Light decoration recommendation | Design House HK Interior Design Service

"Light renovation" is a popular decoration concept in recent years. It emphasizes the transformation of space in a "simple, flexible and economical" way, and tries not to excessively dismantle and modify the hardware structure of the unit. It improves the living quality through soft furnishings, color matching and functional design. Because the unit has been lived in for a period of time, it will more or less depreciate or the interior configuration will be out of date. Moderate renovation is necessary:

Design House HK | Light decoration concept

What is light decoration?

Core Spirit

• Reduce construction and demolition projects: do not demolish walls, do less fixed woodwork (such as custom-made cabinets), and reduce renovation costs and construction period.
• Flexible layout: Use movable furniture and flexible storage to facilitate future layout adjustments.
• Visual simplicity: Use color, lighting, and soft furnishings (such as curtains and carpets) to create style and avoid complex decoration.

Target customers

• Homeowners with a limited budget
• Renting group
• Those who value environmental protection and hope to reduce renovation waste

Five key points to pay attention to in light decoration

Renovation budget allocation priorities

Focus funding on projects that "impact quality of life"

• Plumbing works (such as electrical wiring or water pipe renewal)
• Basic engineering (waterproofing, floor flatness)
• Multifunctional furniture (such as sofa beds, height-adjustable tables)
• Avoid spending on "unnecessary decorations": such as complex ceiling moldings and marble TV walls.

Do not change the structure and make good use of existing conditions

• Keep the original layout and divide the areas by "furniture placement" (for example, use bookcases to separate the living room and study).

Using color and lighting to create a sense of space

• Prefer light colors: choose beige, light gray, etc. for walls and furniture to enhance the visual effect.
• Accent lighting: Track lights and floor lamps replace recessed lights throughout the house, which is low-cost and flexible.
• Decorative embellishments: Add vitality and avoid monotony through pillows and hanging paintings.

Storage Planning: "Hide 8 and Reveal 2" Principle

• 80% of the sundries are stored in cabinets with doors, and 20% of the exhibits are displayed on open shelves.
• Use more "stackable storage boxes" and "wall-mounted shelves" to save space.

Choose environmentally friendly and easily replaceable materials

• Floor: SPC stone plastic floor (anti-fouling and wear-resistant, waterproof and non-slip) -- can be directly installed without demolition
• Wall: SPC stone plastic wallboard/micro cement (anti-fouling, washable, water-resistant and moisture-proof) -- can be directly constructed without demolition
• Furniture: Mainly ready-made furniture

How can Design House HK, a Hong Kong interior design company, assist with light renovation?

Professional space planning

• Accurately measure the space and propose the "best furniture placement plan", such as using mirrors to extend the visual field and suggesting a retractable dining table.
• "Vertical storage" is designed for the small homes in Hong Kong, such as storage under the stairs and drawers under the bed.

Resource integration and procurement suggestions

• Recommend cost-effective building materials and furniture.
• Assist owners to control budget.

Customized flexible design

• Flexible design based on residents' habits and preferences to plan a more convenient living space.
• Provide 3D simulation diagrams to intuitively present the effects of light decoration and reduce implementation risks.

Is light decoration suitable for you?

If you meet the following conditions, light decoration would be an ideal choice :

• Want to control the renovation budget within HKD$150,000-HKD$200,000
• Prefer minimalist style and hope it is easy to renovate in the future
• Need to move in quickly (construction period is usually 1~2 months)

Design House HK is able to maximize limited resources through professional interior space planning and make adjustments based on the living habits of the residents and their families, carrying out light renovation works without compromise. Welcome to make an appointment with our designers to communicate with us first, so that we can understand your habits and needs and carry out the project in the planning stage.