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The hotel atmosphere is deeply loved by some people. A family of three has completely renovated their approximately 590-square-foot subsidized housing unit in Ngau Chi Wan, transforming it into a luxury hotel style. To solve the problem of wasted space in the long corridor, they removed an extra bathroom and turned it into a "wine tasting area," allowing them to enjoy wine while admiring the view. The entire home strikes a perfect balance between luxury and comfort.
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This renovation involves a unit of about 590 square feet at Ka Fung Terrace in Ngau Chi Wan, where the couple and the husband's father live together. To cater to the homeowners' preferences, the designer used marble paired with gold elements, creating a soft yet luxurious feel, resulting in a light luxury hotel style.
Since the family has significant storage needs, an L-shaped corner-to-ceiling storage cabinet is installed on the left side upon entering. The curved design softens the visual impact and reduces the sense of oppression. The cabinet features wooden slats paired with stainless steel gold handles, and the display cabinet above also has rounded corners with LED backlighting as decoration.
To enhance the luxurious hotel atmosphere, one feature wall in the living room uses gold-flecked wallpaper, while the marble TV wall uses sintered stone, which is thinner than marble but retains its texture and elegance. It pairs well with light wood-grain floor tiles and is resistant to humid weather, making it easy to maintain.
Wall Removal Transforms into Bar Counter
The original unit had three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The biggest change in the renovation was removing the guest bathroom and converting it into a "wine tasting area," featuring a high bar counter, wall cabinets, and a gold-framed glass display cabinet. This also effectively utilizes the corridor space, solving the long corridor problem.
As for the room adjacent to the living room, it is used as a study. The wall was deliberately hollowed out to create a large glass window, allowing the homeowners to enjoy an open view from the bar counter while relaxing and tasting wine.
Wallpaper Printed as One Piece Without Seams
The remaining two rooms are the master bedroom and the elder's room. In the master bedroom, the rounded dressing table design, paired with gold stainless steel handles, echoes the overall style of the unit. The feature wall uses computer-printed wallpaper as a single piece to avoid seams, and the linear pattern design adds an artistic touch. To increase wardrobe space, the designer cleverly removed the wall near the door, "borrowing" space from the study to create a built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom Features Japanese-Style Bathtub
After reducing the unit from two bathrooms to one, the bathroom was deliberately enlarged, with a design very similar to high-end hotels. The walls are finished with rose gold marble-look tiles. The expanded bathroom also provides enough space for a Japanese-style bathtub, meeting the homeowners' preference for soaking baths.
The renovation project was handled by Toby (a renovation matching and one-stop lifestyle service platform), with the entire home renovation and custom furniture costing approximately HK$550,000.
Source: Read the original article | Published: March 15, 2023