The desire to create an immaculate living space was the defining influence on one flawless Mid-Levels apartment.
Ivan Lo likes to walk barefoot on spotless floors. He hates clutter and despises dust. Not surprisingly, the prime brief he gave interior designer Jason Yung - of Jason Caroline Design (tel: 2893 4061) - was to create a clean style for his Mid-Levels apartment. Stainless-steel surfaces, sensible storage and a modern, uncluttered look were paramount for his 1,666-square-foot home.
Lo, an investor-relations consultant, was attracted by the three-bedroom apartment's size, location and efficient use of space. 'The rooms are distinct squares ... you could see every square centimetre you can use,' Lo explains. He was also keen on the 650 sq ft reception area outside and the fact there is just one flat to a floor.
The kitchen and two bathrooms remained largely intact as his interior designer got to work on core areas - turning the third bedroom into an office, brightening the foyer and ensuring surfaces throughout the apartment could be kept immaculate.
Giving a modern backdrop to Lo's collection of Bang & Olufsen appliances was also key. Flat-screen televisions feature in many rooms, most dominantly in the large living area, while the furniture is simple throughout and curtains have been shunned for easy-to-clean blinds.
The biggest change was the loss of a wall separating the third bedroom, Lo's office, and the reception area. Yung opened up the space by putting fabric-laminated glass partitions where the wall once stood (see Tried & Tested).
