02/07/2026
Something most renovation companies won't show you.
We're currently on site at a 4-bedroom condo in Ang Mo Kio Rise — a family of three, senior parents and their daughter, every room designed around how they actually live.
But here's the part nobody talks about.
When we demolished the original developer wardrobe in the reading room to make way for a custom double-tier bookshelf, we discovered something unexpected — there was no flooring underneath. The developer had simply never laid it, knowing the wardrobe would cover it.
We could have ignored it. Nobody would have known.
Instead we hacked out the area properly, made good the subfloor, laid new timber to match, and revarnished the entire reading room floor so every plank is consistent and seamless. The client never had to ask. It was the right thing to do.
This is what 11 years in this industry teaches you — not just how to design beautiful spaces, but how to protect the people who trust you with their home.
Full reveal coming once the family moves in. Are you planning a renovation and wondering what questions to ask your contractor? Drop them in the comments — happy to answer honestly.
