Whether you’re shopping for something specific for your home or simply looking for some decorating inspiration, check out these new home décor and furniture finds from Hong Kong’s furniture stores.
Festive Collection
Got a bit of last-minute holiday shopping to do? Vi Galerie’s ultimate seasonal collection has everything you need for Christmas – from shatterproof ornaments to festive tableware and baking supplies. There’s also a whole range of personalised Christmas stockings with over 100 designs, super cute cushions and other great gifts to grab. Shop online using the promo code “EXPATLV” for 10 percent off everything! vigalerie.com
New Year, New Linens
In business since the early 1960s, Marika Linen is an Italian brand that has crafted hundreds of gorgeous designs for bed, baby, bath and table! Interested in a new look for your home? Check out the collection of timeless hand-embroidered home linens online. Alternatively, take a walk to the Lan Kwai Fong showroom to get a real look and feel of the pure cotton, linen and mixed natural fabric products. You can also discuss creating tailor-made pieces. www.marikalinen.com
Designing Nature
Visit a special exhibition of Byobu, or Japanese-style hand-painted folding screens, at the Altfield Gallery Annex in Wong Chuk Hang. Known for their immense sophistication, these artisanal decorative pieces are created on paper with metal leaf in gold or silver.
The “Scenes from Nature” exhibition includes work inspired by Japan’s finest decorative artists of the 16th to 19th centuries, featuring depictions of nature, from delicate floral images and cranes to flowing rivers and bamboo groves, plus the lifestyle of the elite Samurai class and an idealised world in harmony with nature.
See these folding screens from 17 to 27 October and visit altfield.com.hk/home for more details.
Don’t Sleep On This Mattress Sale!
If it’s time to replace your mattresses or upgrade them for a better sleep, don’t miss the Sealy Mattress Warehouse Sale! It’s on daily from 11am to 8pm at the Wan Chai store from 9 to 11 August, and you’ll find as much as 90% off on discontinued models and display stock in Queen and King sizes, including the luxurious Heritage Collection and hotel mattresses. Sealy is Australia’s leading mattress brand and the preferred choice of many international luxury hotel brands – it uses technology backed by orthopaedic science, with mattresses tested for 8,000 hours to ensure the right kind of comfort.
The three-day sale is on at G/F, 138C Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai (Wan Chai MTR Exit D). Find a product list here.
Blissful Bedding
Exciting news for those who live in Kowloon or the New Territories! The TREE store at HomeSquare, a one-stop shop for furniture and homeware, now has a new range of top mattresses by Heveya. We all know how important sleep is for our health and general mood, which is why we love Heveya’s natural products. Made only using organic latex, they provide better spinal alignment and support throughout the night thanks to the latex’s natural elasticity, and they come with a fully removable and cleanable cover. They’re also organic, sustainable, made to last and naturally dust mite and mould resistant for a great night’s sleep.heveya.hk
Try Out a Table Setting
There are two essential elements for elevating a dinner party: people and plates! We’ll leave the people to you, but in terms of finding a gorgeous table setting, we have a fantastic solution.
Diana is an event planner who has been collecting tableware and teacups for years. When she started hosting her own dinners to share her table settings with friends, her collection inevitably grew. This sparked the idea for Dinner Party HK, a side hustle where others can rent her table settings, décor centrepieces, chargers, goblets, linen napkins, gold and silver cutlery and, of course, many different plates! Send Diana a message on Instagram and she’ll provide the details; the items will then be delivered to you, ready to use. Just give them a rinse when you’re finished and Dinner Party HK will do a thorough clean. Plus, if you love a certain collection, they can help you source it. instagram.com/dinnerpartyhk
New Bamboa Store on Shelley Street!
Established in 2008, sustainable home and lifestyle brand Bamboa stocks high-quality products designed and crafted from bamboo, from luxurious bedding and silky soft towels to sleepwear and t-shirts (including for kids!). Bamboo is one of the most renewable resources on the planet, growing rapidly without the need for pesticides or fertilisers, and offering hypoallergenic, antibacterial and moisture-wicking qualities.
Now, Bamboa has added to its boutique in PMQ with the opening of a second Hong Kong store, at 17A Shelley Street in Central, right on the Escalator. The concept store will host interesting workshops and events, and also invite other sustainable brands to showcase their collections, along with the Bamboa range of bedding and homeware along with the Bamboa range of bedding, towels, tees and lounge wear.
Revitalise Your Rugs
Is your favourite rug looking a bit worse for wear? It might be time for a professional clean. Iqbal Carpets can refresh all types of rugs and carpets, including delicate oriental rugs. Using traditional hand-washing methods, the skilled staff enhance your rug’s vibrancy, removing dirt, stains and allergens. They also offer a repair service using ancient Persian techniques, plus a host of other services, such as reweaving, scotch guarding and odour removal. Need a new rug instead? The company has a wide selection of new and antique carpets from around the Middle East, including handmade Pakistani, Persian and Afghani items. The Sai Kung store is open seven days a week with a free pick-up and delivery and installation service. iqbalcarpets.hk
A Slice of HK
Liz Fry Design is a Hong Kong company on a mission to support the arts and look after the planet. All its HK themed products are as sustainable and environmentally conscious as possible, and it also provides fab opportunities for local artists through commissions of feature artwork. Perfect for a gift or to add some Hong Kong charm into your home, these coasters include four designs per set ($250). They’re 10.4cm by 10.4cm and made from absorbent ceramic with a cork backing, with a black metal holder for easy stacking and storing. Or add some fun to your table with cork-backed and embossed ceramic tile trivets (17cm x 24cm, $250) Take your pick of the iconic Hong Kong designs including junk boats, taxis and dragons. lizfrydesign.com
Bringing Nature
In Introduce a stunning statement artwork to your home with Altfield’s hand-painted screens. These folding Japanese Byobu-style screens are created using metallic papers on a lightweight wooden lattice frame. The focus is on beautiful floral compositions, from summer wisteria and autumn pomegranates to winter camellias and spring blossoms. There are about 50 designs in stock priced from $7,800 to $13,800. Shop 249, 2/F, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road.
2537 6370 | altfieldgallery.com
Filtered Water on Tap!
Looking for a brand new water dispenser? The Philips RO water dispenser is able to filter impurities as small as 0.0001 microns and up to 110 harmful substances, including 99.999 percent of bacteria and viruses. It provides easy access to both hot and cold water. The powerful refrigeration compressor can cool water down to 5°C, while the instant heating technology provides boiling water in a few seconds.
Available at chain stores throughout Hong Kong.
Introducing Luxury Linens
Marika Linen has a new website to showcase its collection of sophisticated hand-embroidered home linens. In business since the early 1960s, this Italian brand has crafted hundreds of gorgeous designs for bed, baby, bath and table! Prefer to browse in person? The Lan Kwai Fong showroom is filled with pure cotton, linen and mixed natural fabric products, with tailor-made pieces available to order too.
A Perfect Pot
Time for Tea is the exclusive HK distributor of Mono teapots from Germany. The Mono teapot makes a gorgeous centrepiece, ánd it’s also the best tool to brew the perfect pot of tea. This is because the leaves can be completely immersed in the water, and the tea can stay hot with the candle flickering underneath the pot. They also offer delicious 100 percent organic loose-leaf teas blended exclusively for Time for Tea.
Shop the full collection at timeforteahk.com.
Making Art with Lamps
This new bespoke lamps service transforms statues, ginger jars and vases into beautiful lighting! Sum Ngai Brass has a workshop space where creativity meets craftsmanship. The team can tailor each piece to fit your vision, guaranteeing a personalised and functional lamp that will illuminate your home!
Heveya on the Move!
Bedding experts Heveya have relocated to a new retail space. You can now find their natural organic latex mattresses, pillows, sheets and other offerings in a shop- in-shop concept at the TREE Flagship Store in Horizon Plaza. Visit them on the southside any time of the week and their experienced sleep consultants can guide you through the full collection of Heveya mattresses and more. heveya.hk
Flexible Beds
Scandinavian kids’ furniture brand FLEXA have introduced the Nor collection of beds with options to suit the changing needs of children as they grow. The range includes bunk beds in various heights and daybeds with storage or guest bed options. The pieces are crafted in high-quality natural oak wood combined with white MDF that brings the Danish design to life. Versatile and timeless, the beds can be mixed-and-matched with FLEXA’s range of textiles and storage from other collections to create the perfect play space. flexa.com.hk/en/product/nor
Tea Time!
If you’re looking for a tasteful and elegant present for a friend or loved one, Time for Tea HK offers beautiful gift boxes for all occasions. Select from one of the popular pre-packed options for convenience or choose your own content from a variety of organic loose-leaf teas, stunning table linen and exquisite tableware. Items will be delivered in a beautifully arranged bespoke gift box with options to suit every taste and budget. Shop the full collection at timeforteahk.com.
Wedding Mementoes
Lindsey McAlister, aka Crafty Bitch, has added wedding favours to her existing collections of affordable, original artwork. These charming keepsakes are handcrafted on a three-inch wooden heart slice made from premium natural wood, skilfully laser-cut and polished, and adorned with a delicate twine tie. Each piece showcases Lindsey’s vibrant original mixed media collage incorporating decorative papers, stencilling and acrylic paint on both sides. The miniature artworks serve as stunning mementoes for wedding guests to remember the special day. To explore Lindsey’s collections and order, visit craftybitch.com or message her on Instagram @crafty.bitch.hk.
Handyman Extraordinaire!
Need odd jobs done at home? Darren Catterall is an English-speaking household handyman based in Hong Kong. His company Jack of All Trades picked up the silver award in Expat Living’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for offering top-notch handyman services. From tackling simple electrical and plumbing repairs to providing painting and decorating services, TV, fan and light installations, picture hanging, computer servicing and more, Darren is your go-to professional! Get in touch with him via WhatsApp at 6628 5329. FB @jackofalltradeshongkong | IG @jack_of_all_trades_hong_kong
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