By Design

New home means need to find a reno company. Stucked between getting an ID or a contractor. We had a very bad experience with our previous ID company. like really traumatic very bad till today cannot forget. So this time round, I prayed hard we get a really really really good one. We went looking around for quotations. Meeting about close to 10 different IDs and contractor. But still, no luck. I was scrolling through instagram and I saw By Design Works ad. I look through. Not so convinced. Looked through the reviews and this name frequently popped out. S-E-A-N. We set an appointment with him and they say, the rest is history. We were very impressed with his ideas. He was the only one who came up with a different layout for our home. He was not pushy, very patient in waiting for us to get back to him. He listened, paid attention and remembered what our home needs are. Most IDs we went earlier, we had to keep repeating what we wanted. aiyooo....Anyway, Once we signed the deal, the work started and it was proper. We got updates each time. Like legit updates on what was currently happening and what was going to happen next. Simply said, we did not have to come into the house regularly to check on this and that. He reassured us that everything was following through the timeline well and yes it did. After the handover, it didn't end there. Our house had some minor issues here and there and guess what? it was all rectified by Sean and his team. No questions asked. BUT, he will only asked this, 'all done sistur? you happy? husband happy? both of u happy=Sean happy.' We are very truly grateful that we met Sean from By Design Works. This is not a paid review but an review honest from the bottom of our hearts. If you guys are looking for a reno company, please do consider Sean, sit and have a happy chat with him and let him turn your home into your dream home. :) Thank you Sean and team!

From the first initial meeting till the end of our reno, everything was through google meet and whatsapp which we really appreciated as our schedules were quite tight. Samples were sent to our doors, to our convenience. There was no need for us to trouble ourselves to go down to their office to pick and choose laminates, etc.. only time we had to go out was to pick our tiles. Sean and Juli took note of details of our current furnitures, appliances etc. they gave so much suggestions and ideas that without them, I don’t think we could have achieved our dream home. Juli did multiple rounds of 3D, not even calculative about it. Sean was always keeping us updated with the house progress. There were few hiccups here and there but Sean was quick to rectify it. He had no qualms sending over his vendors/ contractors to do the minor touchups that we require. Of course at the end, we exceeded our budget but because ours was an old flat, it was kind of expected. Sean was quite transparent with the costings, and even helped us negotiate things to reduce costs. So glad we took the leap to engage them. The end result was better than the 3D which we didn’t expect. So proud to be recommending them to friends and families. A huge thank you to Sean and Juli for their great service and hardwork. Keep it up!

Engaged By Design Works service for my home renovation, which has to undergo a major overhaul for my newly bought 5 room resale flat! They impressed me with their professionalism, resourcefulness and efficacy in completing up my place in less than 2 months with minimal hiccups during the process. Communication is prompt and understanding to my needs and good ideas were incorporated during our meetings to build the dream home. Their planning is very logical and experienced with every aspect, which is very important for interior designing as to minimize overpromising and undelivering the results throughout the execution. Overall I would recommend anyone to build your dream house with them, though we should expect little hiccups along the way as of every project, they are always with us alongside to resolve any unforseen circumstances in a very professional basis!

When we met Sean for the very first meeting, we immediately felt comfortable with what he could offer us. He immediately knew what we were going for and did not pressure us into making choices that we didnt want to. Because of this level of comfort and trust that we felt with him, we didnt take long to confirm our project with his team. The whole process was laid out clearly from the start. At the same time, picture and video updates on the reno progress were regular and frequent which we really liked and appreciated alot. Safe to say, we knew what was happening every step of the way. We're first time home owners and we're very happy that we did not have to worry much aboutthe whole reno process. Sean and his team took care of EVERYTHING and more. They provided recommendations in every matter and clear directions in the project and gave us every opportunity possible to make a choice/decision for our house. And that meant alot to us. There were also some small hiccups along the way but Sean and his team managed them all well, and we're pleased. Things were rectified fast and good. We only did a basic renovation for our house for now but safe to say, we'll be coming back again to Sean and his team for our future house projects.

We met up with so many different IDs from everywhere else before finally deciding to go with Sean Koh. He is the first who did not try to force his ideas and opinions on us. In fact, the only one. Listened very attentively to what we want and like, gave us suggestions when we asked for them, shared his knowledge on the pros and cons of the ideas that we all came up with together, and then brought our vision to life! The turnout is even nicer than what we imagined. It’s a pretty big deal to have said that because we can be very fussy and anal about alot of things. Also, everything was scheduled and executed at a very good pace. We were one of those who got our reno works stalled because of the circuit breaker but the moment that was done, our home was swiftly done up (while most people we know, are still waiting for so many things to be done). We’ve received so many compliments from those who have dropped by; even a foodpanda rider asked which reno company did we go with because he just got a new place Lol We’ve been happily distributing Sean’s “contact info” to the people around us who are planning to do up their places. Definitely someone to go with if you’re looking for a very very patient, friendly, stylish, attentive, (this can go on forever) ID at a good price. Two thumbs up from everyone in the fam; Thanks Sean, for the job well done! Superb work ?

Kudos to Sean Koh & Team for transforming my 4-room hdb flat to a warm and inviting home. Despite the manpower challenges brought on by Covid, he managed to organise his team of painters, plumbers, electrician and carpenters to deliver the project in a timely manner. What I like mostly is he regularly updates me on the progress and works being done on my house and he keeps to his promise. Also no Reno works are totally smooth sailing but his service recovery efforts are superb! The issues I had were resolved in a fast manner by Sean and he personally ensured all my issues were resolved to my expectations before asking for the final payment. ByDesign is also very transparent on the costs involved for add on works and Sean even advises me on where money can be saved for works that might not add value to my house which I appreciated. I love the carpentry work done on my wardrobes and the wooden trellis beams in the living room is a gem. Whereas a few other ID firms quoted me a higher price, ByDesign managed to keep the costs reasonable but still delivered what I envisioned. A very happy and satisfied customer ??

Engaged By Design through my sister's friend recommendation as they also did their home renovation. Just want to express my sincere thanks to Sean and his team for their service. He ensures that our house turned into a home that we envisioned. Everything that we wanted was carefully planned and executed by Sean and his team. Thank you so much from responding to me promptly from the start and doing your best to share your suggestions with us all the way to the final installation.??

Sean was highly recommended by my brother. Sean was a good listener and had a good understanding of our wants and needs. He gave his sincere and honest input. We incorporated our ideas into a kitchen that my husband and I had envisioned. Sean was always ever ready in replying messages. He would give updates and schedule the works in timely manner. Sean was patient and accomodating despite us changing our minds along the way. I would highly recommend Sean to all. No regrets !

By Design completed their renovation works for my kitchen and 2 toilets within a month. I was impressed by how fast and efficient they were. Of course there were hiccups along the way but the ID managed to rectify the matters immediately. My ID was very attentive with the details of it and provided with various proposals according to my requirements. Our 25 years old house look brand new thanks to By Design. I would reccomend By Design to whoever that need renovation works. You'll be impressed by their efficiencies and creativity !

Engaged By Design & Sean to renovate my recently purchased condo. It is now transformed into a comfortable place I call home. I was very worried about engaging an ID firm as I heard most were unable to deliver due to lack of manpower. Kudos to Sean & his crew for finishing the project within the timeline that I am back in singapore and save me time and money by not renting a flat while waiting for the renovation to complete. Wishing the team a wonderful year ahead with many more successes