Elly MacDonald Design

We have engaged Elly to help us remodel our house. We haven’t had any prior experience with a project of similar size and didn’t know where to start - so we needed someone experienced, to guide us though it patiently. Elly’s project included structural changes to the house layout, repositioning of electrics and radiators, selection of light fittings throughout, complete redesign of our kitchen to the smallest detail and a design of bespoke built-in units in several parts of the property. She has been absolutely incredible. We know we can completely rely on her to deliver exactly what we want and more. She is a joy to work with, suggesting beautiful designs and always attentively listening to us. Nothing is too much trouble for her, her passion for interior design shines though at every moment. She has a razor sharp focus on detail and faultless execution that has made it a stress-free experience for us. She effortlessly engages with suppliers/builders to achieve the best result for us, on time. She has been very cost conscious, helping us keep the project on budget, which hasn’t been always easy in the current environment. She has been also very sensitive to the period features of the property, suggesting additions to the house that complement the property’s character. We are looking forward to working with her on the redesign of our bathrooms next. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

I engaged Elly again after she did such a great job on my bachelor pad in 2016. Embracing my increased maturity my brief was totally different but Elly delivered the goods and I'm super happy with it. She suggested a snazzy wall mural – something I would not have thought of myself – and helped me size, source and order it with her trade discount. Looks amazing!

I was very fortunate to work with Elly on the final touches of my flat located in an old factory building in North London. After an initial meeting with Elly at my flat to talk through ideas for artwork, soft furnishings and other styling accessories, I knew she was the right person for this project. She seemed to be very mindful of client's needs and budget in addition to obviously having immaculate taste! Elly produced a scheme board which captured perfectly the ideas we had spoken about and exchanged via Pinterest boards. Her taste in colour combinations to achieve a unified look and ability to bring in ideas that took something from our backgrounds worked very well. She was very good at providing suggestions and ideas but still making sure that the client had the final decision on what felt right for their space. We ended up commissioning a large art piece to our living space and a gallery wall to our bedroom. Elly was very dedicated in ensuring that the sizing, placements and framing was just right for the space. She provided detailed drawings and measurements for these which were greatly appreciated. She also worked very hard in ensuring value for money with each purchase and negotiating good terms for the client. Her communications throughout the process were excellent. I couldn't recommend Elly highly enough for any interior projects as she is very talented, dependable and client centric. Thanks to Elly our flat now feels like a home and has interesting details that always catch the attention of anyone who visits us.

I engaged Elly MacDonald Design for my resale HDB flat. Albeit it being a virtual project whereby we corresponded by email, it didn't feel inadequate in anyway. Elly has good taste and her suggestions were great, often taking into account the client's preference, taste and budget. She is also a professional and sticks to her timeline and schedules well in her email replies. I really like the eclectic style and Elly is able to sketch a mood-board to concoct exactly that effect. I would highly recommend her.

We had a really good experience working with Elly doing up our flat in Singapore. She was professional and patient from the word go and is always full of great ideas to accommodate our needs. Her exquisite tastes in Asian textiles meant that we are now proud owners of a really beautiful vintage rug!

Elly helped me redesign my new apartment, taking it from a generic Ikea showhouse to a home I'm now really proud of and excited to come home to. It feels much more personal, unique to me and somewhere I like to show off. So thank you very much Elly! Elly was great to work with from start to finish - a very easy going manner throughout and some very thoughtful and considered ideas and suggestions for my home. Which did a great job of respecting my preferences but utilsing her expertise, and she wasn't against taking on my feedback, which was great. Overall, a great experience. thank you!

Elly turned my flat into a home. I wanted a space for socialising, a sofa for naps and an armchair for reading, all in my little flat. I thought I would have to make sacrifices, but no need! Elly worked it all out. The e-design package was the perfect way to evolve from idea to grand design and I couldn't be more happy with the result. Elly is understanding, flexible and considerate of budget. I'm so proud when guests compliment me on my home.

Working with Elly has been an absolute delight. Elly worked her magic on many of the rooms in our historic home. She helped incorporate our existing pieces with new furniture and accessories to create a more cohesive, more beautiful, yet still functional and comfortable home. Elly did a fantastic job of including accessories and art that spoke to our backgrounds, creating an end product that feels truly personal and unique to our family, and not like a generic, one size fits all home. Working with Elly, even from across the globe, was painless, fun, and the her designs and the end results are truly wonderful. I wish I had found her years ago!

I engaged Elly to design my modern one bed condo. I live alone but I didn't want the typical cliche bachelor pad with an excess of leather and electronics! Despite only vague instructions from me, I could not be more happy with the end result - I love nature and the use of various woods, pictures and prints has given my condo a very calming feel while reminding me of the outdoors. The entire design is also infused with various Asian influences - from an antique Chinese apothecary cabinet to a Thai rain drum to a large oriental screen framing the bed - reflecting and reminding me of my travels in the region. Whilst only an 800ft apartment, Elly has somehow managed to create various distinct areas perfect for both relaxation and functionality: a dining area for socialising with friends, which doubles as my study; a living area where I can relax in comfort; a wonderful window seat in the bedroom perfect for unwinding with a book and a minimalist yet luscious terrace that maximises the space available. Whenever I have guests over they are always surprised that single guy could have such a tastefully designed home!

I'd never heard of the e-design concept until I met Elly MacDonald! And I'm beyond glad that I did before I even started thinking about renovating my new flat! Elly really listens to her clients' needs (both practical and stylistic) and works with their styles and budgets. She has come up with clever work-arounds and clued me into great furnishing suppliers and international styles and traditions that I did not know about. I don't know of any other interior designer offering design services of such technical and artistic nature in Singapore. And you don't even have to be in Singapore to work with her!