Within Larvottoโs collection of high-rise towers in Ap Lei Chau is a 1,862-square-foot flat defined by its fluid spaces, courageous use of colour, and alluring harbour views.
The brief for its designer, Artwill Interior Design House creative director Regina Kwok, was simple: The owners wanted an airy, colourful flat with an open plan so their dogs could run around as if they were outdoors. โThey also love to vacation, so they wanted to incorporate some of their memories of their travels into the home,โ Regina says.
A spacious dining and living area greets you upon entry
Tall windows look out to the South Island harbour; touches of bright orange make an appearance
The designer culled inspiration for the homeโs radiant colour palette from Seville, the energetic, sun-kissed capital of Spainโs Andalusian region. More than its reputation for flamenco dancing, Seville is famous for its charming mix of Moorish and Gothic architectural styles.
To the right as one enters the flat is the kitchen, which opens up to a large patio
On the other side of the flat, views of the surrounding greenery
โI incorporated bright, sunny colours as accents throughout the home to transport us from Southern Hong Kong island to Southern Spain,โ Regina says, explaining that she drew inspiration from her clientsโ love for travel, as well as the flatโs stunning view of the harbour. โFrom the use of tiles and accent walls to the open layout, I designed a vacation home for my clients as their sanctuary in the city.โ
The master bedroom is predominantly neutral, save for an accent wall and colourful accessories
The entire home has been arranged with other family members in mind, in particular the coupleโs pets. โThey a deep love for their two small dogs,โ Regina elaborates. The quandary, as in many of the compact, highly placed residences so prolific in Hong Kong, was in magnifying the spaces. One solution was the open layout that gives the dogs sufficient space for rest and play; Regina also created a continuous loop for the dogs to run through by building an accessible path from the breakfast nook and the bedroom to the large outdoor patio. โEven the furniture was chosen in consideration of the dogs,โ says Regina. The bed in the master suite, for example, is built at a low height, allowing the coupleโs pets to jump onto the bed quite easily.
Colourful tiles transport you to Andalusia, Spain, for some fun in the sun
Interestingly, Regina notes, the most โdecoratedโ space in the apartment is the master bathroom โ it is also where Sevilleโs design details are most apparent (if you watchย Game of Thrones, you may find parallel aesthetic influences between its Dorne setting, shot in Seville, and the colours and tiles in this space). โBehind the sink, a beautiful tiled backsplash sits across from an accent wall with similar tiling, which you can glimpse from the mirrorโs reflection,โ the designer says. โThe geometric layout of the mirror and partition wall layers a more contemporary pattern, combining the traditional with the modern.โ
Photography courtesy of Artwill Interior Design House
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