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Looking stylishly good

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Susan Schwartz

Furnishing a home can be a daunting task, but if you stick to a few interior design rules, it can be a simple and even an enjoyable project. Horizon Plaza is a convenient place to start because it has the largest selection of furniture in Hong Kong. From contemporary to antique, there is something for every style and budget.

'Try to select items you can use in any room,' says Timothy Cheng, owner of TiRon Interior Architecture. 'Ones that work well in small or large rooms offer storage and can easily be moved around the house.

'Start by deciding on the look you want to achieve. Do you want something sleek and contemporary, or are antiques more your style?'

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Vince Lau, from OVOstudio, recommends selecting simple and chic pieces that will blend with most things and won't date too quickly.

'Try starting with some well-selected pieces of wooden furniture and add a few bold decorations to liven up the decor,' he says.

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Your home 'tells me more about you than the clothes you wear', says Shambala's self-proclaimed treasure hunter Andy Robbins, who travels the globe in search of one-off finds.

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