Ripple Bay

As a couple undergoing our first renovation, we decided to go with Mabel as we felt she was patient and trustworthy. We wanted someone who could guide us through the process well, not be too pushy and answer all of our annoying questions and she did just that. She was also very responsive and would always reply our whatsapp no matter what time of day, and would happily amend the quotes whenever we changed our mind or added new features. On top of that, when I accelerated the timeline, she was able to deliver the completed flat as well. If I were to nitpick I would say the final flat clean could have been a bit better, with some small issues that had to be rectified after we moved in, but nothing major and everything was able to be fixed quickly.

When we decided to downsize to a 1355sf apartment, we knew we had to work around space. As one who loves to cook and bake, the kitchen would be of utmost importance. I wanted to reconfigure the existing kitchen into a wet one for Asian wok cooking, and a dry one for my baking. Mabel's drawings beat 4 other IDs we saw. What I liked about her is that she listened to our requirements and did not come up with impractical lofty ideas which some other IDs suggested. It has been almost 2 months since we moved in, and I like that I have enough storage space for my small appliances and all my crockery and bakeware. I do not even have to compromise having an island which I used to have in my previous house. Mabel designed a "pull-out" island that I can use when I need to leaven dough or cool down my bakes. This is indeed practical. The master bathroom that she reconfigured after removing the bath-tub, has ample storage space for toiletries and also a his and hers sink. She also reconfigured the bathroom in the backyard to a powder room for guests, so that the common bathroom can be our daughter's private one. Our daughter is extremely pleased with her built-in wardrobe. She had given Mabel her specifications and it was made accordingly. We are happy with our new L-shaped wardrobe as well. Must say that Mabel's carpenter met our expectations for all carpentry works. Mabel had been very prompt in replying to our queries throughout the renovation period. She settled any problems that cropped up along the way, and proactively communicated with us. We are thankful that she looked into all details, and I must say that it had been a very pleasant renovation journey. Even after we moved in, she would not hesitate to address any small requests like putting up an additional shelf. Though we did not specify our budget at the start, Mabel somehow managed to keep the costs within. We also did not specify a timeline, but we are glad that there was no delay in the works. We will not hesitate recommending Mabel to friends and relatives for their renovation needs.

Among the few IDs I spoke to, Mabel impressed me with her experience and advice. She has an answer to almost all of my questions. Renovation was completed in time which is a key concern for us. The quality of the furniture fittings is good and no significant issues with the project. She is easy to work with and offers solutions to many concerns and considerations. She is also patient with our additional change requests.