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DIY Interior Planner

Labor is most of an interior budget. 17 of the 20 features we price are realistically DIY-able for a careful homeowner — here's what each one actually takes, and where a licensed trade is non-negotiable.

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General guidance only. Local codes, permit rules and licensing requirements vary — confirm with your local building department before starting electrical, plumbing, gas or structural work.

DIY Interior Planner

Paint / Wall FinishBeginner1–2 days · ~65% of the cost is labor

Wallpaper / Accent WallIntermediate1–2 days · ~60% of the cost is labor

Rugs / DecorBeginnerA few hours · ~20% of the cost is labor

FurnitureBeginner1 day · ~25% of the cost is labor

Window TreatmentsBeginnerHalf a day · ~50% of the cost is labor

LightingIntermediateHalf a day per fixture · ~55% of the cost is labor

Built-ins / ShelvingIntermediate2–4 days · ~60% of the cost is labor

Doors / Trim / MillworkIntermediate2–3 days · ~60% of the cost is labor

FlooringIntermediate2–4 days · ~50% of the cost is labor

TileAdvanced3–5 days · ~55% of the cost is labor

BacksplashIntermediate1–2 days · ~55% of the cost is labor

CabinetsAdvanced4–7 days · ~40% of the cost is labor

CountertopsPro OnlyTemplate plus 1–2 weeks · ~35% of the cost is labor

Plumbing FixturesIntermediateHalf a day per fixture · ~55% of the cost is labor

VanityIntermediate1 day · ~50% of the cost is labor

Shower / TubPro Only1–3 weeks · ~50% of the cost is labor

AppliancesIntermediateHalf a day each · ~40% of the cost is labor

Ceiling TreatmentAdvanced3–5 days · ~60% of the cost is labor

FireplacePro Only1–2 weeks · ~45% of the cost is labor

Kitchen IslandAdvanced1–2 weeks · ~45% of the cost is labor