A DIY-where-possible interior refresh — estimates for 2026, not quotes. Low and high columns reflect material/finish choices and how much we tackle ourselves.
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring — main floorLuxury vinyl plank, DIY | $2,600 | $4,200 |
| Bathroom — cosmetic refreshWalk-in shower, no tub | $7,000 | $10,000 |
| DishwasherAppliance + full install | $800 | $1,600 |
| Interior paintDIY, materials | $400 | $900 |
| Attic staircase (pro build)Compact run to the attic | $3,500 | $9,000 |
| Office floor + angled beamsProvisional — scope TBD | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Dog door (install)For Nebula | $150 | $700 |
| PermitsPlumbing / electrical / structural | $300 | $1,000 |
| Subtotal | $16,750 | $33,400 |
| Contingency (12%) | $2,010 | $4,008 |
| Estimated total | $18,760 | $37,408 |
For comparison, an addition or roof-raise was running well into six figures — this interior plan does a lot more for daily life at a fraction of that, with no zoning or septic headaches.
| Item | Est. | |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | $1,580 | |
| Ceiling light fixture | $120 | |
| Curtains + rods (×2) | $180 | |
| Statement mirror | $200 | |
| Floating shelves (×2) | $140 | |
| Outlet / switch plates | $40 | |
| Couch / sofa | $900 | |
| Kitchen | $1,060 | |
| Faucet | $180 | |
| Sink | $250 | |
| Cabinet hardware / pulls | $60 | |
| Backsplash tile | $300 | |
| Under-cabinet LED | $120 | |
| Pendant light | $150 | |
| Bathroom | $3,120 | |
| Vanity + sink | $700 | |
| Toilet | $300 | |
| Shower valve + head | $350 | |
| Glass shower panel | $600 | |
| Shower + floor tile | $500 | |
| Mirror | $180 | |
| Vanity light / sconce | $120 | |
| Exhaust fan | $130 | |
| Faucet | $150 | |
| Towel hardware | $90 | |
| Finishes total | $5,760 | |
These are product/material picks. Most roll up into the main budget above — they're the shopping detail, not an extra cost on top.
| Add-on | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket door swap | $500 | $1,500 |
| Statement mirror | $100 | $400 |
| High & wide curtains | $100 | $400 |
| Floating shelves / TV mount | $50 | $300 |
| Lighting layers | $200 | $800 |
| Attic knee-wall storage | $300 | $1,200 |
| All add-ons | $1,250 | $4,600 |