Minal Tejani — Interior Designer & Architect in Kuala Lumpur
I’m an interior designer and qualified interior architect based in Bangsar. For 15 years I’ve worked on spaces people use every day: family condos, terrace houses, corporate offices, three IKEA stores, and a dental clinic where patients stopped dreading the waiting room.
MIID-certified · 15+ years · Based in Bangsar, KL
WhatsApp MinalOr message any time. Tell me about your space and what you'd like to change.
Most projects start the same way. Someone messages me about a space that isn’t working, and we talk it through before anyone draws a plan.
Why I Trained as an Interior Architect
“Designer” and “architect” aren’t the same job, and the difference shows up in your renovation bill. My BA in Interior Architecture from the University of Hertfordshire and my MIID certification mean I understand structure, not just style: which walls carry load, how wiring and plumbing limit a layout, and what’s actually buildable before we commit to a look.
That’s exactly where renovations blow their budget. A design that looked fine on paper meets a wall that can’t move. Catching that on day one, not on site, is part of the job.
What I Design
Homes
Condos, terrace houses, semi-Ds and bungalows across KL. I’ve done luxury units at Sunway Palazzio, renovations in TTDI, and family homes in Petaling Jaya, each one built around how that household actually lives rather than a show-unit template.
Residential interior design → · Condo interior design → · Landed house design →
Offices & Commercial
Workspaces and retail that hold up to daily use. My commercial clients include Firmenich’s KL office, Axiata’s headquarters and TNB’s office renovation, plus retail design for three IKEA stores: Cheras, Damansara and Tebrau.
Commercial interior design → · Office interior design →
Healthcare, Restaurants & Hospitality
I designed Nair Dental Clinic to meet clinical standards without feeling like a clinic. For restaurants and cafes, the space has to handle real commercial demands like throughput, acoustics and staff flow, and still be somewhere people want to sit.
Healthcare interior design → · Restaurant & cafe design →
How I Work
Every project starts with a conversation, usually over WhatsApp, about what you need and what frustrates you about your current space. From there I develop layouts and 3D visuals before any construction starts, so you see the space before it’s built. No guesswork, no expensive mid-job changes.
Selected Work
Sunway Palazzio — A luxury condo renovation in richer materials and darker tones, without the unit feeling heavy or closed in. View project →
IKEA Malaysia — Three stores: Cheras, Damansara and Tebrau. At that scale, interior design becomes logistics. Every circulation decision shapes how thousands of people move through the building each day. View project →
Firmenich KL — A corporate office for the Swiss fragrance house, built to meet their global standards while fitting how the KL team actually works. View project →
Based in Bangsar, Working Across KL
I work throughout Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley: KLCC, Mont Kiara, Damansara Heights, TTDI, Cheras, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Cyberjaya. A 500 sqft studio and a 10,000 sqft bungalow get the same starting point, which is a conversation about how you want to live or work in the space.
Common Questions
How much does an interior designer in KL cost?
It depends on finish level and property size. In KL, expect roughly RM40 to RM250+ per square foot. A mid-range 1,200 sqft condo usually lands between RM84,000 and RM156,000, and design fees are typically RM3 to RM10 per square foot on top. See my interior design cost guide for the full breakdown.
What's the difference between an interior designer and an interior architect?
An interior architect is trained in spatial planning, structure and building systems, not just finishes and furniture. That matters the moment a project involves moving walls, changing layouts or anything structural. I hold a BA in Interior Architecture from the University of Hertfordshire and I'm MIID-certified.
Which areas of KL do you cover?
I'm based in Bangsar and work across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, including Mont Kiara, Damansara Heights, TTDI, KLCC, Cheras, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Cyberjaya. See areas I serve.
What does MIID certification mean?
MIID is the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers. Certification requires a recognised interior design degree, professional experience and adherence to the institute's code of conduct. It's the main professional credential for interior designers in Malaysia.
Start With a Message
Tell me what you’re planning. A rough idea is enough to start. I’ll tell you honestly whether it’s something I can help with, and what it might take.