Cove & Detail Interior Design · KL
Interior design services

— Our Services —

Three services, one consistent approach


Each service is structured to work alone or in sequence — depending on how much involvement you would like from us.

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— Our Methodology —

How we approach every project


Our work follows a consistent sequence regardless of scope: we listen carefully before we draw anything; we document decisions clearly before anyone builds anything; and we stay engaged through execution rather than disappearing after the design phase. These are not extras — they are how we work.

The three services below represent different points of entry into that process. Some clients begin with the consultation only and carry the brief elsewhere. Others engage us for the full sequence from first conversation through final styling. Most find the Design Manuscript to be the natural starting point for a substantial project.

All work is conducted by the same small team. There are no junior staff assigned to manage a project while senior designers focus on winning new ones. The person you speak with at the outset is the person responsible for the work.

Opening Chapter Consultation

Service I

Opening Chapter Consultation


A narrative-driven first meeting to understand the story of your space — who lives there, how they use it, and what would make it feel more complete. Includes a site visit, a written assessment, and a curated selection of references.

This is not a brief design sketch or a quick walk-through. It is a considered process that results in a written document you can use — whether you engage us further or work with another team. For any residential or boutique commercial space.

  • Half-day site visit with detailed observation notes
  • Written spatial assessment — findings and opportunities
  • Curated reference selection relevant to your brief
  • Discussion of potential directions and relative priorities
  • Delivered within one week of the visit

Service fee

MYR 470
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1

Initial call

Brief telephone conversation to understand the basics before the visit

2

Site visit

Half-day visit with measurements, photography, and observation notes

3

Assessment

Written spatial report with findings, priorities, and reference selection

4

Delivery

Document delivered within one week, followed by a review call

Service II

Design Manuscript


A rich, layered design package — spatial composition, material stories, furniture selection, lighting choreography, colour relationships, and 3D visualisation. Presented as a cohesive design narrative with detailed annotations.

Includes two revision sessions and a contractor specification set. For homes, heritage spaces, and refined commercial interiors. This is the document from which your space gets built. Its quality determines how closely the finished result matches the design intent.

  • Spatial layout and composition drawings
  • Material specification with sourcing notes
  • Furniture selection with dimensions and suppliers
  • Lighting plan and fixture specification
  • 3D visualisation of key spaces
  • Contractor specification set included
  • Two structured revision sessions

Service fee

MYR 3,400
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Design Manuscript package
1

Brief

Extended consultation and brief development

2

Concept

Spatial concept and direction presented

3

Development

Full design development with revisions

4

Visualisation

3D renders of key spaces

5

Specification

Contractor-ready documentation set

Editorial Execution project management

Service III

Editorial Execution


Careful project guidance from construction through final detail — managing procurement, overseeing trades, checking quality, and concluding with a styling arrangement. Ensures the finished space reads as intended.

This service is for clients who want the design to actually arrive as designed — and who recognise that the gap between a good specification document and a well-executed space requires sustained attention. We stay alongside the project from the first contractor briefing to the last object in place.

  • Contractor briefing and trade coordination
  • Procurement management and supplier liaison
  • Site visits at critical construction stages
  • Quality verification against design specification
  • Final styling and arrangement walk-through
  • Snagging list and completion handover

Service fee

MYR 1,800
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— Choosing the Right Service —

What each service includes


What is included Consultation
MYR 470
Design Manuscript
MYR 3,400
Editorial Execution
MYR 1,800
Site visit
Written spatial assessment
Curated reference selection
Full design package (layout, materials, lighting)
3D visualisation
Contractor specification set
Procurement management
Site quality oversight
Final styling and handover
Best suited for Scoping a project or starting a dialogue New builds, full renovations, commercial fit-outs Clients wanting consistent oversight through construction

Services can be engaged individually or in sequence. Many clients begin with the consultation and move to the full manuscript from there.

— Professional Standards —

Shared across all three services


Confidentiality

Client information, project details, and property addresses are handled with full discretion. No work is published without explicit written permission.

Transparent fees

Fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. Supplier arrangements and any applicable trade discounts are disclosed fully.

Written agreements

Scope, timeline, deliverables, and revision terms are confirmed in a written service agreement before the project begins.

Continued professional development

All studio designers maintain active MIID membership and keep current with Malaysian building standards and material developments.

Realistic timelines

We agree on timelines we can meet and communicate clearly if circumstances change. Delays from the client's side are accommodated without penalty for reasonable postponements.

Responsive communication

All client messages are responded to within one working day. Longer items — revisions, reports, documentation — are given clear completion estimates.

— Ready? —

Not certain which service fits your situation?

Get in touch and describe your space and your plans — we will tell you honestly which service makes sense, or whether a brief conversation is enough to point you in the right direction.

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