Five Hong Kong home decor trends past their use-by date
If you went overboard with the faux Chinese furniture, think Cool Britannia is still in, had an underdone thing about exposed light bulbs or once nailed a cow skull to the wall, here's some help
Before you gasp, "How could she!" I'm not saying get rid of it all. But if you've gone overboard with the cupboards or chests as many expat newcomers do in Hong Kong, perhaps it's time to rethink and modernise. Squeezing oversized sideboards into tiny apartments doesn't make sense. If yours is badly made, with doors not closing properly or drawers that refuse to slide out, swap it for a 21st-century version, finished in white, other neutral or bright lacquer. Even better, find a mirrored facsimile: they reflect the light and brighten any space.
A chevron print is a pattern characterised by repeating inverted V shapes. For decades, chevron insignia has been used to indicate rank in the military. In fashion, Missoni continues to be the master of chevron. Although quirky and fun, these prints really peaked in 2014, saturating interior design and hogging catwalks. They were used in advertising, packaging and branding, and covered everything from business cards to wallpaper, lamp shades, rugs and cushions. There's so much of it around it's making us dizzy.
