ARTSY CORNER

The home serves as a canvas for Belinda’s assembly of art, which feeds her creativity while working from home.

Fortunately, the house didn't need a lot of work other than re-painting and converting a room in the cellar to a guest bedroom and bathroom, as well as adding back a window for light. The last project to undertake is the back garden. Their landscapers had detailed a space, fully meeting their brief for a great entertaining area that seamlessly integrates with the style of the house. Says Belinda, “the COVID situation has put plans on hold for the moment, but are hoping to have it completed by Christmas.”

Entering the beautiful abode, one will be greeted by the entrance hall with original terrazzo flooring. This continues up the original staircase to the main living area on the first floor, which is open plan with a balcony to the front of the house. Details the lady of the house, “the downstairs is the kid's area; my daughter has a self-contained bedroom and bathroom, and the huge rumpus room is our 'party pad,' where the kids can entertain their friends.”

Home is extremely important to Belinda, who feels happiest in a light-filled space with lots of outdoor area. She says, “I always found it very difficult living in a small high-rise apartment with no garden in Hong Kong. I work from home, so it's to be in an environment that feeds my creativity and where I have space to hang my artwork.” Belinda continues how she feels it essential to have a home that feels casual yet works for entertaining, and where people can feel free to pop in anytime.

“I’ve always wanted a home where the kids can invite all their friends over, and we can all hang out together, entertaining, enjoying food, music, dancing. It's how I was brought up, and it’s something we could never all do in Hong Kong."對Belinda來說，擁有一個家是極為重要，

Belinda在家中各處擺放了她喜愛的東西，