Lesson 5 Tiny House: Cost
Let’s calculate the cost of finishing a room in a tiny house.
Warm-up Estimation Exploration: Cost of a Room
What is the cost of all the labeled items in the bus?
Record an estimate that is:
too low | about right | too high |
|---|---|---|
Activity 1 What’s the Cost?
item | cost |
|---|---|
flooring: |
|
paint | $25 for each gallon (up to 400 square feet) |
bathroom plumbing | $379 |
toilet | $138 |
bathroom sink and faucet | $112 |
kitchen plumbing | $253 |
kitchen sink and faucet | $227 |
cabinets | $90 for each foot |
shelving | $20 for each foot |
dishes, cups, forks, spoons, etc. | Prices vary. Research or estimate cost. |
dishwasher | $389 |
portable stove | $174 |
furniture | Prices vary. Research or estimate cost. |
item | cost |
|---|---|
compact washer/dryer combination | $225 |
bed | $189 |
Choose a room from your tiny house to finish. Use the cost sheet to calculate the cost of finishing the room in your tiny house. Your budget is $1,000.