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Boutique

Arete Culture

Recommended by 100% of Singapore homeowners

63 Hillview Ave, Singapore 669569

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Overview

Firm sizeBoutiqueThis firm provides highly-customised, unique designs with a personal touch.

At a Glance

This is an AI-generated summary based on this firm's profile and projects.

9.3Excellent6 Reviews
Design9.5
Workmanship9.3
Customer Service9.2
Value for Money9.2

Arete Culture is listed on HomeTrust as a boutique interior design firm. The profile does not include a founding year, team size, showroom locations, project portfolio or accreditations, so its scale and project mix cannot be assessed from the available data. It holds an overall rating of 9.3 from six reviews, with design scoring highest at 9.5 and service and value at 9.2. The boutique label suggests a smaller, more personalised practice, though team and project figures do not confirm this. Homeowners may find it most useful to request a portfolio and team details directly before shortlisting.

Strengths
Consistently high ratings across categories All four rating categories sit between 9.2 and 9.5, with design the strongest at 9.5. The spread is narrow, though the figures rest on only six reviews.
Boutique positioning The firm is categorised as boutique, which generally points to a smaller, more closely managed practice. This suits homeowners who prioritise direct access to the design team.
Things to take note
Limited profile and project information The firm has no recorded project count, property type mix, budget range or style information. Homeowners cannot yet gauge its track record or whether its past work matches their property and budget.
Small review base The overall rating comes from six reviews, so it may not yet reflect the range of client experiences.

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Reviews (6)

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This is an AI-generated summary based on 6 homeowner reviews.

Homeowners describe fast turnaround on tight timelines, designers who listen closely to personal taste, and close attention to budget where to spend and where to save. All six reviews date from 2017, so they reflect historical experience rather than recent projects, and none raise a substantive concern.

What homeowners value most

  • Fast turnaround on tight move-in or renovation timelines
  • Designs built around the homeowner's own taste and existing pieces
  • Budget guidance on where to invest and where to save
  • Accessible communication and end-to-end handling of the process

Best for homeowners who are

  • Homeowners who need a space ready quickly and want a designer to drive the timeline
  • Homeowners who want guidance on balancing budget across furnishing, sourcing and finishes
  • Homeowners who prefer a designer to take charge of the process and keep them informed without having to chase
Customer rating
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CM Designer Carol and JulesPosted Oct 20176470 Views
10.0
Design10Workmanship10Customer Service10Value for Money10

“Stunning design, amazing team, incredible speed”

Arete Culture is a true gem. Carol and Jules were an absolute delight to work with, and their work is stunning. When I was moving to Singapore, I needed help decorating a new space essentially from scratch and on an extremely tight timeline. Enter Arete to the rescue - hiring Carol and Jules was the best decision I could have made. If you're thinking about hiring a decorator/stylist in Singapore, you can stop looking, Arete is the absolute best choice you can make. First off, they are consummate professionals with a keen eye for great pieces and a well-honed aesthetic taste. They listened intently to my interests and preferences, and did a superb job creating a design palette and choosing pieces that fit my design style perfectly. And they did so with blistering speed - it was truly a remarkable feat. They also made what can be a very painful process an absolute delight. They take care of everything and always went the extra mile to make sure I had the best experience and a home with a real "wow" factor, and put my mind completely at ease. And they did a really impressive job maximizing my budget - helping to balance where to invest more money and where I could save money, and helping to also source custom-designed, beautiful unique pieces that didn't break the bank. Really, these guys are amazing. In addition to being the best at what they do, they're also a delight to work with - they're flexible, responsive, fast, and do it all with a great sense of humor. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

Design

Carol and Jules have superb aesthetic taste, and did a wonderful job putting together a design palette and selecting pieces that fit my design style.

Workmanship

Arete created several custom pieces for my space, and the workmanship was positively top-notch (and they were so fast too!)

Customer Service

These guys are an absolute dream to work with. They made what can be a very stressful process a true delight. Carol and Jules are the best!

Value for Money

Arete is undoubtedly great value - they provide top of the line quality, unbeatable service, and the utmost speed without breaking the bank. They also don't upsell at all - they worked with my budget and helped point out several places where I could actually save money

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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Min Designer Naomi Posted Aug 20176720 Views
10.0
Design10Workmanship10Customer Service10Value for Money10

“Transformed my space, couldn't be happier!”

After moving into my new place, I needed some help to redecorate my space because a lot of my furniture and decor didn't suit anymore. I reached out to Naomi from Arete Culture and after a consultation session, she immediately understood my needs and vision of how I wanted my dream living room. Within a short amount of time, she transformed my place and I couldn't be happier. She not only has a lovely design esthetic, she is a good listener, resourceful, fast to action, and most of all, does it so effortlessly and with a great attitude. Amazing! I would recommend Naomi/Arete to anyone who needs a quick fix to their space. If it bothers you, just fix it! I felt so much better after the transformation as the room's energy completely changed and looks much bigger too.

Design

Great working with them. Naomi listened really well and executed to create my dream living room.

Workmanship

Very good. The contractor she recommended to make the cabinetry was great and well priced.

Customer Service

Excellent. Resourceful, responsible, reliable and fast to act which is what I like.

Value for Money

Yes! They stayed within my budget most importantly.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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C.Chow Designer NaomiPosted Jun 201711121 Views
9.8
Design10Workmanship10Customer Service9Value for Money10

“Very pleased with the renovation work and trust level from Arete Culture”

Arete Culture is recommended by a friend. We have engaged them for our renovation and our schedule is tight to complete the whole process for move-in. The people that Arete Culture engaged (carpenter, electrician and curtain people) are professional and we are very pleased with the delivery. One very important thing about Caroline and her team is not just about style but she watch the $ for the owner to ensure best style, right pricing and right timing. This is not a easy thing to balance. I am happy with the work for our condo 4 bedroom unit.

Design

Practical, nothing excessive and compromise of space

Workmanship

Carpentry and electrician are excellent

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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Kelly Connolly Designer Juline MoroneyPosted Feb 20176357 Views
9.3
Design10Workmanship9Customer Service9Value for Money9

“Beautiful place to call home”

Juline Moroney of Arete Culture created a stunning and well designed home for me in Singapore. I was inspired and impressed by her beautiful ideas and speed of completion (three weeks from first conversation to completion). We spoke briefly about my needs and she handled everything that followed. I was thrilled by the result and am happy to have a beautiful place to call home as a result of Juline.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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rachcampbell92 Designer Nirvi and CarolinePosted Mar 20176097 Views
8.8
Design9Workmanship9Customer Service9Value for Money8

“A professional and an exciting experience”

"WOW".....that was my brief; every time i opened the doors to this open plan new build house I wanted to experience the "WOW factor". Nirvi and Caroline have more than exceeded that with their amazing design, interior styling ideas, creativity and expertise. They have transformed the first floor of this 'house' into the most amazing, stylish, comfortable, cozy and grown up family 'home'. From my initial store enquiry and subsequent house visit, nothing has ever been too much trouble. Nirvi has responded to my many calls and emails promptly & with constant reassurance. She has the patience of a saint! Both Nirvi and Caroline listened to my ideas and assisted in creating new ones, all of which I once believed were just those of dreams. However, they have turned that dream home into Complete reality, one I'm proud to welcome friends and family from near and far into. The furniture options sourced saved me countless hours, also offering me bespoke options based on my specific needs/wants/requirements while the overall styling project encompassed many original family pieces of sentimental value. The styling Day itself was seamless, professional and such an exciting experience. On return I opened those doors, stood there in awe of the transformation from before to now and experienced that "WOW"! My husband & I still do! I can't thank Nirvi and Caroline enough for giving me the beautiful and stylish home of my dreams but one that will transcend across time and countries in the future. THANKYOU!

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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KTSG Designer Arete Culture TeamPosted Mar 20176133 Views
8.0
Design8Workmanship8Customer Service8Value for Money8

“I am very happy with the results and their personal service”

Arete Culture took my plain and historic landed house in Katong and turned it into my own personal retreat. I was involved throughout every step of the process in transforming my house into a fantastic home. I am very happy with the results and their personal service. If you want a interior designer who can do everything you required with taste, style and attention, I am confident Arete Culture will meet your every expectation.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Hometrust member and not of Hometrust.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arete Culture

How has Arete Culture been rated by homeowners?

Arete Culture has been rated as excellent by homeowners, with an average rating of 9.3 rated by 6 homeowners.

What type of interior design company is Arete Culture?

Arete Culture is considered a Boutique firm. This firm provides highly-customised, unique designs with a personal touch.

How many showrooms does Arete Culture have?

Arete Culture has 1 showroom

Can I enquire with Arete Culture for my renovation project?

Yes, you can enquire with Arete Culture for a personalised quote for your renovation project.

Can I have video consultations with Arete Culture?

Yes, Arete Culture is available for video consultations.

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