SCENE STEALER
A style conscious couple turns to Millwork Interiors to design their home away from home in Sheung Shui
這對講求風格的伴侶請來Millwork Interiors設計他們的上水家園
In Hong Kong, where space is so hard to come by, it’s a true luxury to be able to enjoy weekends in one’s holiday home. An elderly couple purchased their second home in the luxury development, The Valais, in Sheung Shui, with this as their main intention. They hoped their home away from home would allow them to host frequent dinner parties, focus on gardening and enjoy quality sojourns with loved ones. They turned to Millwork Interiors to work its magic on the interiors of the three-storey 2,500sqft house to embrace the natural setting of the surroundings and achieve an elegant, seamless space where their family and friends could relax.
Explains Chiling Leung, the founder and principal designer of the studio, "I wanted to create something that connected with nature, yet felt spacious and cosy at the same time." Noting the
“I WANTED TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT CONNECTED WITH NATURE, YET FELT SPACIOUS AND COSY”
香港空間難求，能於周末在自己擁有的度假屋忙裡偷閒的確是奢華享受。這對伴侶購下上水豪宅物業天巒，就是希望在家外家天地開出經常舉辦晚宴派對的地方，同時又能享園藝之樂、共聚天倫，於是請來Millwork Interiors設計這座2,500平方呎的三層獨立屋，擁戴四處天然環境，成就出優雅、過度無縫的空間，讓家人朋友能舒適安享其中。
設計工作室創辦人兼首席設計師Chiling Leung表示：「我想創製出跟大自然能和諧揉合的元
abundance of natural light throughout the abode, Chiling worked this to her advantage to achieve a crisp, ethereal mood of serenity. Entering the spacious house, one is enveloped in the calming yet modish surroundings, where soaring high ceilings and the beauty of light invites you to unwind. Stunning Italian furniture from Ligne Roset in the bedrooms, Flexform, Knoll and Zoom by Mobimex in the living room, statement lighting fixtures by Mooi and Artemide, carefully considered upholstery sourced from Wallpaper Plus and fine finishes beckon to sit down, explore and connect with the space. Even though you are in Hong Kong, the most striking aspect of Chiling’s aesthetic is that she has transported you to another world – her skill of combining architectural precision with gorgeous素，感覺開揚窩心。」對於物業能擁源源不絕的天然光線，Chiling也著力把握此優勢，營造清新純樸的氣息。走進這開揚大宅，人們頓時被那素靜而時尚的氣氛吸引，高聳樓底與光線之美讓你能盡情放鬆。睡房來自Ligne Roset的意大利傢具、客廳的Flexform、Knoll和Zoom by Mobimex之作，還有從Wallpaper Plus細選而來的襯墊，跟精細潤飾成就出讓人禁不住要坐下、探索、觸摸和連結的地方。即使身處香港，Chiling的設計美學卻能即時帶你走到異國——結合精細的建築元素與亮眼室內
interior design results in a home the couple are delighted with. "It was the greatest joy to be able to surprise them and create something quite different with this project," Chiling confides. "I designed their main residence as well, which was predominantly dark hues with walnut flooring and black and white marble, while this one is very light and bright, so the two projects are a complete contrast."
Chiling credits the success of this project to the homeowners’ great taste – they chose most of the furnishings together – as well as their willingness to experiment and try different things. For example, in the living room where floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out to the garden, she conceived the idea of making the area more arresting by adding additional translucent glass panels with intricate gold lines. These were installed at a tilted angle to offset the existing perpendicular setting of the windows, which has resulted in a stunning focal point as soon as you enter the residence. The homeowners also entrusted Chiling with custom designing an original shoe cabinet in the entrance, made by weaving leather panels with a timber wood frame. "It was hard work to get this piece exactly right, but the result is worth it," she says.
“THE GOOD THING ABOUT A SMALL SPACE IS YOU DON’T NEED MANY THINGS TO MAKE IT REALLY SPECIAL”
設計，打造讓客戶放鬆享受的安樂窩。「今次項目最讓我感滿足的地方就是為他們帶來與別不同的元素，令人驚艷。」Chiling續說：「我也負責設計他們的主家居，該處以深色為重點，再加上胡桃木地板和黑白色大理石，相反這兒就以輕盈明亮掛帥，兩個項目的效果對比鮮明。」
Chiling把是次項目的出色成果歸功於屋主的優越品味——大部分傢具均由他們共同挑選——讓有不怕嘗試新事物的勇氣。例如，客廳從地板至天花、能望出花園的玻璃窗和門，並增設帶精緻金線的半透明玻璃板，捕捉動人的戶外景色。玻璃板調斜裝置，突顯美麗風景，也就是你走進大宅即時見到的出色焦點。屋主也放手讓Chiling設計出門口鞋櫃，由織皮鑲板和木框精製而成。她興奮回想說：「要打造出如此恰到好處的模樣的確困難，但絕對值得。」
In terms of the colour scheme, the designer kept it fairly neutral throughout, and created interesting impact areas by contrasting accent colours and wallpaper designs. "Both the homeowners and I liked the effect of blue tones combined with yellow, which we feel is refreshing, yet unique," Chiling says, and this pairing is perfectly illustrated in the study – the adjoining area between the bedrooms on the first floor. "I love the blue wallpaper with its graphic lines and the contrast against the gold framed door."
The designer calls the breakfast area her favourite part of the home. Bathed in sunlight, Chiling conceived the space to be all about nature, flowers and light, and chose shapely furniture in pastel hues, wallpaper and upholstery to reflect this. As for the homeowners, the whole house is their little slice of heaven. Whether its tending to their plants and orchids, or having their children here with them to reconnect after a hectic week in the city, its clear that Chiling’s design vision clearly resonates with their lifestyle. //
色彩組合方面，設計師在空間四處保留中色，並以重點色彩和牆紙設計打造有趣效果。Chiling說：「屋主和我也非常喜愛不同藍調跟黃色的組合，讓人頓感清新特別。」如此組合配搭也完美在書房中印證而來，也就是一樓睡房之間相連的地方。「我極愛帶奪目線條的藍色牆紙跟金框門身打造的鮮明對比。」
設計師最愛家中的早餐位置，那兒沐浴於晨光之中，以大自然、花卉和光為靈感，並以淺色傢具、牆紙和襯墊元素跟之烘托，屋主則表示家中每個角落也非常鍾愛。不管是園藝種植也好，讓他們能跟子女在繁忙鬧市中忙碌一周後靜靜坐下共處也好，Chiling的設計的確能完美貼合他們的生活方式。//