"…fashions fade, style is eternal, so said Yves Saint Laurent, but what’s the best way to turn tired trends into lasting luxury this winter? Start with clean, elegant basics, think dark woods, subtle patterns, a monochrome palette, and add lovely (not necessarily expensive!) accessories: warm lighting, comfy cushions, polished glass. Still not sure? Architect Roddy Murray shows us how it’s done with his Hong Kong apartment… Dining Room, a table from the Shaanxi province finished in black lacquer is surrounded by a set of four Charles and Ray Eames chairs

for Vitra. Behind, custom-built, mirror-fronted cabinets visually extend the space. The smoked oak flooring looks (and feels) good. Mix, don’t match: Alongside streamlined, contemporary furniture, add more personal pieces that transcend interiors fads, like antique Chinese furniture and artifacts. It’s important to remember that you want to create a home where you can feel comfortable and relaxed, says the homeowner. Living Room, A low-level lacquer cabinet by R J Murray Design runs the length of the living room. Two pictures by German photographer Andreas…"