Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
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When Rebecca Chan, director of Simplex Interiors, was tasked by a couple to transform their new home in Sham Tseng into an abode that had ‘bling’ factor, she was faced with the challenge of respecting the clients’ demands while avoiding an end result that felt too flamboyant.

At the very beginning, they wanted everything like a hotel, but I told them that it would need to be toned down a bit with a touch of home,” recalls Rebecca. The space here is only 1,200sqft – it’s not a very generous space, but we still wanted to satisfy their need for grandeur.” To do so, Rebecca and her team focused on communicating this sense of luxury through the material choice and attention to detail.

 

Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
In the lounge area to the right: Flaire floor lamp from Officina Luce; Ginza coffee table and side table from Longhi; Sofa from OVO

This was achieved not least by reorienting the axis of the main living space along a dramatic gradation from dark to light, as inhabitants enter the main entrance and make their way to the window, and the pristine sea view beyond.

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The transition was rendered in different polished marbles – black Nero Marquina striated with white veining dominates the entrance hallway, dining area and master ensuite bathroom, while Legno Grigio marble was used to create a feature wall for the living room TV, all the better to reflect natural light further into the home. The wallcovering on the wall opposite, meanwhile, was picked for its colour and pattern that echoed the marble feature wall.

Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
A view of the Gold Coast, Tuen Mun

With the details, Rebecca chose to incorporate rose gold, a favourite of the lady of the house, into the wall trims as well as statement furniture pieces such as Longhi’s Ginza coffee table and the Kelp chandelier by Brand van Egmond. Rather than just put a lot of gold or gilding, we tried to mix the marbles but with the right dose of rose gold.” This love of the material continues all the way up into the ceilings, where rose gold accents and recessed lighting feature prominently.

The client wanted that sense of detail, refinement, and luxury.

Given the modest footprint of the property, the need for concealed storage was paramount to maintaining the air of refinement within the abode. To this end, Rebecca took one of the original four bedrooms and joined it with the master ensuite to enlarge it, as well as to add a walk-in closet and vanity area to create a sanctuary for relaxation.”

Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
Kelp chandelier by Brand von Egmond, from Zodiac; Artu dining table by Longhi, from Farrington Interiors; Gatsby dining chairs, from Bowerbird

The wall between the children’s bedrooms was knocked down to make space for floor-to-ceiling wardrobes concealed using sliding doors, while space was carved out of the kitchen and dedicated instead to floor-to-ceiling shoe cabinets in the foyer.

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Keeping in mind the longevity of the design, the children’s rooms retain an elegant aesthetic that is abundant throughout the rest of the home. The colour palette is kept light and airy by using a silver-grey wallcovering, while the parents weren’t afraid to splurge on the fixtures – a playful Bolle ceiling light from Giopato & Coombes hangs alongside professional studio portraits of the family in the son’s room. The client still wanted that sense of detail, refinement, and luxury,” explains Rebecca.

Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
King-size bed from OVO; table lamps and night tables from Tequila Kola

In more ways than one, the final result is a resplendent example of the interior designer’s role in negotiating the brief into something greater than the sum of its parts. Gleaming, minimalist and sophisticated, this is one for the ages.

Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 
Understated glamour rules the roost at a 1,200sqft family home in Sham Tseng
 

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