Where an interior budget actually goes

Joinery, services and finishes take most of the money. Decor takes the least.

Most clients expect furniture and decor to be the biggest line. In a full interior project the largest shares are usually carpentry, electrical and plumbing, and surface finishes.

Because these are built in, they are also the hardest and most expensive things to change later. Spend your attention there first.

Keep a contingency. A reserve of ten percent for site surprises is realistic and keeps the project calm when something unexpected shows up behind a wall.

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