Furnishing an apartment on the Costa del Sol on a budget 2026

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Furnishing an apartment on the Costa del Sol on a budget 2026

21 July 20266 min read

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The three budgets

  • Lean: €6,500–€9,500 (IKEA + Carrefour kitchenware + Conforama mattress)
  • Mid: €12,000–€18,000 (mix of IKEA, Maisons du Monde, Sklum, Banak Importa)
  • Curated: €24,000–€38,000 (designer pieces + custom carpentry)

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What goes where

  • IKEA Málaga — wardrobes, sofas, kitchen accessories
  • Maisons du Monde La Cañada — character pieces
  • Sklum (online, Spanish) — best-value design furniture
  • Banak Importa — solid wood at fair prices
  • El Corte Inglés — appliances (with installation)
  • Conforama — mattresses, sofas
  • Leroy Merlin — DIY, lighting

The hidden line items

Delivery + assembly fees easily add €600–€1,200. Curtains and blinds €800–€2,500. Wall-mounting TVs and shelves €300–€600. Kitchen utensils and basic linens €600–€1,200.

See furnishing a villa in Marbella for the higher-end side.


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