By: Melissa Stevens
Horizon Plaza is a Hong Kong shopping institution on the island of Ap Lei Chau. Whatever you are looking for in terms of furniture, fashion and other lifestyle products you will find within the 28 floors. Word to the wise – get a directory at reception, head to the 28 floor and work your way down using the stairs. Here’s a selection of some of our favourite homewares retailers.
Organic Modernism
Fans of mid-century-style furniture and natural products will love the pieces at Organic Modernism. With origins in New York’s Brooklyn borough, the company’s founder wanted to take a more organic approach to affordable furniture design. Natural materials are employed, among them American walnut, white oak, marble and bronze, to create pieces inspired by the sleek lines of home furnishings from the 1950s and 1960s. The company has a showroom in Hong Kong where you can browse the large range of cabinets, chairs, tables, sofas, lighting and homeware inspired by the iconic styles of the era. Organic Modernism shares its vision with that of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, who once said that “nothing is a design until ordinary people use it”.
Unit 803-804, 8/F, Horizon Plaza
2556 9499 | organicmodernism.com
Everything Under The Sun
If you’re among the Hongkongers lucky enough to have a garden area, balcony or access to a rooftop space then drop into Everything Under The Sun for all your outdoor living needs. Its Horizon Plaza showroom has Southeast Asia’s largest selection of designer and exclusive outdoor furnishings and accessories. Browse a wide range of outdoor lounge settings, chill-out chairs and dining tables and chairs to suit different decors. The store also stocks shade umbrellas, awnings, sun loungers, outdoor bar arrangements and barbecues, as well as accessories for entertaining. It’s the perfect place to pick up outdoor living products that are both stylish and durable. The latest looks from top manufacturers such as Gloster, Tribù, Tuuci, Cane-line, Extremis, Fermob and Royal Botania are now in store.
Unit 2, 9/F, Horizon Plaza, open weekdays, 10am-6pm, weekends and public holidays, 11am-7pm
2554 9088 | everythingunderthesun.com.hk
INDIGO Living
This fashionable, upscale retailer has been a mainstay in Hong Kong home furnishing for some time. Their passion for creating beautiful interiors is evident throughout their stock, with an array of collections as diverse as Fall Woods to Blackout. The overriding sensation when you walk through their showroom is of elegance, quality and luxury. In addition to furniture, they stock everything you need for home decorating, including flatware, drinkware, table linen, vases, cushions, mirrors and rugs. They also have an outlet store on the 10 floor.
6/F, Unit 1–6, Horizon Plaza, open daily 10am-7pm
TREE
The flagship store of this sustainably stylish furniture and homeware retailer sprawls across the 28th floor of Horizon Plaza. Launched over a decade ago, TREE has built a reputation for becoming a one-stop destination for solid eco-wood furniture, cosy sofas and sofa beds, homeware and accessories, and much more. Its showroom is filled with an extensive range of stylish and sophisticated designs to suit a variety of home and office interiors. Complimentary styling consultations, custom-made furniture and a myriad of project services are also available in-store, with TREE’s friendly staff there to assist along the way and ensure a memorable shopping experience. And best of all, there is a café for a caffeine fix to fuel up before tackling the rest of the shops, with a dedicated play area for the kids and complimentary TREEts!
28/F, Horizon Plaza, open daily 10am-7pm
Tequila Kola
This emporium has legendary status as a decorator’s paradise, stocking a plethora of unique furniture, fabric and accessories. If you are looking for inspiration, pay a visit to their flagship first floor Horizon Plaza store. You will find striking living room, bedroom and dining room displays in signature styles, guaranteed to give you guidance on dressing your home. Whether your taste is Modern British, Ibiza Bungalow or Floridian Dream, you will find something that suits – and they can custom-make to your specifications. Don’t miss their outlet on the 17th floor.
1/F, Unit 1–7, Horizon Plaza, open daily 11am-7pm
Oriental Home
This store stocking Chinese and Tibetan furniture and accessories is the perfect place for expats to find pieces that will be a great memento of a stint in Hong Kong. With a showroom sprawling over 10,000 square feet, Oriental Home offers genuine art and antiques, as well as reproductions. Antiques are painstakingly restored by skilled craftsmen, who dismantle pieces to check for damage or woodworm before treating the piece and putting it back together. In addition to reproductions on display, the store also offers a service where they will custom-make copies of pieces.
20/F, Unit 8–15, Horizon Plaza, open daily 11am-7pm
3542 5336 | orientalhome.business.site
SONDER Living
The global home furnishings and lifestyle store SONDER Living is an exciting new addition to Horizon Plaza. The newest SONDER gallery will cover 12,000 sq ft with a huge array of celebrated designer brands on offer, such as Andrew Martin and Tracey Boyd’s Boyd, and sustainable design pioneer Thomas Bina. Also available will be lighting by Nellcote Studio, wall art by Coup&Co., and design-led home accessories ranging from table top and candles to exquisite handmade pillows and throws. British handcrafted leather furniture brand, Timothy Oulton, also has a concession in the showroom.
2/F, Unit 1-8, Horizon Plaza, open daily 10am–7pm
OVO Studio
If you have an appreciation for the quirky and offbeat, make sure you pay a visit to OVO Studio. From cute cushions emblazoned with doggie portraits to arresting statement pieces such as striking silver wall art or a bright red Yoda occasional chair, this is the place to find that piece that will showcase your interior design flair. The store features furniture and homewares from around the world, with collections including lighting, rugs, beds, sofas, cabinets and shelves and home accents.
20/F, Unit 2–7, Horizon Plaza, open Mondays to Saturdays 10.30am-7pm, Sundays and Public Holidays 11am-7pm
CarpetBuyer
If there is one surefire way to lift a room in a single step, it’s with a rug. And they are also very handy portable decorating items for expats who may be moving frequently. CarpetBuyer specialises in modern rugs and Persian carpets. Their Horizon Plaza store has 3000 sq ft of rugs and carpets, from classic Persians, to vintage William Morris style rugs or soft and silky shaggys. They are currently in the midst of a massive relocation sale with up to 50 per cent off.
26/F, Unit 4–7, Horizon Plaza, open daily 11am-7pm
Infurniti Homes
Infurniti specialises in wooden furniture with clean lines and classic furniture with a contemporary twist. The signature collection showcases how they use traditional craftsmanship techniques to create pieces which are then adapted to suit the needs of modern living. Established in 2003, Infurniti is experienced in creating furniture which is properly sized for Hong Kong homes. They also stock a huge range of accessories and lighting, making it a great option for turning your house into a home.
12/F, Units 1-4 & 19-20, Horizon Plaza, open daily 10am–6.30pm
Le Carpet Studio
Whatever type of carpet or rug you are looking for to give your room an instant lift or tie a look together, you are bound to find something to suit at Le Carpet Studio. They are a high-quality, hand-tufted carpet manufacturer and stockist of elegant flooring solutions. Browse through the showroom selection which includes custom-made carpets, hand knotted carpets, wool carpets, sisal carpets, silken carpets, outdoor and paper carpets, heavy contract cord carpets and woven vinyl carpets.
26/F, Unit 18 – 20, Horizon Plaza, open daily 11am–6pm
2525 2338 | le-carpetstudio.com
Old Shanghai
If you are looking for a piece of Chinese furniture for your home, the team at Old Shanghai specialise in creating authentic pieces using recycled wood and constructed with traditional methods without the use of screws and with a pure wood finish. Browse the showroom to also see their range of contemporary furniture. They create their own designs and can work with you to customise pieces in sizes and colours you prefer. They can also help bring your own designs to life.
15/F, Unit 13 – 16, Horizon Plaza, open Mondays to Saturdays 10am–6pm, Sundays and Public Holidays 12noon–6pm
3527 3135 | oldshanghai.com.hk
NestNordic
Fans of the clean lines of Scandinavian furniture should make a beeline to the Horizon Plaza showroom of NestNordic. They have collections for living, dining and sleeping areas, as well as for storage and hallway – vital for making good use of all spaces in Hong Kong homes. They also have a great range of decorative accessories. Their staff are more than happy to advise on how to mix and match pieces to create your dream home.
G/F, Unit 5, Horizon Plaza, Mondays to Fridays 11am–6.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 1pm–6pm
The Red Cabinet
Established in 1997, The Red Cabinet stocks one-of-a-kind antique Chinese furniture sourced from the mainland, along with a range of contemporary pieces and their own exclusive designs, including made-to-measure kids’ furniture. Give your home its own unique feel with a blend of pieces from The Red Cabinet, curated by the team who understand the urban living needs of Hong Kong.
11/F, Units 16 – 19, Horizon Plaza, Mondays to Saturdays 10am–6pm; Sundays 11am–6pm
2868 0681 | red-cabinet.com.hk
Horizon Plaza
2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau | horizonplazahk.com
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