1 · Repulse Bay residential profile
| Building / area | Build era | Typical flat size | Wall bed install profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Repulse Bay | 1989 (refurbished 2012) | 1,500-3,500 sqft | Resident-owner premium spec; Owners' Corp pre-approval (5-7 day notice) |
| Belleview Place | 2005 | 2,000-4,000 sqft | Modern construction; partition material verified concrete; smooth logistics |
| Twelve Peaks | 2007 | 1,800-3,500 sqft | South-facing flats; integrated smart-home wall bed configurations common |
| 56 Repulse Bay Road | 2010 | 2,500-5,000 sqft | Luxury duplex / triplex; bespoke architect-coordinated installs |
| 109 Repulse Bay Road | 1996 | 1,500-2,800 sqft | Lift fits assembled; standard logistics |
| 50 Repulse Bay Road | 2010 | 3,000-6,000 sqft | Architect-spec installs; integrated AV / lighting systems |
2 · What "premium tier install" means in Repulse Bay
At HKD 65-150k+ per install, the differences from our standard HKD 38-55k tier:
- Bespoke timber selection — quarter-sawn white oak, walnut book-matched veneer, ebonised ash, lacquered metal inlays. Each piece sourced individually.
- Integrated lighting — LED strip in cabinet shadow line, motion-activated under-bed wash light, dimmable reading lamps mounted in cabinet face.
- Smart-home integration — Lutron / Crestron / KNX integration; bed-deploy triggers room scene (lights dim, blinds adjust, music pauses).
- Architect coordination — we work directly with the resident's architect / interior designer for exact timber match, hardware selection, finish detail.
- HK-built custom + Sedac-Meral mechanism remains baseline (we don't downgrade mechanism for premium installs).
- Concierge install — coordinated with building's white-glove access service if applicable.
3 · Repulse Bay-specific install considerations
3.1 · Owners' Corporation approval
The Repulse Bay has strict internal renovation rules — written notice 5-7 working days before any install + insurance docs. Our HKD 50M General Liability + Workmen's Compensation insurance is pre-documented for The Repulse Bay; we file paperwork on your behalf.
3.2 · Sea air + corrosion considerations
Properties facing south sea (The Repulse Bay seaside, Belleview Place south wing) experience higher salt-air corrosion. We specify:
- Stainless steel (not zinc-plated) anchor hardware — extends mechanism mount lifespan from ~10 to ~20 years
- Marine-grade powder coating on exposed steel components
- Annual cabinet inspection in our 5-year warranty (vs every-other-year for inland properties)
3.3 · Building access timing
Many Repulse Bay developments restrict renovation hours (10:00-16:00 typical, no weekends in some). We schedule install for 1-2 working days within these windows. Total elapsed time: 6-7 weeks (similar to our standard timeline despite premium spec).
4 · Pricing for Repulse Bay premium installs
| Configuration | Price band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Queen + bookshelf wall (premium spec) | HKD 65-85k | Quarter-sawn oak / walnut / book-matched veneer + integrated lighting |
| Vertical Queen + study + AV integration | HKD 85-110k | + smart-home + Lutron / Crestron coordination |
| Premium duplex installation | HKD 100-130k | Multi-room coordinated; bespoke timber across guest + study + master suite |
| Architect-spec full bespoke | HKD 130-180k+ | Custom mechanism mount, integrated AV / lighting / blinds, project-specific finish |
Note: at this price tier, install also includes 7-year warranty (vs standard 5-year) + every 6-month maintenance visit (vs annual).
5 · The Repulse Bay buyer profile
Patterns from our Repulse Bay client base:
- Banking / hedge fund principals — luxury guest suite for visiting parents 4-6 times/year (~40%)
- Family with university-age children abroad — bedroom converts to study/library when kids are away (~25%)
- Mid-career executives moving from Mid-Levels — flat upgrade with all-new bespoke furnishings (~15%)
- Permanent residents wanting au pair / live-in nanny accommodation — staff quarters with privacy (~10%)
- Developers / architects testing concepts in their own residence before specifying for clients (~10%)
6 · Realistic timeline for Repulse Bay installs
- Week 0: Initial consultation by video call OR resident's preferred architect intro. Site visit scheduled.
- Week 1: On-site visit — typically 90 min for premium spec, including detailed timber + finish discussion. Owners' Corporation paperwork initiated.
- Week 1-2: Quote within 5 working days (longer than standard due to architect coordination). Mood board + timber samples delivered.
- Week 2-3: Contract + 30-50% deposit. Architect coordination meeting.
- Week 3-7: Production with bespoke timber sourcing.
- Week 7-8: Install — typically 2 days for premium spec.
- Week 12: 30-day check-in.
- Year 1+: Bi-annual maintenance visits.