Plan your total spend before you walk into a showroom. Enter piece costs, quantities, and add-ons to see a realistic project budget.
Compare three sources for each major piece. Retailer prices vary by 30–60% for equivalent quality. Use measurements before any shortlist.
Delivery, assembly, floor protection, and fixings add 12–18% to the headline price for most residential projects.
Do not allocate the contingency to additional items until all pieces are delivered and approved. It exists for problems, not upgrades.