You can save 50-90% by building your own furniture.
Building your own furniture can save you big!
DIYers generally find they save 75-90% from designer prices (stores like Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware), and about 50% when compared to IKEA and other flat pack furniture (that you still have to assemble).
- By using reclaimed wood, you can save even more, by bringing your materials costs down.
- By adding multi-step finishes to enhance the wood grains and texture, you can create higher end pieces that would cost more.
- By building with better joinery techniques, you can create higher quality pieces that last longer, so you get more use out of each piece of furniture.
- The more you build, the more you save. Furnishing a home can cost between 10-50% of the home's value - as much as $150,000 for a $300,000!