Any Interior Design Firms to recommend?

[evovi1682003]

Hi anyone deal with Le Interi Pte Ltd/ Le Interi Design Pte Ltd/ Le Interi Studio and patrick’s Interior Dezign Pte Ltd before? Many thanks

 

[cloudangel]

Hi, I will be getting my keys for my resale 5rm in Q3 2022 so am sourcing for good recommended ID companies.
So far i have shortlisted the below.. So would appreciate your reviews, comments or experiences on them


1) Rezt & Relax (Found them on renoking/NOC)
2) Weiken (their prices seems to be quite high, the reno done seems to be mostly around 100k?)

 

[TeamUSA]

I actually went to an ID firm which is quite a big one. They matched me with an ID and prepared a quotation for me.

In the end, I decided to approach a contractor. Cos ID firm quoted a lot more and kept suggesting hacking the walls for open concepts or doing fancy stuff which I did not quite like it. - thus the markup.

If you know what you want and not doing major overhaul, those neighbourhood shops renovation companies can save costs, some don’t even charge GST. I just show them those photos I sourced from Pinterest and get them to follow the designs. No need to get ID to design for you.

Nowadays must be careful... most of the so called IDs are glorified main contractors earning commission from sub contracting works, dont really value add. The bundled ID + design package are the worst, cos they earn commissions from the sub contract and tell you the design is "free". Better to get a ID who is a certified Architect who can plan/design spaces so there is good flow/ease of access and proper space usage bearing in mind your personal requirements. Contractors are generally concerned about carpentry and the technical details , your pinterest design may not fit your particular space/property but they would not be able to advice you on it. The other aspect of engaing a proper ID is that they also have experience managing projects and contractors - how would you as a layperson check or ensure that (i) the deliverables meet the specifications (if you dont even have any technical specs document to start off with ) and (ii) whatever the contractor delivers to you is acceptable quality/workmanship based on industry practice (unless you also work in building/construction industry)? This is why there are so many issues of workmanship defects/quality issues when people just go to contrators/bogus "IDs".

 

[wadtheEel]

Hello, anyone got recommendations for interior designers specialising in Japandi style?

 

[Crimsom]

Hello, for ID company that is Case Trust accredited, means that there will be a bond on my deposit right?

https://www.casetrust.org.sg/accreditation-detail.aspx?id=4
CaseTrusted contractors are required to protect a customer's deposit paid through the purchase of a deposit performance bond. This bond will safeguard deposits against closure, winding up and/or liquidation before the renovation is completed.

 

[ashleybono2001]

Hi, i am looking to renovate 1 bedroom (kids room), any recommendation for contractor/ID? Thanks.

 

[Sherriee]

Design4Space

I went with Design4Space and started renovations 2 weeks ago.
The design concept I wanted, I saw online most IDs charge from $70k and above.
Design4 Space quoted me $50k+.

I signed up during a promotion where they were giving free quartz kitchen countertop. I wanted the Lian Hin marble series so I had to top up $75/ft. A few days after I signed the contract, my ID told me they just did a deal with Caesarstone so I can choose Caesarstone with my top up if I want to.

They also gave me a $500 voucher for bathroom and light fixtures.
In addition, I could also choose between a granite sink which is around $400+ or digital locks up to $1000.

Plus they use blum fittings for the cabinets/wardrobes and also the thicker PVC lining for the cabinets/wardrobes. Some IDs I’ve asked require a top up for the blum fittings or the thicker PVC lining.

My ID alerted me to a Hafary sale and got his contact person there to assist us.
We managed to secure all Italian tiles for the entire house. We got tiles that were originally over $10-$12 for prices that were within the reno quotation range.

But one thing is my ID is a little blur, sometimes get confused with the details.
But it is understandable as we kept making changes to the design.
Just need to refresh his memory occasionally and he will get it right.

The good thing about him is he is very trustworthy.
He remembers all his verbal promises.

I just went down to see the tiling works and workmanship was good.
Even my in-laws were impressed with the workmanship, especially when we are doing herringbone layout with tiles for the bedrooms.

I can’t figure out how to upload pictures, will do so once I figure it out

Hi, can pm me your ID name ? Thx

 

[ohmyhomesg]

Hello, anyone got recommendations for interior designers specialising in Japandi style?

PM us! We'll recommend someone and a place where you can get a free quotation

 

[ohmyhomesg]

Hi, i am looking to renovate 1 bedroom (kids room), any recommendation for contractor/ID? Thanks.

PM is the key

 

[April Foo]

Hi there,

Anybody knows the reasonable price for carpentry works?

Understand the full wood fabrication, laminates, labour and installation charges are calculated by Per Foot Run (PFR) in the industry.

The price range I was quoted ranges from $150 to $350 PFR for the same cabinets I wanted to build.

The median price was about $255 (+$20 for sliding doors).

Wondering if there are any hidden cost from these wide ranging quotes?

Some contractors said their quotes are slightly higher because their cabinets are fabricated by Singapore-based carpenters that use better quality materials and do not cut corners compared to cheaper ones that uses carpentry fabricated in Malaysian factories.

Considering that I needed to do up 60-80 foot of carpentry works, the cost differential can add up to more than $10,000 difference.

Any one can share their experience or direct reliable carpenters' contact?

 

[JamesYM]

The pricing is about right if you're looking at wardrobe. Boils down to workmanship and any discounts given on the overall price. And sliding doors are more expensive than casement by about 10-20/pfr. If don't need sliding can consider using casement in some places. Kitchen cabinet also different from wardrobe costing. Local factory if it's their own is definitely going to better choice since rectification can be done faster all things considered. Outsourced local factory got to queue up and be shared amongst the various ID firms in Singapore hence some need to bid a higher price for their work to be done. Then there's ABS trimming and stuff like that on areas you interact with a lot to make sure that there's no gap that you can touch and internal using cheap white PVC or the better quality one that looks good.

Hope this helps.

 

[ultimacloud]

Any ID to recommend with good workmanship ? And also uses autocad / revit for Modelling and Vray for rendering

 

[flyong]

Anyone engaged the ID firm calls "Intrigue-d Design Consultancy" before? Good?

Saw their posting on Youtube, have quite a lot of new design ideas.

Anyone one know the ballpark renovation cost for 4RM new BTO?

 

[jywy2005]

Any ID design firm that specialises in only carpentry? What kind of wood is considered good quality? If using particleboard, what’s the per foot run?

 

[shin7829]

Why particleboard?
This not low quality meh.
Most ikea item uses this leh.


Solid plywood is the better quality one

 

[jywy2005]

Thanks for your response. Cos my ID company uses particleboard for its carpentry for cabinets.

Not sure whether should go for it.
It’s chemically treated against termites and compressed wood filling. My ikea cupboard starts to chip after 2 years.

Why particleboard?
This not low quality meh.
Most ikea item uses this leh.


Solid plywood is the better quality one

 

[shin7829]

Thats quite nonsense. Most id would have quote solid plywood by default. And most should know this is the better quality type. Ask him quote u solid plywood or ask more from others id

My id say most ikea wood are particle board

https://www.homelane.com/blog/particle-board-vs-plywood/
U able to pm me your id?

 

[benzarone]

IdeaXchange provide good ID services.

 

[My_Revstar]

Having been using this forum and Qanvast recommendations to source for ID. Haven't finalised yet - but thought share my experience with 3 of them. Would be keen to know if it was an odd event for me:
a) Design 4 Space (ID/PM - Carmen Yang): Unresponsive after 1st meet. We kept sharing her our design ideas - with no response from her. When she delayed on our second meeting (that too when we asked to confirm it was on) we realised they have too many projects; and if thats the attention we are getting now - better to dodge the bullet
b) Ark-Hitecture (ID/PM - Karen): 1st meeting, took long time to hear the requirement. Postponed next meeting twice with assurance "sending quotations soon". Finally her laptop crashed :/
c) The Interior Lab: Quoted twice the price for same concept than other two IDs who have given us quotation thus far (unfortunately they don't have much track record to show for in Qanvast and Hometrust so not sure on their deliverable).


Wondering if we know our design well enough, any reliable contractor we can directly hire?

 

[wlcling]

Having been using this forum and Qanvast recommendations to source for ID. Haven't finalised yet - but thought share my experience with 3 of them. Would be keen to know if it was an odd event for me:
a) Design 4 Space (ID/PM - Carmen Yang): Unresponsive after 1st meet. We kept sharing her our design ideas - with no response from her. When she delayed on our second meeting (that too when we asked to confirm it was on) we realised they have too many projects; and if thats the attention we are getting now - better to dodge the bullet
b) Ark-Hitecture (ID/PM - Karen): 1st meeting, took long time to hear the requirement. Postponed next meeting twice with assurance "sending quotations soon". Finally her laptop crashed :/
c) The Interior Lab: Quoted twice the price for same concept than other two IDs who have given us quotation thus far (unfortunately they don't have much track record to show for in Qanvast and Hometrust so not sure on their deliverable).


Wondering if we know our design well enough, any reliable contractor we can directly hire?

Common to have unresponsive IDs.. i think business really too good... my ID also like working 7 days a week one. Keep looking ba... but make sure is responsive kind, and company is registered with casetrust.

Direct with contractor, i think feasible only if scope is small and simple. Otherwise risk of timelines extended, risk of small design issues here n there. At least IDs help you manage, and any issue, you just gan one single party.