Hire an interior designer or DIY in Cyprus?
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Karolina Sladkowska
July 25, 2025
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The DIY route: viable, but costly in hours

  • Supplier maze. Local stock lists are vague, shipping dates slip, and “special prices” change daily. Seasoned renovators who enjoy haggling across Nicosia, Limassol and online forums can navigate this - just budget serious weekday hours.
  • Coordination grind. Plumbers, tilers and freight agents rarely sync calendars. Expect mornings chasing WhatsApp replies and unexpected calls from delivery drivers to inform "I'am here!".
  • No guaranteed savings. One-off clients often offered "discounts", which are still 10–25 % above price for a seasoned buyer.

    • When a designer really pays off

    If you lack Cyprus-specific contacts, can’t spare weekday site visits or need the numbers to stay tight, hire a Cyprus-based interior designer. An experienced studio will:

    1. Lock in reliable trades and police the sequence.
    2. Secure wholesale pricing that often offsets the typical design fee.
    3. Deliver a cohesive, resale-boosting aesthetic without burnout.

    Rule of thumb

    • Have experience + abundant free time? DIY is possible - just treat it as a part-time job or an adventure.
    • Short on either? A designer is the cost-conscious choice.

    Ready to reclaim your weekends and still love the result? Book a free consultation and let’s turn Cyprus’s logistical chaos into a seamless, stylish space.

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