Free home planning tool
Estimate your room makeover before you spend a dollar.
Use the CHAGAS Decor Budget Calculator to plan a realistic USD range by room size, condition, labor style, shopping level, timeline, and the exact items you need.
USD
Clear US-style estimates.
Itemized
Line-by-line ranges and tips.
Shareable
Save choices in the URL.
Calculator checks
- Room size in square feet.
- DIY, mixed, or pro labor.
- Safety cushion included.
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Meet Isabella
Real homes need warmth, storage, scratches, sunlight, and a little cat supervision.
CHAGAS Home Decor is written by Isabella CHAGAS, a Brooklyn-based home decor writer and single mum of two cats. Her approach is personal and practical: make the room work first, make it beautiful next, and never design a home that cannot handle real life.
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Plan before you spend.
The Decor Budget Calculator gives a realistic USD item-by-item range for the room you are working on, with labor, condition, timeline, shopping style, contingency, and money-saving notes beside each line.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What is CHAGAS Home Decor best for?
CHAGAS Home Decor is best for planning warmer, more practical rooms with free tools, budget estimates, style direction, and friendly organization ideas.
Which tool should I use first?
Use the Room Style Finder first if you are unsure about the look and mood. Use the Decor Budget Calculator first if you already know what you want and need a cost range.
Are the budget estimates exact quotes?
No. The calculator gives practical planning ranges in USD. Real prices depend on location, labor, product quality, delivery, sales tax, and what you already own.
Do the Pinterest links use copied images?
No. The Style Finder creates safe Pinterest search links that open in a new tab. The site does not scrape, copy, or display Pinterest images.