Interior designer at 1 Desa Residence
Settle into 1 Desa Residence at your own pace.
Large rooms are easy to move into and slow to make your own. Whether your 1 Desa home arrived bare or furnished by somebody else, we fill it around how your family lives, with sofas, lamps, rugs and art that can follow you later. No renovation needed. Just a home that feels like you.
A deep sectional, a round walnut table, a tripod lamp and a painting with colour in it. The warmth here comes from things you could pack up.
- Completed
2007
- Homes
104, four to a floor
- Sizes
About 1,700 to 4,500 sq ft
- Tenure
Freehold, strata title, in Taman Desa
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Making 1 Desa Residence feel like home: floor plans and styling
Homes at 1 Desa Residence are family-sized, from three bedrooms to five, so styling here is mostly about filling generous rooms well: furniture, lighting, rugs and art, set around what the home already has.
MyRumahBaru describes 1 Desa Residence as low density: 104 homes, just four on each floor. Every layout it lists comes with a balcony and two parking bays. It is the size of the rooms that shapes our work here. Big rooms tend to be under-furnished at first, and a half-empty living room feels unsettled long after the boxes are gone.
- 1,700 sq ftThree bedrooms, three bathrooms
- 2,140 sq ftFour bedrooms plus one, three bathrooms
- 4,500 sq ftPenthouses, five bedrooms, four bathrooms
Unit types as MyRumahBaru lists them for the building. We measure every home, because plans differ.
Filling a big room without overfilling it
One very long sofa rarely solves a large living room. We usually create two places in it instead: a conversation group on a rug, and a quieter corner with an armchair and a reading lamp. The dining table gets its own light, so the evening has three pools of lamplight instead of one bright ceiling.
Fitted wardrobes and the kitchen stay as they are and set the rules: beds go where wardrobe doors can open, and dining chairs are chosen to sit well with the cabinet colour. Loose pieces left by the previous household are kept, moved or returned one by one, and your own things get the walls that matter most.
In a 4+1, the +1 room’s job is settled on the visit: a study, a room for a helper, or a bedroom for visiting grandparents.
Styling a rented 1 Desa Residence home
Renting at 1 Desa Residence, you may change any freestanding furnishing, from the sofa to the curtains on the existing rail.
Fixings, built-in pieces and works need the landlord’s written permission and then the management’s.
If the landlord left furniture
In a family-sized flat, a landlord’s set usually covers the living room and the main bedroom and thins out after that. We list what is there, agree what stays, and spend first where the family spends its days: living, dining and the children’s rooms.
What the tenancy allows
We read the furnishing and alterations clauses together. Freestanding pieces are yours to bring and take. Hooks, rails and shelving leave marks, so ask; hacking, wiring, plumbing or joinery need written consent, then the management’s approval.
Where the landlord says no: art on a console, a standalone bookcase instead of built-in shelves, floor lamps for dark corners, and curtains hung on what’s already there.
Moving in around a school term
Tell us your date, and the school calendar if it matters. The children’s rooms and the main bedroom come first so everyone sleeps properly from the first night; the slower living-room pieces follow.
Pieces that suit a smaller home later
Furniture for rooms this big can be hard to place in a smaller next home. We choose things that divide or shrink: a sectional sofa, an extending table, two armchairs rather than a second sofa.
Owners getting ready to let
Owners at 1 Desa can refresh a flat between tenants through styling alone: kitchen and wardrobes kept, worn pieces replaced, rooms finished for viewings. Homes needing works as well are under Furnishing to let below.
Styling at 1 Desa Residence, from first call to install day
Your 1 Desa Residence home stays with one stylist from the opening call to the last cushion placed.
We plan the rooms, you approve the purchases, and we arrange it all once it is delivered.
Arranging the rooms takes one to two weeks. New furniture usually takes four to twelve weeks to arrive, so the longest waits are ordered first.
1 Desa Residence has guards on duty round the clock, so delivery times and the route in for big pieces are arranged with management before anything is booked.
- A call about the family No feeWho lives in the home, how children and visiting relatives use it, what the landlord left, and when you need to move in.
- Measuring at 1 Desa RM200, set against the fee if you continueEvery room and the balcony measured, the +1 assessed, and the existing furniture sorted into keep, move and return.
- Fee confirmed, rooms plannedRooms and fee are confirmed in writing; then each room gets a layout and a buying list, slowest items first.
- Ordering on your timetableBuy from the list or let our Procurement Concierge handle it; we keep track of every delivery.
- Arranging the roomsOnce it has all arrived, your stylist sets out the furniture, hangs the art, lights the lamps and makes the beds.
A school term, a landlord’s list and four or five bedrooms to furnish is a lot to coordinate. We take that on, and you can check progress whenever you want.
What styling costs at 1 Desa Residence
At 1 Desa Residence, our styling fee is estimated at RM7,780–11,210 for a three-bedroom home and RM9,495–12,925 for a 4+1.
Rooms are RM1,715 each, open living and dining RM2,635, and the figure is agreed in writing first.
The lower figure styles all the bedrooms and the living and dining. Two extra spaces, say the +1 as a study and the balcony, give the upper figure. Every styled room is charged, at the same rate however large it is.
| 1 Desa home | Covered by the lower fee | Lower fee | Two extra rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three bedrooms 1,700 sq ft | Three bedrooms, living and dining | RM7,780 | RM11,210 |
| 4+1 2,140 sq ft | Four bedrooms, living and dining | RM9,495 | RM12,925 |
For three bedrooms: RM5,145 for the rooms plus RM2,635 = RM7,780, or RM11,210 with two more. For a 4+1: RM6,860 plus RM2,635 = RM9,495, or RM12,925 with two more. Penthouses are counted room by room on site.
October 2026 estimates, firmed up into a quote after the visit. Furniture is a separate cost, from a shortlist matched to your budget.
Included in the styling fee
An introductory conversation, at the flat or by video, around your plan and photos. A visit to measure and to take stock of your existing furniture, which we use before suggesting anything new. A room-by-room placement plan and shopping list. When it has all arrived, your stylist comes in and arranges every room.
If you’d prefer not to manage the buying, our Procurement Concierge places the orders, keeps the paperwork and books the deliveries.
Want more than styling at 1 Desa Residence?
Often a 1 Desa Residence home only wants the right furniture.
In some, the kitchen from 2007 is the real issue.
Wardrobes laid out for another family, bathrooms showing their age: those need interior design, not styling.
We work out with you what to keep, what to replace and where it pays to do things properly, whether one bathroom or the whole home.
Styling makes your 1 Desa home feel like yours as it is. Interior design changes the parts that no longer work.
Interior design at 1 Desa Residence, when home needs a little more
1 Desa Residence’s homes are large and few to a floor.
But nearly twenty years after completion, the original kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes may be due for a second look.
When you want to change the home rather than furnish it, we plan the work together. With three or four bathrooms, there’s no need to redo them all at once; the ones used every day can go first.
What a 1 Desa Residence renovation usually covers
- KeepSpace, privacyBig rooms and only four homes to a floor, which no renovation can add
- RenewKitchenFor a family that cooks, usually the first room worth redoing
- ChooseBathroomsThree or four of them; start with the ones used daily
- AdaptWardrobesSound carcasses can take new doors, lighting and fittings
Renovation rules at 1 Desa Residence
1 Desa Residence’s renovation rules don’t seem to be published, so before quoting we ask the management for its current set, with deposit, working hours and application forms. We haven’t designed a home at 1 Desa Residence yet; on the first call we talk you through homes we’ve designed elsewhere in Kuala Lumpur.
Before any works at 1 Desa Residence
Approvals follow one order. A tenant first gets the landlord’s consent in writing. The management approves the works under its rules. If a local council permit is required, your contractor applies for it.
Moving plumbing, taking out a wall or structural work generally needs all three, so we mention it at our first meeting. Styling without drilling needs none.
What interior design costs at 1 Desa Residence
Our design fee at 1 Desa Residence is estimated at RM19,745–26,875 for three bedrooms and RM23,310–30,440 for a 4+1.
It covers design only, is agreed in writing at the outset, and is separate from renovation and furniture.
- Each room we design
- RM3,565
- Living and dining
- RM5,485
Our fee is for the design service. Renovation and furniture are separate budgets, shown below.
A typical 1 Desa brief is every bedroom plus the kitchen at RM3,565 a room, and the open living and dining at RM5,485: RM19,745 for three bedrooms, RM23,310 for a 4+1. A bathroom redone and the +1 fitted as a study lift these to RM26,875 and RM30,440.
Interior design brings our Procurement Concierge with it, and rooms that only need furnishing are styled at half the styling rate.
3 bedrooms and the kitchen: 4 rooms at RM3,565, plus the open-plan living and dining at RM5,485. The foyer and any yard or service area are designed free.
Within each level, the lower figure covers the essentials; the upper figure adds extras such as a feature wall, LED strips and a kitchen island.
What the two levels mean
Curated. Melamine or laminate carpentry, quartz or sintered stone tops, the existing ceiling kept or a new plaster ceiling. Furniture from Commune, Cellini, Fella Design, Dezign District, Poet Living, Big Brain, Gudang, Crown Livin and Dadswood.
Bespoke. Detailed joinery, sintered stone tops, a plaster ceiling with detailing. Furniture from Space Furniture, Tekni, BoConcept, King Living, Ambient Living, Stanzo, Forest Furniture, Roche Bobois, XTRA, Urban Edge, Molteni&C, Nostaloft, Flexform, Janine and Chesters Collection.
Reading the 1 Desa figures
We’ve treated the kitchen as an enclosed room. If yours is open to the dining area, deduct RM3,565; we’ll confirm on the visit. The fee is agreed in writing and invoiced in stages, so upgrading the worktop changes the contractor’s figure, not ours.
Design fee plus Curated renovation and furniture (Commune, Cellini, Poet Living) totals roughly RM245k–431k for a 2,140 sq ft 4+1.
| 1 Desa home | Design fee | Curated | Bespoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three bedrooms 1,700 sq ft | RM19,745–26,875 | RM194k–336k | RM383k–752k |
| 4+1 2,140 sq ft | RM23,310–30,440 | RM222k–408k | RM433k–901k |
Curated furniture from Commune, Cellini and Poet Living; Bespoke from Space Furniture, BoConcept and Molteni&C. Both are renovation plus furniture, without our fee.
Estimated for October 2026; not yet a quotation.
Behind the 1 Desa ranges
Each range prices a resale home with new floors. The lower figure leaves the bathrooms as they are; add any you’d redo in the calculator.
Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, bedroom air-conditioners, a washer-dryer, hob and hood are included; keep any of your own and the range falls. Vanities are outside it.
Furnishing to let?
Preparing a 1 Desa home for a new tenancy? If it only needs furniture, styling may cover it. If works are needed, our Essential level, furnished from Ikea, SSF Home or Harvey Norman, is quicker to install and handles tenant turnover. The design fee is the same at each level.
Essential renovation and furniture, before our fee
- Three bedrooms
- RM108k–167k
- 4+1
- RM124k–203k
Begin with a conversation
Tell us who lives in the home and how the bedrooms are shared out. We’ll start the call there.
Or begin with a figure
Answer a few questions about your space, and you’ll have an estimate to consider in your own time.
FAQ
Styling and interior design questions at 1 Desa Residence
How do you style a 1 Desa Residence home that came furnished?
We check what is there first. A landlord’s furniture at 1 Desa Residence often covers the main rooms and not the others, so we mark each piece keep, move or return and put new spending where the household spends its time.
Can I style a rented 1 Desa Residence home without the landlord’s permission?
For freestanding items, yes: furniture, rugs, lamps, curtains on the existing rail, art on a console. Drilling, built-ins or works at 1 Desa Residence need the landlord’s written consent, then the management’s approval.
How much does interior styling cost at 1 Desa Residence?
Roughly RM7,780–11,210 for three bedrooms and RM9,495–12,925 for a 4+1 at 1 Desa Residence. Bedrooms are RM1,715 each and the open living and dining RM2,635; the upper figure adds two more rooms. Agreed in writing before work starts, furniture extra.
What does interior styling include at 1 Desa Residence?
An introductory call, a measuring visit, a placement plan and shopping list for each room, and an arranging day once everything is delivered. At 1 Desa Residence you could do the children’s rooms first and the rest later.
How long does it take to style a 1 Desa Residence home?
One to two weeks of arranging after delivery, with new furniture typically four to twelve weeks away. For a 1 Desa Residence move, or the start of a school term, we order the slow pieces first.
What are the floor plans at 1 Desa Residence?
1 Desa Residence ranges from about 1,700 to 4,500 sq ft: a 1,700 sq ft three-bedroom with three bathrooms, a 2,140 sq ft 4+1 with three bathrooms, and 4,500 sq ft five-bedroom penthouses with four bathrooms. Each has a balcony and two parking bays.
When was 1 Desa Residence completed, and how many homes does it have?
1 Desa Residence was completed in 2007 and has 104 homes, four per floor, on freehold strata title in Taman Desa. Facilities include a pool, gym, sauna, jogging track and playground.
Do I need interior design or styling for my 1 Desa Residence home?
Styling, if the home works and needs to feel like yours. Interior design, if the 2007 kitchen, the bathrooms or the wardrobes need changing. At 1 Desa Residence you can start with styling and add design one room at a time.
How much does interior design cost at 1 Desa Residence?
Our design fee at 1 Desa Residence is estimated at RM19,745–26,875 for three bedrooms and RM23,310–30,440 for a 4+1, agreed in writing at the start. Renovation and furniture are budgeted separately, roughly RM222k–408k at Curated (Commune, Cellini, Poet Living) for a 2,140 sq ft 4+1.
Does 1 Desa Residence have renovation rules?
Yes, works go through 1 Desa Residence’s management, though we found no published copy. We ask for the current rules, with deposit, hours and forms, before quoting; tenants need the landlord’s written consent before that.
What interior design services do you offer at 1 Desa Residence?
At 1 Desa Residence we style family-sized homes, rented and owned, and redesign the kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobes of homes nearing twenty years old. We draw the plans, compare contractors’ quotes with you and manage the works on site, and contractors do the building. Interior styling and our Procurement Concierge are available without a full design, and Virtual Design looks after homes outside Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
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