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Need help on decision with do it yourself vs getting a home interior

9 years ago

1. I have been browsing your web page and my dilemma is although the designs are beautiful I am uncertain if I am able to pull it off.
2. Need to furnish a 3 BR/2 Bath house in Hawaii.
3. Quotes from Home Interiors ranged from 30,000 on low end excluding certain services such as window treatment through $50,000.
4. $40,000 sounds like a plan, but I wouldn't know how much I would save if I did it myself for a 1152 sq ft home. Do you have any suggestions for me.

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PRO
SoCal Contractor
9 years ago
It depends on the scope of the project. If you're solely looking for furnishings then there are ways for you to save money. You're capable of doing it yourself if you just take your time and do one room at a time. There are several stores that will provide free interior design services as long as you purchase majority of the furniture with them.
marykahana1
Original Author
9 years ago
OK. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and time taken to reply.
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