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After reading numerous posts, l would also like to share my experiences. Firstly, l am also sourcing for someone to do up my place which happens to be an old resale unit. One thing that l am sure is; $40k to $45k (excl GST) is possible! Well, design-wise, l am not sure if it qualifies to be on front page of home and decor... because the reason is l am changing everything and l mean everything (quote is almost 4 pages). I will not entertain calls for quote... So far, l have visited about 6 ID firms (although 2 are more like contractors), l do not ask for those popular ones IDs, and to be honest, l simply walk-in, in my bermudas and t-shirt (was told that sometimes they judge you by how you dress, so l hope they dun take me for a carrot). 1.) An ID along Sims Ave, respond time is 2 days, must say that they are very professional (dun talk bad about others even when l intentionally coerced them to be so), knowledgable (tested them cos l actually read up before l go, but act blur), good listener (attentive to your ideas and make appropriate recommendations) and well-prepared (all plans already done up and can make changes on the spot after listening and sell you some ideas of his own, which are better than my original ones). Price-wise, its between the above that l mentioned by all itemised. So no hidden cost and should be assured to put my house in their hands, if l select them. 2.) An ID along Joo Chiat, respond time for quote is forever..., even until now l have not heard from them and its been 1 mth plus. Before that, l also walk-in. Talked to the ID, they have no suggestions. l think they even got problem understanding the floor plan. Asked about what they have done before and got shown some previous work that are suposedly about $50k to $60k but l think they are not that fantastic. To sum it up... bad experience. Talked about my ideas, they just listened and seemed like waiting for me to finish only... not much interaction. Maybe its my dressing... Confirm drop this one. 3.) An ID along Ubi, Sims Ave, respond time is 5 days, seemed experienced. Not your funky designer type. But design is practical and managed to incorporate my ideas into the plan and put in some ideas of his own. Willing to listen to your needs but dun expect award-winning designs. Reasonable quote with room for negiotiation and not pushy at all. Quote is close to $40k. Feels comfortable with them too. 4.) continue tomorrrow... wife calling.