A British textile designer’s eclectic Hong Kong home
Sarah Coates has transformed her ‘basic’ home into a cornucopia of colourful crafts and collectibles, writes Catherine Shaw
“I basically live textiles,” says British designer Sarah Coates, who moved to Hong Kong four years ago with her husband, Peter, a journalist with Reuters, and daughter, Stella, now 11 years old. The family home, a light-filled 2,000 sq ft apartment in Mid-Levels, is evidence of her passion for all things woven, crocheted or otherwise crafted.
“I looked at loads of apartments when we were searching for our new home in Hong Kong, many of which had lots of shiny gold taps, so when our estate agent warned us that this one was ‘a bit basic’ I just thought, ‘Yessss!’” says Coates.
The location, near Bowen Road, with panoramic views over the city towards Kowloon, was another plus.
“I like the idea of being slightly removed from the city but still part of it,” Coates says.
The apartment has an open-plan living and dining room, with a balcony spacious enough to accommodate a large dining table and outdoor sofa.
“I also enjoy the convenience of living on one level, which is very different to our London home,” she says.