After your interior designer: what to sort next
Your interior designer handles the big build. But a surprising number of essentials sit outside most ID packages. Here's what to line up — and the right order to do it.
- Many finishings — blinds, grilles, smart home — are outside a standard ID scope.
- Book site-measured items (blinds, grilles, curtains) only after carpentry is up.
- Aircon and electrical rough-in must be planned before tiling and false ceilings close up.
What your ID usually doesn't cover
Interior design packages in Singapore typically cover hacking, masonry, carpentry, painting and basic electrical. The rest is often left to you — and that's where homeowners get caught out near handover.
- Window dressings — blinds and curtains
- Invisible grilles for windows and balconies
- Aircon supply and installation (sometimes separate)
- Smart home — locks, lighting control, cameras
- Awnings, ceiling fans, water filters and laundry systems
The right order to book
- Confirm aircon and electrical points before ceilings and tiling close up.
- Waterproofing and flooring next, while the unit is still empty.
- Carpentry and painting — your ID's core scope.
- Site-measured items last: blinds, curtains and invisible grilles need final wall and window positions.
Measure-to-install items should always come after carpentry — a 5cm shift in a feature wall changes every blind dimension.
How Renodify helps
Renodify is the directory for everyone your ID doesn't bring. Browse vetted specialists by category, compare ratings and opening hours, and send one quote request to the right vendors for your property type.
Frequently asked questions
Does my interior designer arrange blinds and grilles?
Usually not. Blinds, curtains and invisible grilles are commonly excluded from ID packages and arranged directly by the homeowner — which is exactly what Renodify is for.
When should I book site-measured items?
After carpentry is installed. Final wall and window positions can shift during the build, and measure-to-install items must reflect the as-built dimensions.
Is Renodify free for homeowners?
Yes. Browsing, comparing and requesting quotes is always free for homeowners. Vendors pay a subscription to receive enquiries.
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