The Interior Lab is one of the most recognized design firms in Singapore especially when it comes to Scandinavian interior designing.

Specializing in residential and commercial projects, The Interior Lab gives its customers a different yet creative style that has been effective in its marketing strategy.

What we liked about this design firm is its long-standing reputation in the industry. Having served several hundred clients in the past, it surely has stood the test of time.

Along with its experience in this industry, The Interior Lab has won several awards for its designs and is accredited by several agencies in Singapore.

These agencies are the BCA, HDB, and CaseTrust. By getting accredited by these agencies, both the customers and firms are given more security when it comes to the work they do, payments, and overall quality of the service.

We found that customers are generally fond of the designers as they are very approachable from the initial meeting and designing phase all the way up to the final touches in the renovations and other jobs.

Although the reputation of this company precedes it, there are still significant downsides to consider.

We found that due to the ongoing pandemic, The Interior Lab’s services were affected, especially when it comes to the quality of work it gives to its clients.

With our conversations with customers that have recently acquired its services, we realized that a common problem with The Interior Lab is a lack of consistency.

The customers would liken its quality to that of a handyman doing small renovations as a side-hustle. Others would directly say that the workers were unprofessional and didn’t seem interested to answer any queries they had.

Home Guide has been helping Singaporean households and establishments since 1992. This company has slowly gained popularity for its take on Scandinavian designs and other themes.

What we like about it is that despite more than two decades of experience in this industry, it still hasn’t lost its touch. Hundreds, if not thousands of clients have been handled by this firm and it only makes its services much better as time goes by.

Other than that, we noticed that the extensive amount of certificates and licenses this firm has only backed up its legitimacy and expertise in this type of industry.

Choosing firms that present their clients with their credentials upfront is a good sign as it means it cares for the image of the company as well as the quality of service it can give to customers.

We also liked how the staff handled its clients from inquiries and the procedure all the way up to the final design and after-service support.

Home Guide offers a wide variety of services other than Scandinavian interior design and ID in general. We liked that even if it is a design firm, it still offers carpentry works as well as renovation services for anyone to avail.

What we didn’t like, though, is the time this firm gives its clients to make a visit. Being open only on weekdays for a limited time can be a hassle for people working a 9-5 office job.

Nonetheless, the customer service team of Home Guide is available to chat at any time of the day and will be able to accommodate client queries as well as give quotations when asked for.

Darwin Interior is a well-known firm when it comes to handling any type of project given to it — even ones on a budget. With several years in the business, this is surely a firm to check out.

With a significant number of experienced designers, Darwin Interior has been able to satisfy clients from all around the country by providing accurate rates as well as perfectly-executed jobs.

An added benefit to this interior design firm is it has a lot of interior designers. Because of that, there are more hands that can contribute to what your vision may be as well as give advice as to what your home may be lacking.

We liked that other than having many designers, Darwin Interior also provides its clients with all the licenses and accreditations it has to show its dedication to the job as well as its validity in the interior designing industry.

Lastly, Darwin Interior provides its clients with a 3-year warranty — subject to change depending on the type of project it will be handling as well as the price. 

This is a great deal as interior design rates are not the cheapest. Having a warranty ensures the client’s payment will be worth every penny.

We did find some problems though. On occasion, a client will be given to some interior designers who aren’t too accommodating to their wants and needs. 

Sometimes, contractors hired by the firm arrive unannounced and do an overall subpar job, leaving clients unsatisfied.

Overall, this design firm is definitely a great choice to have and consider especially in getting a Scandinavian design for your home.

Monoloft is known to lean more into the minimalist side of interior design. Scandinavian interiors are relatively similar to a minimalist style approach to designing, which is why this company was added to our list.

We like that this firm stayed true to its original style and didn’t choose trendier designs over the years. It does have over a decade of experience to back up its expertise, though, which is most probably why.

Since Scandinavian designs are getting more and more famous in the interior design industry, we found Monoloft to be one of the best fits because it provides personalized service to its customers.

With that, you’ll be able to add any element you want to the Scandinavian interior, as well as get advice from its accommodating staff throughout the designing and execution process.

The service of this company is what gets the most praise. Consistently hitting deadlines and exceeding customers’ expectations seem to be a daily thing for the staff of Monoloft — they have always left clients satisfied.

A somewhat drawback to this firm (if you consider it as one) is that it isn’t available on weekends, which is when most people have time to spare.

Other than that, there seem to be no red flags, which makes it a worthy choice for getting a Scandinavian makeover for your place.

Meter Square has been rated as an excellent interior design firm by the past clients it has accumulated throughout the years. 

With over a decade of experience, the firm has gained countless testimonials because of its honesty and the quality of service it provides.

Customers consistently praise its customer service team as well as the designers themselves for being able to handle any type of job they may need.

In addition to that, we liked that the services provided by Meter Square aren’t limited to interior design. It also has carpentry and renovation services, which is beneficial for both new and old homeowners. 

While the company likes to stick to practical and more functional designs, Scandinavian-style homes and other different themes are still part of its repertoire.

Another thing to note is that all the carpentry of this company is sourced locally and is done in its own factory to ensure the quality of products it uses in any project.

While the overall service is great, there are some minor drawbacks such as inconsistencies with the application of flooring and other materials to renovated homes, which some clients aren’t that happy about.

But cases like those are a rare occasion and don’t prove to be a problem for most clients.