Cranberry Lake Cottage · The numbers

The Budget

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.

Main budget

ItemLowHigh
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.

Finishes by room

ItemEst.
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.

Optional "feel bigger" add-ons

Add-onLowHigh
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