Innehållsförteckning för December 2021 från Home Journal

Two years of travel restrictions haven’t stifled our curiosity about what’s going on in the world. We might have been stuck at home, but still our thirst for knowledge when it comes to real estate and home design endures. So this issue is here to satiate that curiosity as we have scoured the globe to bring you a curated list of spectacular homes and real estate new on the market from different locales. We’ve also attended to the needs of the season with decoration tips to brighten up your home over Christmas. Our cover is dedicated to a charming Alpine chalet perched on the hillside of Crans-Montana – a Swiss town at an altitude of 1,500 metres that boasts quintessential mountain scenery. Governed by squid inky blue that echoes its…

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the Nordic Ice Collection for this holiday season. The new collection pulls together the Danish high-end consumer electronics brand’s most timeless designs and lavishes them with a cool Scandinavian colour palette: a sophisticated silver with a hint of lilac. As with all the other Bang & Olufsen products, the likes of premium earphones, headphones and speakers deliver quality sound, and set themselves apart with a design accented by aluminium contrasts and a surface matte with a polished edge, making them the ideal gifts for the gifting season. bang-olufsen.com…

What better way is there to herald in the Yuletide season than revelling in the stunning transformation of a mountainside snow-clad chalet in the Swiss Alps? As travel remains more or less halted amid the pandemic, maybe it’s enough to get you into the festive mood and even confer some ideas on how to inject a touch of Christmas flair into your own space. The home we’re looking at sits on the hillside in Crans-Montana, a Swiss town perched 1,500 metres above sea level and dubbed the panoramic balcony of the Alps, where you can see from the Simplon to the Mont Blanc. Located in a building constructed in the 1950s, the apartment measuring around 1,076 square feet hadn’t been touched up since, and thus, went slightly out of fashion…

LOCATION: West London, UK Condominium The much-anticipated residential phase of the Hayes Village regeneration scheme in West London has been launched by Barratt London. As the only waterside properties available at the development, the Barnett Apartments will offer a diverse collection of 113 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a charming setting with serene views across the Grand Union Canal. Set on the 30-acre site of the former Nestlé Factory, Hayes Village is surrounded by parklands and transport links, including the Crossrail, making it the ideal locale for growing families and city commuters. Due for completion in 2027, the development will provide 1,500 new homes to the community and open nine acres of previously unused green space. The Barnett Apartments will be spacious and thoughtfully designed living spaces swathed in…

LOCATION: New York, US Rental residence Designed by famed Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the new rentals billed as “The Smile” are located in Harlem, a vibrant and festive neighbourhood known for its thriving cultural scene. The architecture of the residence lives up to the vibrancy of the locale: the curved shape of the façade looks as if the building is hugging the 126th street with the welcoming grin of a warm smile. Inside the building, the lobby’s rainbow colours and Harlem-inspired murals lead to studios, one and two-bedroom homes that play with industrial and minimalist designs with modern comforts. In the apartments, white monolithic floors and exposed concrete details create a unique backdrop for custom open kitchens with Italian stainless steel cabinetry. The Smile provides residents with…

Embark on the Orient Express at ifc mall this Christmas from 23 November 2021 to 2 January 2022. As the first transcontinental train in Europe that threaded its way from Paris to Constantinople (now Istanbul) back in 1883, the train encapsulates old-school glamour with its luxurious decorations and unprecedented services on board. Now, over 80 pieces of valuable artefacts, vintage displays, and historical documents from the Orient-Express are being showcased at the new installation. ifc.com.hk…

Tony Cragg’s first solo exhibition is going to be held at Lisson Gallery in Shanghai, featuring the internationally acclaimed British sculptor’s seven bronze and stone sculptures created between 2018 and 2021. The composite, polymorphic entities stacked and layered like geological plates not only highlight the ambition and variety of his sculptural exploration, but express the resonance of stacking – a technique he has been revered for since the 1970s. lissongallery.com…

Forget about “less is more”. When it comes to Christmas, “more is more” is your ultimate design guide to make the most out of the festive season. Deck the halls with a snuggly, fluffy sofa or lounge chair with whimsical, sparkling light fixtures as centrepieces. Spark up your room even further with jolly decorations in accents of brass, copper, and platinum, and balance them all out with frosted holly and pinecones replete with a winter vibe. A Christmas gathering is not complete without a festive feast. Dress up your dining table for celebration with crystal embellishments and gilded candle stands for the additional glitz and glam. To help you pull off the best Christmas season, we gathered a selection of furniture and home accessories that promise to turn your home…

London-based studio Olga Ashby Interiors recently completed a London apartment for a family of six that exudes all the luxury of a five-star hotel. Located in St John’s Wood at the north-west end of Regent’s Park, the 1,830 square-foot property was in poor condition, so its owners – a couple with four young children – hired Ashby and her team to give it new life. “The floor plan didn’t work for a modern family, but my clients saw the potential in the space and were ready for a long architectural and interior design journey,” she says. “The one thing we all really loved was the view from the windows. The view outdoors is so green you can hardly believe you are in the middle of a megalopolis like London.” The…

LOCATION: Atlanta, US Condominium As part of the new Midtown mixed-used development, 1105 West Peachtree, 40 West 12th is home to 64 luxury condominiums with upscale features such as indoor/outdoor fireplaces, large balconies and patios with a panoramic cityscape, and designer bathrooms with soaking tubs. Co-developed by Selig Development and Rockefeller Group, the three-tower residence is one of the most exciting offerings in Atlanta’s vibrant neighbourhood. Residents will enjoy the best-in-class services provided by the new Epicurean Atlanta hotel at 1105 West Peachtree, which also houses a soaring Class-A office skyscraper anchored by Google, and exciting new retail that will further enhance this prominent location. Central to the urban living experience is a range of amenities designed with place-making in mind. On the ninth floor where all three buildings connect,…

LOCATION: Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia Penthouse A unique collection of Sydney penthouses has been released by leading Australian property developer Crown Group. Completed in 2020, Waterfall by Crown Group is a $400-million mega development in Waterloo comprising 331 apartments across three eight-storey buildings and one 22-storey tower which is home to the highest manmade waterfall in the southern hemisphere. Inspired by the tropical landscape of Indonesia’s Kalimantan, the development is a veritable rainforest in the heart of the city, offering access to tranquil gardens, a cantilevered gym, rooftop infinity pool, and an outdoor cinema. Waterfall’s three-bedroom penthouse captures the spectacular city skyline and is spread across two levels with 147 square metres of internal space geared with high-end finishes and fixtures, a 42 square-metre entertainment balcony, plus an exclusive…

LOCATION: London, UK Condominium Slated for completion later this year, The Bryanston, Hyde Park, is the tallest residential development to overlook Hyde Park. At the helm, the design of each of the 54 apartments is by London design and architecture studio Millier. Cultivating a sense of serenity and calm, and embracing the building’s organic façade, each room has been crafted around the spectacular views while maximising the three-metre floor-to-ceiling windows, offering protected vistas across Hyde Park and the City. Working alongside renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, Millier recently unveiled a 2,401 square-foot show apartment at the development. The show flat responds to the building’s park side position and combines a tactile, earthy palette with elegant detailing and proportions inspired by a classic Mayfair town house. Nestled between three Royal Parks, and…

Farrington Interiors has unveiled the second Poltrona Frau shop in Prince’s Building, Central, following its first store in Happy Valley. Founded in 1912, and known worldwide as the “king of seating” and “king of leather”, the Italian brand Poltrona Frau prides itself on creating a spectrum of furniture melding ultra-comfort, timeless elegance, and superior leather quality. The new store will bring to design buffs meticulously crafted furniture emblematic of the brand’s legacy. | Farrington Interiors farringtoninteriors.com…

Setting up one’s home is a special journey for newly-weds – some see it a milestone to mark the start of a new chapter with the person they want to spend their lives with, while some find it a gruesomely long-haul process, what with the extensive range of demands a complete home renovation can cover. With the help of a professional, however, the mounting task is made all the easier. Creating a harmonious balance between individuality and cohesiveness, under interior designer Ching Lee’s watch, this sleek and cosy villa at Hong Lok Yuen – sprawling 1,850 square feet – is a beautiful pad for a young newly-wed couple. “We wanted the house to be warm, welcoming and functional. We also wanted to have large comfortable areas to entertain friends and…

San Francisco interior architecture and design studio BAMO teamed up with San Francisco architects Feldman Architecture to redesign an old English country house-style residence in the town of Atherton in San Mateo, California, transforming it into a bright and modern home that embraces its gorgeous locale. Designed for a couple who run their own tech company, and who have two young children, the three-level, 929 square-foot house sits on a flat 47,916 square-foot site at the end of a small cul-de-sac in one of California’s most exclusive communities. Surrounding the house are three gardens – a west garden off the living room, a south garden which defines the front entry and driveway, and a north garden with an outdoor dining area anchored by a sculptural concrete table set within an…

LOCATION: Elounda, Crete, Greece Villa Perched atop an elevated locale in Elounda, a picturesque fishing village known for its azure coastline, sapphire sky, incredible beaches and clear waters, Villa Phaedra is a stunning home with a vibrant ambience crafted with natural materials such as marble, cretan stone, wood and eco fabrics. Overlooking the island of Spinalonga with breathtaking views of the ocean, and just a three-minute walk from a private beach, the home boasts five spacious bedrooms, including two master bedrooms with king-sized beds and large walk-in dressing rooms, as well as an open-plan living/dining area decked out in luxurious furnishings with an inviting fireplace, which leads directly through to the open show kitchen. In addition to all of this are spacious outdoor terraces, a gym, massage room, and a…

LOCATION: Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US Residential development LeFrak’s new luxury rental tower in Jersey City’s Newport neighbourhood, The Beach, has unveiled homes designed by K&Co, a design firm known for curating prominent residential projects such as the American Copper Building in Manhattan, and The Greenpoint in Brooklyn. It’s a chance to rent out the limited remaining available residences at the sought-after development. Capitalising on the convenience of the Newport community, The Beach is located just steps away from the Hoboken PATH, and NJ Transit stations. For the interiors and furnishings, K&Co pairs modern furnishings with eclectic pieces to create dynamic modern living spaces, using shades of blue, teal, grey and peach to reflect its privileged coastal identity. Each home is designed to accentuate the stunning Hudson River views, with…