7 Interior Design Firms to Consider If You Are Renovating in Johor

With thousands of interior designers in Malaysia spread across different states, finding an ID that not only suits your needs but is also conveniently close by can be pretty mind-boggling. Where should you start looking and how should you choose?

Renovating a home shouldn’t be more of a hassle than it already is. To simplify your vetting process, we’ve compiled a handy list of go-to interior design firms (plus their lust-worthy projects/designs) to help you get your home renovated started in style!

1. JM11 Design Studio

Established in 2018, JM11 Design Studio is Johor Bahru-based interior design firm formed by a group of experienced architects, interior designers and builders. The firm has worked on a wide range of project types and scales, including residential and commercial spaces.

JM11 Design Studio has quite the repertoire when it comes to designing beautiful and comfortable spaces, and this contemporary home in Johor proved just how talented and fluent this firm is in interior design. It incorporates green hues to bring the feel of nature indoors and lend the home a fresh aesthetic.

The living area, for example, was made to feel more like a garden room, with the floral-patterned wallpaper and soft green paint. Meanwhile, the continuation of a similar-toned green colour in each room including the bedroom and the dry kitchen is essential to tie the space together.

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2. Trinity Design

With “Simplicity but Profound” as their key design principle, Trinity Design is a Johor-based interior design firm known to their beautifully curated interiors. Each space is designed with great artistic expression while being functional at the same time. As a result, it’s no surprise that one of their residential home renovations received the Best Residential Design Award in 2021.

This 600 sqft townhouse in Johor features a Scandinavian-boho interior loved by many. The overall space is brimmed with furniture made of natural materials such as rattan, wicker and wood that was sourced locally. When combined with gorgeous macrame wall hanging and nude colour choices such as brown, tan, cream and mustard yellow, the result is a relaxing and laid-back looking home.

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3. Inniva Design and Construction

Founded in 2015, Inniva Design and Construction provides full-service renovation, from space planning to furniture customisation. Over the years, the firm has worked on a wide range of commercial projects, including restaurants, shopping malls and residential houses in Johor's southern region. The company also has an in-house carpentry division, so homeowners looking to renovate their home won't have to worry about shoddy subcontractors because the company will ensure high quality craftsmanship in all of their renovation projects.

Inniva Design's exceptional renovation work can be seen in this 1600 sqft minimalist design condominium in Johor. The home is made up of mostly white with the exception of a few grounding touches such as the furniture, carpets and the appliances. The designer paired the overall white space with similar coloured custom cabinetry to help the space look blend in and give the illusion of more space.

The cabinetry's glossy surface adds a sheen to these rooms and reflects light when natural light hits it at the right angle. Thanks to this clever material selection, the home does not look flat or one-dimensional.

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4. Sheng Renovation Works

Sheng Renovation Works began as a custom-made furniture factory in 1983 and has since grown and expanded its services to include interior design. One of their past clients praised the firm for their professionalism and quality of workmanship in completing the renovation work within the desired timeframe. He also mentioned how friendly and accommodating the firm's staff is.

This 1,600 sqft condominium in Masai, Johor, has been given a Scandinavian makeover with cool earthy tones, wooden materials, and plenty of cosy textures. Everything serves a purpose, and the overall look is very clean and uncluttered. For example, the designer installed built-ins to make the most of every square inch of the home and filled the rooms with furniture with sleek shapes and clean lines. Meanwhile, potted plants were dotted throughout the house to help liven up the otherwise neutral toned space.

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5. Blaine Robert Design

Established in 2014, Blaine Robert Design is one of Malaysia's leading interior design, expert in transforming boring spaces into elegant-looking modern homes. The firm has worked with many high-end clients, completing multiple multi-million ringgit renovation projects. Given their success, it’s no surprise that the firm won numerous awards over the past few years, including the Qanvast SuperTrust badge two years in a row (2020-2021) and the Qanvast Design Award in 2020.

This 6,000 sqft bungalow in Johor Bahru is one of Blaine Robert Design's impressive renovation projects. The owner spent a cool two million ringgit renovating his home, with no expense spared in all manner of high-end fixtures and fittings.

When guests enter the house, they are greeted by a beautiful water feature with a life-sized leaning Buddha. A praying room with a hand-carved wooden entrance, a spacious bar area, and a sauna are also noteworthy features found in this home.

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6. Design Geeks

Known for its fresh and minimalist settings, Design Geeks is undoubtedly a great reference if you are looking for an interior designer firm to renovate your home in Johor. The firm is often lauded by their clients for providing clever design ideas, aesthetically pleasing solutions and excellent craftsmanship - all while meeting their clients' deadlines.

In this contemporary condominium in Johor Bahru, neutral shades of blacks, whites, and grey make up the bulk of the design, while a pop of blue adds visual interest and brightens the room.

The home features an open plan layout that combines the living room, dining and kitchen in one area. When paired with sleek custom cabinetry, modern furnishing and pristine white marble island, coffee table and features, the home appears clean, spacious and airy.

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7. Yong Studio

Yong Studio is a reputable Interior Design firm led by a group of young professionals with experience renovating all types of property, from run-down houses to newly constructed condominiums and commercial spaces such as restaurants.

Since its inception, the firm has won several awards in the past for their excellent customer service and creativity in providing excellent interior design solutions, including the DOTY design award, Metropolitan Trusted Brand award, and International prestige design award. Their outstanding projects have also been featured in a variety of publications, including Tatler, Designer Concept and Metropolitan.

This two-storey Semi-D in Muar exemplifies one of the firm’s finest works. The home feels open, full of character and rather inviting, thanks to the open plan layout and the mix matched furniture. The dining room, for example, includes a variety of dining chairs in various shapes and sizes. They are tied together with various mixtures of pendant lights creating a space that appears balanced and well-put together.

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