Furnishing an Apartment in Valencia: Complete Guide for Overseas Buyers

How Much Does It Cost to Furnish an Apartment in Valencia?

The total budget depends on three things: apartment size, furniture quality tier, and whether you buy everything new or mix new with second-hand.

* Prices above are for furniture and décor only. Add €450–€1,500+ for professional assembly and coordination (Setlix service fee).

Furniture Packages or Piece by Piece?

Many companies in Spain sell ready-made furniture packages: one price for everything a 1–2 bedroom apartment needs. They are quick, but you get a standard look and pay for items you may not want. Choosing piece by piece takes longer, but the result fits your budget, your style and the rooms you actually have.

Setlix works in between: we select furniture to your budget (€250, free in the Investor Package), buy it for you if you want (+10% of the goods) and take care of delivery and assembly. You approve every item before anything is ordered.

Best Furniture Stores in Valencia

• IKEA Valencia — Av. de les Corts Valencianes. Large selection, flat-pack, budget-friendly. Delivery takes 3–7 days.
• Leroy Merlin — Appliances, tools, bathroom fittings. Multiple locations.
• Zara Home — Textiles, décor, mid-range quality. Present in Valencia centre and CC El Saler.
• El Corte Inglés — Full range from economy to premium. White glove delivery available.
• Kave Home — Spanish mid-range brand, good quality-price ratio, popular with Airbnb investors.

Typical Timeline: From Keys to Move-In Ready

Can You Manage Furnishing Remotely?

Yes — and thousands of overseas buyers do it every year. The key is having a trusted local coordinator in Valencia who:

• Accepts deliveries and checks for damage
• Supervises assembly teams
• Sends you daily WhatsApp photo updates
• Handles returns, defects and re-orders
• Coordinates electricians, cleaners and Wi-Fi engineers

This is exactly what Setlix does. Our clients are typically in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, France, and Ukraine. Most never visit Valencia until after the apartment is complete.

Common Mistakes When Furnishing Remotely

• Ordering without measuring: Spanish apartments often have non-standard room layouts. Always measure first.
• Scheduling all deliveries on the same day: Overwhelms any single coordinator and risks missed deliveries.
• Not budgeting for extras: Wi-Fi setup, deep clean, electricity contract — these add up.
• Assuming everything arrives assembled: Most flat-pack furniture requires 2–4 hours per room.