FAQ + TIPS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a general rule, planning and designing should start comfortably 3 months or earlier before key collection to allow for tweaking of design, discussion and material selection to reach a final confirmation.

When key collection is reached, immediate defect checking and work can commence. (Refer to Renovation Tips for more info)

Interior renovation is a tedious, stressful and time consuming process.

Without professional knowledge, it can result in mistakes which can be costly to rectify and also may exceed your initial budget.
Good Interior Designers will be able to advice, space plan, provide 3D visualisation and also provide a One-Stop-Solution service for renovation from Concept, Idea, Design, Execution to the Finishing touches.

Most Contractors will only follow instructions from homeowners and most of the time, owners have to deal with several contractors and have to monitor the project themselves. Without proper procedural knowledge, coordination between different contractors will be a difficult task and very time consuming. Should any mistakes occur due to unfamiliarity of procedures, contractors may not take responsibility for the mishaps.

A showroom is a strategically arranged are used to display product samples.

Customers can also review the workmanship, design and material quality when they actually feel and see the showroom in person.

It’s an experience to give off the impression of being in a home already. Customers get a better sense of the products’ value.

Check out our website, Facebook and portfolios and you will find many satisfied customer reviews as well as featured pictorials of our past works.
Being creative and creating flow in the places we spend most of our time can really add tangible value to our quality of life.

Getting the layout right and everything else will be easier.

Clear space planning can transform a small space into functional space that’s both useful and aesthetically pleasing.

Absolutely!

A good ID will need to find out more about your lifestyle habits.

By sharing these details, you will help them with creating better interior designs that can integrate into your lifestyle.

Be realistic about how much you can afford.

Besides renovation work, you probably will need other important items like fridge, washing machine, aircon, lighting, TV, sofa, mattress and etc.

Professional interior designers will be able to better advise on how to work round your budget.

Duration of the works greatly depend on the amount of work and complexity of work to be done.

As a general rule, about 6 to 8 weeks.

A complex project can go up to 8 to 12 weeks. For instance, an experienced ID can help you to reduce your renovation time frame substantially.

For a more precise estimate, approach an ID with your requirements now.

Yes, we are.

From space planning, design, project execution involving hacking, tiling, carpentry, wall art, ceiling, floor laminate, glass works, windows, worktops, electrical, plumbing to painting and cleaning.

We can even provide solutions to wallpapering, bathroom fittings, lightings, curtains, outdoor blinds, furniture and etc, with our collaborated partners.

Meeting the interior designer will get you a sense of rapport between the two of you.

If you feel comfortable with the interior designer and can have an open and honest conversation, you might have the one you are looking for.

RENOVATION
TIPS

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Renovation
Preparation

Start planning your renovation minimum 3 months before collecting your house keys. First, do some research on a suitable interior design concept that you like. After which, figure out a budget that you would be comfortable with. It is recommended that you look for suitable Interior Designer to assist you with the renovation planning and execution. Do prepare a floor plan for the I’D to work with. Inform I’D on your expected renovation time frame (Usually 6 – 8 weeks upon commencement of renovation; more time maybe needed during peak seasons like year-end and CNY period).

Upon key collection, remember to apply utilities with SP services and do defect checking around the newly acquired house. After defects have been rectified by developer, you can proceed to start renovation and prepare A Journey to your Dream Home.

During renovation, there may be many workers coming in and out of your house. Remember not to leave any valuable items lying around. Trust your I’D to provide you with timely updates on your renovation. Inform your I’D if you find anything unsatisfactory or defective.

After all the work done, remember to do a final check. Take down all the defects and inform the I’D at once. This will help in rectification of the defects more efficiently.

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02
Quality

Never compromise on quality in an attempt to save your coin. Some external sources may charge less but it’s tough to ensure the quality of work, and any inferior work may end up costing more to resolve. Always remember, when it comes to renovation, lowest prices isn’t always the best.

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Hacking

Changing a home’s configuration is a big decision that often involves the costly act of demolishing certain walls. However, this move has the potential to dramatically improve the look and feel of the space.

Do consider carefully whether a partitioned area is really needed in future before bringing down that wall. For future sale of property, this might be a deterrent.

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Built-Ins

Building units into space will be the most efficient way of maximising the storage available in an area. In terms of design and colour theme, built-in cabinet can also have wide variety of textures and colours to choose from. Custom built-in cabinets is also based on individual specifications for size, styles, material and finish.

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