https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog Hong Kong interior design, renovation and custom-joinery guides from Artwill. en-HK https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-renovation-cost-guide https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-renovation-cost-guide Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cost guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-flooring-guide https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-flooring-guide Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Flooring 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/platform-bed-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/platform-bed-design-hong-kong Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Platform beds 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-flat-type-renovation-guide https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-flat-type-renovation-guide Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home types 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-interior-design-styles https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-interior-design-styles Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-renovation-process-steps https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hong-kong-renovation-process-steps Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Process 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-checklist-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-checklist-hong-kong Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checklist 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/cream-style-interior-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/cream-style-interior-design-hong-kong Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/small-flat-space-planning-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/small-flat-space-planning-hong-kong Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Space planning 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/how-to-read-renovation-quotation-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/how-to-read-renovation-quotation-hong-kong Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cost guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/entrance-foyer-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/entrance-foyer-design-hong-kong Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Entrance 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/custom-wardrobe-guide-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/custom-wardrobe-guide-hong-kong Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wardrobes 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/japandi-style-interior-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/japandi-style-interior-design-hong-kong Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-insurance-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-insurance-hong-kong Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Insurance 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/interior-design-fees-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/interior-design-fees-hong-kong Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pricing 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/home-feng-shui-renovation-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/home-feng-shui-renovation-hong-kong Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Feng shui 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/kitchen-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/kitchen-design-hong-kong Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kitchen 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hos-flat-renovation-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/hos-flat-renovation-hong-kong Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT HOS flats 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/custom-kitchen-cabinet-guide-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/custom-kitchen-cabinet-guide-hong-kong Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kitchen cabinets 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/muji-style-interior-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/muji-style-interior-design-hong-kong Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-hours-noise-control-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-hours-noise-control-hong-kong Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rules 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/interior-design-apps-ai-tools-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/interior-design-apps-ai-tools-hong-kong Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tools 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/public-housing-renovation-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/public-housing-renovation-hong-kong Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Public housing 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/bathroom-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/bathroom-design-hong-kong Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bathroom 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/industrial-style-interior-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/industrial-style-interior-design-hong-kong Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-materials-guide-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/renovation-materials-guide-hong-kong Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Materials 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/sliding-door-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/sliding-door-design-hong-kong Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sliding doors 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/small-flat-renovation-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/small-flat-renovation-hong-kong Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Small flats 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/living-room-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/living-room-design-hong-kong Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Living room 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. https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/scandinavian-style-interior-design-hong-kong https://artwill.com.hk/en-HK/blog/scandinavian-style-interior-design-hong-kong Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Style guide 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.