Interior Design Notes
Style guides, cost breakdowns and HK-specific insights from 20 years of Artwill projects.
Hong Kong Renovation Cost: The 7 Factors That Move the Price
Why do renovation quotes vary so wildly? From flat condition and layout changes to joinery volume and material grade, here is what actually drives your renovation budget, and how to spend without cutting quality.
A Hong Kong Flooring Guide: SPC, Wood, Engineered, Vinyl and Seamless
There is no single best floor, only the right floor for the room, the climate and the noise rules. A plain-language guide to SPC stone-plastic, vinyl, solid and engineered wood, seamless micro-cement, and what waxing your floor actually needs.
Platform Bed Design in Hong Kong: Space-Saver or Regret?
A platform bed buys huge storage in a small flat, but the wrong one breeds damp and frustration. The types, the genuine downsides people regret, how to ventilate it in our humidity, and which flats it actually suits.
Hong Kong Flat Renovation: Which Type of Home Do You Have?
HOS flats, public housing, private estates, village houses and new handovers each renovate differently. Here is how the type of home you own changes your renovation, and how to find the guide that fits.
Hong Kong Interior Design Styles: The 8 Most Popular, and How to Choose
Cream, Japandi, MUJI, industrial, Scandinavian, light luxury, modern minimalist and contemporary American. A plain-English tour of the eight styles Hong Kong homeowners ask for most, and how to pick the right one for a small flat.
The Hong Kong Renovation Process, Step by Step
First renovation and unsure where to start? From the first site measure and quotation through approvals to build and handover, here is the full Hong Kong renovation timeline, what happens at each stage and where projects tend to stall.
The Hong Kong Renovation Checklist: Everything to Settle Before You Start
About to renovate for the first time? This pre-renovation checklist walks through the decisions that matter most: clarifying needs and budget, getting the timing right, choosing a firm, reading the contract, sorting approvals, and protecting yourself.
Cream Style Interior Design in Hong Kong: Warm, Soft and Liveable
Cream style has become the soft, cosy look every Hong Kong homeowner is asking about. Here is what it is, the palette, materials and lighting that make it work, and how to pull it off in a small flat without it feeling flat.
Small Flat Space Planning in Hong Kong: The First Principles
A small flat is not a smaller version of a large one; it asks for different thinking. Here are the space-planning principles we use, from zoning an open plan to borrowing light, that make a compact Hong Kong home live far bigger than its floor area.
How to Read a Renovation Quotation, Line by Line
A renovation quote can run to dozens of items. Learn to read its structure, tell supply-and-install from labour-only, spot where add-on charges hide, and ask the right questions before you sign.
Entrance and Foyer Design for Hong Kong Flats
The foyer is the first impression of a home and the hub of storage and flow. How to design an entrance in a Hong Kong flat: shoe storage, lighting, mirrors, and creating a foyer where none exists.
A Guide to Custom Wardrobes in Hong Kong
A custom wardrobe uses every inch a standard one wastes. Hinged versus sliding doors, the right depth, interior layout, open versus built-in, and the materials and hardware that decide how long it lasts.
Japanese and Japandi Interior Design in Hong Kong: Calm by Design
Japanese restraint meets Scandinavian warmth. Here is what Japandi style is, how it differs from a pure Japanese look, the natural palette and materials behind it, and how to bring this calm into a small Hong Kong flat.
Renovation Insurance in Hong Kong: What It Covers and Why It Matters
Renovation insurance rarely gets a second thought until something goes wrong on site. Here is what third-party liability and contractor all-risk cover actually do, why they matter, what to check, and who should be holding the policy.
How Interior Design Fees Work, and Why They Differ from Build Costs
Design fee and construction cost are two different things. Here is what an interior design fee actually buys, the common fee models, and the questions to ask before you choose a studio.
Home Feng Shui for a Hong Kong Renovation: A Practical Guide
Most good feng shui overlaps with good design: light, air, clear flow and a calm layout. A practical, non-superstitious look at the entrance, bed position, kitchen and bathroom, and ventilation.
Kitchen Design in Hong Kong: Layouts, the Work Triangle and Storage
The kitchen is where good space planning shows. From single-line and L-shaped layouts to the work triangle, worktops, ventilation and the open-versus-closed question, here is how we plan a kitchen that works in a Hong Kong flat.
HOS Flat Renovation in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide
Renovating a Home Ownership Scheme flat? From typical layouts and structural-wall caution to where to prioritise and how packages compare with tailored design, here is what HOS owners need to know.
A Guide to Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Hong Kong
Kitchen cabinetry is the hardest-working joinery in the home. Carcass and door materials, worktops, planning upper, lower and tall units, hardware, and handling the heat and steam of a Hong Kong kitchen.
MUJI Style Interior Design in Hong Kong: Pared-Back and Practical
MUJI style is the calm, uncluttered, light-wood look that suits Hong Kong living so well. Here is what defines it, the simple palette and materials behind it, who it suits, and how to make it work in a small flat.
Renovation Working Hours and Noise Control in Hong Kong
Noisy renovation work is one of the most common causes of neighbour complaints. Here are the permitted working hours, how the Noise Control Ordinance applies, the weekend and holiday rules, building-management restrictions, and how to keep your neighbours onside.
Interior Design Apps and AI Tools for Hong Kong Homeowners
Apps and AI tools make it easier to picture your home before work begins. The most useful kinds, how to use them to brief a designer, and the limits an app cannot cross.
Public Housing Renovation in Hong Kong: What You Can and Cannot Do
Renovating a public rental flat means working within Housing Authority rules. Here is what you can and cannot change, how the renovation allowance topic works, and the durable choices that suit small public units.
Bathroom Design in Hong Kong: Waterproofing, Dry-and-Wet and Small-Space Tricks
A bathroom is the room where shortcuts cost the most. From waterproofing and dry-and-wet separation to ventilation, small-bathroom tricks and the right fittings, here is how we plan a bathroom that stays good for years.
Industrial Style Interior Design in Hong Kong: Raw, Honest, Loft-Like
Industrial style brings raw texture, exposed materials and a loft-like edge into the home. Here is what defines it, the palette and materials behind it, who it suits, and how to bring this character into a small Hong Kong flat.
A Renovation Materials Guide for Hong Kong Homes
Flooring, worktops, joinery boards and paint all come in tiers, and the right choice depends as much on Hong Kong's humidity as on looks. Here is a plain-language primer on what lasts, what only looks good, and how to choose for our climate.
Sliding Doors in Hong Kong: Types, Uses and What to Know
Sliding doors are one of the best space-savers in a Hong Kong flat. The main types, where each works best, floor tracks versus top-hung, glass versus panel, and the practical limits on sound.
Small Flat Renovation in Hong Kong: Making 150 to 400 Square Feet Live Large
From a 150 sq ft studio to a 400 sq ft home, small Hong Kong flats reward clever planning. Here are the space-saving layouts, built-in storage, light tricks and pitfalls that make a tiny flat feel generous.
Living Room Design in Hong Kong: Layout, Storage and Layered Light
The living room carries the most jobs in a small flat. From layout and the feature wall to integrated storage, layered lighting, the right sofa and a flexible living-dining, here is how we plan a living room that works hard and feels calm.
Scandinavian Interior Design in Hong Kong: Bright, Warm and Functional
Scandinavian style pairs bright, airy spaces with warm wood and clever function. Here is what defines it, the light palette and materials behind it, who it suits, and how to bring this Nordic ease into a small Hong Kong flat.
Renovation Glossary: Common Hong Kong Terms in Chinese and English
Renovation has a vocabulary of its own, and on a Hong Kong site it switches between Chinese and English constantly. This Chinese-English glossary covers the common terms by trade, so you can follow a quotation and talk to your contractor with confidence.
Village House Renovation in Hong Kong: A Different Kind of Project
Multiple floors, a rooftop, waterproofing and drainage: a village house renovation is a bigger scope than a flat. Here is what New Territories village-house owners need to plan for, including approvals to be aware of.
Home Storage Design for Hong Kong Flats
Storage is what keeps a small home calm rather than cluttered. Built-in versus loose, planning storage room by room, getting the most from wardrobes, hidden and dual-purpose ideas, and decluttering first.
Bedroom Design in Hong Kong: Even the Smallest Room Can Rest You
A bedroom should be restful, even when it is tiny. From beds with storage and platform beds to integrated wardrobes, gentle lighting and the mini bedroom, here is how we plan a Hong Kong bedroom that calms rather than crowds.
Light Luxury Interior Design in Hong Kong: Quietly Elevated
Light luxury delivers a refined, upscale feel without going ornate. Here is what defines it, the elegant palette and materials behind it, who it suits, and how to achieve that quiet polish in a small Hong Kong flat.
How to Avoid Renovation Traps in Hong Kong, and Protect Yourself
Most renovation horror stories share the same warning signs. Rather than chasing a blacklist, here is how to spot the red flags early, vet a firm properly, and use a clear contract and staged payments to protect yourself from the start.
Flat Handover Inspection in Hong Kong: Check Before You Renovate
Collecting your keys? A handover inspection finds defects before you build over them. Here is why it matters, a DIY checklist versus hiring an inspector, what to look for, and how it differs for new and second-hand flats.
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