It’s been eight years since we bought any new furniture. Relocating back to Hong Kong in a hurry, we resorted to the easiest way to set up a household by going to the largest furniture chain store on earth – Ikea – to buy a mattress, a set of pinewood chairs and dining table and a toy-like fabric sofa. Since then, we have switched to the following greener methods to furnish our home: 1. Ask relatives and friends if they happen to be getting rid of items we need We are living in an era of too much stuff. As long as you are willing to ask, you will realise that there are always people that you know who are trying to get rid of furniture, electrical appliances and other household items. The above mentioned toy-like sofa we purchased soon fell apart, so I asked on Facebook to see if any friends had a unwanted second-hand sofa. A friend responded almost immediately. She was moving to a furnished apartment and so could give me the sofa from her spare room. The sofa, which happened to be a very useful sofa bed, had hardly been used was like new.
It cost over HK$6000 to purchase new. We have been using it ever since. 2. Browsing second－hand stuff websites If I can’t get what I am looking for from friends and family, I will then go to Asiaxpat. A few years ago, I needed a dehumidifier. Surprising someone was trying to sell his online. I bought it for HK$1000, which is a lot cheaper than a brand new one. The machine lasted over 4 years. Not a bad deal at all. Sourcing second-hand furniture online has quite a number of limitations. First, you will often have to go to multiple locations to get everything you need. This is an issue because transportation costs are not insignificant. Second, the selection is often quite limited. And finally arranging moving can be a hassle. Recently, we went to Green Dot Home, a second hand furniture store. We were looking for a larger dining table, some cabinets and an office chair. We found a glass dining table and a steel cabinet that met our needs and decided to pick up an clear acrylic coffee table as well – all for HK$1800.
We weren’t thrilled with the selection of office chairs available so decided to pass on it. Overall, they had a terrific selection of items that included many high quality solid wood pieces. The prices were also quite reasonable – with professionals you don’t have issues with people over-estimating the value of their used goods. They arranged to move all the items to our apartment in the new territories for HK$400. We highly recommend this shop because it really is a win-win for both the consumer and the environment. The value for money is quite high because the furniture is often of significantly better quality than what you would purchase for the same price in places like Ikea. The convenience of a one-stop shop and full service delivery and setup help to seal the deal. Its also a big win for the environment because no new resources are consumed in manufacturing items. Best of all, I enjoyed the treasure hunt and finding unique pieces I otherwise might not have considered.Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, on Golden Mile
This Hong Kong hotel is on Nathan Road, Kowloon's Golden Mile, overlooking Victoria Harbour. The hotel is located in Tsim Sha Tsui's business and shopping districts. Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers offers restaurants and bars. The 18th-floor rooftop outdoor pool is neighbored by a snack bar, sundeck, and 3 spa tubs. The 782 guestrooms at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers offer 37-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, bathrobes, and signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds. Information missing or incorrect? Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers The following facilities will be closed from 13 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 (dates subject to change): Swimming poolSpa tub Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers offers Chinese and Japanese restaurants, a wine bar, a cafe, and a lounge set in a Japanese garden. The Link@Sheraton, located on the lobby level, offers complimentary WiFi and computer stations. The health club includes a spa, sauna, and fitness equipment;
personal training and classes are available. The 18th-floor rooftop area offers an outdoor pool, three spa tubs, sundeck, and snack bar. There is also a babysitting service available (surcharge). Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) Total number of rooms - 782 Number of floors - 18 Number of bars/lounges - 2 Coffee shop or café Free newspapers in lobby Gift shops or newsstand Limo or Town Car service available Safe-deposit box at front desk Number of restaurants - 6 Spa services on site Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( HKD 115 per night ), Wired internet access ( HKD 115 per night ) Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( HKD 115 per day ) Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant - Authentic Chinese cuisine, dim sum, and a range of teas. Menu changes seasonally, offering a rotating selection of vegetables, meats, and seafood. Unkai Japanese Restaurant - Osaka cuisine served alongside an extensive range of sake.
The restaurant has six areas, including open and private Teppan, the main dining room, a sushi and sake bar, and the Tatami room. The Cafe - International menu, with dishes from China, India, and the West. Wineroom - International wines served in crystal stemware. Sky Lounge - Wine, cocktails, and afternoon tea. Oyster & Wine Bar - Menu includes fresh oysters, seafood, and wine. Victoria Harbour and city views. Lobby Lounge - Piano bar, serving snacks and drinks. Zen Lounge - Small plates, wine, and cocktails served in a Japanese garden. In-Room Dining - Available 24 hours a day. Nearby Things to Do The health club at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers offers aerobics classes and personal training. Treadmills and stationary bicycles are available, and the health club includes a sauna. This 18-floor hotel has a rooftop deck, which includes an outdoor pool, three spa tubs, and a sundeck. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel;
Golf lessons available nearby Fitness classes on site Yoga classes/instruction on site The full-service health spa at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers offers massages, beauty treatments, and men's and women's saunas. If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room. Check-in time ends at midnight Check-in time starts at 3 PM Check-out time is noon Children and extra bedsChildren 1 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Cribs (infant beds) are available for HKD 275.00 per night. You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Debit cards not accepted