Want to get stuck into a DIY project but not sure where to get everything you need? Here are the best hardware stores in Hong Kong, plus our favourite craft stores for art supplies.
Into crafting and home decorating? DIY projects are a fantastic way to pass the time while adding refreshing touches to our homes. From grabbing DIY tools at our friendly neighbourhood Man Fung Consumer Household Products and finding professional colour mixing at 513 Paint Shop, our list of hardware stores in Hong Kong is guaranteed to help you in every way with your next home improvement project. Plus, we’re also sharing our favourite craft stores for extra art supplies and crafting materials.
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Hardware Stores In Hong Kong
Kanamono Hardware Store – Aesthetic trinkets, tools and hardware
Kanamono Hardware Store is a quirky little shop that redefines hardware. Stocked from floor to ceiling with the best trinkets and hardware from around the world, Kanamono is devoted to showcasing the unique aesthetics of its products. Each piece of hardware sold here has a story and is well worth the reasonable price tag.
Kanamono Hardware Store, G/F, 30B Wun Sha Street, Tai Hang, Hong Kong, 2865 6168, www.instagram.com/kanamonohk
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Man Fung Consumer Household Products – Affordable DIY tolls
If you take the time to browse the aisles of Man Fung Consumer Household Products in its organised chaos, you’re guaranteed to find the DIY tools you need. The prices here are very affordable, and the staff are always ready to help.
Man Fung Consumer Household Products, various locations across Hong Kong
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Wing Tai Electrical & Hardware – Well-stocked and organised hardware store
Not far from the Hill Road exit of MTR HKU Station, this reliable hardware store is quite organised and not as crowded as those you’d find on the street. You’ll find a variety of precision tools, plumbing fixtures, cables, pipes and other industrial hardware and fittings.
Wing Tai Electrical & Hardware, 4-6 Hill Road, Shek Tong Tsui, Sai Wan, Hong Kong, 2819 4089
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Craft Stores For Art Supplies In Hong Kong
CN Square – Office Supply store with stationery and art supplies
CN Square is your ultimate one-stop shop for everything from gel pens to fake grass for terrarium modelling. Now with three locations in Yau Ma Tai, Fortress Hill and Tsuen Wan housing endless products, this all-encompassing stationery store is sure to have what you’re looking for.
CN Square, various locations across Hong Kong, www.chungnamhk.hk
Craft Supplies Store – Arts & Craft supplies galore
Craft Supplies Store is quite unassuming from the outside, so unless you go in for a browse you’d never know that in addition to regular craft supplies, it has sewing machines, and sometimes even discounted fabrics. It’s also happy to arrange delivery options for you if you’ve stuffed your shopping bags to their limits, and service is always with a smile.
Craft Supplies Store, G/F, 165 Sai Yee Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2392 0969
Craft Supplies Store (Wan Chai), G/F, 404 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2502 0234, www.craftsupplies.hk
Paper Art – Quality paper, stationery and craft supplies
We didn’t know there was such an extensive range of paper until we visited Paper Art in Central. Since 1994, it has been promoting the appreciation of sustainable paper-related crafting and the art of rubber stamping. For those of us who are into modern calligraphy, this traditional paper store also carries a collection of calligraphy and embossing pens.
Paper Art, 1/F, Hung Tak Building, 106-108 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2545 8985, www.hkpaperart.com
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Artland – Art supplies emporium in Wan Chai
We love Artland, which offers all manners of art supplies as well as an overwhelming selection of paint and paper choices. It’s a favourite supplier of art materials for artists, professionals, teachers and students in Hong Kong, and its 4,000-square-foot shop is nicely organised.
Artland, 3/F, Lockhart Centre, 301-307 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2511 4845, www.artland.com.hk
Living Plaza – $12 home goods store with craft supplies
AEON Living Plaza sells a wide variety of home goods, and you can buy most craft supplies at this chain for just $12. Its flagship in Causeway Bay has a whole aisle dedicated to yarn, and a dizzying array of washi tape. Not only are the prices low, but the quality really isn’t bad either!
AEON Living Plaza, various locations across Hong Kong, www.aeoncity.com.hk
Sham Shui Po – A crafter’s paradise
Sham Shui Po is a craft-a-holic’s treasure trove. Stalls selling everything you could ever need to make anything you could ever want line the streets of this old but vibrant neighbourhood. Put your bargaining skills to the test on Apliu Street for the best deal on electronics and hardware, then head towards Yu Chau Street for sewing supplies. Round off your crafty shopping trip at the fabric market on Ki Lung Street (Button Street).
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Editor’s Note: “The Best Hardware Stores In Hong Kong: Where To Find DIY Tools & Art Supplies” was most recently updated by Team Sassy in June 2024.