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Furniture (How (Selection Criteria, besides the price) (Design (Statement…
Furniture
How (Selection Criteria, besides the price)
Design
Statement of style
Match interior design
Fits generation / age
Mostly functional + 1-2 showpieces
Design covers full range or not?
Functionality
Customized function vs Multi-function in 1 piece
Maximize use of space vs maxmize spaciousness
Fit lifestyle
No. of people
Baby / children
Pets
Size
Fit apartment size
one size fits all / fixed sizes / fully customisable
Status symbol
The bigger the better
Mostly functional + 1-2 showpieces
The more expensive the better
Quality
Durable, hence more economical
Survive HK's wet and humid climate
Safety
Potential health hazard
Easy for daily cleaning and maintenance
Who / Why
People
New family member
baby / Children focused furniture
Safety is primary concern
Living with an elderly
Setting up a new family
Need a full range of furniture
Joint-decision of two people
Living on one's own
Usually more leisure-based furniture e.g. a high table as a bar
Apartment
Own new apartment / Renovation of existing apartment
Renovation
Furniture only
Need to fit into interior design
Interior design + buy furniture together
Rent apartment
More constraints on size and function
Budget
Less demand on quality and durability
Upgrade of existing furniture
More constraints on size and function
Fitting an apartment to rent out
Minimum budget
Generic functionality and design
Maximum durability
Selection Process
Do I need new renovation for my apartment?
Yes. I need renovation for the apartment.
Do I need an interior designer? Do i have the budget for it?
Yes. Let's hand off to a professional
Interior design company
No. I will handle it with a
craftsman team
Do I know what exact furniture I am looking for? in terms of types of furniture, colours, materials, size etc
Yes, and I am ready to input
Tailor made furniture from renovation craftsman
No, I need some existing styles to guide me
Tailor made furniture from a shop
No. I just need new furniture
Do I need a big corner, a room or an entire flat to fill?
Yes
Tailor made furniture from a shop
No, it's just a small space / replacement of furniture
Off-the-shelf furniture