Fun facts about an Interior Designer. Thursday 16 October 2014

Are you looking for a designer who is right for you? Or you want to know  what the process is really like? Today i will share with you my experience and insights based on the culture of Tezza.

What is an interior designer? The popular image of an interior designer screening around fabric swatches and building materials covers only a small part of what we do.. 
As a  decorator, interior designers can help you choose fabrics, furnishings and paint colors. Interior designers who are also certified are able to offer additional expertise in construction standards, project coordination and more. 

Here’s what i'd like you to know about what and interior designer can help you in Tezza..

1. We are be able to work with you even in a different city.
Do realize is that we work across Malaysia,
 “A lot of people often email us that they wished we were located in their city or state.I know Tezza is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, but we ever expanding and we’ve worked on homes and commercials in almost every state. This process surprisingly easy and similar to how we work with our local clients.Do read our 3rd note.

Do cann us for enquiries.

2. Like other professionals or speciallst, we do go through a rigorous education and training process.
A good  way to qualify an interior designer is to look at their education and make sure it matches up with what they do for a living.Take into account both a design-related education and portfolio history to get the fullest picture of your interior designer’s qualifications for your project.

3. We use the latest technology to help you envision a new space.
AutoCad and other tools are often used for space planning, codes and so on. These tools are specialized to allow interior designers to look at your space in a way you might not have imagined. We can work up a digital rendering that is incredibly realistic, allowing you to visualize your space accurately even in other states before making a commitment,

4. We are expected to coordinate our project to safety standards and building codes. 
An interior designers are required to know current building codes and regulations so we can ensure the safety of your project.

Everyone at Tezza are always commited to work with your vision … and expand it.

Kenneth Lim
Founder of Tezza 

Andrea Schumacher Interiors8. We can see your project through from start to finish. A qualified interior designer can oversee a team of workers, make decisions about moving interior walls, plan a kitchen or bathroom remodel, make a home wheelchair accessible and more. “And,” says Schumacher, “an interior designer has the skills to help with furniture and fabrics — the ‘jewelry’ of the home.”

Common mistakes consumer do before and during a renovation works . Monday 9 September 2013

From ignoring prep work and safety to setting unrealistic budgets, find out how to avoid these mistakes and more when renovating.

25. Buying Cheap Materials
Don't Sweat It host Steve Watson says, "One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to home renovation (is that) they try to be cheap when they buy materials. The bottom line is, you're going to get what you pay for."

His carpenter Jimmy Little adds his two cents: "If you're going to do it, do it. If you can't afford to do it, wait."


24. Gutting Everything
"Make sure you have a well-set plan before you start your renovations, because you don't want to go in there and just clear everything out, when you might be able to work around some areas," warns Carey Evans of Don't Sweat It.

"I see this time and time again where people just start, and they think they're going to pull a piece of wallpaper off, and by the time the process is over, they've completely gotten themselves into a deep, dark hole that's very difficult to get out of," adds Eric Stromer of Over Your Head.


23. Excessive Use of Duct Tape
"My esteemed colleagues, duct tape is not a permanent solution. It is merely a temporary fix," says Stromer.

"People use duct tape because it's cheap and it's quick and it's easy, but it's definitely a temporary solution. Don't leave it up for more than a couple hours ... ever," Little adds.

22. Inaccurate Measurements
Nancy Soriano, editor in chief of Country Living magazine says this about this common error: "I can't emphasize enough how an inch or even sometimes a half an inch can make a difference. And if your dimensions are off and it's not equal and symmetrical, you're not going to get the full impact and effect that you want. If you're not sure about how to measure or you can't follow the directions, don't hesitate at all to call somebody, ask them to come over and to take the measurement for you."

21. Not Doing the Prep Work
"Do it the right way, right away," says Evans. "You shouldn't avoid your prep work. You want to take the time to do it right and right from the beginning."

Adding to that wisdom is contractor Jim Collins: "It's a horrible, tedious process, and nobody likes it, but it saves so much time later on down the way. And that's what you're trying to do: save yourself money and time."

20. Using the Wrong Tools
"There're really three problems with using the wrong tool: You can wreck the tool, you can wreck the project you're working on, and you can wreck yourself," notes Spike Carelsen, executive editor of Family Handyman.


19. Building a Small Bathroom
"If you need a small bathroom, pick the right fixtures," says Little. "You can buy low-profile toilets and narrower sinks. Don't try to put full-size fixtures in a tiny, tiny bathroom. It's just going to be crowded."

"I'm a real believer in using bold colors and bold prints, because boldness in small spaces actually makes it feel better," Soriano adds.

18. Ignoring Lighting
Hammer Heads carpenter Carmen De La Paz says, "Another mistake that homeowners will often make is not taking into consideration the lighting in their home. The lighting in your home can completely change the colors, the feeling, the ambiance."

Designed to Sell's Lisa LaPorta adds, "There are really three main types of lighting: general lighting, task lighting and drama or accent lighting. You need a combination to have a really good end design."

17. Going Too Trendy
"People often make the mistake of wanting to be too hip and trendy in their new home by picking the latest, hottest, coolest things," says De La Paz. "What they don't take into consideration is that trendy means that it's short term."

Jim Collins says, "You want something that's going to stand the test of time, and you want something that's going to last for years and years."

16. Building Small Doorways
Evans issues this piece of advice on the subject: "Make sure you're looking at the entire floor plan of your home when you're planning your doorways. Look for, and make sure that every room has multiple exits. Or, if those doorways are in high-traffic areas, make sure thye're wide enough to let multiple people to pass through."

15. Failure to Anticipate Chaos
"I think it's really important to anticipate the time and the pacing of your renovation," notes Soriano. "You probably want to do that up front, get it over with, and then you can slowly start to piece your life and your home back together."

14. Incorrect Storage of Materials
Marc Bartolomeo of Save My Bath says, "You should always store materials in a cool, dry place."

Watson adds, "A roll of plastic will save you a lot of time and a lot of money, when it comes to wood and concrete. When it comes to tools and stuff like that, keep them inside."

13. Not Using Green Materials
De La Paz weighs in on this one, saying, "People will often make the mistake of not going green with their home project for two reasons: (A), They don't know how to, and (B), they think that it costs more money."

Not necessarily true, emphasizes Evans, "If you're doing your renovation green, you're really ahead of the market right now. So going green is a very smart investment."

12. Using the Wrong Paint
"People often make the mistake of picking the wrong paint for whatever particular project they may be working on," says De La Paz. "You don't realize that there is paint for just about every surface."


"Flat is basically for your ceilings and sometimes for your walls," adds carpenter Jeff Devlin of Spice Up My Kitchen. "Whereas your semigloss would basically be for trim in a bathroom or in maybe a dining room. The glossy will give it a more upscale look."

11. Building Narrow Halls and Staircases
"When you're renovating, bigger is always better when it comes to hallways and stairs," Collins says.

10. Choosing the Wrong Windows
Little says, "Windows are really expensive, and a lot of people try to (save) money on them, but that's not where you want to save your money."

Soriano adds, "You can always put more emphasis on the windows in the front of the house that face the street. That's one way to save on money, but do not skimp on quality."

9. Forgetting About Safety
"The most important things you can have on a job site for your own personal safety are goggles to protect your eyes; ear protection to protect your hearing; and gloves to protect your hands from splinters, nails and such," says Collins. "(Also) a good set of boots because there are nails and sharp objects everywhere. The last thing is, you must have a first-aid kit."

8. Not Doing Your Homework
"You have to know what you're getting into," says Evans. "Even if you're not doing the work yourself, know what to look for, what your contractor is doing. That way you can keep a close eye on the project and know when something's getting out of hand."

Soriano adds, "I think it's really important to do at least some preliminary work. You want to be able to have enough information to know what questions to ask."

7. Forgetting to Update the Electrical System
"I think people sometimes forget about electric when they've been renovating because it's expensive, it's costly and it's hidden," Soriano says. "You want to walk through the house with the electrician before you start to talk about outlets, where they are, where you want new outlets, three-prong outlets. You want to make sure everything's up to code."

6. Ignoring Your Home's Style
"You bought that Spanish home or that Craftsman home for a reason, because you liked that style. So keep your new design, your new build projects in that style," Watson insists.

5. Avoiding Permits

The bottom line is "if you do perform work without a permit and something serious happens, your homeowner's insurance will not cover it," says Bartolomeo.

4. Setting an Unrealistic Budget
"I think that people often underestimate what it's going to cost to do a big renovation, and part of that is because they don't realize the biggest cost in a renovation usually is, the labor," Soriano says.

Devlin adds, "You never know what's going to happen once you start the demolition process. As soon as you open up a wall, you never know what you're going to find behind that wall, so you need to pad your budget, and you need to be realistic."

3. Hiring the Wrong Contractor
"You need to make sure that the contractor is right for you, because he's going to be in your home, and you want to make sure it's the right contractor," Devlin says.

Stephen Drucker, editor in chief of House Beautiful adds, "When you interview contractors and you check references, the thing you want to find out is, how fast do they return phone calls? A contractor who returns phone calls fast has nothing to hide, and it's going to reduce your anxiety level."

2. Taking On More Than You Can Handle
"When people make the mistake of not knowing their limitations, they often take shortcuts," says De La Paz.

Stromer explains, "You really do have to know up front where you're going, and you can't jump into things without having a plan."

1. Overbuilding for Your Neighborhood
"The biggest mistake people make when they're trying to figure what the payback is going to be is they overbuild for their neighborhood," says Little. "They have a $100,000 house and they put a $100,000 addition on it, so now they have a $200,000 house in a $100,000 neighborhood."

Taking on Giants Monday 29 July 2013

What does an upstart need to take on a giant and win? Nothing but bravery, good people and a great idea. If you have a brilliant team around you, are determined to make it work and develop a concept that will genuinely have a positive impact upon people’s lives, then nothing can stop you. 

Whatever the sector, there are opportunities just waiting to be seized. The established giants can’t stop you – in fact, the only one who can hold you back is yourself.

Shine Bright Like A Diamond Saturday 27 July 2013

As glamorous as diamonds are, the truth a diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure. Diamonds start out as something far less beautiful than what you see. They are formed when extreme heat (found 200 miles into earth’s ground) and extreme pressure leading to crystallization of carbon atom which then creates diamond. Just as lowly coal can become a lovely diamond, any small or new businesses has the potential to become something great.

Indeed, the rough diamond must be well polished for the true luster of the stone to ever appear. The process is definitely not easy. Just like a business, you must experience hardship before resurgence of drive that moves the business for a greater start.

Established companies will have got used to succeeding without reinventing or innovating. However, if a company fails to reinvent itself from time to time, it won’t be able to adapt to changing conditions. It and its products will eventually end up obsolete. The advantage of being a newcomer in an industry is that you can separate yourself from the best companies and embrace the necessity of change and find ways to profit from it. As long as you keep reinvent yourself, your business will shine and last for a longer lifespan.

When Tezza Kitchen was first established, no one knew who we were. Soon when the established guys wonders how a small company like us captures bigger clients compared to them, they then see us shine. Whichever industry you are in, if you stay focus with your team, there will be opportunities waiting to be seized. No one can stop you. The only one who holds you back is yourself.

You can have all the money in the world and you can have all the brilliant ideas but if you don’t have the people, forget it.  – Tony Fernandez

Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough. – Mary McLeod Bethune