Brother and sister act Paul and Rebecca Lucas used a hotchpotch of styles to re-create art-deco glamour with a modern twist for their Mount Davis apartment.
A precise eye and an understated colour palette could be a recipe for boring minimalism. Not so in this 2,200-square-foot apartment on Mount Davis Road, home to Paul Lucas and his sister Rebecca. Rather, the rich textures woven into a scheme of mushroom, beige, stone, slate, taupe and plum create a luxurious design plan that hints of 1930s and 40s glamour.
Canadian-born Paul, who has lived in Hong Kong for 15 years, works in the expatriate relocation business so is no stranger to what makes the perfect home. He chose to move to Pokfulam nearly three years ago because of its convenience and value for money. 'This apartment has all the feel of the south side and has tremendous views. It has a no-nonsense square layout and is probably half what you'd pay in Repulse Bay for comparable living. It's also convenient: 15 minutes door-to-door to Central.'
When the siblings rented the apartment, they used the chance to start afresh with their furnishings. 'The fun was in buying the furniture purposefully for this space. It was all sourced in Hong Kong, with the exception of the 1930s mirrored furniture pieces, which came from London,' says Paul.
Such careful selection goes part way to explaining the cohesive look. Even Madge, the miniature schnauzer, fits the colour scheme. 'It's become a kind of joke: what came first - the interior or the dog?' says Paul. 'Actually, Madge was first.'
The square space lent itself admirably to the refurbishment. The huge rectangular dining room and living room with large French windows overlook the sea, while a corridor leads to two bedrooms on the right and an office on the left.