Mini storage choices in Brilliant Storage Limited aren’t just a set of lockers or places. For creative Hong Kong residents attempting to maximize their small city resources, these little but useful pieces have become essential. The twist is that these storage spaces are more than just places to hide old jackets or lost picture books. These days, they are being employed in ways that Shakespeare could not have imagined.
Gemma, a young artist looking for a quiet cocoon for her ideas, for example. She turned a small storage space into a micro studio. Imagine soft lights, well placed canvases, and a small coffee maker in the corner. Though she concedes it barely fits her pint-sized canvases, Gemma describes it as her “compact creativity corner.” Though small, it’s as comfortable as it is and provides her with a blank canvas for discovery free from leasing a whole room’s overhead.
The entrepreneurial spark follows from this. The storage containers of Wong Chuk Hang have developed into incubators for new ideas. Tech buff James has cleverly converted his little storage area into a workstation. This clever nest is populated by electronics, cables, and prototype tools. He playfully calls it “Silicon Valley Lite,” a poke at the small but potentially packed area. Though not large, it’s a start and in Hong Kong’s competitive environment, more than enough.
Also on the bandwagon are fitness enthusiasts. Personal trainer Sammy turned his small yet efficient exercise space from a compact storage container. Here, a couple of kettlebells are gently seated in the corner, a punching bag hangs as a focal point with mats rolled like sushi. Grunt here is not frowned upon. The simplicity appeals very much. Based on their sweat-drenched expressions, he tells customers that “the calories don’t care about the square footage,” and he might be right.