How to use this resource
- Read it on screen, or print it (Cmd/Ctrl + P) or save it as a PDF straight from your browser — nothing is gated and no sign-up is needed.
- Use it before speaking with professionals, to organise your thinking and arrive with clear, specific notes.
- Copy it by hand into a notebook if you prefer — the structure matters more than the format.
- Treat it as a planning aid, not a contract or a substitute for licensed professional advice.
Project overview
The basics that frame every later decision.
Project name / address
Property type
house, apartment, condo, other
Rough target start window
a window, not a fixed promise — timelines vary
Who is involved in decisions
Goals
What this renovation is really trying to achieve.
Primary goal
Secondary goals
Rooms included
Tick every space in scope; add any the list misses.
- Kitchen
- Bathroom(s)
- Living room
- Bedroom(s)
- Hallway / entry
- Storage / wardrobe
- Laundry / utility
- Outdoor space
Rooms excluded
Spaces explicitly NOT part of this project.
Must-have vs nice-to-have
Ranking now protects your priorities later if costs or scope have to flex.
Must-haves (non-negotiable)
Nice-to-haves (drop first if needed)
Known constraints
What limits the project before it even starts.
- Budget ceiling set
- Building rules / management approval may apply
- Timing constraints (move-in, season, events)
- Access or logistics limits
- Possible structural or hidden conditions
Questions for professionals
Everything you want to ask a designer or contractor.
Notes
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this resource
Is this a renovation contract?
No. It is an educational planning template to organise your own thinking before you talk to professionals. Any contract should be prepared appropriately and, where needed, reviewed by a qualified professional.
Do I need to fill in every field?
No — use the parts that fit your project and skip the rest. The value is in writing down goals, scope and constraints clearly before decisions are priced.
Will this tell me what my renovation costs?
No. Costs depend on scope, materials, labour, access and local conditions. This template helps you frame the conversation; a contractor prices it against your real space.
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