Summer Lovin’
As summer falls upon us, and the hotter weather arrives, so does a renewed sense of hope and happiness as we hit the beaches and revel in the joy of parties and festivals.
The season puts us on a quest to restore the harmony between work and play, solitude and connection, introspection and outward exploration; and this theme – the pursuit of balance – has been a common thread for the inspiring homes featured in this issue.
In Happy Valley, Samantha Soo, of Studiossoo, creates a convivial haven for a young couple that’s perfect for both rest and gatherings. Such equilibrium has been achieved through an intriguing interplay between minimalistic furniture and heavy brass fixtures, imbuing the 1,500 square foot apartment with an equal parts classic and modern look.
In Repulse Bay, interior designer and decorator Christine Ritter weaves together contemporary furniture and antique décor to bring a delicate sense of old and new to her three-bedroom rental home.
To find harmony between personal space and family connections, a young couple in Shanghai enlisted the help of architecture design studio STUDIO8 to transform their 420 square metre apartment into a clean, commodious urban retreat. The thoughtful integration of an open-plan layout, a mezzanine, and a clever sculptural volume, allows the family of four quality “me-zones” as well as convivial spaces to spend time with each other.
As me-time becomes increasingly essential for maintaining a healthy balance, we’ve compiled a list of furniture and home décor with lounge-y vibes in the Shopping section that will help you build that intimate alcove to unplug and unwind.
In Travel, we take you on an exotic trip to Palm Springs in California, one of the most popular summer escapes. With a vibrant restaurant scene, five-star accommodations and an exotic desert appeal, Palm Springs brings you the summer thrills – whether for excitement or rejuvenation, flying solo or travelling in a group. Either way, I hope you can find some balance in this issue. Enjoy.
夏天是代表希望與生機的季節，特別適合我們碧波暢泳、派對狂歡。也就是這樣一個熾熱的季節，我們更需要在生活中取得平衡，不論是工作或玩樂、獨處與聯誼、內省與對外界探索，都講求平衡之道。而這種平衡，也是串連今期一系列家居設計案例的核心理念。
Studiossoo創辦人Samantha Soo在跑馬地為一對年輕夫婦打造一個既適合休息、又適合聚會的溫馨居所，一系列簡約家具與厚重的黃銅裝置之間互相交織，在經典與現代風格中取得完美平衡。
在淺水灣，室內設計師Christine Ritter將現代家具和古董裝飾巧妙結合，為她居住的三房單位帶來新與舊的時尚演繹。
為了同時擁有個人與共享空間，上海一對年輕夫婦找來建築設計工作室STUDIO8將他們的420平方米房子改造成一個寬敞整潔的城市綠洲。透過開放式佈局及夾層等不同空間的匠心規劃，使一家四口擁有優質私人空間，同時亦擁有與家人共享親子時光的親密場域。
隨著個人空間的概念越來越受歡迎，成為維持身心健康平衡的必需品，今期購物專題精選一系列沉穩自然的家具和家飾，助你打造專屬自己的私人角落，緩解身心疲累。
在旅行專題，我們帶大家走訪加州棕櫚泉，享受屬於夏天的悠然愜意。作為最受歡迎的夏季度假勝地之一，棕櫚泉擁有繁華的餐飲業、五星住宿以及迷人的沙漠風情，散發滿滿的夏日魅力。無論你希望在旅行中尋求刺激或悠閒放鬆、一人旅行或與朋友結伴同行，棕櫚泉都是仲夏之旅的不二勝地。