Items are place holders for what will ultimately go into your spaces. For example, a kitchen will typically have items such as a fridge, stove, countertop, cabinets, dishwasher, etc. Many spaces will have items common to many rooms, like wall paint, flooring, trim, doors, windows, etc. An empty item indicates work to be done. Items hold option cards which will, once confirmed, represent what will be used for that item.
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