The clever use of space and lighting and a rooftop conversion have resulted in the ideal entertainment venue for a single man about town.
A fabulous roof terrace with an expansive sea view, lots of greenery and a sense of open space were the selling points for the thirtysomething owner of a sleek bachelor pad in Pok Fu Lam. The light-filled, 1,800 sqft, two-bedroom space, together with the equivalent roof area, seemed to him to be ideal for a get-away-from-the-city sanctuary as well as the perfect party pad.
To help turn his home into a designer space in which he could relax and host poker nights, and enjoy lazy Sunday barbecues on the roof with friends, he enlisted the services of interior designers Nathalie Edwards of Life Styling (tel: 6101 1272) and Lucie McCullough (tel: 6409 3434).
Because entertaining was to be the primary function, McCullough and Edwards' design focused on creating original fixtures and furniture, and enhancing the space in terms of lighting. They wanted to introduce some understated luxury and glamour. 'Before the renovation there was a certain amount of light in the apartment.
We looked to maximise on this and create a second entertainment area on the roof,' says McCullough.
'We wanted to engineer a different feel with the lighting in the lounge and brought in down-lights and some wall chandeliers to add a touch of glamour,' continues Edwards.