Kitchen designer
'People think kitchen designers are magicians,' laments Tommy Fong, who runs Kitench in Causeway Bay. His clients frequently overestimate what they can fit in. 'They want to have a spacious kitchen, big appliances and a huge worktop at the same time. I tell them to face reality.'
How do you make the most of a small kitchen space?
'Follow a two-in-one policy. Get a microwave that comes with an oven, and a washing machine that has a drying function. Also, think carefully whether you really need a big fridge. You may fill it with food just because it's big, but a lot of times you may let the food expire.'
Kitchen design no-no?
'Hong Kong people like to have everything white in the kitchen: the tiles, the fridge and the like. But in most cases, it doesn't have the right surrounding - such as a garden or skylight. This makes the kitchen look cheap. Also, don't have a 26-inch (66cm) fridge when everything else in the kitchen is thinner. This will spoil the whole look.'