Nairobi · Updated November 2026
How much does it cost to furnish a house in Nairobi?
As of November 2026, furnishing a one-bedroom house in Nairobi with new, locally made furniture costs from about KSh 216,000 on a tight budget, or about KSh 274,000 for mid-range designs; a bedsitter starts from about KSh 106,000. Mattresses are extra. The totals below are worked out from the live prices of 165 designs made in our Kahawa Sukari workshop, so they update whenever our prices change.
Totals at a glance
| Home | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Bedsitter or studio | KSh 106,000 | KSh 125,000 |
| One-bedroom house | KSh 216,000 | KSh 274,000 |
| Two-bedroom house | KSh 225,000 | KSh 289,500 |
| Three-bedroom house | KSh 281,000 | KSh 387,000 |
Budget = the cheapest design we make for each item. Mid-range = the typical (middle) price of all our designs for that item. Bed frames only; mattresses and delivery (KSh 1,000–KSh 4,500 within Nairobi) are extra.
Bedsitter or studio: KSh 106,000 – KSh 125,000
For one person or a first home.
| Item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 4 by 6 bed | KSh 25,000 | KSh 32,500 |
| 3-seater sofa | KSh 28,000 | KSh 32,500 |
| Coffee table | KSh 35,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| TV stand | KSh 18,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Total | KSh 106,000 | KSh 125,000 |
One-bedroom house: KSh 216,000 – KSh 274,000
For a couple, or a one-bedroom Airbnb.
| Item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 5 by 6 bed | KSh 28,000 | KSh 39,000 |
| 5-seater sofa set | KSh 55,000 | KSh 65,000 |
| Coffee table | KSh 35,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| TV stand | KSh 18,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Dining set | KSh 55,000 | KSh 75,000 |
| Shoe rack | KSh 25,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| Total | KSh 216,000 | KSh 274,000 |
Two-bedroom house: KSh 225,000 – KSh 289,500
For a small family, or a two-bedroom Airbnb.
| Item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 5 by 6 bed (main bedroom) | KSh 28,000 | KSh 39,000 |
| 4 by 6 bed (second bedroom) | KSh 25,000 | KSh 32,500 |
| L-shaped sofa | KSh 39,000 | KSh 48,000 |
| Coffee table | KSh 35,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| TV stand | KSh 18,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Dining set | KSh 55,000 | KSh 75,000 |
| Shoe rack | KSh 25,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| Total | KSh 225,000 | KSh 289,500 |
Three-bedroom house: KSh 281,000 – KSh 387,000
For a family with children.
| Item | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 6 by 6 bed (main bedroom) | KSh 31,000 | KSh 65,000 |
| 5 by 6 bed | KSh 28,000 | KSh 39,000 |
| Double-decker bed (children) | KSh 50,000 | KSh 65,000 |
| L-shaped sofa | KSh 39,000 | KSh 48,000 |
| Coffee table | KSh 35,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| TV stand | KSh 18,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Dining set | KSh 55,000 | KSh 75,000 |
| Shoe rack | KSh 25,000 | KSh 35,000 |
| Total | KSh 281,000 | KSh 387,000 |
Ways to spend less
- Buy the big pieces first. A bed and a sofa make a house liveable; add the dining set and TV stand later.
- Order together. One order means one delivery fee instead of several.
- Pick cypress for woodwork if budget matters most; mvule and mahogany cost more but last longest.
- Choose an L-shaped sofa in a small sitting room: more seats for the money than separate sofas. See our L-shape vs sofa set guide.
Questions
How much does it cost to furnish a one-bedroom house in Nairobi?
As of November 2026, furnishing a one-bedroom house in Nairobi with new, locally made furniture costs from about KSh 216,000 on a tight budget, or about KSh 274,000 for mid-range designs; a bedsitter starts from about KSh 106,000. Mattresses are extra. The total covers a 5 by 6 bed frame, a 5-seater sofa set, a coffee table, a TV stand, a dining set and a shoe rack, using Bobby Furniture Kenya's live prices.
Are mattresses included in these totals?
No. Bed prices are for the frame. Add the cost of a mattress for each bed, unless the product page says a mattress is included.
Is delivery included?
No. Delivery within Nairobi costs KSh 1,000 to KSh 4,500 for the whole order, depending on the area. Ordering everything together means you pay delivery once.
How long does it take to furnish a house?
Sofas and upholstered beds usually take about 4 days to make; wooden beds, dining tables and TV stands take 1–2 weeks. A full house order is usually ready in 1–2 weeks.
Can I use these figures in my article or guide?
Yes. Please quote them with a link to this page (https://www.bobbyfurniturekenya.co.ke/cost-to-furnish-a-house-nairobi) so readers can see the latest prices. The figures update automatically whenever our prices change.
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Source: Bobby Furniture Kenya, “Cost to furnish a house in Nairobi” (November 2026), https://www.bobbyfurniturekenya.co.ke/cost-to-furnish-a-house-nairobi