Renovating your first HDB is a daunting task – and a tiresome one too, since many new owners are young newlyweds just entering the workforce. Choosing the right interior designer will relieve much of your stress and let you focus on planning other things like your wedding or career!
Many people have their own unique opinions on design, so it is important to believe in your interior designer that he/she can bring your vision into reality. Other than their ability to meet your design requirements, here are several tips when picking a HDB interior design service in Singapore:
Is the Renovation Company Trustworthy?
Let’s say you were recommended a particular interior design company by a relative or friend. A quick search online should show your interior designer’s portfolio (or past work) and website. It is then up to you to discern if they are reputable and trustworthy. Look at reviews – if they seem genuine and are given over a period of time, they are most likely trust able.
They should be upfront about their renovations so you can do further digging about their subcontractors. Swiss Interior for example, has images displaying their successful HDB renovations to better inform clients. Looking at their past features is a good place to begin your interior designer hunt.
Looking for RCMA-recorded services, protect client deposits from being void or liquidation of the service through deposit execution bonds. An ISO Certificate is another good indicator of the quality and consistency of work.
Why Does Experience Matter?
In every niche or style of interior design, there are acclaimed and experienced designers and those with less experience. Quite a number of local designers have not received proper training in their field of design.
A “deal designer” usually performs the role of a middleman. Their main pursuit lies with sales quantities since they get paid on a commission basis. Clients are often tasked with whichever subcontractor is available. Choosing a more experienced designer can make more effective pairings between subcontractors and your renovation needs, which would improve the overall design of your home. After all, the feel of your home can be greater than the sum of its parts if done right!
If you are into popular designs often seen on newspapers and realestate social media, we propose you approach premium design services with “in-house designers” all things considered. “In-house designers” are for the most part responsible for doing up the 3D plan and drafting of the designs. Most have undergone proper training of room ideas, surface and shading coordination – all of which are important elements of interior design.
What Contractors are the Most Common?
Choosing services that have their own preferred contractors is the way to go. While it is not necessary to have contracted services for all aspects of renovation, a firm that has a few is more trustworthy than a firm that has none.
It is tough for interior designers to be held accountable for quality when they are not accountable for the sourcing and employment of subcontractors. Independent subcontractors could cut corners in certain cases and compromise on renovation quality, so customers will have to keep an eye out.
