— Our Company —
The story behind the studio
Cove & Detail was founded on the belief that good interior design is more about understanding than aesthetics.
← Back to Home— Who We Are —
A studio built around the question: how does this space feel to live in?
Cove & Detail opened its doors in 2016 with a simple premise: that every home and every commercial space has a particular story — shaped by who uses it, how they move through it, and what they hope to feel there. The work of a good designer, in our view, is not to impose a vision but to read that story carefully and help it become more itself.
Over the years, we have worked with clients across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley on projects ranging from compact city apartments to heritage shophouses and boutique commercial interiors. Each has taught us something. The thread running through all of them is the same: listening closely, documenting clearly, and staying engaged from the first site visit through to the final arrangement of objects in a room.
Our name carries that double intention. A cove suggests shelter — a considered space that wraps around the person inside it. Detail suggests the attention given at every scale, from the proportions of a room to the texture of a surface underhand. Neither works without the other.
We work as a small, close team. Enquiries are handled personally. Projects are not passed between staff — the designer you meet at the first consultation is the designer who sees the project through. This is a deliberate choice, and one our clients consistently tell us they value.
— The Team —
The people you will work with
Siti Nabilah
Principal Designer
With a background in architecture from UTM and twelve years in residential design, Siti leads every project from brief through completion. Her approach is patient, precise, and deeply spatial.
Adam Khairul
Design & Visualisation
Adam prepares the design manuscripts — spatial drawings, material specifications, and 3D visualisations. His documentation is known for being both detailed and readable for contractors and clients alike.
Raihanah Lim
Project Coordination
Raihanah manages procurement, trade relationships, and project logistics. Her network of reliable suppliers and contractors across the Klang Valley is one of the studio's most practical assets.
— How We Work —
Standards we hold ourselves to
Thorough briefing
We do not begin designing until we understand how you actually use your space — day to day, not just in theory.
Documented decisions
Every design choice is recorded with reasoning. You know what was selected and why — not just a final image to approve.
Transparent procurement
Supplier relationships are disclosed. We do not take undisclosed commissions — our interest is in sourcing well, not sourcing profitably for us.
Site quality checks
During construction, we visit the site at key stages — not as a formality, but to catch issues while they can still be corrected without significant cost.
Client confidentiality
Project details, addresses, and personal information are handled with discretion. We do not share or publish client work without written permission.
Material responsibility
We favour suppliers with clear sourcing practices and prefer locally produced materials where quality is comparable — both for environmental and practical reasons.
— Studio Notes —
Interior design in Kuala Lumpur: what good work actually requires
Kuala Lumpur presents particular conditions for interior design that differ from the approaches developed in temperate climates. High ambient humidity, intense afternoon light, and the practical reality of continuous air conditioning all shape how materials behave, how spaces feel, and what will actually hold up over time. Designing well here means working with those conditions rather than importing solutions from elsewhere wholesale.
The city's housing stock — from postwar bungalows in Bangsar to high-density condominiums in KLCC — presents a wide range of spatial conditions. Each type has distinct structural logic, typical floor plan proportions, and inherited character that rewards careful reading. Heritage properties especially, with their timber detailing and layered histories of adaptation, require a different kind of attention than a newly handed-over high-rise unit.
The local trades and supplier network in the Klang Valley is rich and capable, but navigating it requires time and established relationships. Knowing which suppliers are reliable for which material categories, and which contractors communicate well on complex detailing, is knowledge that accumulates slowly. It is one of the practical things an experienced studio brings to a project.
— Work With Us —
Ready to talk about your space?
An initial conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We are happy to discuss your situation and tell you honestly whether we are a good fit for it.
Begin a Conversation