Roommate Roulette

Congratulations! It’s time to move out on your own and your life depends on the luck of the draw. You will
draw out your monthly rental allowance. You will also be drawing out a conflict scenario that you must
solve.

Living away from home is the first step in the launching phase of the family life cycle and one where
tons of emotions are at play. You’re probably feeling stressed out, hopeful, responsible, and most
importantly INDEPENDENT! But remember, living away from home can be frustrating and difficult so
pretend this project is REAL LIFE. You are very likely to experience some if not all of these stresses in the
future.

You will have enough time on this project and you will need to share the classroom materials and work
together responsibly. If you do not use your time wisely YOU WILL NOT FINISH!

Rubric: Perfect Good ‘Nuff Needs Work YIKES!

9-10 7-8 5-6 Under 5

A. Rental Rental documents Rental documents Rental Rental

Information included with included but documents documents not
cost, description, missing one or included but included.
floor plan, and a two parts. missing three to
picture. four parts.

B. House rules Rules were well 8 House rules Missing multiple Little to no
thought out and included. house rules. house rules
went above and included.
beyond the bare
minimum.

C. Cleaning Chore chart is Chore chart is Chore chart was Chore chart has
Schedule/ created and present but attempted but little to none
Chore Chart includes a variety lacking in variety chores are completed.
of types of chores or type. missing, not all
and a person types are
assigned to each included, or no
equitably. one is assigned
to do them.

D. Conflict Group re-read the Group used Group used Group did very
Resolution section on conflict information on some of the little to nothing
Process WS resolution and the process but conflict for the conflict
implemented well did not use all resolution but resolution
mostly made it
 steps. up as they went. process.

E. Furnishing Group furnished Group was on Group went over Group did very
on a Budget the apartment on budget but missed budget and little to nothing
budget, items a few things missed a few needed for an
were well thought needed for an things needed apartment.
out and beyond apartment. for an
the bare apartment.
minimum.

F. Elements Group prepared a Group prepared a Group prepared Group did very
and Principles room that used room that used a room that is little to nothing
of Design the EPD correctly. some of the EPD’s incomplete or for their room
(EPD) 3 functional and 3 correctly. The mostly incorrect and the EPD’s
decorative decorative and use of the EPD’s. were not present
accessories were functional Most accessories or were
used. accessories were were missing or completely
used but missing incorrectly used. incorrect.
some. Accessories were
not present.

G. OVERALL Group worked Group worked Group had Group was

together well and together and was conflicts or spent disruptive, off
was on task at all on task mostly. a majority of the task, and unable
times. time off task. to cooperate.

Total out of Comments:

_____/120 pts

THIS PROJECT IS DUE:

1. Housing Options: Use a computer to search for housing options. The amount
you are allotted for monthly rent is __1800_____. (luck of the draw) Don’t
forget you and your roommate are sharing the responsibilities so you should
discuss who is going to pay for what and how much. When you find your
apartment/house/townhome, please include a description of the home including
cost, description, floor plan, and a picture if available.

Be sure to:
-Include your wishlist
-Type of structure
-Why you chose the type of house/pictures
 2. House Rules: Once your find your house or apartment, come up with at LEAST
10 house rules. These rules should not include chores – there is a separate section
for that. List the rules on the attached sheet. They should be detailed and cover
all possibilities.

3. Cleaning Schedule/Chore Chart: Brainstorm some chores below then

prepare a cleaning schedule for you and your roommate on the attached sheet.
Keep in mind that chores should be distributed equitably and there should be a
variety of chores included. You will need to make a daily, weekly, monthly, and
seasonally chore list and who is responsible.

4. Conflict Management: Use the conflict that you drew out of the envelope and
the attached worksheet to solve the conflict together as roommates. Moving out is
not an option. You are STUCK with each other so compromise!

5. Furnishing an Apartment on a Budget: You can’t have an apartment

without a bed! Luckily, Roommate 1 has been gifted 1,000 from that rich uncle
and Roommate 2 just got $500 on their tax return. You need to spend that
$1,500 to buy the essentials for your new space (and maybe some extras). Choose
how you want to split costs for the shared spaces.

6. Elements and Principles of Design: As a team you will submit 3 total design
collages. You will work together to create one for a shared space (living room,
kitchen, or dining room). You will then each create one for your individual
bedrooms. You may NOT use a picture of a room already put together. You must
show how you would select various items, fabrics, furniture, fixtures, and finishes
to create a harmonious space. The more detailed and professional the appearance
of these design collages, the better.

Be sure to:
1. Choose and create a Focal Point (area of interest)
2. Implement a color scheme
3. Include both 3 functional and 3 decorative accessories

Monthly Rental Allowances

Roommate 1 - $600 Roommate 1 - $700 Roommate 1 - $600

Roommate 2 - $600 Roommate 2 - $700 Roommate 2 - $600

Roommate 1 - $700 Roommate 1 - $850 Roommate 1 - $700

Roommate 2 - $600 Roommate 2 - $600 Roommate 2 - $600

Roommate 1 - $900 Roommate 1 - $600 Roommate 1 - $600

Roommate 2 - $900 Roommate 2 - $600 Roommate 2 - $600

Roommate 1 - $800 Roommate 1 - $700 Roommate 1 - $800

Roommate 2 - $800 Roommate 2 - $600 Roommate 2 - $600

Roommate 1 - $650 Roommate 1 - $900 Roommate 1 - $900

Roommate 2 - $700 Roommate 2 - $700 Roommate 2 - $600

Roommate 1 - $750 Roommate 1 - $800 Roommate 1 - $700

Roommate 2 - $750 Roommate 2 - $800 Roommate 2 - $600

A. Housing OptionS
Remember you are turning this into a presentation.
Use Google docs or however you like to present. This
is just the information. You can copy and paste the
templates or make your own.

1. Wishlist - You are looking for a home. With your roommate,

make a list of at least 10 things that are most important to you
both (ex: cost, number of bedrooms, fenced in backyard, pets,
etc.)

1. 2 rooms
2. Big kitchen
3. Wall around the property
4. Trees on the property
5. Back yard
6. Driveway
7. Air conditioning
8. Wood floor
9. Living room
10. 1-2 bathroom

2. Rental Properties - Find at least 2 different rental properties

with your partner that fills your wishlist. Use
https://www.apartments.com/ if possible!

Example Rental 1 Rental 2

Name Bridlewood Thornberry The Town Center

Apartments Apartments Collection

Location Altoona, Iowa 9920 Brickleberry 3131 N Roslyn

Ln, Charlotte, NC Way, Denver, CO
28262 80238
Price Per $729 – 829 $1,480 - $1,590 / $1,738+ / mo
Month mo

Type of Apartment Apartment Apartment

Structure

Type of 6 - 12 Month 2 - 15 Month 2 - 15 Month

Lease / Leases Leases Leases
Length

Security Deposit is $99 Lease deposit: $200 deposit fee

Deposit or $200
Rent Credit score over
Specials 200 gets $40 off a
month

Pictures of
all main
spaces and
outside
view
Floor Plan Not included
(if included)

Number of 2 bed, 1 bath 2 bed 2 bath 2 bed 2 bath

Bedrooms/B
athroom

Utilities Yes - Water, Trash yes-Storage, yes-Storage,Sauna,

Included Removal, Sewer Ceiling fan(s), Double vanity,
(Y/N) included Dryer, Washer Garbage disposal,
Dishwasher, Ceiling
No cable or internet fan(s), Microwave,
included, but Tile, Refrigerator,
hookups available Dryer, Washer,
Walk-in closet(s),
Balcony

Air Yes Yes Yes

Conditionin
g (Y/N)

Laundry Yes - coin slot Yes in-unit Yes In-unit

(Y/N)

Near Yes - southeast Yes- Stoney Swigert

Schools polk, grandview Creek Elementary International School
(Y/N)
James Martin Denver Discovery
Middle School

Julius L. Chambers Northfield High

High School School
Furnished No - must furnish No - but comes no
(Y/N) yourself with your with kitchen stuffs
own things

Covered No - but you can yes-Other parking, yes-Detached

Parking apply for a garage parking lot, surface garage, garage
(Y/N) $60 a month more parking lot parking, other
parking, street
parking, surface
parking lot

Other -Cat fee $200 and The The whole

amenities $30 extra month whole shabang
shabang
-Playground

-Dishwasher

-Built-in microwave,
-Patio/balcony

3. Compare the rentals above. Which is the best

choice for you both? How did you come to that
decision?
The second one has so much more that you can do, and
it just looks cooler, plus it has closer schools if we have
kids and a nice neighborhood.

4. Who is going to pay for what? How much? Why?

I am, as roommate 1, going to pay $900.
Trevor is going to pay the remaining $838, seeing as he
has the smaller room. And is roommate 2
 B. HOUSE RULES
Name of Roommates: _____Trevor______ and ______Logan____

** Make sure that you encompass all the possible issues or things that arise when having
a roommate who has grown up differently than you.

1. ____Dont be an idiot_____
2. __Clean up ur messes____
3. ___Wash ur dishes_____
4.Dont steal others food unless told otherwise___
5.____Cummunicate____
6. _Be Considerate about noise__
 7._____Golden Rule________
8.____Do Gossip___________
9._Make a roommate fund
10.Dont KYS (in the apartment)
We agree to the terms and conditions of these rules and our signatures bind us
to obey them to the best of our abilities

Roomie 1 Signature ___Logan Izak_____

Roomie 2 Signature _______Trevor Dilley_________

C. Chores and Cleaning Schedule

When WHICH
ROOMIE
Cleaning Tasks (D, W, M, DOES IT?
S)

Shared Clean up M Logan

Spaces
Clean up F Trevor
Kitchen Take out Trash F Logan

Take out Trash M Trevor

Organise fridge Monthly Both

Wash your own dishes Daily Both

 Other Tidy Bathroom Weekly Both

D= Daily W = Weekly M= Monthly S= Seasonally

D. Conflict Resolution
After reviewing the information https://www.sparkadmissions.com/blog/roommate-
conflict-resolution-tips/ , write 5 of the 7 tips to conflict resolution below and SOLVE
THE CONFLICT!

1. Make Time for Honest and Open Discussion

2. Focus on ‘I’ Statements Rather Than ‘You’ Accusations
3. Know When to Get Help with a Conflict
4. Agree to Disagree
5. Pick Your Battles Carefully

The card we drew out said… “_Roommate 1 showers every day and uses all the hot
water_________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________”

Here are our solutions:

 Solution A Solution B Solution C

Make a schedule so that Get into a fist fight

some days roommate 2
showers first Get a divorce

We think the best solution is _________Solution A___________(Solution A, B, or C)

because Its the most logical and makes the most sense when taking things into
account._______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_

E. Furnishing an Apartment
You have finally gotten your first apartment on your own! To help you get started, your
parents have given you your bedroom furniture, but you have to come up with
everything else on your own. Luckily, that rich relative that we all wish that we had, has
heard that you’re just starting out and has gifted you $1,000 to furnish your new place.
And don’t forget that $500 tax return your roommate got! You can use that too for a
total of $1,500 to spend.
Looking through used furniture sources like Craigslist, Facebook, or other online stores
like IKEA or Target, show me what you would do with your money. Keep in mind that a
used item of good quality may be a better buy than a new item that will quickly fall apart.
Also, keep shipping costs in mind if you’re ordering from an online retailer that doesn’t
have a local store where you could pick up the item. Shipping costs must be included in
your totals

At a minimum, you must have:

-Couch

- Bath Towels

- Kitchen Towels

- Pots and pans

- Bedding

- 4 Cups

- Enough dishes for 4

- Silverware for 4

- Dining table that seats 2-4 people

- Either a desk or a coffee table (can do both if you wish)

These are the basics! Think hard about what other items might be useful and/or
necessary while living on your own.

- Small appliances?
- Bathroom items?
- Electronics?
- Decor?

Your total must be within $10 of $1,500. Put together a presentation on Google Slides
and share it with me. Each slide must have a screen shot of purchased items that
includes the price of the item. You can use as many slides as you need to. Make sure
the first slide has both your names on items.

Reflection Questions: Done on your own

1) Which item(s) that you purchased were your favorite?

Probably the stuffed dinos.

2) Which items(s) are you willing to spend more money on?

I think that we spent a good amount on the necessities

3) Which item(s) are you willing to buy cheaply and not concern yourself with the quality?

Most items, honestly, I don't need really good stuff I just need to get by.

4) Which item(s) surprised you at how much they cost?

I was surprised that the towels were that cheap.

5) How did you resolve one roommate having $1000 and the other $500?

Its Our money we spent it together

F. Implementing
Elements & Principles of Design
Plan out your BEDROOM design:

1. What is your FOCAL POINT to provide emphasis?

Probably my bed

2. What is your COLOR SCHEME?

Just a basic grey and white

3. How is this going to make the room feel?

Mellow and chill

 4. Functional Accessory: Functional accessories usually serve a specific purpose or
need. Examples include clocks, mirrors, pillows, desk, vases, lamp. Don’t think about
money here, these are items you’re bringing from home.

What are your 3 FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES?

1. __________Knifes__________

● What’s the function?

Self defence

2. ________Desk___________

● What’s the function?

To do my work at.

3. ________Computer________

● What’s the function?

To play games and do work

5. Decorative Accessories: those that you can choose for their beauty alone. Plants
and flowers, paintings, photographs, sculpture, handcrafted items and collections play
an important part in enriching our home and our spirits. Don’t think about money here,
these are items you are bringing from home.

What are your 3 DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES? WHY YOU CHOSE THIS

1. _____Plants________ _________make the room more

relaxing_______

2. _________Framed indiana jones posters_________

_________I've had them for most of my life_________

3. ________Weighted Dino stuffed animal_________

________brings peace._________
 Plan out your SHARED SPACE (living room, bathroom, or dining
room) with your roommate:
Living Room
6. What is your FOCAL POINT to provide emphasis?

The projector and ps5

7. Using your All About Color notes, what is your COLOR SCHEME?

Brown and purple

8. How is this going to make the room feel?

Tired and comfortable

9. Functional Accessory: Functional accessories usually serve a specific purpose or

need. Examples include clocks, mirrors, pillows, desk, vases, lamps. Again one of you are
bringing these items you already had.
10.

What are your 3 FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES?

1. ___Clock_______

● What’s the function?

Time itself

2. ____Lava lamp _______

● What’s the function?

Provides light and Atmosphere
 3. ______Keyboard___________

● What’s the function?

Music

11. Decorative Accessories: those that you can choose for their beauty alone. Plants
and flowers, paintings, photographs, sculpture, handcrafted items and collections play
an important part in enriching our home and our spirits. Again one of you are bringing
these items you already had.
12.

What are your 3 DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES? WHY YOU CHOSE THIS

4. Skylanders (figures, games, portals)_

_________for fun and cuz they awsome_________

5. _______Apple Jacks Box____________

______Cuz cool______

6. _________Swords _________________
_________Decorations _________________

Plan out your second SHARED SPACE (living room, bathroom, or

dining room) with your roommate:
Kitchen island
13. What is your FOCAL POINT to provide emphasis?
War hammer

14. Using your All About Color notes, what is your COLOR SCHEME?

Gray and brown

 15. How is this going to make the room feel?

Homey

16. Functional Accessory: Functional accessories usually serve a specific purpose or

need. Examples include clocks, mirrors, pillows, desk, vases, lamp. Again one of you are
bringing these items you already had.

What are your 3 FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES?

1. ___brita filter _______________________

● What’s the function?

Good water

2. _____paper towel holder________

● What’s the function?

Holds paper towels

3. ______daily pill despencer_________

● What’s the function?

Dispenses pill

17. Decorative Accessories: those that you can choose for their beauty alone. Plants
and flowers, paintings, photographs, sculpture, handcrafted items and collections play
an important part in enriching our home and our spirits. Again one of you are bringing
these items you already had.

What are your 3 DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES? WHY YOU CHOSE THIS

7. ___a potted plant?__

__Planty the potted plant!_____
8. ____war hammer ______________________
_________brings the room together _________________
9. ________decorative bat with nails__________________
________to show how dangerous we are (deters
robbers)_______________