Constantly craving that elusive spa breakaway? By transforming your home into a resort-like space, you can get the relaxing atmosphere you want without the stress of airports and travel. Occasional weekend resort escapes are almost de rigueur to restore equilibrium for frantic Hongkongers, but if you're looking at a more long-term stress-buster, why not turn your own home into a sanctuary?
Eric Abela, director of Hong Kong-based interior design firm Ferrano Disegni, says resorts are synonymous with open space, nature, trees and swimming pools. If your flat is smaller than 700 sq ft, he suggests creating a minimalist feel through simple, white-washed rooms with hidden storage and concrete floors. He advises placing an expensive dark wood or antique chair in a corner to 'absorb negative energy and make you pause'.
Mr Abela believes the only way to get a true resort feeling is by investing in the most luxurious bed you can find. He suggests the Westin Heavenly Bed at Starwood hotels for that extra-special touch, adding, 'Bathtubs can be bought or manufactured'.
A manufactured timber bathtub made to measure by Ferrano Disegni with Oz Works gives the advantage of matching colours and texture with the rest of the furniture.
'My favourite rain showers are from the famous designer Antonio Cetterio for Axor.'
The folks at Colour.Living recommend the RainSky shower by German brand Dornbracht, which does not take up too much space and is easy to install.