One main intent of this blog, is to track the plans and furniture selection. Recent online sales did contain many cheaper alternatives:
Sofa at $650 –


Also noted the price for study table increased:

New budget:
- Metal cat-proof gate: $1200
- Living room sofa: $650
- Living room TV console: $725
- Living room PRISM TV: $1699
- Altar: $730
- Dining table + seating: $1329 + $329
- Study table: $157
Total: $6819
Noting that there is a showroom for the sofa, perhaps I can pay a visit to check out the quality of this cheaper option, and see whether there are other alternatives for dining table, TV console, and even furniture for bedrooms.