Kelvin Zeng, Chinese
How did you hear about Arete Culture?
They came highly recommended after they transformed my friend’s unit at Leedon Residence – an impressive design-build project, from carpentry to renovation.
Tell us about your space, and the state it was in prior to the project.
We had just moved into an eight-year-old, three bedroom apartment. It had the basic fittings but was in a bare condition. We wanted the scope of the project to cover everything from the lift lobby entryway to the living and dining rooms, as well the bedrooms and outdoor area.
What was your brief to Arete Culture?
I shared a few pictures and colours that I liked, as well as some points to keep in mind. For one thing, we have three children, so wanted to keep our space child-friendly and add some concealed storage in the entryway for all the shoes and toys. We also had a few existing items of furniture that we wanted to keep and work around. From there, the team managed to pull together the ideal plan of action.
How was it working with Arete Culture?
I’ve had negative experiences with interior designers in the past, but the team at Arete Culture were incredibly experienced and professional. Communication was easy and smooth, and they provided a holistic solution for the project – from the layout and colour palette to the selection of furniture, wallpaper and soft furnishings. Everything was hassle-free and detail-driven. Several of our new furniture pieces came from the Arete Culture collection, too!
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