Issue: July 05, 2012 (Archive)

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Dream world
Flat's looking a little ... well, flat? Escape into the whimsical world of Papinee, where animals and landscapes come fantastically patterned and colored. Papinee, derived from the Italian word bambini or baby, is a relatively new brand in Hong Kong but has gained cult status worldwide.

A place for everything
Less is more. In the language of home design, simplicity can be one of the most important streams of thinking. But going down this path can be long and arduous, not to mention making tough choices about what to keep and what to scrap.

Cool summer weaves
Outdoor spaces come into their own in the heat of summer. Says Kate Babington, managing director of tree: "There's no better way to welcome the warmer weather than to throw an outdoor party for your family and friends."

The Great Outdoors
Summer beckons, and so does days spent sunbathing, barbecues under starlit skies, and picnics in the garden. We bring our readers out into the open with a range of outdoor furniture that is not only durable and stylish, but perfect for open spaces. From rattan chairs to water fountains, we give you a summer that is fresh, vibrant and free.

Into the Sun
Tai Ping Carpets launches a new Outdoor Collection that utilizes many of its iconic designs but ups the durability. Combining aesthetics with functionality, this is perfect for your poolside, terrace, or garden

New green growth
On a sandy, tree-shaded lane in Windermere, Florida, a new "green" house has risen from the blackened shell of a home destroyed by an electrical fire.

Retro thrills
Ikea has been in the business for more than 60 years so it is fitting that when 19 Swedish designers were invited to design the new PS (Post Scriptum) 2012 collection, they were all inspired by the brand's long history in furniture design.

Waste not, want not
Renovating? You could just rip up the old room and sweep everything into the trash bin. But a growing number of homeowners, architects and builders are trying to reuse or recycle construction materials whenever possible - for reasons both environmental and aesthetic.

Beating the heat
The human race is witnessing the deterioration of the environment - made more painful by the fact that it is partly of our own making. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the annual mean temperature in the city has been rising, and is estimated to increase by 4.8 degrees Celsius by the end of this century.

Just drift away
Like an old sailor, driftwood has such character. That's what makes the newly launched Driftwood collection of lamps from tree so unique.

Lean and green
Builders, remodelers, interior designers and real estate agents encourage ways to improve energy efficiency on your own turf.

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