Home Design & Decor Cost Guides

Home design and decor projects range from affordable fixes to more expensive makeovers. Projects like repairing blinds, furniture, mirrors or even stained glass cost between $100 and $300. Higher-priced projects like mural painting, hiring a decorator and commissioning custom pieces average more than $1,000. Learn more about these and other home design and decor projects in the guides below.

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What does the design and decor of your home say about you? When you are decorating, you are making big choices about how to express yourself. Whether you consider your style modern, classic, traditional, retro, or contemporary, you will be making decisions on furniture, paint, linens and decorations that vary in cost based on how much you want to express your style.

Textiles

The word textile refers to any kind of fabric. Rugs, tablecloths, wall coverings, window treatments, bed linens are among interior decor textiles. Textiles have as large a range in price as there are styles to choose from. If you look at many different textiles ahead of time, you will always be able to find ones that fit your price range and style.

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  • Paint a Home Interior
    National Average $1,804
    Typical Range $960 - $2,772
    Low End - High End $350 - $4,800
  • Paint a Home Exterior
    National Average $2,907
    Typical Range $1,736 - $4,100
    Low End - High End $625 - $6,500
  • Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door or Small Project
    National Average $747
    Typical Range $385 - $1,127
    Low End - High End $175 - $2,100

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Paint a Home Interior
(44,275 projects)
$1,804 Average National Cost
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Paint a Home Exterior
(30,416 projects)
$2,907 Average National Cost
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Paint a Kitchen Cabinet, Door or Small Project
(9,690 projects)
$747 Average National Cost
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Repair Furniture
(4,845 projects)
$173 Average National Cost
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Repair Blinds
(3,171 projects)
$116 Average National Cost
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Install Blinds or Shades
(2,347 projects)
$691 Average National Cost
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Install Wallpaper
(2,203 projects)
$505 Average National Cost
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Refinish Furniture
(1,986 projects)
$591 Average National Cost
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Install Window Treatments
(1,918 projects)
$624 Average National Cost
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Hire an Interior Decorator or Designer
(1,865 projects)
$6,460 Average National Cost
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Upholster Furniture
(1,788 projects)
$681 Average National Cost
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Remove Wallpaper
(1,703 projects)
$746 Average National Cost
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Install a Mirror
(1,494 projects)
$296 Average National Cost
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Hire an Architect
(1,182 projects)
$5,677 Average National Cost
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Build Furniture
(525 projects)
$2,748 Average National Cost
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Install Built-In Bookshelves
(516 projects)
$2,554 Average National Cost
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Repair Stained Glass
(348 projects)
$284 Average National Cost
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Hire a Decorator for Staging a Home
(191 projects)
$1,218 Average National Cost
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Paint a Mural or Tromp Loeil
(152 projects)
$1,256 Average National Cost
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Install Stained Glass
(120 projects)
$586 Average National Cost
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Hire A Feng Shui Consultant
(72 projects)
$722 Average National Cost
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Repair or Resilver a Mirror
(45 projects)
$220 Average National Cost
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Repair Electric Blinds, Drapes, or Shades
(41 projects)
$277 Average National Cost
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Fabricate Sheet Metal
(39 projects)
$1,370 Average National Cost
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Paint

Painting is one of the most affordable ways to transform a space in your home. Paint can be used to change a solid color, apply a texture, or create intricate faux effects that mimic marble, wood, tile, mosaic or any other number of designs and textures. You can make a room appear larger, more intimate, expensive, or casual just with a gallon or two of paint. However if you are not an experienced painter and want to achieve a difficult look, you may need to enlist the talents of a painting professional. Take your time to research and view the portfolios of a number of painters before you choose the one that fits your style the best, as it will cost you a bit of money.

Furniture

The style, color and size of the furniture you choose can have a huge affect on the mood and design of any room in your home. If you cannot afford to make large design changes, try new furniture or changing the furniture you have to enhance any design and decor motif. New upholstery is a good way to keep your older furniture while giving it a new vibrant look.

Accessories

There's no end to the amount of accessories you can to add to a room. Art, lamps, flowers–you have a variety of options to choose from to make the room just right. Keep in mind that those accessories can vary widely in price though, so shopping the Internet and big-box stores is a good way to get an estimate before making final purchases.

Hiring a professional

If home design seems too overwhelming for you, there's always the option to hire a professional. Interior decorators and designers are pros, trained in this particular field to furnish a home just the way you want it. Consult with more than one and let them know exactly what you want. Make sure they understand your style and then choose the best one for your budget.