A leafy and lovely tree was part of the inspiration for this easygoing home in Ho Man Tin. When I came to see the place, I saw the tree outside, says Tong Wong of A Square Ltd. The owner had told me he wanted lots of wood in his apartment, he adds, explaining that the tree is visible from the living room and bedroom windows, and therefore became a natural starting point for the home’s design.

There’s something very woody about this home, that’s for sure. Oak floors mix with wood veneers on the kitchen cabinetry, and much of the furniture in this home has a wooden element – Scandinavian-style dining table and chairs, the kitchen bar stools, and the petrified wood stools in the living area.

To keep the look from being overpowering, Tony mixed this with plenty of white on surfaces and walls, and darker features, such as the touches of iron on space dividers and the smoky grey sofa. In another nod to the tree outside, a leafy green strip adds a colourful, decorative touch behind the sofa.

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