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Flavia Markovits’ family have a fondness for Bali, which is evident in the objects on display in their 780 sq ft family home in Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay.
Flavia Markovits’ family have a fondness for Bali, which is evident in the objects on display in their 780 sq ft family home in Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay.
In 1995, two years to the day since another fatal attack in the area, a diver was killed by a shark in Sai Kung. Two more deadly attacks followed soon afterwards.
In 1995, two years to the day since another fatal attack in the area, a diver was killed by a shark in Sai Kung. Two more deadly attacks followed soon afterwards.
The 867 sq ft space, which looks out onto the neon lights of Kowloon, features a variety of wood, along with concrete, subtle industrial elements and an ever-changing lighting system, creating a tactile, tropical, welcoming environment.
The 867 sq ft space, which looks out onto the neon lights of Kowloon, features a variety of wood, along with concrete, subtle industrial elements and an ever-changing lighting system, creating a tactile, tropical, welcoming environment.
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow a Pok Fu Lam family home to make the most of the spectacular scenery beyond
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow a Pok Fu Lam family home to make the most of the spectacular scenery beyond
In the family since the 1970s, this Tin Hau flat tells the story of its owners through art works, antiques and found objects.
In the family since the 1970s, this Tin Hau flat tells the story of its owners through art works, antiques and found objects.
Tucked inside a Pok Fu Lam family home, a 200 sq ft room serves as a study, guest room, child’s bedroom, playroom and office.
Tucked inside a Pok Fu Lam family home, a 200 sq ft room serves as a study, guest room, child’s bedroom, playroom and office.
Wine importer and long-time Hong Kong resident Victoria Williams’ Clear Water Bay duplex has an indoors-outdoors feel with its French doors and jungle views.
Wine importer and long-time Hong Kong resident Victoria Williams’ Clear Water Bay duplex has an indoors-outdoors feel with its French doors and jungle views.
When they moved into the Repulse Bay apartment 10 years ago, a Dutch couple were given the freedom to renovate. By retaining its period features, and adding a personal touch, they made the space their own.
When they moved into the Repulse Bay apartment 10 years ago, a Dutch couple were given the freedom to renovate. By retaining its period features, and adding a personal touch, they made the space their own.
Hong Kong was the final leg of the president’s nine-day trip to China in 1998.
Hong Kong was the final leg of the president’s nine-day trip to China in 1998.
A semi-retired shipbroker and his foodie wife swapped their four-bedroom family house for an airy, spacious flat with a large kitchen.
A semi-retired shipbroker and his foodie wife swapped their four-bedroom family house for an airy, spacious flat with a large kitchen.
A 408 sq ft flat with a cosy ‘teahouse’ bedroom and plenty of storage proves good things can come in small packages.
A 408 sq ft flat with a cosy ‘teahouse’ bedroom and plenty of storage proves good things can come in small packages.
An explosion in a Wing On godown on Des Voeux Road West that contained dangerous goods sparked the blaze, which raged for hours, taking on ‘ever-more-menacing proportions’.
An explosion in a Wing On godown on Des Voeux Road West that contained dangerous goods sparked the blaze, which raged for hours, taking on ‘ever-more-menacing proportions’.
Because ‘everyone has white’, a couple decided to take a different track when it came to designing their Nathan Road flat.
Because ‘everyone has white’, a couple decided to take a different track when it came to designing their Nathan Road flat.
American financer and long-time Hong Kong resident John Dickson’s art deco-inspired, 376 sq ft apartment overlooks the PMQ and contains plenty of hidden storage.
American financer and long-time Hong Kong resident John Dickson’s art deco-inspired, 376 sq ft apartment overlooks the PMQ and contains plenty of hidden storage.
In pursuit of their dream home, Hong Kong couple Marcus Foley and Irene Capriz dismantled a Kalimantan plantation house and rebuilt it – with all the mod cons, of course – in Seminyak.
In pursuit of their dream home, Hong Kong couple Marcus Foley and Irene Capriz dismantled a Kalimantan plantation house and rebuilt it – with all the mod cons, of course – in Seminyak.
French entrepreneur Fanny Moizant has found the perfect backdrop for her enviable collection of artworks, antiques and design classics
French entrepreneur Fanny Moizant has found the perfect backdrop for her enviable collection of artworks, antiques and design classics
A 4,500 sq ft house overlooking Deep Water Bay gets cosmetic fixes rather than a complete overhaul and the results have given the home a fresh start
A 4,500 sq ft house overlooking Deep Water Bay gets cosmetic fixes rather than a complete overhaul and the results have given the home a fresh start
Undulating walls snaking through the futuristic space give rhythm to the 2,080 sq ft child-friendly flat
Undulating walls snaking through the futuristic space give rhythm to the 2,080 sq ft child-friendly flat
Why, when a homeowner says ‘I don’t want to be like Donald Trump!’, do his interior designers install a huge gold fireplace?
Why, when a homeowner says ‘I don’t want to be like Donald Trump!’, do his interior designers install a huge gold fireplace?
Interior designer Clifton Leung refreshes a Sai Kung property’s dated interior with its immediate environment in mind
Interior designer Clifton Leung refreshes a Sai Kung property’s dated interior with its immediate environment in mind
Raphael and Marie le Masne de Chermont’s six-bedroom property an hour’s drive from Canggu brings nature inside
Raphael and Marie le Masne de Chermont’s six-bedroom property an hour’s drive from Canggu brings nature inside
Every detail counts in this well thought out Ap Lei Chau apartment, which makes the most of stunning views and incorporates some clever storage solutions
Every detail counts in this well thought out Ap Lei Chau apartment, which makes the most of stunning views and incorporates some clever storage solutions
Originally lacking both features and charm, two concrete boxes on Lantau Island become a tasteful ‘green’ sanctuary for mum and dad and a ‘red’ haven for the kids
Originally lacking both features and charm, two concrete boxes on Lantau Island become a tasteful ‘green’ sanctuary for mum and dad and a ‘red’ haven for the kids
Wallpaper replaces art as creative focus in a clean, colourful home that is delightfully clutter free
Wallpaper replaces art as creative focus in a clean, colourful home that is delightfully clutter free
After nine years in Hong Kong, Liina Klauss and her family moved to the Indonesian island, where craftsmanship, art and nature provide a breath of fresh air
After nine years in Hong Kong, Liina Klauss and her family moved to the Indonesian island, where craftsmanship, art and nature provide a breath of fresh air
Moving to a quieter neighbourhood gave Sarah and John Woodall a chance to make a fresh start by combining pieces they already owned with new elements
Moving to a quieter neighbourhood gave Sarah and John Woodall a chance to make a fresh start by combining pieces they already owned with new elements
When Hong Kong-based interior designer Anji Connell and her husband saw this thatched property near Cape Town, they knew they had to have it
When Hong Kong-based interior designer Anji Connell and her husband saw this thatched property near Cape Town, they knew they had to have it
Interior designer Louis Lau created a loft-like space in a 580 sq ft flat with glass partitions, unique materials and a striking feature wall
Interior designer Louis Lau created a loft-like space in a 580 sq ft flat with glass partitions, unique materials and a striking feature wall
Daphné Mandel’s colonial Peak residence is the perfect backdrop for her collection of art and antiques
Daphné Mandel’s colonial Peak residence is the perfect backdrop for her collection of art and antiques
It took some convincing but having eventually moved into a village house deep in the Sai Kung Country Park, the homeowner is now reluctant to leave. It’s not hard to see why
It took some convincing but having eventually moved into a village house deep in the Sai Kung Country Park, the homeowner is now reluctant to leave. It’s not hard to see why