The design concept for this apartment in Way Gin Garden is to combine old with new in creating space for the whole family—a young couple, two kids, a cat and a domestic helper.
The owners wanted to reuse as much of their existing furniture as possible, so the designers sent these furniture to a factory in China to be refinished in order to match the new design. Apart from budgetary issues, the intention was also to reduce wastage in interior design. In line with that, the designers also minimised the demolishment of walls.
The living area is designed for ample play space, with toy storage incorporated into a hanging TV cabinet. The dining area walls have cat shelves to accommodate the feline residents, while a hanging cabinet hides the air-conditioning piping. The kitchen has a semi-open window so that the parents can watch their kids while cooking. The bar table is useful for a quick snack or to do homework on.
The large closet in the master bedroom provides ample space to store personal belongings out of sight. In the corner, hanging shelves serve as a focal point of the room. A make-up mirror is hidden within the study desk in the room.
As the home is located near the sea, the moisture level in the air can be very high. The designers used emulsion paint for the walls and ceramic tiles for the floor to ensure the materials are not affected by the humidity.
PROJECT DATA
Project Name: Way Gin Garden
Location: Block 2, Way Gin Garden, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong
Completion Date: December 2017
Gross Floor Area: 55.4 square metres
Building Height: 2.58 metres
Number of Rooms: 3
Interior Design Firm: 2plus4 Interior Design Ltd
Principal Designer: Clovia Cheung
Main Contractor: Study Studio
Interior Fit-Out Contractor: Study Studio
Images: Shenzhen Qide Design Co Ltd
