Galaxy Interior Design conceived a 2,100 sq.ft. Sai Kung Villa for a retired couple.
Client Brief
The homeowners, a semi-retired doctor couple, reclaimed this villa after years of renting it out to transform it into their retirement sanctuary. They envisioned a bright and cosy home flooded with natural light and strong visual connections to the outdoor scenery. Creating a gathering place to receive friends was also a priority.
Concept & Style
A simplicity-focused design with a minimal colour palette that allows the outdoor views to take centre stage.
Challenges
The villa had only one side open to views while the rear faced dense greenery, resulting in a dim public zone. Some of the toilet areas lacked windows, creating dark spaces that needed natural light solutions.
Solutions
To open up the space, the team added a window to the kitchen to make both sides of the house accessible to light and views.
The staircase was given a floating effect with frameless glass railings to enhance visual transparency upon entering. Glass tiles added openness to the otherwise compact staircase area. For the windowless spaces, Aqara sky lights were installed to create natural light and openness.
In the master bedroom and study, marine-themed drawings were applied to connect with the natural surroundings. “The homeowner wanted the study wardrobe to blend seamlessly into the design, so we applied marine-themed artwork to transform it into a feature wall that complements and echoes the outdoor views,” said Betsy Fung, designer at Galaxy Interior Design. This same philosophy was applied to the master bedroom, creating cosy and nature-inspired focal points throughout.
Tips
- When installing ceiling lights proves challenging on rooftop staircases, sconce lighting provides both illumination and decorative appeal.
- The kitchen staircase was widened during the renovation, with frameless glass railings chosen specifically to maximise visual transparency from the entrance.
- The living room window area features a frame-like structure that creates a “photo frame” effect, turning the view into living artwork.
