Design that works
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We work differently from most design practices — with fixed scopes, transparent costs, and an approach that respects your time and decisions.
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Fixed, transparent pricing
Three services with clear prices, stated upfront. No ambiguity about what you're paying for.
Defined delivery timelines
Each service has a stated duration. We work to that window and communicate clearly if anything changes.
Services that can be used alone
You don't need to commit to a full project. A consultation alone is a complete, useful product.
Considered, edited design
We select materials and furnishings carefully, removing what doesn't serve the space rather than filling it.
Full documentation handed over
You receive complete, usable files — specification sheets, material lists, layout drawings — not just concepts.
A small team who knows your project
You deal with the same people from brief to handover. No account managers, no handoff mid-project.
Professional expertise
15 years in practiceOur principal designer has fifteen years of experience across residential, commercial, and small hospitality projects in Malaysia and Singapore. That depth means we recognise problems before they become expensive — and we know which solutions actually hold up over time.
- Deep familiarity with the Malaysian contractor market
- Klang Valley supplier network built over years
- Hands-on experience across property types and budgets
Design tools & visualisation
3D renders as standard3D rendering is included as part of the Refined Interior Design service — not an optional add-on. We use spatial modelling throughout the design process, not just at the presentation stage, which means decisions about proportion and light are made with a clear visual reference before anything is ordered.
- Photorealistic renders for material and layout review
- Spatial modelling used throughout the design process
- Full specification documents produced digitally
Client communication
No ghosting. Ever.We update clients at each stage of the project, including when things don't go according to plan. Enquiries sent to the studio receive a response within one business day. You work with the same two or three people throughout — not a rotating cast of contacts.
- One business day response time for all enquiries
- Progress updates at each project milestone
- Same team members from start to finish
Value & pricing
From MYR 480Our pricing reflects the actual scope of each service — no padding, no ambiguity. The Line Drawing Consultation at MYR 480 is a complete, useful product in itself. The full design service at MYR 3,400 covers everything from planning to specification. Clear milestones mean no unexpected invoices mid-project.
- Fixed fee per service, no hourly billing surprises
- All deliverables defined before work begins
- Milestone-based payment structure
Outcomes & results
Spaces that hold upWe measure success by how a space works for its occupants over time — not by how dramatic the before/after appears. Material choices are made for durability and ease of maintenance. Layouts are planned for how people actually use a room, not for how they look in a photograph.
- Materials selected for longevity, not just appearance
- Layouts designed around real daily patterns
- Clients able to maintain and adapt spaces independently
Kava Studio vs. typical providers
| Aspect | Typical providers | Kava Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing structure | Hourly or variable, often unclear | Fixed fee per service |
| Scope definition | Loose, evolves during project | Written scope before work starts |
| Contact consistency | Rotates between staff | Same people throughout |
| Entry-level option | Full project or nothing | Standalone consultation available |
| Documentation | Mood boards, informal files | Full spec documents handed over |
| Timeline commitments | Vague, delays common | Defined delivery windows per service |
What makes Kava Studio its own thing
The consultation as a standalone service
The Line Drawing Consultation isn't a sales pitch for more work — it's a complete, useful document. Some clients use it to brief their own contractor. Others use it to decide whether they want to proceed further. Both are entirely fine with us.
An editing sensibility, not an adding one
Most design services are measured by what they add. We're more interested in what to leave out. This shows up in material palettes that stay coherent, spatial plans that don't try to do too much, and budgets that aren't exhausted on things that won't be noticed.
A build management service that stays lean
Unlike full design-and-build firms, our renovation support is deliberately bounded. We coordinate and inspect — we don't inflate the project with add-ons or push clients towards more expensive contractors for margin reasons.
Pricing that doesn't grow mid-project
Our fixed-fee structure removes the incentive to extend hours. We're motivated to work efficiently, complete the scope clearly, and hand over a clean result — not to find reasons to bill more time.
Professional milestones
15+
Years of practice
Combined team experience across residential and commercial design
120+
Completed projects
Across the Klang Valley, from apartments to boutique commercial spaces
4.9
Average client rating
Based on post-project feedback over the past two years
IDM
Member, Interior Designers Malaysia
Registered with the national professional body for interior design
A good starting point is a conversation
Describe your space. Tell us what you're hoping for. We'll suggest the most appropriate first step, without any pressure to go further than that.
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