Interior Designer Reviews

We signed with ANSANA Interior Design, already paid 90% expecting 90% of the delivery but as you can see in the photos, its barely livable. Having taken 90% of our monies, we were left in our house in such a state with $100k of work unfinished and NOT communication and NOT returning our monies. We are now taking legal action against ANSANA. We even agreed and planned our move-in around the agreed schedule. As the date approached, the house still wasn’t ready. We were also asked to release more money to pay subcontractors so work can be completed, which made us anxious because so much felt unfinished. We tried to be patient. We chased updates, but many times we ended up contacting and coordinating subcontractors ourselves. The timeline moved, then moved again. Costs we thought were “all-in” later appeared as variation orders—like installation for doors/frames—and even our lump-sum demolition didn’t include removing the old tile skirting, which became another VO. Each surprise meant more time, more stress, and more temporary living costs. This experience has been exhausting and disheartening. We have sleepless nights dealing with ANSANA and now we do not even have a place to stay in because this very bad experience. We’re sharing it so others can plan better than we did: clarify exactly what “all-in” means (in writing), confirm what’s included in demolition (including skirting), and agree on how progress and payments will be managed.

I must preface this to say that we didn’t sign with El Arte but we really wanted to leave a review for the excellent ID we met and worked with - Rebecca. We met Rebecca over the course of about 5 wks, and had numerous meetings with her. From the get go, she was considerate of the fact that we were still overseas, and tried her best to fit our time. She also came fully prepared, with ideas, suggestions, and even drew up 2-3 options for us - something that very few other IDs did (in the end we met close to 15). Rebecca was heard our needs/lifestyle, and Came up with ideas/suggestions that showed she truly thought from our perspective. She also came up with very cool ideas that worked with our less than ideal home layout. Being architecture trained, Rebecca also gave good, realistic advice, and was never pushy which we really valued. Her advice on things like whether a certain number of drawers were feasible made complete sense when she explained them patiently to us - that was very helpful since we were planning for our new home for the first time and had some ideas that really probably wouldn’t have worked. She also went the extra mile to check with her contractors/suppliers when we saw things we’d have wanted but they didn’t supply (like a type of swivel shower partition). She also actively negotiated for a better price for us, within reasonable limits. Perhaps what we enjoyed most about working with Rebecca was her clear explanations and her good vibes - it was never just “yes can do” or “no cannot do” - but she took time to help us understand aspects of design and explore collaboratively what could and couldn’t be done. (Her scribbled drawings are also very easy to understand/act as a good visual aid when she’s explaining). While we went with another company due to their company’s in house carpentry etc(we were mostly doing carpentry for this Reno), we will not hesitate to work with Rebecca in the future should we need any work or Reno to be done!

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Roy work according to my budget and plan with care to ensure I can achieve my "dream house" idea while not overspent. He is flexible and patient in arranging meet-up with me due to my hectic schedule. Trustable! And most importantly, he can understand what my needs and wants in building my dream house. He offered extra help to source for compatible deco and accessories. Hopefully once the renovation started he can also put in equal effort to the entire renovation project.

Had the opportunity to discuss our home renovation plans with Quad R's Nigel, and we were impressed by his expertise and professionalism. He was attentive when listening to our lifestyle needs, and proposed great ideas to us. Communications-wise, it was also a smooth experience with Nigel as he relays information clearly and promptly. Meetings with him were always enjoyable and fruitful sessions. Our heartfelt thanks to Nigel!

Our ID, Jeff Chong, has truly been a joy to work with from start to finish. As first-time homeowners, we came into the renovation process not knowing what to expect, but Jeff made everything incredibly smooth and reassuring. He took the time to understand our preferences, explained every step clearly, and offered thoughtful advice whenever we felt unsure. He also has great ideas which contributed significantly to the aesthetics of the home. Throughout the months of renovation, Jeff was consistently patient, responsive, and reliable. He gave practical recommendations without being pushy, and always kept us updated on progress. We really appreciated how he balanced aesthetics with functionality, helping us make decisions that suited both our lifestyle and budget. What stood out most was Jeff’s calm professionalism and attention to detail. Every part of the process felt well-coordinated, timelines were met, and any small issues that arose were quickly resolved. Thanks to his guidance, our first home turned out exactly as we hoped, and the entire journey was completely stress-free. We have absolutely no regrets choosing Jeff and LA Design as our ID and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a designer who’s trustworthy, communicative, and genuinely cares about his clients.

From the very beginning, I had a clear vision in my mind — a home that captured the quiet elegance and timeless charm of a Paris apartment. Don and Jimmy brought that dream to life so beautifully that every corner of my new flat feels like stepping into the home I’ve always imagined. The design process was collaborative, creative, and deeply thoughtful. Don and Jimmy took the dream out of my head, took the time to understand my lifestyle and aesthetic preferences, refining every detail — from the cabinetry proportions to the colour transitions and lighting — with precision and heart. The end result is a home that feels tranquil and beautiful and deeply personal. What truly stood out was their professionalism. They handled the entire renovation process — electrical, carpentry, painting, tiling, and fittings — with seamless coordination. Their on-site supervision was so thorough that I barely had to lift a finger or take time out from work to oversee anything. Everything was delivered on schedule, with impeccable workmanship and attention to detail. Now that it’s complete, I find myself smiling every time I walk through the space — from the soft, creamy tones and classic wall panelling to the navy cabinetry and crystal chandelier that ties everything together. It’s elegant yet warm, functional yet full of character. Thank you Don and Jimmy for your creativity, patience, and dedication. You didn’t just design a house — you created a sanctuary that feels entirely like me. I couldn’t have asked for a better designer or a more wonderful renovation journey.

Yang Hann helped us to design our dream home tailored to our lifestyle, with highly intricate planning and patience. We engaged him ~1 year in advance, and he was very meticulous in walking us through every design consideration during each consultation session we had with him even in the earlier design phase. He was asking detailed questions and could quickly understand our needs so that his design was able to accurately cater to our requirements. In addition, he creatively sourced for latest designs for our bookshelf, and seamlessly incorporated into our design. The initial overall design was close to what we want. We really liked how the design eventually came to life in our home. More importantly, Yang Hann has strong project management skills and was able to deliver what he promised. The actual product was super similar to his design mock-ups, and was quickly delivered within 2 months (much faster than like-for-like projects that we have heard from our friends). Yang Hann also exhibited exceptional problem solving skills, by always letting us know how to make our requirements work. We would highly recommend Yang Hann and Space Atelier team.

Design: We are very happy with the overall design. It’s clean, modern, and fits our lifestyle perfectly. The layout is practical and stylish, and the overall color tone creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere at home. Workmanship: The workmanship is solid and detailed. We especially like the painting work — it’s neat and well done. There were some minor issues, such as the wrong wood color and a few kitchen details, but Ken resolved them quickly without extra cost. Service: Ken is friendly, responsible, and communicates very well. He’s always polite, responsive, and patient in explaining things. Even when problems arose, he followed up promptly and solved them efficiently. His sincere attitude made the whole process stress-free. Value for Money: The renovation stayed within budget and was completed on time. Ken never pushed us to make payments and always prioritized our comfort and satisfaction. Considering the smooth process, good quality, and thoughtful service, we feel it’s excellent value for money.

Started the journey of looking at various interior design ideas in Dec 2024, and embarked on the exciting time meeting various IDs in Apr 2025. Was exciting, refreshing and fun meeting various IDs, exchanging ideas and exploring various design options. Most IDs are very professional, but offer mostly the same design concepts, following current trends and design ideas. However, I want a design that is timeless, minimalists and cozy. After more than a month of meeting more than 10 IDs, the process became tedious, energy draining and at times draggy. Ovon Design was the last ID I met, which almost didn't happen as I was tired of the process and had in fact decided on appointing a particular ID I met earlier. Ovon Design responded to my last minute queries, so I decided to give it a shot. On the day of appointment, I was toying with the idea of cancelling but somehow managed to garner the energy to attend. Front the initial encounter with Simon and Dayah, I was quickly impressed by their professionalism, great listening skills, ability to understand and visualize the design concepts I fancy. The most important factor is the ease and comfortable feeling when discussing the design concepts with them, with great proposals and design ideas offered by Simon and Dayah. On the second appointment, Dayah presented the design concepts in rendering customized to my requirements, this greatly helped me to visualize the design ideas; which most IDs would just described in words and maybe showed some pictures from their other projects. Hence, very quickly I decided that Ovon Design, Simon and Dayah were the interior designers I want for my home renovation project. From then on, the journey had been extremely smooth, and I did not have to be concerned about the renovation progress. If there were any issues, both Simon and Dayah were able to resolve them very quickly. Dayah updated me of the renovation progress with pictures and videos regularly. Greatly impressed by the speed of communication, and any queries I had were attended to and answered almost instantly. After about 2 months of renovation, the home was handed to me in an immaculate condition, exactly as per the propsed final rendering, with everything according to my idea of a cozy, comfortable and perfect home to enjoy. So thankful, glad and blessed to have engaged OVON Design as the interior design firm to handle my home renovation. Blessed with Simon and Dayah as the designers assigned, they were excellent in their design ideas, professionalism, communication and customer centric service. Could not have asked for more. With the project in their hands, everything was perfect. Thank you Simon and Dayah, you have made the process extremely joyful and stress-free, so glad I chose you as my Interior Designers.

Choosing FSI as the ID firm for our first new place was the best choice we made. Our designer, Leon was able to blend our envision of the house with creativity and functionality. Love how he also added pop of colours to elevate the fun element of the space. He also helped to keep to our renovation budget by providing alternatives and no hidden costs. During the renovation period, the team also updated us promptly on the project status with photos and videos. This greatly put our mind at ease, knowing our house was in safe hand. Concerns / feedback that we had were quickly resolved too. The whole process was smooth and completed on time, nothing like the renovation nightmares that we heard from our friends.

ID: Javier and Benjamin Pros: -Understood our brief of California casual very well, proposed elements and mood boards that fit what we needed and not just what we wanted -Was candid enough to share what can be done and what is not recommended directly, giving the rationale for each case -Didn't push extravagant add ons or use expensive vendors but we had the option to do so -Honest and accountable when it comes to issues -Use Blum fittings by default -Tweaked and provided multiple renderings until we were satisfied -Very communicative, prepared schedules in advance and resolved issues quickly -Replied promptly and gave sound design advice, ie red leather sofa wouldn't go with our design but a salmon fabric sofa would -Didn't assume anything, eg whether our irregular knobs should be installed horizontally/vertically Cons: -Some hiccups with the carpenter and electrician, eg my dish rack couldn't fit the custom made cabinet and aa tracks were installed in the wrong cabinet -It would have been nice to explore alternative solutions for some issues once site recce was done, even if alternative solutions are not necessarily better Ultimately we had a good experience and we arrived at a compromise for all issues or they were fixed promptly. It depends on your expectations, we weren't stressed about the issues but I could see how it could still be stressful for others. We did get many items on our own from Taobao and JB, which resulted in delays from waiting for replacements or additions to arrive and a lot more hassle from coordinating these deliveries on our own