BOCONCEPT | 73 Wyndham St, Central; tel 2668 0027 or Shop 118, Level 1, HomeSquare, 138 Shatin Rural Committee…

Following the indulgence of the festive season, it’s timely that January is the month for simplifying and achieving balance, whether this is from your diet, lifestyle habits and most importantly, in your homes. We’ve compiled an edition that gathers all the inspiration you need to refresh and beautify your spaces. I believe this begins with some serious de-cluttering – it’s a therapeutic exercise that truly works miracles in clearing and motivating your mindset, and as Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo phrases it, “sparks joy”. I experienced this phenomenon myself recently, after reclaiming 80 boxes from storage and moving them to a newly renovated space. My family and I realized we didn’t need half of these items and it felt wonderful to clear them all away and start afresh. When the…

NEAT AND TIDY You can’t go wrong with adaptive furniture pieces such as those in the Batea collection by Woodendot. The three-size table series is highlighted by simple forms and practical possibilities – the small version comes with a removable tray, while the medium and large are completed with table tops to store all your objects and necessities. woodendot.com KEEP ALL YOUR NECESSITIES AT BAY WITH WOODENDOT 'S BATEA COLLECTION EYE-CATCHING EXPERIENCE Armani/Casa by Rubelli’s new collection plays with reality and illusion, employing 3D textures and trompe l’oeil effects to create fabrics enriched with geometric patterns, precious materials and captivating colourways, including mint, arctic blue and Pompeian red. Available at Altfield Interiors. altfield.com.hk…

Today, we are pleased to unveil the brand new Moore Chen Design, formerly known as Hei interior, founded by Moore Chen a decade ago. after years of dedicated hard work under Chen’s leadership, the business has firmly established its reputation and credibility in the industry. time has come for it to venture into a new chapter – Moore Chen Design. over the past 10 years, Hei interior has stretched itself from home design to commercial and retail projects. its innovative approach to interior design has created unique and valuable memories for its clients. every project ignites growth and development for both the team and its clients. While the business continues to grow, Moore Chen Design will make sure that its service and work in the future continues to excel itself,…

Good health is not just about physical well-being, it is also about psychological and social prosperity, and there’s no easier way to align your chakras, free your mind from daily distractions and restore your internal rhythm than by checking in to a luxury wellness retreat. Whether you seek balance through massage or meditation, these spectacular sanctuaries across the globe present the path to enlightenment in suitably stunning style. ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas overlooking the Ganges and Rishikesh – the birthplace of yoga – Ananda in the Himalayas is the quintessential Indian luxury escape. Its sumptuous setting in the grounds of the palace of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal lends splendor to the sanctuary, while the serenity of the natural surroundings provides a peaceful…