Do female interior designers have an edge in the renovation industry?

In Singapore’s renovation scene, most contractors on site are still men. In this episode, Astley sits down with three female interior designers to talk about their real experiences working in the industry.

Featuring: Priscilla – H Design, Kai – Tidplus, Yuyu – Insight Out Studio

They share honest perspectives on working with contractors, managing client expectations, navigating industry stereotypes, and growing as designers in Singapore’s renovation industry. The conversation also touches on emotional moments during projects, designing with empathy for elderly or special-needs homeowners, and the realities of building a career in interior design today.

Whether you are:

a homeowner planning a renovation

an aspiring interior designer

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in the design industry.

Topics Covered in This Episode

• Different interior design styles and personal design philosophies
• Do female designers have an advantage in the renovation industry?
• Are technical capabilities in renovation seen as a “male skill”?
• How interior designers handle difficult clients and contractors
• Emotional moments designers face during renovation projects
• Designing homes for elderly, disabled, or special-needs homeowners
• Judgements and stereotypes female designers encounter in the industry
• Honest confessions from real renovation projects
• Advice for aspiring interior designers entering the industry