\nProperty Type<\/strong><\/td>\nRange (SGD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 3-room<\/td>\n | \n\n $35,000-$55,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| 4-room<\/td>\n | \n\n $40,000-$60,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| 5-room<\/td>\n | \n\n $45,000-$80,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n- \n
<\/span>Communication is Key:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIs the designer responsive, and can you communicate well with them? While this may sound like a given, it\u2019s important for you to be able to trust your interior designer to manage your renovation and keep you updated. Good communication can make all the difference between a small hiccup or a renovation nightmare.<\/p>\n \n- \n
<\/span>Read All the Reviews:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt\u2019s good to read the positives, but it\u2019s especially important that you read about the bad and go through every negative review to find out what are some struggles other homeowners have faced with your designer or their firm.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to tap on your personal network too. Friends and family who\u2019ve recently renovated can give you honest, unfiltered reviews \u2014 the kind you won\u2019t always find online. Sometimes the best recommendations (or warnings) come from the people around you.<\/p>\n ![\"5-Holland-Green-3\"](\"https:\/\/www.weiken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-scaled.jpg\") <\/p>\n
<\/span>But what are some red flags to look out for?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- \n
<\/span>The \u2018Yes\u2019 Man.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAt this stage, you probably already have an idea of what you want your new home to look like. However, any designer worth his salt must be able to explain why they disagree with your ideas if they think it may not work, and to offer a feasible alternative.<\/p>\n \n- \n
<\/span>Vague or Missing Breakdowns of Costs in the Quotation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You don\u2019t want to sign off on a contract and be saddled with a bunch of extra costs later on once the renovation has begun.<\/p>\n \n- \n
<\/span>Proposing Illegal HDB Renovations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSome designers may suggest altering structural walls or making changes HDB doesn\u2019t permit. That\u2019s an immediate red flag. You want a designer who respects regulations and will safeguard your home, not jeopardise it.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, it all boils down to finding someone you can trust\u2014someone who listens, gives you honest feedback, and isn\u2019t afraid to tell you when something won\u2019t work. 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