A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP
A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP
Jason Wordie
Opinion

Opinion

Then & Now by Jason Wordie

Interior design in Hong Kong is a job for the wealthy and well-connected

  • In this city, it’s all about the connections, and it’s not uncommon to come across ‘interior designers’ with few formal qualifications
  • ‘Safe’ taste and networking skills should be enough to keep the commissions rolling in

Jason Wordie
Jason Wordie

Updated: 10:24am, 13 Feb, 2020

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A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP
A visitor takes a picture of the drawing room in Government House. In Hong Kong, ‘safe’ interior tastes have always been what sells the best. Photo: SCMP
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