Although our studio is in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, a large share of our published work is in Kuala Lumpur, from high-rise residences in the city centre to condos on the city's fringe. This page covers how we approach interior design in KL, what's different about designing city homes, and how a project runs.
KL's housing ranges widely. In and around KLCC, Bukit Bintang and the TRX district there are many luxury and high-rise residences, often with city views, hotel-style amenities and strict building management. Areas such as Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Cheras, Old Klang Road and Sunway Velocity have a broad mix of family condos and newer developments. Established neighbourhoods like Damansara Heights, Bangsar and Taman Tun Dr Ismail also have landed homes and bungalows.
A few things come up again and again in KL projects. City-view units often have large windows, so we think about glare, privacy, heat and how the view frames the living space. Compact units need storage that doesn't eat into the room, such as full-height cabinets, storage beds and built-in consoles. And in high-end residences, the quality of the finish is visible everywhere, from the alignment of panel joints to how lighting sits on stone.
City-centre residences tend to have the strictest renovation rules: renovation applications and deposits, fixed working hours, booked service lifts, loading bay slots, and restrictions on noisy works. Access and parking for contractors also need planning. For landed homes in KL, structural, extension or external works generally need approval from Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). We factor these into the schedule and help you with the paperwork.
The timeline depends on scope, carpentry production and building restrictions. We share a project schedule with the quotation once the scope is agreed.
Browse some of our KL work: Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, a city-view condo with timber panelling and statement lighting; Core Residence, TRX, a compact condo with a dark feature media wall and smart storage; and a Japandi condo in KL with warm timber and soft curves. We have also completed Banyan Tree, Bukit Bintang and a Muji-style condo at Sunway Velocity.
We quote every project after a site visit. As a reference point, Qanvast has published these nationwide ballpark figures for a complete renovation:
| Property type | Published estimate (Qanvast, Dec 2025) |
|---|---|
| Condominium | From RM80,000 to RM150,000 |
| One-storey landed home | Around RM120,000 |
| Terrace house | From RM180,000 to RM220,000 |
| Semi-detached | Around RM300,000 |
| Bungalow | From RM300,000 to RM400,000 |
Source: Qanvast, “How Much Does It Cost To Renovate In Malaysia?”, 8 December 2025. Nationwide estimates for a complete renovation, not Adesso Studio's prices. We quote every project individually after a site visit.
Luxury residences with premium materials and bespoke joinery can sit well outside these ranges. Our renovation cost guide explains the main factors, including carpentry, materials and building logistics.
Yes. Our studio is in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, and much of our published work is in Kuala Lumpur, including Four Seasons, Core Residence TRX, Banyan Tree Bukit Bintang and Sunway Velocity.
Yes. Our KL portfolio includes high-end city residences with premium finishes, bespoke joinery and statement lighting, planned around strict building management rules.
For condos, the JMB or MC usually requires a renovation application and deposit and sets working hours. For landed homes, structural, extension or external works generally need DBKL approval. We advise on your scope.
We quote after a site visit. Qanvast's published nationwide estimate for a complete condominium renovation is RM80,000 to RM150,000, and luxury projects can sit outside that. See our cost guide for details.
Yes. Compact units are about smart storage and flexible layouts. See our Core Residence TRX project for an example.