About Nimba
Design With
a Human Thread
We are a small studio in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, working on residential and commercial interiors with care, curiosity, and a steady hand.
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Started With a Simple Belief
Nimba grew from a shared frustration with interiors that looked right in a photograph but felt hollow to live in. Our founders — both trained in spatial design and deeply influenced by the material culture of Southeast Asia — wanted to make something different.
We opened our TTDI studio because we believe design works best when it's close to the people it's for. We walk through your space, sit in it, understand how light moves through it at different hours. That knowledge shapes every decision we make.
Over the years we have worked on apartments in Mont Kiara, shophouse renovations in Bangsar, café fit-outs in Chow Kit, and family homes throughout the Klang Valley. What ties every project together is a commitment to spaces that age with dignity.
9+
Years of Practice
180+
Projects Completed
3
Service Paths
96%
Client Satisfaction
The Team
The People Behind the Work
Siti Rahimah
Principal Designer & Co-Founder
Siti trained in Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo, bringing a sensitivity to material weight and light that runs through every Nimba project. She leads the spatial and material narrative for all full-design commissions.
Arif Fadzillah
Project Director & Co-Founder
Arif oversees execution and client relationships. With a background in construction management and a craftsman's eye for detail, he ensures what's designed is what gets built.
Lim Yu Ting
Interior Designer & Visualisation
Yu Ting handles 3D visualisation and furniture curation. Her research into regional craftsmanship means our material choices often include work by Malaysian artisans alongside international suppliers.
Our Standards
How We Work
The standards we hold ourselves to aren't framed on a wall — they show up in the details of every project.
Transparent Process
Every stage is documented and shared. You receive detailed briefs, material boards, and clear cost summaries. No surprises mid-project.
Professional Credentials
Members of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID). Our work meets professional standards for spatial safety, material compliance, and building regulation alignment.
Responsible Material Sourcing
We prefer locally available materials and suppliers with clear sourcing practices. Sustainability is a practical consideration in every material recommendation.
Client Confidentiality
We treat every project and client with discretion. We share work only with explicit permission. Your home is your private space — we respect that throughout our engagement.
Quality Site Inspections
During execution, we conduct structured site visits with documented punch lists. Our handover process checks every finish against the original specification.
Open Communication
We maintain a single point of contact for each client throughout the project. Questions are answered within one working day. We believe clarity reduces stress.
Our Values
What Guides Every Decision
Interior design in Malaysia carries a particular richness — a layering of cultural reference, tropical climate considerations, and a growing appetite for spaces that feel personal rather than aspirational. Nimba sits at that intersection.
We draw on the textures of the region — the warmth of local timber, the geometry of traditional screens, the way a narrow corridor can be transformed by considered light. But we are not nostalgic. We use these references to make spaces that feel grounded and contemporary at once.
For residential clients, we pay close attention to how families actually use their homes — the paths between rooms, where people naturally gather, what gets used daily and what sits untouched. That observation shapes layout before aesthetics do.
For commercial clients, we think about atmosphere alongside function: how a space communicates the character of a business to someone stepping in for the first time, and how it sustains that feeling across a full working day.
Our studio is in TTDI because this neighbourhood reflects the kind of design we believe in — considered, unpretentious, and rooted in the life of the city.
Work With Us
Begin With a Conversation
We'd be glad to hear about your space — what it looks like now, what you'd want from it, and how we might help close that distance.
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