Getting a recommended interior design company or stylist for a makeover or home renovation in Singapore, or anywhere, is important. We speak with some readers who have done just that and love the end result!
#1 Nikhil Dinesh, Indian – WTP Furniture
I met WTP Furniture and Naazli through the agency that was helping me relocate from Switzerland to Singapore. I chose them to source furniture and also style my home for me.
The flat I settled on as my new home was unfurnished. I’d had a look at a few furnished flats but none of them appealed to me. I travel a lot for work and needed a refuge – somewhere to relax and recover but also with a bit of personality.
It was a pleasure working with WTP Furniture and Naazli. They understood exactly what I wanted for the space in a couple of meetings. We made most decisions via email and I had a fully furnished flat in a month!
They also set me up with temporary furniture in the interim so I could move into the apartment straight away.
It now feels like home.
WTP Furniture
3 Kung Chong Road
6235 2760 | wtpstyle.com
#2 Subir and Kaveeta, with their mothers and their two kids, Singaporean – Arete Culture
Our very good friends Eric and Carol run Arete Culture, and we’d heard Carol talking about her business and her clients with such passion for years that we always knew that we wanted only them to work on our new home.
The home renovation by the previous owners was done about a decade ago and, while generally well maintained, it was pretty vanilla style with some elements in their original condition. These dated the home, so we wanted to modernise and elevate it.
The space we were hoping to achieve was unique. We wanted a multi-generational, co-living and work/play space for us, our two young kids, both our mums, our two helpers and a golden retriever.
Arete Culture was tasked with handling all aspects of the interior design, home renovation and makeover. This included our wet and dry kitchens, dual study, living and dining areas, patio and master and kids’ bedrooms.
As expected, they did not disappoint. Carol and Nirvi were nothing short of spectacular in the way they project-managed the renovation. Down to the finest finishes and details, they provided excellent recommendations for fittings, fixtures and furniture, working closely with each supplier to ensure timely and organised delivery. They designed each space with such passion, commitment and attention to detail to fit our exact needs, requirements and lifestyle.
The icing on the cake was makeover day, when we were asked to leave for the entire morning so that Carol, Nirvi and team could put the finishing touches on our newly designed and renovated home – window treatments, bedding, lamps, cushions, ornaments, the works; no detail was too small to be left out! Cue a reveal and tears, just like on TV!
Arete Culture
#01-02 Atelier By Arete, 20 Depot Lane
9640 3829 | areteculture.com
This article on finding an interior design company for styling and home renovation in Singapore first appeared in the November 2024 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!
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