Newlywed doctors prescribe themselves a cosy Kowloon Tong haven
For medical doctors Jade Li and Stanton Ho, home needed to be more than just a place to sleep – it had to be a space that supported recovery and connection. And it had to be calm.
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Their newly renovated 900 sq ft flat in Kowloon Tong is exactly that. Designed by
interior designer Joyce Taufer as a quiet, minimalist retreat, the apartment reflects their need for order and comfort after long, often unpredictable workdays.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom flat is also a return to Ho's roots – he grew up in the same building, in a unit one floor below. The couple chose to stay close to family while beginning a new chapter as newlyweds, with their cat, Tigger, and dog, Milo.
'It was a difficult place to start with,' says Li, 'because the previous owner spent a fortune renovating. But it just wasn't what we liked.'
Entrance. Photo: John Sumang
Li, a long-time follower of Taufer's work on Instagram, says she decided to approach the designer despite their modest budget. Renovation began in March 2024, a month after Li and Ho bought the flat, and the couple moved in just before their wedding last October.
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