Posted: 21st January 2015 16:55

City apartments are perfect for those who spend a lot of time in cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore, whether for work or play.  Not only should a city apartment feel like a home from home in an often faraway destination, but it should be a fantastic place to work and entertain in.  In order to be the perfect venue for this variety of purposes, an extra special attention to detail is required when deciding on how to decorate your apartment. 
 
The interior design of a city apartment can make all the difference in how comfortable an apartment is, and having the blank canvas of a new property is a perfect opportunity to get creative with your furnishings.  It’s important to strike a balance between rich, cosy luxurious tones and lighter, more airy textures, to help you feel relaxed and at home.  Wood fixtures can offer an excellent contrast to clean, light-coloured, minimalist décor.  You could even decide on giving your apartment an Asian-style twist with traditional furniture and colours such as red and gold, giving local flavour to more western-style designs.
 
Home Office
 
When in your city apartment during business trips, it’s crucial to have access to a comfortable, relaxing and functional space in which to work.  Earthy, warm wood tones and light neutral colours along with clean right angles make this Neville Johnson professional study a perfect mixture of form and function.
 
Living Room
 
Even if you’re in Asia for business trips and functions, it’s important that your city apartment has a place where you can relax and wind down.  Asian-inspired interior design options can give your living space an interesting local feel, and offer a tasteful contrast with any more western furnishings you might have.
 
Kitchen/Dining
 
A tasteful kitchen and dining area should be full of smooth textures, clean lines and plenty of large surfaces for preparing or presenting food.  Sleek kitchen and dining areas can give this space a charming character, which is functional and perfect for dinner parties, coffee breaks and working lunches alike.

Home Office Essentials
 
AKD Luxury Leather Office Chair - £395
 
Having a comfortable seat is essential to working productively.  AKD’s lavish office chair in leather with carved mahogany frame is fully adjustable and well suited to a practical yet comfy home office environment.  The soft leather upholstery comes in a range of colours, including brown, black, white and cream.

Senato Executive Office Desk - £3,199.99
 
This impressive office desk is gloriously finished in mahogany wood.  The three piece desk set includes the solid main desk unit, a smaller desk return unit and a drawer pedestal.  With a great deal of storage space and a well-crafted design, this is the perfect addition to any luxury home office.
 
Casa Romantica Large Five Bay Bookcase - £23,520
 
The ultimate in home office interiors, this bookcase is expertly crafted from solid beech wood and includes five lockable cupboards, built in lamp lighting and enough shelving space to contain a huge range of books, ornaments and other office essentials. Various choices in colour and finish ensure that it fits your city apartment seamlessly.
 
Luxurious Living Spaces
 
Aria Designer Grey Leather Sofa - £2,227
 
This elegant grey sofa contrasts clean, smooth lines with a polished chrome base.  This precise style makes for a comfortable but attractive way to relax in the living area of your apartment.  Handmade in Italy from the highest quality materials, it can be upholstered in a variety of materials for a perfect luxurious finish.
 
Sharp 70” Smart 3D LED TV - £1,949
 
While you’re relaxing in your city apartment, it’s good to have a way to keep up with current affairs, or to simply unwind with a movie.  This 70” TV is perfect for all of your home entertainment needs, with crystal clear high definition image reproduction and 3D capability.
 
Eichholtz Martini Bianco Drinks Cabinet - £1,300
 
A great feature for when you’re entertaining friends or business associates, this trunk style drinks cabinet features a classy check upholstery, brass fittings and contrasting black trim.  The rich natural painted Chinese ash wood interior includes a range of storage options perfect for storing and preparing drinks during parties.
 
Kitchen and Dining Classics
 
Electrolux Auto Coffee Machine - £1,062.52
 
This fully automatic coffee machine allows you to quickly prepare real coffee in espresso, regular or long sizes.  Perfect for the start of a long day or if you’re entertaining during the day, this machine allows you to freshly grind your choice of beans for the most delicious and fresh homemade coffee. 
 
Sarah Dining Table and Chairs in Black - £499.95
 
This tasteful minimalist dining set is constructed from black leather, polished chrome and black glass in high contrast, bold lines.  Perfect for dinner parties, it includes six chairs and ample space for food or drinks presentation.  It also extends which is convenient for accommodating those unexpected guests.
 
Rangemaster Fridge Freezer - £1,833.72
 
The ultimate in home food storage, this minimalist black stainless steel fridge freezer is temperature and humidity controlled, ensuring your food is kept fresh and ready to be eaten, whatever the climate.  The inbuilt water filter and ice dispenser ensure that cool drinking water is constantly at your disposal.