Urban Home Design 二本設計家 - #01-02 Urban Home Design 二本設計家

We engaged Ken & Emma after meeting couple other IDs that Qanvast has recommended. What stood out in the process was the openness demonstrated by Ken, who is always willing to consider our needs and explore ideas with us. Beyond the aesthetics, Ken and Emma provided very practical tips to choice of materials and designs as well. The whole renovation process went smoothly with regular updates and we trusted Ken & Emma to deliver what was committed. The final costing was close to the initial estimate and we were glad that everything went well and above our expectations. Would highly recommend Urban Home!

Urban Home Design was the first Qanvast ID firm that has reached out to us. During our first meetup, we had a good and fulfilling discussion. Ken and Emma diligently make sure that they wouldn't have our time gone down the drain and they gave us space and freedom to include our own elements of design into the making. Being a first-time house owner, they guided us the nitty-gritty stuff from designing feedbacks to accessories and decor. Many of our friends praised that the renovation was well done and the house looks great. We really feel so much at home with every detail that makes it truly livable. Most importantly, I think we were able to communicate and work well with each other throughout the whole process. Thank you to the UHD Team!

We first encounter Urban Home Design on Qanvast and their respond to my enquiry was almost immediate. My family and I have just moved from Hong Kong to Singapore and we were expecting our first new born. So everything needs to be on a specific deadline. In all our multiple meetings with Urban Home Design, we’ve been briefed in detail by Ken on the schedule, the works entail and what essential fittings and appliances we have to scout and source first, so that the phases of works can be carried out in schedule. Both Ken and Emma guided us in our first-time journey step by step which we really appreciate. Ken has also been extremely speedy and detail in his AutoCad & 3D drawing and addresses all the detail with us since our house is an old 38yr old resale HDB. This allow us to visualise the design and discuss all the anticipated challenges with old house. We have ambitious design plans and while the house has its own restrictions, Ken always explains to us how it can be adapted or modified to fit the design intent while working around the problems of the restrains of the old house. we are lucky we have found a very experience ID. During renovation, as I am pregnant, Urban Design Home team has been responsive in updates of the progress and took videos of the state of renovations which greatly assured us on the progress and quality of work. During the handover, we have zero defect list to address which we’re grateful for, because we could move in immediately right after renovation is completed. Post renovation, Urban Design Home also gladly responded to my needs on installing additional decorative lights, hanging mount and etc. We really appreciate their help and responsiveness to our additional needs. Throughout the process, the team has been flexible, patient and helpful. They gave us the Peace of mind moving in to our first house.

Being introduced to Urban Home Design was one of the best thing it can happen to start my renovation journey, they were full of ideas and responsiveness to answer all my doubts being a first-time anxious homeowner, and able to advise what is actually possible and functional to fit my day to day needs especially with 3 cats at home, highly recommended!

We went online, created an account with Qanvast and found URBAN HOME DESIGN. We worked with Ken and Emma (our designers). Both of them are so professional, trustworthy and helpful that after our renovation was completed, we have become friends and I liked there services so much that I even used them for my Hotel renovation also. There office is so centrally located which was so easy for us to visit them after work and they would stay back just to meet our schedule. It was a 2 months project and they finished everything with in the time frame. Before we started looking for an Interior designer, we prayed about it and we found URBAN HOME DESIGN. We are really glad that we found them, working with both Ken and Emma was great. They gave us a lot of genuine advice and our 2 months were a breeze. I would highly recommend them because of their professionalism, creativity, honesty and great quality of workmanship. Great work guys. Keep it up and thank you for helping us create our first Dream home.

Why we chose Urban Home Design: (1) Requirements were well captured prior to first meetup. Ken & Emma did their “homework”/research and were even able to find photos of our resale unit (which we didn’t even have!) (2) Instead of a cookie cutter approach (which few other IDs did), Ken started from a blank design and worked patiently with us to explore new ideas based on our needs. He was open and respectful of our views which sometimes may differ from the norm (3) Ken was able to give us a better visualization of how our house would look like, as early as in our first meetup Designing journey: (1) Ken is very passionate about home design and makes the best partner to explore ideas together. We always look forward to meeting Ken & Emma because the designs simply get better each time we met as we bounced off ideas. Not all IDs are open to multiple changes to a design plan as it takes a lot of effort; some may be a little pushy for you to take their “usual design template” so that they can have an “easier job” (2) Synergy between Ken and Emma was great; you get multiple perspectives from both of them and they are good at their respective roles to ensure a smooth designing and execution journey (3) They are very honest and sincere; always trying to help us find ways to meet our budget even with our increasing demands (4) Love that they keep us updated on the renovation process, with regular updates and photos in the group chat (5) Ken and Emma conduct good quality checks during the renovation process and even rejected goods from other vendors which do not meet their expectations Post renovation: (1) House is clean and do not have strong renovation smell (2) End result was exactly like the 3D designs. No nasty surprises as it’s very assuring that Ken’s drawings are very accurate (3) Met few of the contractors/vendors that Ken/Emma engaged and when you see the sense of pride they have in building your home, you feel great too! Overall a wonderful experience, especially if you are looking for an ID to partner you closely in every step of the renovation journey

Thanks to Urban Home, Francis and Ken, our reno journey a success. Would highly recommend to my friends. Out of the many good points, I will give the main ones: 1.Very responsive and reliable – Francis will reply almost immediately regarding any issues with a firm plan/solution. I think this is the most important trait an ID should have. Any issues will eventually be rectified by him. He is always there for us. 2.Patient – Along with (1), we like that he is very patient to cater to our sometimes difficult request. He will explain things well and give good recommendations in consultation with the senior members of the team. 3.Strong in 3D drawing – any slightest request from us in the design phase, he can immediate change in 3D drawing for our easy reference. Compared to other IDs, these are things that are usually outsourced and capped at 3x amendments. In all, we are happy to have chosen Urban Home Design and to have Francis’ help. We ended the reno journey as good friends which I am appreciative of, especially after hearing many ID horror stories of our friends.

We selected Urban Home after interviewing several IDs recommended by Qanvast. We were looking for a reliable company with good design ideas as we were planning to renovate every room of our new apartment. Further we have very tight timeline for completion, so a good ID with good sub-contractors, is of high importance to us. We found Ken & Emma to be very pro-active with ideas after listening to our likes and dislikes. They were very accommodating with our request to changes in the design phase with active ideas for improvement In the selection of materials, they were patient offering valuable suggestions in terms of color matching. All the coordination were left to Urban Home when it came to the renovation phase with us having to make very limited visits to the work site. Ken and Emma were constantly updating us with videos/ pictures of the different phases of the renovation. We found that the workmanship of good quality, although some minor correction were needed. This we found Ken and Emma to be very professional and pro-active to rectify. Overall, we would not hesitate to recommend Urban Home Design to anyone who is looking for a good and reliable ID to renovate their home.