Interior Designer Reviews

Had a really good experience Jerome and his team overall for our first home! The end-to-end execution, checking in on the status of our house at different phases and timely updates were appreciated. Jerome was also accommodative to our requests and communication was easy, always responsive whenever I had questions or small changes along the way. I also appreciated how responsible and hands-on they were throughout the whole process, making sure things were done properly and on time. The end result turned out great and we're really happy with our new home. Would definitely recommend Jerome if you’re looking for someone reliable and easy to work with 👍👍

As a first-time homeowner, I had many questions throughout the renovation process, and Irvin was consistently patient in explaining everything clearly and thoroughly. Working with her was easy and pleasant, as she has an amiable and humorous character. Her calm and composed attitude helped ensure that the already stressful renovation process never felt overwhelming, even though it was difficult for me to make certain decisions such as the selection of tiles. She first struck me as a very meticulous ID when I noticed how well she organised all her project files and photos on her company’s shared server. This gave me great confidence and peace of mind, knowing that she was on top of every detail across all her projects, including mine. Her attention to detail was also reflected in her approach to planning. She took the time to carefully plan and align on every aspect of the renovation before proceeding with the actual works, rather than rushing into execution. This greatly reduced last-minute or hasty decision-making. She was also very responsive to messages, making communication smooth and reassuring throughout the process. What I appreciated most was that she genuinely values the homeowner’s perspective. Whenever there were differing views, she would thoughtfully consider how best to resolve them or find a middle ground, instead of taking the easy route of either agreeing to impractical ideas or dismissing good ones outright. Overall, her dedication and time put into the project in our various meetups/shopping trips way exceeded my expectation and went a long way in the successful delivery of a home that is not only focused on aesthetics but more importantly, highly practical and safe. Irvin was transparent about costs and demonstrated strong project management skills. As a perfectionist, she proactively had contractors rectify issues, such as instructing her tilers to redo slightly misaligned tiles before I had a chance to see them, even when it would have been easier to leave them as they were. She once shared her mantra: “If the work doesn’t pass my inspection, how can it pass the homeowner’s?” This principle stayed with me throughout the journey and fostered trust and there was no real need for me to go down on site to monitor the works much. Her after-sales service following handover has been equally impressive, with prompt coordination of contractors whenever minor touch ups were required. Overall, the renovation was delivered on time and within budget. While her quotation was generally higher than those from other interior designers I approached, the quality of work and the overall positive experience more than made up for it. She would also gently rein me in on budget considerations whenever my ideas became too ambitious, which further demonstrated that her priority was always the client’s interests rather than maximising profit. 6 months on staying in my new house, I’m pleased to say that very little rectification has been needed, and I cant think of any major “renovation regrets", a testament to her planning and detail. I’m very glad to have worked with Irvin and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and detail-driven interior designer.

Working with our interior designer was overall a positive and reassuring experience, with several strong points that stood out. One of their biggest strengths was their sense of responsibility and responsiveness. Throughout the project, they were consistently quick to reply, open to feedback, and proactive in addressing any questions or concerns. This made the entire renovation journey feel smoother and gave us confidence that things were being handled with care. As with most renovations, there were a few hiccups along the way. However, the designer was willing to step in and resolve issues when they arose, which we appreciated. While there were moments that suggested a slight lack of experience—particularly when dealing with finer details—these were generally manageable and improved as the project progressed. In terms of workmanship and execution, we felt that a bit more attention to detail would have elevated the final outcome further. That said, the overall result was still satisfactory, and we could see the effort put into delivering a good finish. Overall, we had a good experience working together. Their strong communication, accountability, and willingness to improve made a meaningful difference, and with more experience and refinement in details, they have great potential to deliver even better results in the future.

Would have been great if Cindy and Jolene were the assigned IDs at the start of renovation. Unfortunately, had a less than pleasant experience with a now ex-staff, before Cindy and Jolene saved the day. Kudos to them for being able to pull it off despite taking over the project at late stage. The colours suggestions and ability to communicate properly helped to move the project along even though they took over at late stage of the renovation.

We had the pleasure of meeting Roy from Le Interior Affairs when we headed down for the Qanvast Hangout event in late March! It was a really positive experience for us as he was very detail-oriented, and technically sound in terms of layouts, dimensions, spacing and the like, and had alot of great early ideas based off our design thoughts. We were also particularly impressed by his suggestion of us looking into designs of certain disciplines such as dopamine, so that we could narrow down a little bit more on the design specifics that we had roughly mapped out in our own design moodboard. Roy then connected us with Vanoha, and the two of them were the ones we spoke to as we continued on the proposal process. Vanoha injected another layer of intricacy with regards to design considerations, and complemented really well the technical expertise from Roy. They were patient, sincere, and thoughtful in understanding our lifestyle needs, design preferences, and the overall direction we wanted for our home. What stood out to us was their effort into reading up on our moodboard and lifestyle preferences intently before meeting us again for the first time to walk through their first proposal, but also their willingness thereafter to listen, clarify, revise, and come back with updated proposals that reflected our feedback more closely after our meetings and subsequent chats. They were also responsive throughout the process and took the time to explain their ideas, quotation details, and proposed layout changes clearly. We appreciated the effort they put into refining their proposal, especially in the later stages when they made a genuine effort to align more closely with our design vision as we developed it more over time. As first time home owners, we tend to be easily inspired by things we see online or on socials, so we genuinely appreciated Roy and Vanoha’s professionalism, warmth, and dedication throughout the proposal process as we continue to flesh out our own design preferences more. We would recommend speaking with them if you are exploring interior designers and want a team that is approachable, responsive, and willing to work through your ideas carefully whilst also being able to offer up fresh design ideas that aligns well with your preferences.

Although we eventually decided not to proceed due to going with another ID firm through a friend’s recommendation, we still wanted to leave a review to thank Russell for his time, effort, and dedication throughout the discussion process. From the very beginning, Russell was patient, sincere, and attentive to our ideas and requirements. He put in a lot of effort into the preparation work and consistently kept us updated on the progress, which we truly appreciated. His responsiveness and professionalism made the entire experience smooth and comfortable, and we could genuinely see the amount of thought and commitment he placed into helping us with our renovation plans. Thank you once again for your hard work and assistance throughout the journey. Wishing Russell and the team all the best always! 😊

Had a really good experience working with Cecil and the team for my new condo renovation. They were reliable throughout the process, paid attention to the smaller details, and were easy to communicate with. What I appreciated most was their design sense and aesthetic judgment. They have a tasteful and well-balanced approach that feels thoughtful rather than overly trendy, which can honestly be hard to find among many IDs. The end result turned out very much aligned with what I was hoping for. I also want to highlight the carpentry craftsmanship and lighting effect are superb - I was quite amazed at how little I need to worry for when I first saw the deliverables. I’m very happy with how the renovation came together and thankful to Cecil and the team for the effort and care they put into the project.

After careful consideration, we eventually chose 53 Design Studio. Looking back now, we know we made the right decision. From communication and design to the actual renovation work, the designers were highly professional throughout the entire process. They not only listened carefully to our ideas and preferences, but also incorporated their own professional insights and expertise to create the best outcome for our home.

When choosing an interior designer, we went through quite a long process. After communicating with different designers, I realized that having a designer who truly shares the same vision and understands your style is the most important thing. In the end, we decided to entrust our home to 53 Design Studio. The designers at 53 Design Studio are not only talented in design, but are also very hands-on throughout the entire process. Looking at my new home now, I’m really glad that I made this decision!

Perviously Ben did my renovation in 2022 for my 2 bedroom BTO. So this year my toilet bowl was leaking. When down to find him, but he change company already. When to his new company to find him. He first brought me to the shop to buy the toilet bowl before going up to this office. Bought a new toilet bowl and the worker install all within afew days. Ben planning is fast and good. I feel that he is trustworthy so I find him again.

Would like to extend our sincere thanks to Kai our ID from Senso Studios, who has been a huge help in our home renovation journey. We had some critical timelines to meet which made the project all the more challenging. However, Kai was able to manage the various stakeholders within the short timeframes with much composure. Kai has a good eye for design as well, taking the time to understand what we value and look for when it comes to the aesthetics - we love how the various elements in our house fits our style, and special mention to the "decorative" shelving Kai designed, where we were initially quite skeptical but decided to try it out and it turned out to be beautiful! Highly recommend working with Kai!

Of course initial concern was budget. Main issue was toilet but as we look around we decided on makeover of the living room too. Concerns listed out first and ideas formed. Also hidden issues came out like temporary accomodations when toilet is being done (only one toilet home). Theme was simple and first was color selection. Queries were responded to quickly and thoughtfully. The process was smooth, choices were put on the table so we felt the ownership. Experience shows and in all stress free. Thanks to the team.