Singular Talent
One Designs brings international flair to interior design, renovations and more.
It can be the opportunity of a lifetime to build, renovate or redesign a home, office or shop to your heart’s content.
But in Japan, expats may find it challenging to achieve exactly what they want, due to strict local requirements for building and renovation projects, as well as the language barrier. Overcoming these challenges, with impeccable style, is central to One Designs’ mission.
The company can handle a wide variety of projects—from building a new property to renovating or redecorating an existing one—and have worked on private homes, hotels, offices and retail spaces. They work with a diverse team of architects, designers and contractors, some of whom have collaborated with One Designs for close to 20 years.
As well as having a thorough background in the regulations for building and renovating here, their team of professionals is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest trends in their fields. This keen design sense can be seen in some of the renovation projects they deliver for their clients, from “urban” styles that feature exposed concrete and custom-made wooden furniture to “Japandi”— a developing trend that is marked by a mixture of modern Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics.
OUTSTANDING RESULTS
While most of One Designs’ projects are in Tokyo, they have also worked on many outside the greater Tokyo area. One was a second-home apartment at a holiday complex in Yuzawa. This challenging project involved merging two adjacent apartments, an endeavor that was made smoother thanks to the strong relations the company has built with local partners in the area.
The company consults carefully with every client to discover exactly what they need and responds with a proposal that fits the project budget. Once this is agreed upon, they prepare multiple options for building plans and design boards, which are carefully created to meet Japanese building regulations and revised according to client feedback.
But what makes One Designs stand out from their competitors is their ability to provide full service in English and their personal touch, which is maintained from start to finish. While skillfully handling the technical aspects of each project would be a stern challenge for non-specialists, they provide regular updates on progress and the opportunity to share feedback that makes the finished result an outstanding one.
With their broad range of expertise in local and international design trends, extensive background in Japanese building and renovation requirements as well as a dedication to delivering impeccable and attentive service in English, One Designs is one of a kind.
