ONE of the most routine questions asked of Henry Mok, usually by Chinese and Middle-Eastern clients, is whether his speciality mirrors will bring them luck.
'I tell them I don't really know about these things. However, I can tell them about space, light and function,' he says.
As the importer of one of Europe's most avant-garde ranges of mirrors and glass furniture, Mok has learned all there is to know about how reflective sheets of glass can enlarge a room, enhance a good view and bring warmth to a cold or bland environment.
Mok, whose background is in the lighting retail business, set up shop in Ocean Terminal a few months ago to sell the range of crystal mirrors and 'alternative' glassware from Schoninger, a 100-year-old German glassmaker. Considered one of Germany's top makes, the brand's strength lies in its decorative emphasis.
'Mirrors have always been considered as something functional and practical, for everyday use. But now they are being regarded as a decorative or creative accessory for the home,' he says.
A set of mirror and mirrored console near the doorway or in the hall is popular in many homes, and some designers like to use mirrors at strategic corners to give the illusion of space.
