Design Review
You already have a layout or a render and want it validated before committing money to it.
Track 01 · Design Directionfrom RM800
Enquire about thisWhat weoffer.
Most studios hand you a render. We hand you decisions you can build from — design, specification, coordination and execution clarity. Not a typical contractor, not just an interior studio, but a design and coordination system built for better renovation decisions.
Start hereStart with the space
Start with the space
you're planning
Most people start with a room, not a service. So here's what tends to go wrong in each — and exactly what to lock down before anyone hands you a price.
KitchenWatch-out: Wet and dry zones share the wrong material; appliance gaps are off.Confirm: Layout, appliance sizes, wet-zone material, ventilation.
WardrobeWatch-out: Approved before the internal layout is decided.Confirm: Hanging, folding, drawer, accessory zones, lighting.
Living / TV wallWatch-out: Cable routes and power points planned too late.Confirm: Equipment, cable management, power, feature material.
Bathroom vanityWatch-out: Wood-based material used in a constantly wet zone.Confirm: Moisture-safe material, plumbing access, ventilation.
LaundryWatch-out: Humid storage sealed with no airflow.Confirm: Appliance sizes, drainage, moisture-safe cabinetry.
Office / pantryWatch-out: No cable management or load planning for storage.Confirm: Workstations, storage load, cabling, durability.
Aluminium doors & windowsWatch-out: Drainage path and sill detail not confirmed.Confirm: Drainage, sill detail, orientation, glass selection.
Outdoor / wet areaWatch-out: Indoor materials specified for exposed conditions.Confirm: Exterior-grade material, water path, heat/rain exposure.
Capabilities
Everything ELS offers
The full toolkit — from one clear decision to a fully documented build. The heavier coordination scopes are reserved for selected projects where scope, budget and timeline genuinely fit.
Design consultation
Space planning
Moodboard
Concept visual
Kujiale render
Material selection
Cabinet specification
Lighting planning
Electrical / appliance coordination
Trade matrix
Product specification sheet
Foreman instruction sheetsSelected projects
Project coordination & supervisionSelected projects
QC inspectionSelected projects
Handover documentationSelected projects
Complex M&E coordinationSelected projects
Waterproofing & external-envelopeSelected projects
Full renovation coordinationSelected projects
What you walk away with
You leave with documents you can build from — not just a good conversation. What's in the pack depends on your track.
MoodboardConcept visualKujiale renderMaterial selectionCabinet specification sheetLighting planTrade matrixForeman instruction sheetsQC checklistHandover documentation
Not sure which you need?
Answer a few questions about your property and the Pre-Check routes you — a straight ALUMAX product purchase, or paid ELS design and coordination. One form, one recommendation, no guessing.
Configuration is included. Design authorship is charged.
Choosing a curated style and configuring standard ALUMAX products costs nothing. The seven below are professional design work — each lands on a service track whose fee is already published.
Room Design
One defined space — a kitchen, bedroom, office or reception — designed and specified properly.
Track 02 · Design + Specificationfrom RM1,500
Enquire about thisWhole-Home Harmonisation
Multiple rooms held to one of the six curated styles, so the property reads as one system.
ALUMAX Cabinet Design Privilegecredited on RM50,000+
Enquire about thisTechnical Specification Package
Design intent translated into buildable drawings, schedules and material specifications.
Track 02 · Design + Specificationfrom RM1,500
Enquire about thisBespoke Interior Design
Original spatial and aesthetic development — not a selection from any catalogue.
Track 03 · Coordination Studioquoted per project
Enquire about thisDesign-Build Coordination
Design carried through execution: trade sequencing, drawing control, inspections, handover.
Track 03 · Coordination Studioquoted per project
Enquire about thisSpecial Design Commission
Curved forms, unusual material transitions, feature installations and complex custom work.
Track 03 · Coordination Studioquoted per project
Enquire about thisFees shown are the starting point of each track, excluding SST. Final fees depend on the number of spaces, site conditions and the approved scope, confirmed after a site visit. Bespoke and coordination work is quoted against project scope.
Pathway A
Buying ALUMAX products.
Most projects start here. You choose a style and the products; ELS adapts and engineers them to your property; ALUMAX quotes, supplies and installs.
- You choose one of the six ELS curated styles.
- You select the ALUMAX products and spaces you want.
- ELS performs the product-related adaptation and engineering — scale, proportion, materials, technical requirements and M&E interfaces.
- ALUMAX quotes, supplies and installs.
- Qualifying cabinet purchases (RM50,000 or more) credit the whole-property harmonization fee back against your order.
Pathway B
Paid ELS professional services.
For design and engineering beyond standard product adaptation — or when you want independent direction before committing to products. Configuration is included; design authorship is charged. On a qualifying cabinet order the harmonization fee is credited back in full.
Track 01Design
Design
Direction
For clients who have not yet confirmed a qualifying ALUMAX order, or who need independent early-stage direction on style, layout and material.
What's included
- Style direction
- Space planning
- Moodboard
- Concept visuals
- Furniture / cabinet direction
- Basic material direction
Best for
Unsure of style / layoutEarly-stage planningNew homes before quotation
FromRM800 excl. SST
Scaled by rooms and scope. A portion may be credited toward confirmed projects, subject to terms.
Clarity on layout and style.
Outcome — You leave with a clear direction before spending on quotation.
Track 02Design +
Design +
Specification
For layouts, M&E, material decisions, cabinet requirements and documents that go beyond standard product adaptation.
What ELS adds
- Room-by-room specifications
- Cabinet requirements
- Lighting direction
- Surface / colour / material selection
- Electrical & appliance planning notes
- Budget-sensitive upgrade suggestions
Best for
Preparing for quotationComparing contractorsFewer wrong assumptions
FromRM1,500 excl. SST
Scaled by rooms, scope and specification depth. A portion may be credited toward confirmed ELS / ALUMAX projects, subject to terms.
Fewer wrong assumptions before quotation.
Outcome — Your materials, cabinet, lighting and electrical decisions are settled before quotation and production.
Track 03Coordination
Coordination
Studio
For multi-trade sequencing, approvals, site coordination, QC and variation control.
What ELS manages
- Site measurement
- Scope clarification
- Trade matrix
- Foreman coordination sheets
- Material schedules
- Approval checklist
- Variation control
- QC checklist
- Handover documentation
Best for
Full-home renovationMulti-trade worksMoisture / heat / ventilation riskMultiple foremenExecution-standard control
FeeProject basis
Quoted by project size, complexity, number of trades, site condition and coordination requirement.
One coordinated, controlled build.
Outcome — Design intent becomes coordinated scope, specifications and execution documents trades can build from.
Track by track
Exactly what each track gives you.
Inputs, documents, how far the outputs go, revisions, turnaround, site visits, exclusions and fee credit — nothing left to small print.
| For every track | 01 Design Direction | 02 Design + Specification | 03 Coordination Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required inputs | Property type, rooms, photos, rough dimensions and style references. | The above, plus confirmed layout intent and your appliance / product list. | Site measurement, an approved specification and the confirmed product order. |
| Documents you receive | Style direction, space plan, moodboard, concept visuals, furniture / cabinet and basic material direction. | Everything in 01, plus room-by-room specs, cabinet requirements, lighting direction, surface / colour / material selection and electrical & appliance notes. | Everything in 02, plus the trade matrix, foreman coordination sheets, material schedules, approval & QC checklists, variation control and handover documentation. |
| Where the outputs stop | Concept & direction — decisions you can brief from, before spending on a quotation. | Quotation-ready specification — the level a contractor prices from. | Construction & coordination — documents trades build from on site. |
| Rooms / scope | By scope — the fee scales with the number of rooms, confirmed on the brief. | By scope — scales with rooms and specification depth. | Whole project — every room in the approved scope, coordinated as one build. |
| Revisions | Per the approved offer terms — the review-round allowance is set when the scope is agreed. | Per the approved offer terms — set when the scope is agreed. | Per the approved offer terms; variations after approval are logged and controlled. |
| Turnaround | Confirmed on the approved brief — it depends on room count and depth. | Confirmed on the approved brief — it depends on room count and specification depth. | Runs with the build programme — scoped per project. |
| Site visits | Optional — a paid site measurement (from RM300 in Sibu) if the layout needs it. | Optional — a paid site measurement (from RM300 in Sibu) where specs depend on the real shell. | Included — site measurement is part of the track, with further site coordination as the build runs. |
| Not included | Product supply & installation (ALUMAX); anything outside the agreed direction. All fees exclude SST. | Product supply & installation (ALUMAX); on-site coordination and QC; anything outside the approved spec. Excl. SST. | Product supply & installation (ALUMAX); specialist multi-trade scopes — waterproofing, façade, drainage, ventilation — quoted per project. Excl. SST. |
| Fee credit | A portion may be credited toward a confirmed project, subject to terms. | A portion may be credited toward a confirmed ELS / ALUMAX project, subject to terms. | Quoted per project; under the Cabinet Design Privilege the harmonization fee is credited in full once eligible ALUMAX cabinetry reaches RM50,000. |
Paid ELS upgrades
Add design depth only where you need it.
These sit outside standard product adaptation and the Cabinet Design Privilege — they are separately chargeable ELS services.
Premium Lighting Planning
Layered ambient, task and accent lighting; fixture selection; CCT and CRI strategy; lux targets; switching; scenes; driver access and cabinet-lighting integration.
Renovation Coordination
Trade scope alignment, work sequencing, instruction sheets, approval gates, variation control, site checks and coordination across cabinets, ceiling, electrical, plumbing, lighting and finishes.
Signature Space Design
Dedicated concepts and technical development for high-impact spaces that cannot be solved by standard product adaptation.
Estimate your fee
A planning band before you ask for a quote.
Indicative only — the 'from' fee and site measurement are fixed; the rest is a planning estimate, confirmed on your brief.
Which track?
How many rooms / zones?
Location
Indicative fee estimate
RM1,500 – RM2,850
+ site measurement RM300 (Sibu), excl. SST.
Design + Specification from RM1,500. A portion may be credited toward a confirmed ELS / ALUMAX project.
Next: send your rooms and photos for a real fee against your scope.
Get a real estimateIndicative planning band, NOT a quotation. Only the 'from' fee and site-measurement figures are fixed; the per-room scaling is a planning estimate. Your fee is confirmed on the approved brief and scope. All fees exclude SST.
Starting prices
| Engagement | From |
|---|---|
| Design consultation | from RM300 |
| Site measurement | from RM300 (Sibu) / RM500 outstation |
| Design Direction | from RM800 excl. SST |
| Design + Specification | from RM1,500 excl. SST |
| Coordination Studio | Project basis |
Site measurement is paid and creditable on confirmation — free only for selected Sibu projects or confirmed ALUMAX projects; a travel fee applies for outstation Sarawak locations. Final quotation depends on site measurement, material selection, approved scope, access condition and final technical requirements. Full coordination is quoted by project scope.
Fee credit
Design fees can work toward your project
Consultation, measurement or design support fees may be credited toward confirmed ELS or ALUMAX managed projects, subject to approved scope and confirmation terms.
Which path is right
Find your starting point
ELS plans. ALUMAX supplies. Where you start depends on how much help you need.
| What you need | Best path |
|---|---|
| I only need cabinet, door or window supply | ALUMAX — Product-Only |
| I need help with layout, material, colour & appliance positions | ALUMAX + ELS Design Support |
| I have multiple trades, site constraints, sequencing & QC concerns | ELS Coordination Studio |
What sits where
ALUMAX supplies directly. ELS coordinates the rest.
Made-to-supply products come straight from ALUMAX. Multi-trade and specialist work is coordinated by ELS on a project basis.
ALUMAX — supplied directly
Manufactured / supplied product systems — order direct, or have ELS specify them first.
CabinetsWardrobesDoorsWindowsOffice systemsSelected wall panelsSPC flooring
ELS Support · Project basis
Multi-trade and specialist scopes — coordinated to one approved scope and quoted per project.
Flooring systemsExterior renovationFaçade upgradesWaterproofingLightingDrainageCCTVLandscapingVentilationSpecialist façade systemsPremium detailingPremium restoration
SPC flooring is supplied directly by ALUMAX; broader flooring systems and the scopes above are coordinated by ELS on a project basis. Final scope and price follow site measurement.
Specification methodThe four checks before
The four checks before
we specify anything
Every ALUMAX product decision runs through these filters — they drive material choice, zone classification, hardware selection and maintenance requirements.
AirflowWill the cabinet trap humidity, odour or heat? Drives ventilation gaps and zoning.
Moisture zoneDry, semi-wet or wet? Decides material — particleboard vs ACP / honeycomb aluminium.
Storage loadWhat's stored, how heavy, how often? Drives hardware, thickness and support.
Maintenance accessCan it be cleaned, adjusted or repaired? Plans removable panels and serviceable details.
How we workFrom first brief
From first brief
to final handover
Clear deliverables and checkpoints at each stage — so you always know exactly where the project stands and what comes next.
01
Discover
We clarify your property type, location, spaces, budget, timeline, lifestyle, priorities and main concerns.
02
Plan
We study the layout, usage, storage, materials, lighting, appliances and site risks.
03
Specify
We define material choices, product systems, technical requirements and trade coordination needs.
04
Approve
Scope, price, material, colour, drawing, timeline, payment terms, exclusions, variation rules and warranty scope are confirmed before work proceeds.
05
Coordinate
ELS coordinates selected specialist trades and product partners according to the approved scope, drawings, specifications and site conditions.
06
Inspect & Handover
We document progress, inspect key stages, list defects, coordinate rectification and support the handover process.
What you receive
The documents a contractor builds from
A normal studio hands over pretty images. ELS hands over coordinated, approved, site-ready deliverables — which ones depend on your service track and scope.
Direction
- Room concept visualLayout, mood and materials in one view.
- Material & finish boardSurfaces chosen for zone, climate and daily use.
Specification
- Lighting planAmbient, task and feature light against the layout.
- Cabinet requirement sheetSizes, internals, hardware and appliance gaps — locked before production.
- Electrical planning notesSockets, data and switches coordinated to furniture and use.
Coordination
- Trade scope matrixEvery trade, what each owns, and the order they run in.
- Foreman coordination sheetOne instruction set foremen build from.
- Approval checklistScope, materials, drawings and price — confirmed in writing.
- QC & handover checklistStages inspected, defects tracked to handover.
What each track unlocks
| Deliverable | 01 Design Direction | 02 Design + Specification | 03 Coordination Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room concept visual | ● | ● | ● |
| Material & finish board | ● | ● | ● |
| Lighting plan | ● | ● | |
| Cabinet requirement sheet | ● | ● | |
| Electrical planning notes | ● | ● | |
| Trade scope matrix | ● | ||
| Foreman coordination sheet | ● | ||
| Approval checklist | ● | ||
| QC & handover checklist | ● |
Representative document types, not client files. Which outputs you receive depends on your chosen service track and project scope.
ELS by ALUMAXALUMAX supplies. ELS specifies.
ALUMAX supplies. ELS specifies.
Together, it gets clearer.
ALUMAX is the product and supply engine — cabinets, aluminium windows, doors, office systems and surfaces. ELS adds the design and specification layer on top, then coordinates how every piece lands on site.
Who is responsible for what
| Responsibility | Owner |
|---|---|
| Product & material warranty | ALUMAX |
| Fabrication / installation | ALUMAX |
| Design & specification coordination | ELS |
| Site coordination & inspection support | ELS |
| Third-party works outside ALUMAX scope | Appointed trade |
ALUMAX is responsible for the product, fabrication, delivery, installation and product warranty. ELS is responsible for design support, specification coordination, documentation and inspection support, where included in the selected service level.
Where to start
Already know the product you need? Go straight to ALUMAX. Need help deciding layout, material, colour, specification or trade coordination? Start with ELS.
Product-only ALUMAX: +6011 1118 3906
Design & coordination ELS: +60 16 896 3906
Product ecosystem
CabinetsAluminium windowsDoorsOffice systemsSurfacesHome-living products
Material ladder
The right material depends on the zone, not just the budget
| Zone | Recommended material |
|---|---|
| Dry bedroom / TV / office cabinet | P6 PB / E1 / E0 (by budget) |
| Semi-wet pantry / laundry-adjacent | E1 / E0 with protection, or ACP aluminium if high-risk |
| Wet kitchen base / bathroom vanity | ACP aluminium or honeycomb aluminium |
| Heavy-duty, long-term use | Honeycomb aluminium / project basis |
“Moisture-resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” P6 particleboard suits dry areas; wet kitchens, laundries and bathroom vanities need ACP or honeycomb aluminium.
Two different ladders
ALUMAX packages define the product specification level. ELS service levels define how much planning, coordination and QC your project needs.
ALUMAX product packagesStandardComfortPremium
ELS service levelsDesign DirectionDesign + SpecificationCoordination Studio
How we keep it clean
The honest part
01
Specialist partners
We don't pretend every trade is in-house. We coordinate selected specialists to one approved scope, one drawing set and one standard — so nobody works blind.
02
Quotes follow the site
No price is final before a site check. The real quotation follows measurement, material selection, approved scope and access conditions — so the number you get is the number that holds.
03
Changes use variation orders
Changed your mind after approval? That's fine — it runs through a variation order, so cost, timeline and materials stay clear and agreed before anything moves.
04
No empty guarantees
We won't promise a fixed price before a site check, or outcomes nobody can control. We will promise clear decisions, real documentation and a build you can actually follow.
Scope clarity
What ELS does — and what it doesn't.
ELS is the planning and coordination layer — not a contractor. Clear boundaries keep your quotations honest and easy to compare.
ELS includes
- Design direction, layout & space planning
- Material, finish & cabinet specifications
- Lighting & electrical planning notes
- Trade scope matrix & sequencing
- Foreman coordination & approval documents
- QC checkpoints & handover documentation
Not automatically included
- Cabinet / product supply — unless quoted through ALUMAX
- Electrical, plumbing, tiling, ceiling, painting or other trade works
- Contractor labour — unless in a confirmed coordination scope
- Authority submission — unless specifically quoted
- Final construction cost guarantee
ELS helps clarify scope, specifications, trade requirements and coordination risk — so quotations become easier to compare.
Renovation services across Sibu & Sarawak
Think Well. Build Well.
Tell us about your space. We'll map the right path.
Built for Sarawak heat, humidity, moisture risk and daily use.