An interior designer helps you plan how a space should look, feel and function. This includes space planning, layout improvement, material selection, lighting planning, furniture layout, custom cabinetry design and renovation coordination.

At Ethnic, we study your lifestyle, storage needs, family habits and renovation budget before proposing a suitable design direction.

Interior design focuses on layout planning, aesthetics, functionality, materials and user experience.

Renovation focuses on physical site work such as hacking, tiling, ceiling, electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry installation.

Ethnic combines both through a design & build approach so the design is practical, budget-aware and easier to execute on site.

Ethnic provides complete interior design and build services in Penang.

Depending on the project scope, we can assist from concept development and space planning to renovation coordination, custom carpentry and final handover.

Renovation cost depends on property size, work scope, carpentry quantity, electrical requirements, ceiling work, wet works and material selection.

A simple makeover will cost less than a full renovation with extensive custom carpentry and detailed finishing.

Ethnic provides itemised quotations so clients can clearly understand the renovation budget allocation.

Yes. We help clients prioritise the renovation scope according to budget.

If the budget is limited, we may recommend focusing first on kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, storage, lighting and essential living areas before adding decorative features later.

Yes. Ethnic provides custom carpentry solutions for kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV cabinets, shoe cabinets, study areas, feature walls, storage cabinets and other built-in furniture.

Custom carpentry helps maximise space efficiency while creating a cleaner and more integrated interior design.

Learn more about our Penang custom carpentry service:
https://ethnic.com.my/penang-custom-carpentry/

Material selection depends on project requirements, durability needs, moisture exposure and budget.

Common materials include plywood, MFC board, low-formaldehyde E0/E1 panels, laminate finishes, quartz surfaces, compact panels and other suitable materials.

There is no single “best” material for every project. Ethnic guides clients based on long-term practicality, maintenance and design intent.

The renovation timeline depends on the project size and complexity.

A smaller condominium renovation may take a shorter period, while landed house renovations involving wet works, electrical rewiring, ceiling work and custom carpentry usually require more time.

We will advise a realistic project timeline after understanding the renovation scope.

Yes. Residential interior design is one of Ethnic’s core services.

We design and renovate condominiums, apartments and landed homes with a strong focus on practical living, storage planning, lighting and long-term usability.

View our service:
https://ethnic.com.my/residential-interior-design-penang/

Yes. Ethnic handles selected commercial interior design and renovation projects including offices, retail spaces, showrooms and service-based business interiors.

Commercial projects usually require stronger planning for customer flow, staff workflow, branding, lighting, storage and operational efficiency.

Ethnic is based in Penang and serves homeowners and business owners across Penang and selected Northern Region areas.

Common project locations include George Town, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, Gurney, Pulau Tikus, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Lepas, Sungai Ara, Batu Maung and Butterworth.

You can contact us with your floor plan, property photos, estimated budget and expected move-in timeline.

From there, we will discuss your requirements, design direction and suitable next steps based on your project scope.

Contact Ethnic to start your renovation discussion:
https://ethnic.com.my/contact/