Icon Interior Design
No. 441 Macpherson Road, Singapore 368152
Reviewed by Leon Low・Submitted 10 Mar 2021・ Project completed Feb 2021・Designer Kheng Wee & Wayne
Chances are, as you look back on the last 12 months of 2020 you feel a raft of mixed emotions about it. But it has also been a year of learning and new opportunities! Gratitude we have made it through with the support and help from family and friends during this journey. In the last quarter of 2020, we decided to jump to the commitment of owning a slightly bigger place under HDB which is a EM (Executive Maisonette). I would say... the feelings are mixed with uncertainties which is both scary and yet holds excitement. The fear of renovation nightmares, the timeline, the budget... issues etc xxxxx... But mostly we are excited and hopeful towards the potential of having a whole new experience in both space and design of the new place. However, the questions is who and how we are going to do it with( ID/Contractor) ? Save on cost? Go for Contractor (Which many suggested that...)? or will have to Spend or cost more...go for ID? From our experience and many others we have came across.. we decided to engage a ID and so the hunt begins... one of our close friend helped us shortlist 3 IDs and visited and discuss on design and quotation within 3 weeks and we decided to move on with 1 which is not based on the lowest quotation cost nor design but based on the comfort of communication and the experience of the firm. The ID firm we engaged is Icon Interior. Timeline: When we took over the EM that was after mid of Dec 2020, the planning and design took about 3 weeks of discussion before that. We have shared with our ID that we are putting up at a temporary place with the whole family and ofcos its not comfortable. The expected renovation time is about 10-12 weeks ideally so meaning we will have our place completed in late Feb to March 2021...not much hope before CNY... (I hope to move in before CNY! Which i believe this is the normal request they received during that period 😅). The renovation work started off on the 3rd week of Dec, a planned schedule of work was given to us and it stated that it will be complete 3 days before CNY 2021! (We were very doubtful...but hopeful 🙏🏼😁) and during this period more discussion on 3D(this only gives you the idea and overall concept of how it will look and feel...!Don't waste too much time on having multiple changes after each discussion...and request a new revised 3D before commencing work.) , paint colour, material, electricity and carpentry elevation were also discussed. As per planned! The whole journey was a present and a good one 👍. The timeline and planned schedule was 95% carry out and with "5%" due to workers constrain, materials and some changes we have made last min... but we managed to moved into our new place with a 98% work completion 1week before CNY ! The renovation: The Workmanship of tiling work, carpentry, electricity and plumbing work are good, issues were resolved at the soonest time when we identified the problems. The communication with our ID is very responsive and effective. I have met the people during site visit doing the work on tiling, plumbing and carpentry, they are passionate and also patience in explaining to me some of the work and having the work done properly. 👍👍👍 Finally! I have to give credits to both gentlemen Wayne (The boss) and KhengWee (Project manager for us) Icon Interiors. A well planned execution of schedule and communication with workers/vendors for having our renovation journey result in a smooth ride was amazing and impressive. The design and space planning proposed by them doesn't compromise daily practicality and understanding our likes and don't s was also a factor in their proposal. This is our review and comment ! "A surprisingly good journey and experience with ICON INTERIOR! Thank you!" For more pictures and updates can visit at our reno IG @maisonettejournal (Picture paints a thousand words)
Rating
Experience
| Property Type | Projects | Average Cost (New) | Average Cost (Resale) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDB | 3 | - | S$99,333.33 | |
| 3-Room | 1 | - | S$60,000.00 | |
| 4-Room | 1 | - | S$118,000.00 | |
| 5-Room | 1 | - | S$120,000.00 | |
| Condo | 1 | - | S$41,200.00 | |
| 2 Bedrooms | 1 | - | S$41,200.00 | |
The information is based on the projects we received in the past year and may not represent the firm's full portfolio and capability. | ||||
Reviews
Reviewed by MK・Submitted 11 Aug 2023・ Project completed May 2023・Designer Marc
We had shortlisted three ID firms for selection, and Marc from Icon sealed the deal by being very friendly, genuinely enthusiastic, and positive on the get go. He listened to our requirements carefully and provided inputs professionally, never pushing his own ideas above our needs for this to be a family home for many years to come. No renovation project is perfect, and this not being our first time doing home renovation, we had realistic expectations on how things would pan out. However, I must say we end up being impressed by how Marc and his team managed the project scheduling, handled the coordinations with different 3rd party vendors (e.g. curtain, ziptrack, lighting etc), all while being cognizant of our busy schedules. This significantly reduced the amount of frustration and stress on us as clients. highlights: - polite, patient, respectful - Great sense of ownership - Looked at things from client's perspective. - Excellent communication skills, plenty of photos and videos taken for project updates and discussions, and very responsive - Great design acumen and taste, helping us select appropriate furniture pieces to match the ID design, recommending cabinet sizing and positioning, selecting tiles and so on. - Prompt and fuss-free follow up on rectifications after handover. - Kept to budget, no hidden items that suddenly inflate the final bill. - good workmanship on carpentry and tiling
Reviewed by Muhammad Faiz Mazlan・Submitted 21 May 2023・ Project completed Dec 2022・Designer Marc
As first time homeowners everything seems overwhelming for us and choosing an ID firm can be very stressful but after much research and browsing through social media networks and reviews, we decided on ICON Interior Design. We were very lucky to be introduced to to Marc. Marc is very efficient and meticulous in his work and is very professional when answering our queries. From the initial proposal all the way to the process of renovation Marc went thru ALL of it with us. As me and my husband works irregular shifts, Marc never fail to always inform us on the progress of our home renovation. There were also a couple of unforeseen circumstances or hiccups but Marc was very honest about things and gave us helpful solutions. Even still, he was very transparent and even advise us things that should buy or not so as to fit our budget. Having Marc as our ID was truly a blessing and honestly me and my husband were very pleased and grateful with his expertise. Highly recommended. Thank you Marc and thank you ICON Interior Design. Wish you great success always!
Reviewed by Maybel・Submitted 20 Nov 2022・ Project completed Jul 2022・Designer Wayne & Marc
Having a dream home is a desire of all homeowners. However, renovation works can potentially turn into a nightmare if the wrong ID firm is selected. Fortunately, we chose the right one to work with - Icon Interior Design. Boosting a wide design portfolio, Icon Interior lives up to its reputation of creating dream homes for many. Like a walking home encyclopaedia, Wayne is highly experienced and showed us home pictures of what he has done when we suggested certain ideas. He's also excellent with space planning that created a spacious, functional yet cosy place we love to come home to. All his suggestions pertaining to wall hacking were on-point and made a huge difference to our home design. Marc, on the other hand, complements Wayne. He understood exactly what we wanted and gave good suggestions for material selection and wall colour, which were crucial in setting the tone for our home. He was also on time with the work schedule and has excellent relationships with his trusted pool of contractors and suppliers. As a result, high-quality works from lighting, plumbing, carpentry, metal works, and paint works were delivered. In particular, our friends complimented on the outstanding carpentry work. Most importantly, Marc was highly responsive throughout the renovation, giving us great assurance. He was very accommodating when we requested changes to what was done, and where it made sense, even helped finetune our suggestions (it's not uncommon for many IDs to say "can't be done" due to the inconvenience). Marc is very reliable and managed every aspect of our project so well. We want to thank Wayne and Marc for walking this renovation journey with us and for meeting our demands and expectations for a home that balances both aesthetics and functionality.
Reviewed by MK・Submitted 11 Aug 2023・ Project completed May 2023・Designer Marc
We had shortlisted three ID firms for selection, and Marc from Icon sealed the deal by being very friendly, genuinely enthusiastic, and positive on the get go. He listened to our requirements carefully and provided inputs professionally, never pushing his own ideas above our needs for this to be a family home for many years to come. No renovation project is perfect, and this not being our first time doing home renovation, we had realistic expectations on how things would pan out. However, I must say we end up being impressed by how Marc and his team managed the project scheduling, handled the coordinations with different 3rd party vendors (e.g. curtain, ziptrack, lighting etc), all while being cognizant of our busy schedules. This significantly reduced the amount of frustration and stress on us as clients. highlights: - polite, patient, respectful - Great sense of ownership - Looked at things from client's perspective. - Excellent communication skills, plenty of photos and videos taken for project updates and discussions, and very responsive - Great design acumen and taste, helping us select appropriate furniture pieces to match the ID design, recommending cabinet sizing and positioning, selecting tiles and so on. - Prompt and fuss-free follow up on rectifications after handover. - Kept to budget, no hidden items that suddenly inflate the final bill. - good workmanship on carpentry and tiling
Reviewed by Muhammad Faiz Mazlan・Submitted 21 May 2023・ Project completed Dec 2022・Designer Marc
As first time homeowners everything seems overwhelming for us and choosing an ID firm can be very stressful but after much research and browsing through social media networks and reviews, we decided on ICON Interior Design. We were very lucky to be introduced to to Marc. Marc is very efficient and meticulous in his work and is very professional when answering our queries. From the initial proposal all the way to the process of renovation Marc went thru ALL of it with us. As me and my husband works irregular shifts, Marc never fail to always inform us on the progress of our home renovation. There were also a couple of unforeseen circumstances or hiccups but Marc was very honest about things and gave us helpful solutions. Even still, he was very transparent and even advise us things that should buy or not so as to fit our budget. Having Marc as our ID was truly a blessing and honestly me and my husband were very pleased and grateful with his expertise. Highly recommended. Thank you Marc and thank you ICON Interior Design. Wish you great success always!
Reviewed by Maybel・Submitted 20 Nov 2022・ Project completed Jul 2022・Designer Wayne & Marc
Having a dream home is a desire of all homeowners. However, renovation works can potentially turn into a nightmare if the wrong ID firm is selected. Fortunately, we chose the right one to work with - Icon Interior Design. Boosting a wide design portfolio, Icon Interior lives up to its reputation of creating dream homes for many. Like a walking home encyclopaedia, Wayne is highly experienced and showed us home pictures of what he has done when we suggested certain ideas. He's also excellent with space planning that created a spacious, functional yet cosy place we love to come home to. All his suggestions pertaining to wall hacking were on-point and made a huge difference to our home design. Marc, on the other hand, complements Wayne. He understood exactly what we wanted and gave good suggestions for material selection and wall colour, which were crucial in setting the tone for our home. He was also on time with the work schedule and has excellent relationships with his trusted pool of contractors and suppliers. As a result, high-quality works from lighting, plumbing, carpentry, metal works, and paint works were delivered. In particular, our friends complimented on the outstanding carpentry work. Most importantly, Marc was highly responsive throughout the renovation, giving us great assurance. He was very accommodating when we requested changes to what was done, and where it made sense, even helped finetune our suggestions (it's not uncommon for many IDs to say "can't be done" due to the inconvenience). Marc is very reliable and managed every aspect of our project so well. We want to thank Wayne and Marc for walking this renovation journey with us and for meeting our demands and expectations for a home that balances both aesthetics and functionality.
Reviewed by MK・Submitted 11 Aug 2023・ Project completed May 2023・Designer Marc
We had shortlisted three ID firms for selection, and Marc from Icon sealed the deal by being very friendly, genuinely enthusiastic, and positive on the get go. He listened to our requirements carefully and provided inputs professionally, never pushing his own ideas above our needs for this to be a family home for many years to come. No renovation project is perfect, and this not being our first time doing home renovation, we had realistic expectations on how things would pan out. However, I must say we end up being impressed by how Marc and his team managed the project scheduling, handled the coordinations with different 3rd party vendors (e.g. curtain, ziptrack, lighting etc), all while being cognizant of our busy schedules. This significantly reduced the amount of frustration and stress on us as clients. highlights: - polite, patient, respectful - Great sense of ownership - Looked at things from client's perspective. - Excellent communication skills, plenty of photos and videos taken for project updates and discussions, and very responsive - Great design acumen and taste, helping us select appropriate furniture pieces to match the ID design, recommending cabinet sizing and positioning, selecting tiles and so on. - Prompt and fuss-free follow up on rectifications after handover. - Kept to budget, no hidden items that suddenly inflate the final bill. - good workmanship on carpentry and tiling
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Based on 52 reviews left for Icon Interior Design, the firm achieved an average rating of 4.61. Read homeowners’ reviews of Icon Interior Design.
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