A FEMININE TOUCH
A Deep Water Bay abode with a coveted garden is made functional and inviting for a happy family of four
A Deep Water Bay abode with a coveted garden is made functional and inviting for a happy family of four深水灣一套花園洋房既是一家四口的窩心家居，也是與親友歡聚的理想空間
It’s a common enough dream for many city dwellers: having a dynamic, lush garden space to call your own where you can enjoy a cup of tea in fresh air, or simply sit back and relax on a sun lounge.
For the occupants of this three-storey dwelling at Helene Court in Deep Water Bay, which comes with a 1,500 square-foot backyard and generous terrace overlooking the lush greenery of Shouson Hill, it’s not a dream, but a daily routine should they want it.
“The garden is a breath of fresh air, and a view to contemplate,” says Lo Eli, co-founder of S.Lo Studio.
Designed by Lo Eli and Sabrina Ettedgui from S.Lo Studio, the ample outdoor space is divided into two areas – an idyllic backyard widely left unfurnished to allow for more flexibility, and the adjoining large terrace where the kids regularly play basketball, ping-pong and grow herbs. The two parts are connected via a stone walkway that shows the designers’ thoughtful attention to detail.
Partly shrouded by greenery and partly open, the outdoor space is fitted with a cosy outdoor lounge, a bespoke dining table made of old elm wood, and a well-equipped grill set-up to suit the owner’s penchant for hosting.
“The family loves hosting intimate dinners with close friends, so dining spaces, both indoor and outdoor, were a focus,” Lo Eli says.
Fitted with a cosy bench, the house’s modest front yard sets an inviting atmosphere for the entire house. Inside, soaring ceilings and full-height windows highlight the openness of the entire ground floor.