Carpet right for lino, carpets and laminate floors that you can put down yourself. They do free estimating and if you choose to fit everything yourself then thats extra.They also have reminants on sale of Lino and carpet. Furniture ...you could try Argos, Spoils in the Jervis sometimes do lovely bits and pieces... we bought our solid 6 seater wooden table and chairs there and they were on sale. I know Arnotts have a bargin basement in Abbey st for kitchen ware and pictures ect, Downstairs bargain basment in Arnotts for cushions, curtains bed linen, and they have opened up a small store in the GPO arcade in Henry st that sell furniture..couches, drawers and tables...still pricey but usually half what they were!Get there early in the morn though as no deposits are taken.Dunnes are also doing furniture...a small selection but worth a look.Look out for sales and by picking up small pieces every now and then makes a difference. I have been shopping for the last year and a half and didnt even have a house at that stage. You could also try the buy&sell if you have transport.Sometime they can do nice things.Hope this helps.