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IDW Facts: How Do We Calculate Your Renovation Budget?

Life is formed on the basis of rules, in which a set of regulations would become a frame of sorts for our day-to-day ventures. Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has highlighted that for him, Rule #1 is to “Never lose money”. Rule #2? “Do not forget rule #1”. This set of rules highlighted how pivotal money and currencies are in plying their trade for our daily survival. Renovating your home is never a matter of pennies and cents, as it proves to be costly. This article will highlight to YOU on how exactly we calculate your renovation budget.

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Styling Your Home 101: Make Your Living Room Bigger

Decorating houses–especially your living room–can be quite tricky. Just by imagining all the hassle that we could possibly create are already enough to give us a headache. Here in IDW, our amazing designers are ready to save you from all of the chaos. But that does not mean; you can’t do it yourself. What are the things we need to focus on to make our living room look spacious and comfy? STEP 1: COLOUR CHOICE It is best to always go with the light elements such as earth and natural colours. Not only will they make our living room look

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Aligning with Your Interior Designer and Contractor

Do you know that we tend to choose someone who we are aligned with? Just like dating (or any other relationship), we are inclined to be with a person we ‘click’ with. This is especially important when you want to create your dream home. First, the cost of renovating a house is not a small amount and countless individuals are involved in the process–especially interior designers and contractors. Hence, it is important for homeowners to… Communicate They did say communication is key and that is true! Of course you can have small talks with the team of professionals, but importantly,

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Kepentingan Menjaga Atap Rumah Anda

Sebagaimana rambut seorang wanita diibaratkan sebagai sebuah mahkota, maka begitu juga dengan atap rumah kita. Ramai orang memandang anteng akan kepentingan menjaga bumbung/atap rumah. Meskipun itu, kadang-kadang kita alpa tentang fungsi bumbung sebagai pelindung utama daripada sebarang ancaman luar termasuk perubahan cuaca. Apabila bumbung rumah bocor, maka secara tidak langsung bahagian dalaman rumah juga akan ikut musnah. Setelah kembali ke Malaysia pada tahun 2014, Daniel mencadangkan idea kepada bapanya, iaitu seorang Kontraktor Umum dengan pengalaman kerja selama 25 tahun yang mahir dalam struktur pembinaan bangunan. Beliau mendapat ilham daripada rekaan Bumbung Hijau Singapura yang menunjukkan binaan atap adalah sebahagian daripada

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What to Prepare Before Meeting an Interior Designer

Written by ‘Allya Muchaerany Mulyono, 19 January 2022. Just like exercising–the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. A session with interior designers is no different. First impression does matter, hence being prepared during the initial meeting will result in a productive-yet-fun outcome. Before your first meet-up with the designers, you must… 1. Know Your Goals Why do you need an interior designer? What will the house be used for? How long will it be until the next renovation? What theme or style do you want? There are an infinite amount of questions you have

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Choosing the Correct Lighting to Increase Productivity.

Written by ‘Allya Muchaerany Mulyono, 17 January 2022. While there are countless ways to increase your productivity in the office, one of the most important factor you must focus on is lighting. It may sound like a simple and mundane thing, but its effect is tremendous.  Whether it’s a workplace or a personal study, here are several factors to consider when choosing the correct lighting: Choose the Correct Shade Yes, lights have shades. Warm white, cool white and daylight. Each light has its own use, but for a place of work or study, the perfect light shade will be cool

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Make it Your Own!

Who cares about what others say, remember it’s your home. There are no rights nor wrongs in interior design, everyone has the potential to turn their house into a home. Take control, choose what is best for you and the people living in it. Taking the latest trends into account is okay, but always put your own personal touch to make it special. Your home is where you spend most of your time, so it has to reflect you!

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We Ask, You Answer: Why Your Roof is Important

Written by ‘Allya Muchaerany Mulyono, 13 January 2022. Just as a woman’s hair is her crown and glory, so is the case with a roof to a house. The idea of taking care of it may be obsolete and trivial to some but they’re our first layer of protection from the outside world. Once our roof starts leaking, the insides of the house will be damaged as well. Despite the fact most homeowners are unable to differentiate between a handyman and a construction specialist, Mr. Daniel, the founder of Mr. Roof Sdn Bhd, who together with his father founded the

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