Hong Kong-based Studiossoo carried out a revamp of a luxury residence in Happy Valley that belongs to a young, trendy couple
“Imagine yourself as a guest visiting this home for the first time,” says Samantha Soo, founder and creative director of Hong Kong-based interior design company Studiossoo. “Rays of sunshine illuminate the living and dining space, and there’s something about the juxtaposition of oak wood veneer panellings against pale blush and soft beige hues—so calming that it makes you feel right at home.”
In a year-long process, Studiossoo carried out an overhaul of this 1,541 sq ft, three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in the prestigious Happy Valley neighbourhood in Hong Kong, which belongs to a “young couple with impeccable taste”, says Soo.
The natural light that fills the space, which stood out to Soo on her first visit, is thanks to the full-height, double-glazed windows in the living room, which come into view upon entry. They also offer a vista of undulating mountains outside—a rarity in the heart of the city.
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This, along with the clients’ love of entertaining, inspired Soo to carry out a change in layouts: she removed walls that were originally in the living and dining spaces, creating an open-plan setting. A guest bedroom that was originally positioned by the living room is converted into a study. A semi-private space, it is separated from the living room via bi-folding glass doors—this results in a spacious, airy feeling, and is both the designer and the owners’ favourite part of the home. A minibar now also stands between the entry foyer and the living area, which serves as the focal point of the space.
