The Benchmark for Interior Design Excellence in Singapore
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Photo courtesy of Trattō StudioFeatured Studio: Trattō Studio Pte Ltd
Drawing the Line Between Design and Build
Separate a design studio from a contractor and you get a gap between what was drawn and what gets built. Design-and-build is one way to close it.
05 Oct 2026
The Interior Edit
Featured write-ups of notable, impactful work, what a firm actually did, and the thinking behind it.
Modern Minimalist
How Minimalist Renovations Get Planned in Singapore Homes
Minimalism looks like an absence of decoration. In practice it is mostly storage, circulation and daylight planning done before any finish is chosen.
05 Oct 2026
Scandinavian
Making Scandinavian Design Work in a Tropical Home
Pale wood and white walls are easy to copy. The logic behind Nordic interiors was built for long, dim winters, which is why it needs adjusting for Singapore.
05 Oct 2026
Contemporary Luxury
Contemporary Luxury in a Good Class Bungalow
At the top of the market, the brief is often to avoid anything that shouts. That pushes design toward stone, metal and plaster, and away from ornament.
05 Oct 2026
Sustainable Design
Low-Impact HDB Renovation: Materials, Ventilation and Light
Reclaimed timber and low-VOC paint get the attention, but in many HDB flats, restoring cross-ventilation does more for comfort and cooling costs.
05 Oct 2026
Recognised Firms
Currently recognised by The Interior Standard, reviewed on completed work, admitted on merit alone.
Singapore
Commercial design-and-build studio handling office fit-outs from space planning through construction under a single contract.
Trattō Studio (UEN 53503007W) is a Singapore commercial design-and-build studio. Its name comes from the Italian word tratto, meaning line, which the firm says reflects the connection between a business and its physical space. Its stated mission is "to transform business needs into purposeful spaces through strategic thinking, thoughtful design and disciplined execution."
The studio offers five services: commercial office design and build, space planning and test fit, additions and alterations works, design consultancy, and project management and planning. Its design-and-build service runs discovery, space planning, design and quotation, approvals, construction and handover under one contract, which the firm says closes "the gap between what was drawn and what gets built."
Mission — To transform business needs into purposeful spaces through strategic thinking, thoughtful design and disciplined execution.
Vision — To elevate the standard of commercial interiors across Singapore, so that every business works in a space designed with purpose.
Paya Lebar, Singapore
HDB-registered residential renovation firm offering a minimalist, functional approach across HDB, condo and landed homes.
Areana Creation is an HDB-registered interior design and renovation firm based at AZ @ Paya Lebar, offering full renovation services across HDB, condominium and landed properties. The firm markets a minimalist, functional and clutter-free design approach as its core positioning.
Alongside residential work, Areana Creation also undertakes office and retail fit-outs. More information on the firm’s services and portfolio is available at areanacreation.com.
Singapore
Design-and-build firm with a dedicated Scandinavian-style renovation package for HDB flats and condos.
Zenith Arc is a design-and-build firm operating out of INSpace on New Industrial Road. The firm markets a dedicated Scandinavian-style renovation package for HDB flats and condominiums, built around light wood tones and space-saving, multifunctional furniture.
The package layers in built-in storage and considered lighting design, an approach the firm positions as suited to smaller Singapore homes that still want a warm, uncluttered Scandinavian feel.
Bukit Merah / Alexandra, Singapore
Private residential specialist focused on landed homes in Districts 9, 10 and 11, including Good Class Bungalow interiors.
Summerhaus D’zign, based at Cendex Centre on Lower Delta Road, has focused exclusively on private residential projects since 2012, with work concentrated in landed homes across Districts 9, 10 and 11, including Good Class Bungalow interiors.
The firm has been named among Tatler’s Top 50 Influential Names in Singapore Design, and its work has received editorial coverage in publications including Tatler and The Peak.
Guides
A working reference to the codes, standards and practice questions behind a considered renovation.
How to Choose an Interior Designer in Singapore
A practical way to shortlist, question and brief an interior designer before you sign anything, including the three questions worth asking every studio.
05 Oct 2026
HDB Renovation: A First-Timer's Guide
What to expect from permits, timelines and budgeting when renovating an HDB flat for the first time, and why the process usually runs longer than expected.
05 Oct 2026
How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost in Singapore?
How design fees are usually structured in Singapore, and why two quotes for the same flat can differ so much even before materials are chosen.
05 Oct 2026
Small-Space Interior Design Ideas for Singapore Homes
Layout and storage ideas for compact HDB and condo units, starting with circulation, the one lever that changes how spacious a small home actually feels.
05 Oct 2026