“A good design touches lives, defines institutions and transforms communities. There’s always a room for creative real lifestyle design in every project.” – Cai

CRL Interior Designs is an International Property Awards Asia Pacific – Five star winner for Best Interior Design Project Philippines 2019-2020. A company that aims to bring the best solution in every space. The outcome of a clever collaboration among interior designers, architects, engineers, supplers and end users.

Established in year 2002 by Carmen R. Lim – Regala, the sole proprietor and principal designer, Cai is continuously working with its team to give the optimum Creative Real Lifestyle designs – which what the company stands for.

CREATIVE – To achieve something exceptional by thinking out of the box, making something aesthetically beautiful but most importantly functional.

REAL – Transforming the once dream spaces and mere ideas into reality

LIFESTYLE – A personal way of living, hobbies, interests and history

“Our goal at CRL designs is to look at the project from our clients perspective. Understanding their needs and sharing their concerns not only help us create better solutions and plans, but help them exceed their own expectations. The sense of fulfillment and gratification that we get when a client loves our design is priceless.”

CRL Designs also stands for Commercial Residential and Lea Planning – Designs which are the services offered by the company.

With more than two decades of experience, the team is continuously responding to the changing market demands that require everyone to simultaneously satisfy the client’s desire for interior spaces that are unique, innovative and a reflection of their own style.

Ma. Carmen R. Lim – Regala, P.I.I.D., MFA

Principal Designer

Cai is the principal designer of CRL interior designs, a five star award winner company of the internationally property awards 2019-2020.

Cai was also hailed as one of the most sought after interior designers of 2013 by Condo Living magazine of The Mega Publishing Group. She graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with a degree in Bachelor of FineArts, major in Advertising Arts.

She is, likewise, an Interior Design graduate from the Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) and a Master of Fine Arts and Design degree holder from Philippine Women’s University (PWU)

Pauline Teng Calderon, PIID

Principal Designer

Pau is an Interior Design graduate from the Philippine School of Interior Design and De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde.

She is a highly enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a strong passion for design. Pau has a background in production supervision and customized furniture design, where she has earned a reputation for her exceptional work ethic, integrity, and design skills.

Additionally, Pau has experience as a warehouse manager in a hardware company, where she honed her leadership abilities and decision-making skills. Her diverse background in design and management positions her well for future success in the field of Interior Design.

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Our Team

Ken T. Unico

Designer

Ken is a graduate of Batangas State University and serves as a Junior Interior Designer at CRL Interior Designs. Born and raised in Batangas, he has a passion for exploration and continuous learning.

Embracing a belief in personal growth, he recognizes that the journey towards improvement is ongoing. Kenneth encourages courage and a steadfast commitment to one’s purpose throughout this journey of self-development.

Kallyan Deang

Designer

Kallyan is a creative individual with a profound enthusiasm for materializing ideas into reality. Whether through drawing or crafting, he revels in the transformative journey from imagination to tangible creation.

Finding fulfillment in seeing his hard work culminate in the finished product, Kallyan also delights in his newfound hobby of tattooing outside of work.

Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance his skills and acquire fresh design techniques, he is dedicated to growth in the creative realm. Kallyan’s design philosophy echoes the words of Pablo Picasso: “Good artists copy, great artists steal.”

Regine

Designer

Doctors save lives by constructing a healthy life, Designers save lives by constructing a life worth living.

-Mark W. Perrett

Regine is a Licensed Interior Designer who graduated from Philippine School of Interior Design. An advanced scuba diver and a former dragon boat paddler, she has a passion for the outdoors, especially the beach. During her breaks, she explores new hobbies and museums, visits ancestral houses, indulging in her love for culture and history.

Daryl

Designer

Daril is an Interior Design graduate from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. She is deeply passionate about anything that allows her to bring her creative ideas to life. Her design philosophy centers around the people she is designing for, believing that interior design is about creating spaces that enhance the quality of life.

Outside of her creative work, she is also studying law at the UP College of Law. Embracing life as a big adventure, she never says no to trying new things and acquiring new sets of skills. For her, every experience is an opportunity for growth and learning.

Karla “Kicks” Lora Manalo, P.I.I.D

Designer

Kicks believes that “A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” as stated by Antoine de Saint- Exupery. Kicks tries to bring out the best in ever given project. She sees to it that the ultimate “perfection” is achieved.

Kicks is also another double degree holder. She obtained her first degree, Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Management a San Sebastian College and her second degree at Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID). Kicks is a people person and can easily make friends with anyone.

Marc Renan Ramos, P.I.I.D

Designer

Sieg is a licenced Interior Design graduate from the Philippine School of Interior Design and De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde. He is an anime addict who is not afraid to go out of the box.

In his spare time, he loves to design furniture and graphics. His hobbies include running, yoga, handheld gaming and making manual or computer illustrations. Sieg regularly participates in marathons and volunteers for both Love Yourself Ph and Yoga For Life.

Sally Bascara – Adriano

Designer

Sally is a double degree holder. She obtained her first degree, Bachelor of Science in Clothing Technology from the University of the Philippines and her second degree from the Philippine School of Interior Design.

Sally is the CEO of Finishing Touches, Inc., a company engaged in manufacturing and nationwide distribution of home décor and accessories. Sally loves to travel and enjoy the different culture and heritage of every place.

She finds design inspiration from the distinctiveness of different towns and countries and executes it in her works

Emelina T. Francisco

Designer

Ems is a triple degree holder. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas (UST), Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Administration, Interior Design graduate from Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) and Nursing Graduate from Our Lady of Fatima.

She is concurrently the owner of ETF Homeline Interiors, a company engaged in the fabrication of customized window, wall-to-wall carpet and wall covering treatment. Presently, she is serving as Scholarship committee head and Treasurer at the PSIDAA.

Just like in her designs, she loves clean simple lines yet high in impact. She is an example of simplicity with beauty inside and out.