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Beautiful blue ocean views are even more mesmerizing when complemented by the colourful interior of this contemporary beachfront home. http://bit.ly/1bVM672

Bedrooms that appear from the ceiling, and dining tables and bathtubs hidden beneath floor boards. Could this be the future of space saving home design & technology?

Who says nesting is only for the birds? http://bit.ly/18wbgHx

Living in HK, we often take for granted how destructive a natural disaster can be be on our homes.  Architect Shigeru Ban has managed to find a way to use cardboard tubes and paper to build structures that have evolved to provide temporary housing for those displaced by Mother Nature.

TONG NAM MANSION An open layout works best with a well-defined flow between areas that efficiently utilizes available space while ensuring privacy and flexibility. Another beautiful trait of modern designer units! http://bit.ly/17IuSpz

"The Designer's Touch" can turn a property into pure "gold", efficiently using all available space while adding a unique artistic style that is sure to delight all those granted entry. What's your favourite part about the pictured Mid-Levels home? http://bit.ly/16slAyu A: The fully equipped open kitchen w/ top appliances inc. a dishwasher and Nespresso coffee maker B: The multi-coloured mood lighting and in-built Bose sound system C: The deep bathtub w/ jacuzzi function D: The exquisite bedroom w/ walk-in closet

Does this shower LIGHTen up your senses? Designer Oki Sato challenges the traditional bathroom concept with a shower-lamp hybrid that brings elements from the living area into the bathroom. The design illuminates each strand of water to create a modern, functional piece of art. We're not sure about reading a book in the shower just yet though! http://bit.ly/1316mx9

A symphony of colour can brighten up your day, so why not decorate your home with some vibrant furniture pieces? http://bit.ly/130Obvx

LET THE AIR FLOW Can't sleep with the aircon on and don't want to open your windows because of noise outside? Korean scientists have designed a new type of window that allows a breeze to flow through your room while insulating it from stress-inducing sounds. While it's sure to help with ventilation and mold prevention, will it keep out air pollutants and any lurking mosquitoes? http://bit.ly/12XQcsq

Architectural art that will turn you into the next Spiderman (or woman)! http://bbc.in/11OAzjG

 With high-rises being the norm, how many of us Hong Kongers can say that we truly know our neighbours these days? This colonial low-rise is listed as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities and Monuments Office, and counts the friendly community feel of yesteryear as one of its unique charms. http://bit.ly/11ZaiCQ

Whether you love or hate reading, this is one inspiring & practical piece of decor that is sure to make you flip its pages! http://bit.ly/12iDuRt http://bit.ly/19S1rYT

Gone are the days where living alone meant no one to greet you when you got home. How's this for a signature handshake? http://bit.ly/17XmirW

Whether you enjoy cooking your own gourmet food or simply spending time baking with the kids, it's always more fun with more space and the latest appliances. http://bit.ly/14fKNLQ — at Stanley 赤柱.

Been walking around for hours? Are you tired but can't find anywhere to sit? In an effort to stop loitering, HK's malls appear to provide only a limited quantity of seats and benches. If you're too classy to squat, then a foldable chair might be the way to go! http://bit.ly/13ScKKw

An app that helps with privacy? Despite an increasing sense of "Big Brother" and being watched, there is still technology working in a positive direction. Curtains may soon be a thing of the past, with digital shades permitting flexible lighting adjustment, energy saving & UV protection - all at the touch of a button over your Wifi connection! For more details, see: http://bit.ly/11dibnO

Love sunbathing but finding it difficult to locate the ideal spot? Faced with that dilemma back in 1968, a group of friends in Serbia decided to construct their own sunbathing shack - atop a massive rock in the middle of the Drina River! For 45 years, the house has withstood mother nature, standing as a testament to the power of solid building materials, strong foundations, friendship and a little luck! http://bit.ly/13fsy8t