Interior Designer Reviews

First met up with Charmain through my sister’s recommendation. We’re glad that we did not have to go through any sort of reno nightmare as first time homeowners. We appreciate her help to coordinate with all our external vendors for installation etc. Along the way, there were no major hiccups and Charmain was responsive and prompt in resolving any minor ones. Overall, we would recommend Ofthebox for their timeliness, responsiveness and service recovery (all of which to us, is the most important).

Amongst the sea of confusing designers, Andy was a complete breath of fresh air!! Not pushy, but with many interesting and innovative suggestions that were budget conscious. I am happy and glad to have Andy as the Interior Designer. He is very hard working and very responsive (even in strange timing). He take his time to understand our ever changing requirement, and trying to meet them. He gives very valuable suggestions in term of design and practicality balancing between cost. He is definitely a value add in my opinion in this very stressful renovation time. Andy has an eye for detail and will directly get the contractor to change things when it doesn’t meet his expectation, so you don’t have to worry! For bigger issues he will inform you and suggest options with his rationale and that made deciding so much easier! Any queries you may have will be answered almost immediately which is impressive. Highly recommended for the outstanding work that they provided!

We had a great experience working with ofthebox for our first-ever property! From our initial meet-up with Haylee through design and execution, we were impressed by her attention to detail, methodical follow-ups and above all, sensitivity to our preferences and dislikes. Ever accommodating and thoughtful, Haylee is a designer we would highly recommend to help create your home interior visions into reality.

We’ve been to Interior designer fairs and met multiple interior designers before we came across Of the box on TikTok. We were impressed by their work and decided to proceed with them. With every project, It is impossible to expect zero ups and downs throughout. I’ve heard so many home renovation horror stories from people around me. Likewise for us, we met many hiccups along the way. However, both Jay & Charmian were reliable and very responsive to all our request. Our concerns were addressed and issues were rectified timely. Both their patience, unwavering assistance, and design ideas will be unforgettable to our home renovation process. Overall, we had a pleasant experience working with both Jay and Charmian! Thank you for the hard work and remarkable service rendered.

I had engaged HDA in early April as I had heard stellar reviews of them from family and friends alike. After several rounds of meetups and discussions, we narrowed our choices between two IDs - HDA being one of them. However, the designer I was initially assigned to had left the firm, which was when Camelia and Dave took over. Naturally, I was worried that the initial designer's departure would have thrown a spanner in the progress, but Camelia and Dave did a fantastic job in taking over the proposed project and quickly got to task from the moment I had my first meetup with them. In the end, we decided to go for another ID as we felt that we had a greater depth of understanding with them given that we had been in discussions since early April. However, I must acknowledge that the proposed design and drawing mockups that both Camelia and Dave kindly provided deeply impressed me. I have to give massive props to both of them for taking over the proposed project midway, and I have no qualms recommending them to anyone who is considering HDA for their next project!

We would recommend Defour Home Studios and would like to express our gratitude to our interior designer (Gavin). We had gone to multiple interior designers before deciding to engage Gavin. Most of the ID are rushing to close the deal by chasing endorsed quotations and hesitating to share the pro and cons. Gavin was patient and open to sharing and accommodating what we needed, he shared his thoughts and recommendations for the selection of materials, colour and design. Gavin always made arrangements to meet us based on our availability (Mainly weekends) without fail. During the renovation, he was always on site to keep things moving and ensure that the sub-contractors are doing a good job. Regular updates are shared via telecommunication, he will always seek our confirmation and provide ideas if changes are required. The wrong carpentry design was detected before the installation and he quickly resolved and ensured the correct designs were delivered without delay. When there was a delay in the household appliances delivery, the planned delivery was between 12-4 PM but the actual delivery only came at 8-9 PM. Gavin went beyond his service to drop by our unit in the evening to ensure that our household appliances were delivered. Overall, we are happy with Gavin's service in managing our renovation as he is committed, responsive and always keeps us posted on the renovation progress. We will go back to him for renovation work in the future and will recommend him to family and friends.

After hearing multiple reno horror stories, my husband and I were quite cautious when it came to choosing a ID that we could trust, and also be honest with us as we are renovating our first home. We first met Connie during the Qanvast Hangout and we were still quite undecided on a lot of ideas. During the consultation, Connie was attentive to our requirements, and in areas where we seek advice, she provided them with her own perspective as well. Ultimately we chose to go with Connie/Dan Avenue after looking through more than 15 IDs due to our budget limit and her proposed design ideas. Throughout the reno, Connie was with us every step of the way. From discussing designs and colour scheme to troubleshooting, clear and prompt updates were communicated to us. Connie also helped to maintain our budget despite some last minutes changes due to the design of the house that cannot be seen from the floorplan. The final workmanship for all parts of the house was excellent, and most of the defects that we pointed out could be easily missed if we weren't nitpicking (of course we nitpicked as it was our first house). The defects were also nicely covered up by her team of excellent vendors. Overall, my husband and I felt blessed to have a relatively smooth journey for our first home. All renovations will come with some issues, but we are lucky to be working with an excellent project manager like Connie who resolved a lot of issues promptly and took our stress away. We highly recommend Connie to friends/family/colleagues/homeowners looking to renovate. A big thank you to Connie and her team for making our house into a home.

The whole experience was nothing short of fantastic with Kenji. From being very detailed and transparent about the pricing, to putting the best towards our request and making sure everything is perfect. All the nitty gritty details is covered well, even with the best after reno service and advice on how to take care and even DIY on our own to keep cost low. The service is exceptional and we highly recommend D&R!

I was very fortunate to have Jeff from Space Atelier take over my BTO project when the previous designer left the company. He was very experienced and knew exactly how to bring our vision to life. Jeff was very responsive to queries and able to completed our project early to allow us to move it promptly. He provided us with updates along the way and we never had to worry about our renovations in his hands. I have read glowing reviews about Jeff and I totally concur with those positive reviews. Thank you Jeff and Space Atelier!

Eric has done an excellent job bringing my ideal kitchen to reality. We encountered numerous challenges but eventually won the race. It was a battle towards success, since I am a very difficult person. Despite the fact that there were a few challenges, Eric went above and beyond to remedy them, which is difficult with concrete flaws. My kitchen was in terrible shape, but Eric completely transformed it, and I am grateful that I could trust him and his men. I appreciate how he brought potential issues to my attention and is extremely detail-oriented. What I liked about Eric is that he understands the inconvenience of living in such an environment with constraction work going on, he assigns workers daily to complete the job, swiftly. Would highly recommend Eric, at OmniD to all our friends, family and to new customers.

Positive Experience with Ciseern and Designer Cindy I recently worked with Ciseern for my home renovation, and overall, I had a positive experience, thanks to Cindy. Well Thought Out Design Cindy presented a well thought out design that catered to my needs and preferences. She managed to strike a good balance between aesthetics and functionality, creating a space that works well for me. Responsive and Attentive Cindy was quite responsive throughout the process. She answered my questions and addressed my concerns in a timely manner, which made me feel heard and valued as clients. Quality Materials: Waterproof Board for Kitchen Sink and Bathroom Cabinet One of the highlights of Cindy's design was the use of waterproof boards for my kitchen sink and bathroom cabinet. This choice has significantly improved the durability and practicality of these areas, ensuring they withstand everyday use. Guided Renovation Process from Start to End Cindy guided me through the entire renovation process from start to finish. Her project management skills helped keep everything on track, and she effectively coordinated with the contractors and kept me updated on the progress.

Before we went on our renovation journey, we met up with 10 different IDs. Some of the IDs were featured on various social media platforms but we decided to go with MDS instead. We were assisted by Estelle and Shufei. I think communication is the key importance to success for our renovation. We had a smooth journey due to the great communication by both of them. Their response to our queries was always on the ball and within the hour be it week days or weekends. I think engaging a good ID does really matters as they could resolve a lot of issues on site and save us a lot of unforeseen troubles. Also to note, I think my IDs were really honest. They isn’t much add on quotations and things that was not required was also refunded to us. If not mention, we wouldn’t have known too. To sum up, I believe a lot of us are not familiar with renovation. It is important to find IDs who are experienced and can share their expertise from their knowledge. I’m glad that both my IDs did really well in that aspect, sharing with us the red flags, the Do’s and Don’ts.