"We began our first home renovation with great enthusiasm, but lacking experience, we enlisted the help of an interior designer to guide us. Unfortunately, the design firm we initially hired couldn’t meet our brief or budget, leaving us to work directly with a builder without the necessary guidance. It was very challenging for us to make design decisions quickly and effectively - we struggled with choosing tiles, materials, and finishes, as well as handling lighting placement and project management, all while managing our full-time jobs.
As I shared my reno struggles and troubles with some friends, Berinda's name came up as a recommendation. She had recently helped a friend with their renovation, and I’d been following her work on Instagram through Glorious State, which I really liked. I reached out to see if she could help us as a design consultant.
Even though we had our floor plans and 80% of the 3D designs done, we needed someone with a great design eye to give us some reassurance. Luckily, Berinda agreed to jump in mid-project, and we’re so glad she did!
She started by sending us mood pictures to get a feel for our style, and then put together an amazing material board. Visiting her office for the material selection was a highlight —I left feeling super happy with her choices. Berinda also helped with our 2D drawings, layout plans with the carpenter and contractor, lighting and curtain selection. She was our rock throughout the project, answering all our questions and helping us feel more confident.
Berinda kept us on track with timelines, made plenty of site visits to check progress, and stayed with us until the end. She was thorough with the defects check and really went above and beyond. We’re incredibly grateful for her help and advice.
After meeting with several interior designers, including the one we initially engaged, it always felt like they were just doing a job — and our project was just another one to complete and move on. It felt very transactional. That all changed when we met Berinda.
Berinda was different. She was genuine, down-to-earth, and truly invested in our project. We weren’t just another item on her to-do list. She listened to our struggles, empathised with us, and made a real effort to understand our needs and wants. Plus, having a family with young kids like us, she made recommendations that perfectly balanced style and practicality. She also respected our budget and helped us stay within it. Berinda was never pushy with her suggestions, and we fully trusted her choices—no regrets at all!
We felt completely assured, knowing someone had our back. With Berinda on board, we were confident in the choices made and didn’t second-guess ourselves like we did before.
We’re so grateful Berinda came to the rescue and helped us end up with the house we have today! Our powder room, in particular, is a standout thanks to her guidance. She helped us choose a countertop stone with real character, which completely transformed it from the bland one we initially picked.
Everything, really! Having Berinda was like texting your parents for advice or messaging a close friend for help. She was our go-to sounding board. The right colour tones and materials can totally change how a place feels, so her help with that was seriously a game-changer.
We would 100% recommend Glorious State, for all the reasons above!"
J & L​
Project Laurel, 2024