This Company’s Game-Changing Idea Helps You Save on Renovation Costs

HOMA’s headquarters looks like a library of sorts, except that instead of books, you’ll find tile samples neatly arranged.

The warehouse is an ideal hangout spot, and according to founder Pennie Lim, that was the exact intention.

Lim founded HOMA to disrupt the tile market. During her 10 years of experience in the tile industry, she noticed the all-too-common occurrence of excess tiles that would go to waste.

These tiles were a result of excess inventory from suspended projects, factory overruns (i.e. over-production of stock), and discontinued tile designs; or simply due to homeowners, contractors, or renovators changing their minds on sizable tile orders.

As the cost of destroying excess tiles are too high, they are usually transferred to warehouses or vast land spaces akin to junkyards and are left to sit until quite literally, the end of time as Lim says, “tiles don’t rot or biodegrade (for centuries), and that is why it’s expensive to destroy them.”

Storing excess tiles in this manner is not only costly, but also bad for the environment.

HOMA’s game-changing business model solves the problem for both buyers who need affordable tiles and sellers looking to offload excess tile inventory. It does this via its marketplace on homa.com.my.

Those who want to sell their tiles to HOMA simply have to contact the in-house experts who will take over the picking, packing, and delivery to buyers.

HOMA first inspects the tiles to determine their condition, then picks and stores them at its warehouses before they are sold. Once sold, HOMA manages the delivery so all sellers have to do is wait to be notified and paid for the sale.

The model makes for a win-win situation as buyers get to purchase choice tiles 50% (or more) cheaper than retail price.

Furthermore, HOMA provides detailed product information so that potential buyers are fully aware of tile conditions (‘acceptable’, ‘good’, or ‘like new’), their tonality (consistent or varying between tiles), measurements, and more. For now, people can look to HOMA’s consultants for such information, but the information will soon be updated on homa.com.my.

The interactive site also allows people to browse tiles by area or material while a calculator tool helps users determine the number of tiles needed.

HOMA carries tiles from around the world: Malaysia, Spain, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and more to come. With over 1000 tile varieties, shoppers are sure to find something that will suit their needs.

What’s more, if you live in the Klang Valley and need tiles in a hitch, you can receive the tiles via delivery within the same day, and in as little as one hour (Terms and conditions apply).

If you prefer to shop for tiles in store, then head to HOMA’s tile library, a.k.a their headquarters. Here, consultants will help you choose the best tiles for your space by finding out your room’s area, colour, style preferences, and budget. Then, they will create a 3D model of your space and input a few tile choices to help you envision your space with the selected tiles.

You can also walk around the “library” to touch and feel the tile samples yourself. Ask for a recommendation or use the provided computers to shop online, then search for the rack number of the tile sample, just like an actual library or bookstore!

While you’re picking or comparing tiles, you can even enjoy a cup of coffee from the pantry, and sit at any of the provided work stations.

Those who want to sell tiles via HOMA can sign up for HOMA’s fulfilment service. If you’re looking to buy tiles, visit homa.com.my or drop by their headquarters!