Client Experiences
What clients have to say about working with us
These are real accounts from clients who have engaged Somn Studio at different stages of their design journey — from an initial conversation through to a completed renovation.
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Client feedback
Siti Aisyah
Bangsar, KL
I came to Somn Studio feeling a bit lost about what I actually wanted. Nadia was patient throughout and the written reflection they sent after our first session was eye-opening — it helped me see my own space in a completely different way. We ended up doing the full design package and I am very glad we did.
Design Narrative · March 2025
Kelvin Wong
Mont Kiara, KL
The execution support was what made this renovation manageable. I travel a lot for work and could not be on-site regularly. Fariz kept me informed with concise updates and dealt with the contractors directly. By the time I did a proper walk-through, everything was already in order. Only minor thing — I would have liked slightly earlier notice on one delivery delay, but that was handled well in the end.
Execution Support · February 2025
Priya Ramasamy
Cheras, KL
I only did the introductory dialogue and it was worth every ringgit. I was not ready to commit to a full renovation, and they did not pressure me to. The session gave me a clear starting point and I have been using the reference images they provided as a guide while I renovate at my own pace.
Design Dialogue · April 2025
Ahmad Hafiz
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
What I liked most was how Zulaikha explained the reasoning behind the material choices. It was not just "this looks nice" — there were clear explanations about light quality in that room, how the floor texture would work with our foot traffic, and why certain colours were suggested over others. I felt educated, not just sold to.
Design Narrative · January 2025
Lim Cheng Wei
Ampang, KL
Our second project with Somn Studio. The first time we did just the design narrative for our apartment. This time we added execution support as well. The difference in experience was significant — having someone coordinate the contractors removed the most stressful part of the whole process.
Execution Support · March 2025
Nurulhuda Sharif
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Somn Studio designed our small café space in PJ. The result is warm and approachable, which is exactly the atmosphere we wanted. The design narrative was detailed enough that our contractor did not need to come back to Nadia with clarifying questions, which saved time. Our customers comment on the space regularly.
Design Narrative + Execution · February 2025
Project Stories
A closer look at three projects
3-bedroom apartment, Bangsar South
Design Narrative + Execution · 14 weeks
The challenge
The apartment had a fragmented layout — the living and dining areas felt disconnected from each other, and the kitchen was closed off in a way that made the space feel smaller than it was. The client wanted openness without losing definition between zones.
Our approach
We redesigned the spatial flow by adjusting the kitchen partition, using a single continuous flooring material to connect the zones, and introducing a defined palette — warm neutrals in the living area, a slightly cooler tone in the dining — to give each space its own character without hard division.
The outcome
The client described the finished space as feeling "twice as large." The kitchen now forms a visual part of the social area, and guests consistently comment on how cohesive the space feels. The project ran slightly longer than scoped due to a tile delivery delay, but finished within the adjusted timeline.
"The way the spaces now flow into each other — I forget it was ever different. It just feels like the apartment it was always supposed to be."
Café interior, Petaling Jaya
Design Narrative · 7 weeks
The challenge
A first-time café owner with a clear sense of atmosphere but limited confidence in translating it into a spatial design. The brief was a warm, neighbourhood-style café that did not feel like a chain — approachable, with some personality.
Our approach
We worked from a visual conversation first — imagery, textures, references the owner responded to — before committing to any spatial decisions. The design centred on natural materials, varied seating arrangements, and lighting that changed the mood between morning and evening service.
The outcome
The café opened to strong early foot traffic, and customer photographs of the space have driven consistent organic visibility on social media. The contractor-ready documentation meant no re-work orders were needed during the fit-out.
"The documentation was so thorough that my contractor said it was the clearest brief he had ever worked from. That alone saved me weeks of back-and-forth."
Home office conversion, Damansara Heights
Design Dialogue + Design Narrative · 9 weeks
The challenge
A spare bedroom that had been used as storage needed to become a functional home office for two people with different working styles. The client needed the space to feel professional during calls but restful at the end of the working day.
Our approach
Starting with the design dialogue allowed us to understand how each person worked before drawing anything. The design created two distinct work zones within the same room, using a combination of orientation, shelving, and acoustic materials to give each person a sense of their own space.
The outcome
The room now serves both people comfortably and the client notes that the separation of zones has reduced friction during overlapping calls. The dialogue session paid for itself by surfacing a requirement that would have otherwise been discovered mid-design.
"Starting with the dialogue meant the design brief was already solid before any plans were drawn. We did not need to revise anything fundamental in the later stages."
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