Dining area: Dale's silver-plated items (HK$750 to HK$3,000) are on two rectangular tables (about HK$3,000 each) from G.O.D (various locations; www.god.com.hk), which are placed side by side to form a square dining table large enough to accommodate the family of seven. The Herman Miller Eames DSW chairs cost HK$4,800 each at Aluminium (various locations; www.aluminium-furniture.com). Dale found the banquette-style seat at a junk shop in Britain years ago and had it reupholstered in Pierre Frey herringbone linen.
Dining area: Dale's silver-plated items (HK$750 to HK$3,000) are on two rectangular tables (about HK$3,000 each) from G.O.D (various locations; www.god.com.hk), which are placed side by side to form a square dining table large enough to accommodate the family of seven. The Herman Miller Eames DSW chairs cost HK$4,800 each at Aluminium (various locations; www.aluminium-furniture.com). Dale found the banquette-style seat at a junk shop in Britain years ago and had it reupholstered in Pierre Frey herringbone linen.
Living room: The sofas were made by Artura Ficus (various locations; www.arturaficus.com) years ago. The ottoman was created with two bed-end stools from a store in Ap Lei Chau that has now closed. The cushions, by Timorous Beasties, were £145 (HK$1,720) each at Liberty in London (www.liberty.co.uk). The silver-plated tray (HK$3,000) is sold through Oenone Dale’s company, Oenone Ware (tel: 9669 4254; www. oenoneware.com). The red candle sculpture came from a shop called Le Magasin, in Britain (50a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, tel: 44 1273 474 720). The abstract painting next to it was a birthday present. The Church photograph, by Denice Hough, came from The Cat Street Gallery (222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, tel: 2291 0006). The shelving was from Ikea (various locations; www.ikea.com.hk). The Seppo Koho ceiling lights (HK$8,500 each), by Secto Design, came from Homeless (29 Gough Street, Central, tel: 2581 1880).
Living room: The sofas were made by Artura Ficus (various locations; www.arturaficus.com) years ago. The ottoman was created with two bed-end stools from a store in Ap Lei Chau that has now closed. The cushions, by Timorous Beasties, were £145 (HK$1,720) each at Liberty in London (www.liberty.co.uk). The silver-plated tray (HK$3,000) is sold through Oenone Dale’s company, Oenone Ware (tel: 9669 4254; www. oenoneware.com). The red candle sculpture came from a shop called Le Magasin, in Britain (50a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, tel: 44 1273 474 720). The abstract painting next to it was a birthday present. The Church photograph, by Denice Hough, came from The Cat Street Gallery (222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, tel: 2291 0006). The shelving was from Ikea (various locations; www.ikea.com.hk). The Seppo Koho ceiling lights (HK$8,500 each), by Secto Design, came from Homeless (29 Gough Street, Central, tel: 2581 1880).
Kitchen: Dale covered the tiled floor in the kitchen with wood-look linoleum from Forever Wallpaper and Carpet (260 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2519 0178) at a cost of HK$20 a square foot (excluding installation). The God Save the Queen poster was by English artist Jamie Reid (www.jamiereid.org).
Kitchen: Dale covered the tiled floor in the kitchen with wood-look linoleum from Forever Wallpaper and Carpet (260 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2519 0178) at a cost of HK$20 a square foot (excluding installation). The God Save the Queen poster was by English artist Jamie Reid (www.jamiereid.org).
Living room: detail A pair of Hans Wegner Shell chairs, available for HK$22,910 each in oak from Manks (3/F, The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, tel: 2522 2115), sit in a corner of the living area. The coffee table (HK$3,950) was from Lane Crawford Home Store (Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668) and the standing lamp from a shop in Britain that has now closed. Behind them are collections of butterflies and old bottles, keepsakes from the family’s home in London. The sisal flooring, from Le Carpet Studio (26/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2525 2338), cost HK$56 a square foot.
Living room: detail A pair of Hans Wegner Shell chairs, available for HK$22,910 each in oak from Manks (3/F, The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, tel: 2522 2115), sit in a corner of the living area. The coffee table (HK$3,950) was from Lane Crawford Home Store (Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668) and the standing lamp from a shop in Britain that has now closed. Behind them are collections of butterflies and old bottles, keepsakes from the family’s home in London. The sisal flooring, from Le Carpet Studio (26/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2525 2338), cost HK$56 a square foot.
Master bedroom (above and below): A chaise longue from Dale’s home in London sits beneath an artwork by Kate Kessling (www. katekessling.co.uk). To top and tail the bed, which came from Dale’s home in Britain, she designed a headboard and matching end piece tall enough for leaning against at the foot of the bed. They were made for a total of HK$12,000 by E&R Curtain Shop (12 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, tel: 2520 2820). The bedside lamps (HK$1,750 each) and tables (HK$1,950 each) came from Homeless.
Master bedroom (above and below): A chaise longue from Dale’s home in London sits beneath an artwork by Kate Kessling (www. katekessling.co.uk). To top and tail the bed, which came from Dale’s home in Britain, she designed a headboard and matching end piece tall enough for leaning against at the foot of the bed. They were made for a total of HK$12,000 by E&R Curtain Shop (12 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, tel: 2520 2820). The bedside lamps (HK$1,750 each) and tables (HK$1,950 each) came from Homeless.
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Fixed abode: Inside the Hong Kong apartment with a difference

An entrepreneur with a penchant for vintage silver has stamped her own style on her rented apartment

Charmaine Chan
Charmaine Chan

Updated: 11:00am, 12 Aug, 2013

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Dining area: Dale's silver-plated items (HK$750 to HK$3,000) are on two rectangular tables (about HK$3,000 each) from G.O.D (various locations; www.god.com.hk), which are placed side by side to form a square dining table large enough to accommodate the family of seven. The Herman Miller Eames DSW chairs cost HK$4,800 each at Aluminium (various locations; www.aluminium-furniture.com). Dale found the banquette-style seat at a junk shop in Britain years ago and had it reupholstered in Pierre Frey herringbone linen.
Dining area: Dale's silver-plated items (HK$750 to HK$3,000) are on two rectangular tables (about HK$3,000 each) from G.O.D (various locations; www.god.com.hk), which are placed side by side to form a square dining table large enough to accommodate the family of seven. The Herman Miller Eames DSW chairs cost HK$4,800 each at Aluminium (various locations; www.aluminium-furniture.com). Dale found the banquette-style seat at a junk shop in Britain years ago and had it reupholstered in Pierre Frey herringbone linen.
Living room: The sofas were made by Artura Ficus (various locations; www.arturaficus.com) years ago. The ottoman was created with two bed-end stools from a store in Ap Lei Chau that has now closed. The cushions, by Timorous Beasties, were £145 (HK$1,720) each at Liberty in London (www.liberty.co.uk). The silver-plated tray (HK$3,000) is sold through Oenone Dale’s company, Oenone Ware (tel: 9669 4254; www. oenoneware.com). The red candle sculpture came from a shop called Le Magasin, in Britain (50a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, tel: 44 1273 474 720). The abstract painting next to it was a birthday present. The Church photograph, by Denice Hough, came from The Cat Street Gallery (222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, tel: 2291 0006). The shelving was from Ikea (various locations; www.ikea.com.hk). The Seppo Koho ceiling lights (HK$8,500 each), by Secto Design, came from Homeless (29 Gough Street, Central, tel: 2581 1880).
Living room: The sofas were made by Artura Ficus (various locations; www.arturaficus.com) years ago. The ottoman was created with two bed-end stools from a store in Ap Lei Chau that has now closed. The cushions, by Timorous Beasties, were £145 (HK$1,720) each at Liberty in London (www.liberty.co.uk). The silver-plated tray (HK$3,000) is sold through Oenone Dale’s company, Oenone Ware (tel: 9669 4254; www. oenoneware.com). The red candle sculpture came from a shop called Le Magasin, in Britain (50a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, tel: 44 1273 474 720). The abstract painting next to it was a birthday present. The Church photograph, by Denice Hough, came from The Cat Street Gallery (222 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, tel: 2291 0006). The shelving was from Ikea (various locations; www.ikea.com.hk). The Seppo Koho ceiling lights (HK$8,500 each), by Secto Design, came from Homeless (29 Gough Street, Central, tel: 2581 1880).
Kitchen: Dale covered the tiled floor in the kitchen with wood-look linoleum from Forever Wallpaper and Carpet (260 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2519 0178) at a cost of HK$20 a square foot (excluding installation). The God Save the Queen poster was by English artist Jamie Reid (www.jamiereid.org).
Kitchen: Dale covered the tiled floor in the kitchen with wood-look linoleum from Forever Wallpaper and Carpet (260 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2519 0178) at a cost of HK$20 a square foot (excluding installation). The God Save the Queen poster was by English artist Jamie Reid (www.jamiereid.org).
Living room: detail A pair of Hans Wegner Shell chairs, available for HK$22,910 each in oak from Manks (3/F, The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, tel: 2522 2115), sit in a corner of the living area. The coffee table (HK$3,950) was from Lane Crawford Home Store (Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668) and the standing lamp from a shop in Britain that has now closed. Behind them are collections of butterflies and old bottles, keepsakes from the family’s home in London. The sisal flooring, from Le Carpet Studio (26/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2525 2338), cost HK$56 a square foot.
Living room: detail A pair of Hans Wegner Shell chairs, available for HK$22,910 each in oak from Manks (3/F, The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, tel: 2522 2115), sit in a corner of the living area. The coffee table (HK$3,950) was from Lane Crawford Home Store (Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2118 3668) and the standing lamp from a shop in Britain that has now closed. Behind them are collections of butterflies and old bottles, keepsakes from the family’s home in London. The sisal flooring, from Le Carpet Studio (26/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2525 2338), cost HK$56 a square foot.
Master bedroom (above and below): A chaise longue from Dale’s home in London sits beneath an artwork by Kate Kessling (www. katekessling.co.uk). To top and tail the bed, which came from Dale’s home in Britain, she designed a headboard and matching end piece tall enough for leaning against at the foot of the bed. They were made for a total of HK$12,000 by E&R Curtain Shop (12 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, tel: 2520 2820). The bedside lamps (HK$1,750 each) and tables (HK$1,950 each) came from Homeless.
Master bedroom (above and below): A chaise longue from Dale’s home in London sits beneath an artwork by Kate Kessling (www. katekessling.co.uk). To top and tail the bed, which came from Dale’s home in Britain, she designed a headboard and matching end piece tall enough for leaning against at the foot of the bed. They were made for a total of HK$12,000 by E&R Curtain Shop (12 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, tel: 2520 2820). The bedside lamps (HK$1,750 each) and tables (HK$1,950 each) came from Homeless.
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