When we were looking to get our dream home done, we wanted someone who can do end2end interiors for us, specifically in these times, and being new to Bangalore. We had a fair bit of idea as to what we wanted, one of the key requirements was getting custom designed furniture which is blended well with rest of the interiors. FabModula - although low of internet marketing had enough samples for us to feel they may be a good option.
We reached out to them minutes after we got done with our registration and later connected with the rockstar designer in Jonathan. Over a 1 hr call, we gave him an idea about what we wanted and he patiently listened to all our requirements. Later they did a visit and after a few weeks (2-3 weeks of delay), they came up with 3-D design. I must say, we were stumped by the details and creativity, it was as if someone could read our mind and lay out exactly what we were looking for. I have heard designer are either pushy/adamant or just do what they are asked for but in this case it was different. It was about the "experience" and what would make sense, there were things that i didn't fully like but later it sat really well for us. John & team explained and also took our inputs, making the process highly collaborative.
The execution, although had some hiccups but the end result was just so satisfying. The 3-D design that we had seen 4 months back was exactly replicated and we couldn't believe it (see the pictures).
FabModula is "truly" an end2end: which means right from woodwork, selecting wallpapers, curtains, custom rugs, custom furniture, painting, cleaning, lights, plants, candles, vase --- just everything you can think of, just everything. We got plants custom picked, planters custom designed, quartz countertop, magnetic writing board and even wall collage --- and the best part was they won't talk money all the time.
They have different vendors for lights, furniture, wallpaper, curtains, plants and at no point i felt they are trying to extract money from me - it was always about delivering the best product and best experience, It was seamless and everything coming together.
Some of the key highlights:
- A 5*Star 3D design & the fabulous design team who cares about clients and what they want and rather pushing their thoughts, matching almost everything we wanted - and a bit more - that is always going to stay at the top of our list.
- Attention to details in some of the consoles, and most importantly caring about the experience
- Quality - top-notch, really liked some of the finishing specially MBR, KBR and Living room
- Vendors: The vendors for furniture, lights, plants, Opulence, Painting - i think all were really good to work with. All of them felt like a team and wanting to deliver the experience.
A few lowlights
- Communication: This was broken at-times, a few times it gives you a feeling of unprofessional structure and dents the confidence but corrective action was taken after we complained
- In-experienced staff: Some of staff was inexperience, which is okay but they needed a bit more supervision. For everyone it can be a job but for home owners this is a house they are building almost once in lifetime, we need to be more serious and responsible for it
Kudos to the whole team, Dinesh Jonathan Raghu K - we always felt the team cared about the experience and were very passionate about getting it right at all cost - without compromise. There were instances when a few things were not as per the design and they immediately replaced it without any questions and extra cost.
Overall, I would say if given a chance, we would not change our decision of going with FabModula. The team, including vendors - all cared about experience and one thing i felt was quite refreshing was none of them really looked like just money minded and all conversations have been around getting it done right.
Thank you again for making our dream home. Everyone who visits us asks where did you get this done, and we have repeated the same story, i thought I should just put it out here.