MIMO field notes · Procurement · · MIMO editorial team
A product price is only one part of a furnishing budget. The amount required to put the furniture into usable rooms can include transport, delivery services, assembly and site-specific work. Build the estimate in layers so unknown charges remain visible.
Start with the approved quantity list
Use actual room and unit requirements. Distinguish a measured quantity from an early assumption. If layouts differ, keep those groups separate instead of multiplying one package without checking the exceptions.
Request itemized supplier quotations where possible. Keep currency, quote date and validity with the figures. A planning calculator can offer an assumption-based range, but it is not a substitute for current supplier terms.
Add the delivery and site layers
| Layer | Examples to confirm |
|---|---|
| Products | Furniture and approved household items |
| Transport | Freight or pickup arrangement |
| Site services | Room delivery, assembly and packaging removal |
| Other applicable charges | Taxes, access requirements or separately quoted work |
Ask the supplier or appropriate adviser about charges that depend on the transaction or location. Do not calculate a universal tax or freight allowance and present it as a confirmed payable amount.
Give uncertainty its own place
List items awaiting quotes, scope decisions and timing confirmation. Keep any budget reserve separate from supplier prices. A reserve is your planning choice, not a discount or a promised saving.
If a substitution changes assembly or delivery requirements, update those layers as well as the item price. A cheaper sofa can still alter the route, service or replacement plan.
Before approving spending, reconcile the estimate with the latest quotes and site conditions. After completion, compare actual costs by layer rather than merely noting that the final total differed. That creates useful information for the next project and prevents a low catalogue price from hiding the cost of getting the apartment ready.
Sources & useful references
- MIMO furnishing cost planner — Planning assumptions, not current supplier quotations
- MIMO RFQ Builder — Quantity and project-request preparation
- MIMO procurement support — Project quotation and supplier-scope planning
Published by MIMO. Planning examples describe hypothetical situations, not completed client projects. Directory information is a starting point; current terms require confirmation with the property or provider.
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