2026 Singapore Renovation Intelligence

Skip the ID Markup.
Invest in Real Materials.

The smarter renovation model taking Singapore by storm in 2026:
Direct Contractor for hard works + CASAWAVE Bespoke Carpentry for every surface that defines your home — saving you up to 30% to spend on what truly matters.

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30%
Typical ID Markup Eliminated
F4★
Board Grade — Standard, Not Upsell
80%
Space Planning Done by Carpentry Design
4+
Vetted Contractor Partners, Zero Kickbacks
The Paradigm Shift

Why Pay for
the Middleman?

Traditional ID firms add a management layer between you and every trade. That layer costs real money — money that could be EGGER boards and Italian Sintered Stone instead of project coordination fees.

❌  Traditional Interior Design Firm

The Mega-Package Model

  • ✕ 20–30% Management Surcharge — layered invisibly across every trade invoice. You pay, they coordinate.
  • ✕ Carpentry Outsourced — your ID firm subcontracts to a third-party factory with their own markup. Your brief passes through two filters before it reaches wood.
  • ✕ Material Downgrades — budget quotes often default to E1 boards. The F4★ upgrade appears as a line-item premium after you've signed.
  • ✕ Design Fees for Generic Layouts — CAD drawings of standard 3-bedroom configurations you've seen in every showroom.
Budget Lost to Overhead ~$18,000–$30,000
VS
✦  Carpentry-Led Hybrid Model

The Specialist Matrix

  • ◆ Zero Coordination Markup — you engage your Contractor directly. CASAWAVE handles bespoke carpentry directly. No middleman.
  • ◆ Chinese Master Craftsmanship — manufactured with precision, installed by our dedicated Chinese master carpenters (华人师傅).
  • ◆ F4★ / EGGER as Default — zero-emission boards and genuine EGGER materials are our standard, not an optional upgrade.
  • ◆ Full Space Planning Included — CASAWAVE's designers produce complete 3D layouts. Carpentry design IS space design.
Budget Redirected to Materials Your 30% Back
Luxury landed house living and dining room with EGGER carpentry by CASAWAVE Singapore
TRUE STORY · LANDED PROJECT
EGGER Board Texture Real Photo
Authentic EGGER Core
Italian Sintered Stone Real Photo
Italian Sintered Stone
Real Client Case Study

A $100k ID Quote.
Executed for $70k.

This client came to us after receiving a $100,000 SGD quote (plus a $3,000 design fee) from a local interior designer for this exact living and dining space. Searching for genuine EGGER boards and transparency, they found CASAWAVE.

The Hybrid Approach: We reversed the traditional process. By designing the custom cabinetry first — the imposing island with Italian Sintered Stone, the functional kitchen, and the illuminated feature walls — we locked in the space layout and the largest expense with 100% transparency.

Manufactured with Chinese precision and installed by our dedicated Chinese master carpenters (华人师傅), the final cost was $70,000. That's a direct 30% saving, yet the EGGER materials and integrated lighting were vastly superior to the ID's original proposal. The client then simply matched their soft furnishings (dining table, chairs, rugs) to our premium finishes.

➔ Saved $3,000 ID Fee ➔ EGGER Premium Boards ➔ Italian Sintered Stone ➔ Chinese Master Installers
The Carpentry-First Advantage

Myth: "Without an ID, I'll have to manage everything."
Truth: It's actually much less stressful.

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1. Flawless M&E Precision

Many traditional IDs plan electrical (M&E) and plumbing points before the cabinetry details are finalized, leading to blocked sockets and messy re-wiring. With CASAWAVE, our millimeter-accurate 3D cabinet drawings dictate exactly where your contractor needs to run the wires and pipes. No blind guessing from your contractor. Zero rework.

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2. The Aesthetic Anchor

Instead of following an ID to 10 different tile and furniture showrooms trying to mix and match imaginary laminates, you start with the largest visual element: the cabinets. You hold the real EGGER or FUREN F4★ board in your hand. This physical sample becomes your 'anchor'. Selecting tiles, flooring, and soft furnishings to match this premium board is effortless and guarantees a cohesive, high-end result.

Step-by-Step Execution

How It Works:
Your Renovation Journey

The Hybrid Model works for both BTO new builds and Resale renovations — with slightly different sequencing. Select your scenario below.

01
CASAWAVE

Design Consultation & 3D Layout

We meet, measure your HDB key plan, and produce a complete 3D carpentry layout with material specifications and hardware selection. You see your home before anything is built.

02
CONTRACTOR

Basic Electrical & Ceiling Works

Your direct Contractor follows our 3D plans to handle lighting circuits, DB box upgrades, and false ceilings — clean, scoped, no project management surcharge. CASAWAVE introduces vetted partners if needed.

03
CASAWAVE

Full-Home Carpentry Installation

Our own master installation teams move in: kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV feature walls, entranceway systems — all F4★/EGGER board, HOMAG PUR edge-banded, hardware-fitted on-site.

04
CASAWAVE

Snagging, Handover & Aftercare

Full snagging walkthrough. Every drawer adjusted, every hinge tuned, every light sensor calibrated. You receive a complete hardware and material warranty package at handover.

BTO Advantage: No demolition. No hacking. The blank slate is your greatest asset. Your full budget goes directly into material grade and bespoke design — zero waste on teardown.
01
CONTRACTOR

Demolition & Structural Works

Your direct Contractor handles hacking, removal of existing fixtures, and any wall modifications. A scoped brief means no scope creep — you pay for exactly what needs to come down.

02
CONTRACTOR

Plumbing, Tiling & Plastering

Wet works, floor tiling, bathroom waterproofing, and surface preparation. Direct engagement means you see the actual labour invoices — no padded project management overhead.

03
CASAWAVE

Full-Home Carpentry Overlay

Kitchen, wardrobe, door systems, and feature walls — CASAWAVE's integrated carpentry covers every surface that defines the new space, coordinated with your Contractor's timeline.

04
CASAWAVE

Integrated Handover

Final coordination between carpentry and wet works. Joint snagging walkthrough ensures every system works together — cabinet clearances, tile alignments, lighting integration.

Resale Advantage: Existing layout wisdom is preserved where it works. CASAWAVE redesigns every surface that matters — kitchen, wardrobes, doors — transforming the feel without unnecessary structural cost.
The CASAWAVE Infrastructure

We Don't Just Make
Beautiful Cabinets.

Behind every CASAWAVE project is a mature ecosystem of vetted partners and in-house specialists. When you choose the Carpentry-Led Hybrid Model, you inherit our entire network.

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Contractor Partners

Trusted Hard Works
Contractor Network

Four carefully vetted contractor teams — covering electrical, plumbing, tiling, and ceiling works. Each partner is screened for transparency: fixed-rate scopes, no hidden surcharges, no kickback arrangements with CASAWAVE. We introduce them. You engage them directly.

Electrical & DB Plumbing Works Tiling & Screeding False Ceiling Painting
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Installation Teams

Master Carpentry
Installation Squads

Two in-house master installation teams (Chinese Master Carpenters / 华人师傅) — not freelancers, not subcontracted labour. These are CASAWAVE-trained specialists who install the same hardware systems every day and know every tolerance, every adjustment, every edge detail by hand.

Kitchen Systems Wardrobe Install Door & Wall Systems Hardware Calibration Snagging & QC
✦  Your 30% Is Not Gone — It's Waiting

See What Your
30% Savings Can Buy.

Upgrade to EGGER / FUREN F4★ boards. Specify Opike minimalist glass doors. Install Italian Sintered Stone countertops. All within your original budget — because the middleman is out.

EGGER & FUREN F4★ Boards — Standard Opike Minimalist Glass Doors Italian Sintered Stone Surfaces Cooktime Full Kitchen System NUOMI Leather Wardrobe Hardware
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