Most homeowners think renovation is simply about choosing the right design. In reality, many important details are often overlooked, from how designers work on site, to how layouts affect daily living, to the hidden defects that only appear after renovation is completed.

In this special highlights episode of The SIXiDER Show, Astley aka The Designerd brings together key insights from the first three episodes of Season 2.

Across these conversations with interior designers and defect specialists, the discussion explores the realities behind renovation projects in Singapore, including what homeowners often misunderstand about design decisions, compact homes, and renovation workmanship.

Featuring insights from:

Priscilla – H Design, Kai – Tidplus Design, YuYu – Insight.Out Studio, Xannica – Third Paragraph, Wilson – WT Plus, Darren – D&I, Jun Hong – Moodframe, YJ – Uncle Defect

Whether you are:

• a homeowner planning a renovation
• currently going through a renovation project
• or simply curious about the realities behind interior design

This episode brings together some of the most valuable insights designers want homeowners to understand before renovating.

Topics Covered in This Episode

• Do female designers have an edge in the renovation industry?
• Designing for compact homes and shrinking living spaces
• Layout strategies for small apartments and shoebox units
• Built-in furniture and space planning considerations
• Renovation defects homeowners often overlook
• What good workmanship actually means in renovation
• Common misunderstandings around renovation materials and indoor air concerns
• Advice from designers and industry professionals