Innehållsförteckning för December 2022 från Home Journal

The end of the year is often marked by parties and extravaganzas of all kinds, yet some might argue celebrations will be muted this year given the past 12 months have seen us worn down by worries over the global pandemic, a sluggish world economy, an ongoing war, and more. But how about we see this festive season as a time to cheer even more loudly for the bright moments, even if they have proved illusive, as well as a time to celebrate ourselves, given all our efforts, and to rejoice with those who have helped us along the way. So, with that in mind, welcome to our end-of-year issue, a joyful toast to marvellous spaces and the creative minds who have brought great designs to fruition against the odds…

As one of the champions of Hong Kong’s interior design scene, it made sense for Hei Design to have a new top-notch office. As the business continued to grow, founder Chris Lau decided it was time for an upgrade. Now, after a year of renovations, Hei Design’s new multi-storey studio in Wan Chai has finally been finished. The design firm’s new home contains ample open workspaces, plus an array of multifunctional spaces, including a living lounge, walk-in closets, kitchen areas, a bedroom, a children’s room, a patio, and other social spaces – all doubling as showrooms where clients can get inspiration for their own projects. “A lot of people in Hong Kong turn to photos as references for what they want before consulting a design firm. But no matter how…

There’s a soothing and expansive sea view outside the windows and it has inspired the sense of quiet calm that was sought and then captured by the redesign that has gone on inside. What was once the living space for a grandmother now also accommodates her grandchildren, and so the idea was to create a soft and cosy space where they could all enjoy family time and happiness together. Ronald Cheung, from Chill Interior Design, wanted to let the splashing and comforting waves that could be seen from the windows be a source of inspiration while creating a safe and harmonious space for the children to grow up in. Hence, he decided to use curves as the theme of his design. Smooth curves begin in the living and dining room and…

LOCATION: West Chelsea, New York Apartment A vibrant, lively dwelling, at the luxurious The Cortland in West Chelsea, New York, is now up for sale at an asking price of US$6.15 million. Designed by Paris Forino, the 2,512 square foot apartment features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms marked by unabashed colours and bold shapes that evoke joy and vitality. The apartment features an entry foyer with a coat closet, a 27-foot living room with a bay window and fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen featuring a walk-in pantry, and a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet. A celebration of American craftsmanship, The Cortland represents a unique collaboration between two of the world’s leading architecture practices – Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Olson Kundig – who give the building…

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS No Christmas is complete without glittering festive ornaments. Deck your trees this year with Baccarat’s crystal range that comes in the shape of three classic Christmas emblems – the Christmas Eye Fir, the Annual Ornament, and the Candy Cane. Small, yet sparkly, the Eye Fir range, available in three colourways, allows an additional glitz and glamour to your Christmas spread. The adorable Annual Ornament series – made of either clear crystal or dressed in 20 carat gold – is the most elegant choice to make your Christmas trees all the more shiny and jolly. baccarat.com TABLE GLAMOUR Dior Maison brings the beauty of nature to the table this season with its new herbarium-themed tableware collection “La Colle Noire”. Delicate sketches of lilacs, lilies of the valley, roses, carnations,…

Architect Oleg Klodt and interior designer Anna Agapova of London-based architecture and design studio O&A have completed the interiors of a new-built Moscow apartment, which includes two stylish kid’s rooms designed to accommodate the different personalities and preferences of the clients’ two young sons. The single-level, 2,691-square-foot apartment has high ceilings and panoramic windows that give it a sense of grandeur and draws in plenty of light. Its interiors were renovated to reflect the building’s neoclassical façade, which includes columns, balustrades, and bas-reliefs. “Part of our studio DNA is to create the atmosphere of a historical apartment even if the development is new. The idea is to make people feel that the space retains the memories of the past,” says Klodt. These neoclassical elements were reflected in the interior architecture…

Jackson Hole is the last of the Wild West - a stunningly beautiful wilderness recreation area in western Wyoming, bordered by the jagged peaks of the Tetons (the Teton Range of America’s famous Rockies) and close to the Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. Jackson has changed from a quaint cow town with a rich ranching heritage to a millionaire’s hideout, and now billionaires are buying out the millionaires. The ranching community maintains its cowboy roots and old-time western culture that spans back to the 1800s, but with a glamorous edge. Jackson Hole is a true adventure destination in which to immerse in the nature of the unspoilt landscape and charms of the Wild West. As the temperatures drop, snow blankets the magnificent Teton range as another magnificent Wyoming…

LOCATION: Sydney, Australia Condominium Aqualand’s latest residential project AURA by Aqualand is set to be a gleaming addition to Sydney’s iconic skyline, and is expected to be completed in 2024. Located in the heart of North Sydney, AURA by Aqualand will offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom residences, and the Penthouse Collection, blessed with panoramic views of the Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Sydney Opera House, and beyond. Conceived by architects Woods Bagot and Richards Stanisich, the 30-floor building flaunts a wavy silhouette that echoes its natural landscape. Inside, the grand lobby will serve as an elegant transition from the outdoors to the interiors, marked by towering walls and a minimal palette of textured whites. Throughout the interiors, bold monolithic forms, translucent glass, and touches of metallic finishes,…

When it comes to a Christmas makeover, every detail counts. Start decking the halls by securing the right tree as the centrepiece, and decorate your home around it. Real firs and evergreen are taking over the faux variety in recent years for environmental reasons, and for natural fragrances. But what matters more is size. Your Christmas tree should be the biggest and grandest in the living room to channel that holiday cheer so opt for a bushy one with at least 500 tips for your novelty ornaments to shine. Decorating your tree is a beloved part of the Christmas joy. To keep a tasteful balance, all you need are a few statement-making baubles and ornaments, accented by just the right amount of fairy lights. Consider Dior Maison’s blue-and-white “Rêve d’Infini”…

A first viewing of interior designer Robert Normand’s home takes the form of a series of colourful impressions – an experience reminiscent of taking an initial glance at Henri Matisse’s 1904 painting, “Luxe, Calme et Volupté”. In Robert’s Paris house, as in that famous artwork, flashes of unexpected colour catch the eye one after another. Here is an unexpectedly rich hue of yellow carpet underfoot – and there, a delightfully distracting pair of extravagantly patterned urns. Over there, mulberry coloured window blinds contrast with a seafoam rug. A bright slice of blue and white bathroom adds brightness, while a swathe of caramel oak cupboards conveys a rich sense of calm. Slowly, a pattern emerges, and one begins to comprehend the picture as a whole. Robert grew up outside Paris “in…

Nanjing is a city that not only celebrates its rich history but one that boasts a thriving and very modern business scene. Located by the Qinhuai River, the Mansion Oriental is a high-end real estate project spanning an area of 498 square metres located in the city’s central business district. Designed by T.K. Chu Design, the Mansion Oriental is a cosmopolitan, multi-functional, yet sophisticated living space that embraces family living. It also serves as an exquisite space for various social functions. “In response to the function of this space, we chose to focus on the art at the very beginning, creating an interior space that integrates natural landscapes into fashion,” said TK Chu, and Huei-Chun Chen, principal architects of the project. For example, to echo the Qinhuai River, the design team…

LOCATION: Wood Wharf, London Duplex apartments An opulent bespoke penthouse series at One Park Drive hits the market from £3,950,000. Located on the 56th floor of the residential tower, the duplex apartments have been conceived by Pritzker prize-winning practice Herzog & de Meuron with dressings and furnishings by Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio. Ranging from 1,637 to 3,904 square feet in size, each of the penthouses has its own unique floor plan, while all sharing sensational curvaceous aesthetics, anchored by a sculpted staircase that echoes the building’s distinctive circular geometric form. Each apartment comes with double-height ceilings, panoramic London views, several terraces, and a wood-lined courtyard garden sheltered from the surrounding height of the building to ensure maximum privacy. With a concept to offer a “home of the collector”, the…