Space planning is paramount, Axis ID boss William Ong tells KALPANA RASHIWALA 'A LOT of people don't understand that you can still make a small apartment feel comfortable if you do not put in the wrong things. Space planning to me is the most important part of interior design; it is not about decoration first,' says William Ong, executive chairman of Axis ID. Micro apartments and shoebox units have...
Interior Design
Home-grown interior design firm Design Studio is joining hands with the world's fifth largest interior fit-out company Depa United Group. Their joint venture, DDS Asia Holdings, is targeting business opportunities in the hospitality and commercial sectors. DDS Asia has a share capital of $10 million, and will go for projects worth over $50 million. Work has already begun on some $54.4 billion worth of...
Do not let emotions propel you into a renovation unless you're ready. Ask yourself the following questions to decide whether the time is right: 1. Why do I want to renovate? Is it to meet the space needs of your family, to create a more pleasing environment or because the rest of the neighborhood is doing it. 2. Am I willing to take the time to select the right contractor for the job? Will you will...