Behind the bustle of Stanley Main Street is a quiet little oasis. Here, British fashion designer Zoe Jordan has transformed a traditional village house into a comfortable, contemporary home.
Jordan and her husband moved from London to Hong Kong and into the 1,800 sq ft, two-storey house, which they had rented sight unseen, at the beginning of the year. Such was her vision and drive that she furnished the place, picked because of its location, within a month, almost from scratch.
'I think the only piece of furniture I brought with me was the black chair in the living room,' says Jordan.
Now, after this speedy but successful project, which includes a striking rug she designed for the living room, Jordan admits to finding interior design easy: 'It's like fashion for me but it's not work. I find reading interior magazines relaxing.'
Her clothing label, Irwin & Jordan (soon to be re- branded Zoe Jordan), is sold in high-end stores in Britain, including Harrods, and an own-label boutique on London's Savile Row. Jordan is aiming to expand the business in Hong Kong.
Her day job is evident throughout the house, from samples strewn about the bedroom to her mood board in the office and pieces she has created through collaborations with artists.