8 opulent design products to add a touch of class to your home

Add a little opulent texture, sparkle or sound to your home with these key choices. 1. Adam Williams curved console Designer Katharine Pooley has applied her singular, decadent aesthetic to furniture for her first product line. The Chatsworth Collection by Adam Williams marries British craftsmanship with luxury detailing and materials for a six-piece collection made from bronze and Calacatta Rosato, Ivory Onyx and Portoro Gold marble for classically plush accents in any room. Is your home trendy enough? Why authenticity beats high fashion every time Curved console £8,000 (US$10,120); console, £12,000; nesting tables £2,500. 2. Cassina sofa Italian manufacturer Cassina, known for its architect-designed armchairs by Le Corbusier among others, continues that tradition today with contemporary design master Patricia Urquiola. The Super Beam sofa system, based on a single geometric beam for comfort and style, is recognisable for its armrest-backrest connection. It is adjustable to fit seamlessly into any space, allowing anyone to sink into its pampering plushness. Three-seat sofa from HK$80,560 (US$10,280). 3. Hugues Chevalier Rondo coffee table The newest line from French designer Hugues Chevalier features the solid wood, three-tiered Rondo coffee table in the Iconic series and the Vendôme dining table. Both the Rondo and the Vendôme feature glossy or matte varnished wood table tops. The Vendôme’s massive base (also available in a single column design) gives it a substantial feel, and features entourage bronze accents. Vendôme from HK$121,000 (US$15,500); Rondo from HK$87,000. How outdoor furniture can make alfresco chilling a breeze 4. Andreea Braescu lighting From her Bucharest studio, Romanian visual artist Andreea Braescu has crafted her first commercial lighting series, the porcelain Ginkgo Collection. Each of the handmade chandeliers features fine bone china, a near-translucent material that reflects light with a warmth rare in commercial products – and which captures the essence of the ancient tree and its leaves that inspired the design. Price on request. How interior designer André Fu is giving a sense of place to Hong Kong’s new St. Regis hotel 5. Nature Evolution bed Few materials are as relaxing or comforting as solid, natural wood underneath us, such as the Riva 1920s Mybed, designed by Italy’s Studiozero. Customisable by frame size, and with options for the padded headboard upholstery in one of either 16 Kvadrat fabrics or 17 Crystal or Utah leathers, the Mybed’s soft edges and scented pine base bring a tactile and graceful feel to bedtime. Price on request. 6. Lasvit floor lamp In 2017, Lasvit and Hong Kong designers AB Concept launched the Flux light fixture, a handblown heavy lead crystal lamp that is unique in every iteration with five-star hotels in mind. Now Flux is available to consumers. Evoking both Chinese ceramics and waves of water that inspired the initial design, the table lamp, floor lamp and wall sconce’s dual layer of glass around a metal core refract and reflect rather than illuminate, for velvety ambient lighting. Floor lamp HK$40,800 (US$5,200); table lamp HK$33,500; sconce HK$45,000. How new furniture materials are transforming home interiors 7. Organic Modernism four-door walnut unit Mixing and matching is on trend, so why not infuse the dining room with a dash of creativity with the addition of a stand-alone sideboard? The Brooklyn-based Organic Modernism’s four-door Otto Credenza recalls the best in mid-20th century design with its solid American walnut frame and shelves and elegant bronze accents. Its clean external lines conceal its functional storage while leaving plenty of room on top for statement accessories. American walnut, HK$19,600 (US$2,500). The designers who made Shanghai into a global fashion hub 8. Sonos audio systems As home entertaining experiences a renaissance, home audio has never been more flexible, comprehensive, resonant and rich. The California-based tech design company Sonos has pioneered app-enabled wireless audio that mixes, matches and immerses the home in crystal clear sound. Open platforming makes Sonos compatible with major streaming providers, home video and gaming systems, with as many speakers as desired for the enjoyment of music in the kitchen, films in the living room and games in the bedroom – all at the same time. From HK$30,000 (US$3,800). Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter