How to use this resource
- Print one sheet per room (Cmd/Ctrl + P) and fill in each separately.
- Use it before briefing professionals, so each room is described clearly and consistently.
- Keep the 'decisions still open' section honest — unresolved choices are the usual cause of delay.
- Treat it as a planning aid, not a contract or design document.
Room
Room name
Current problems
What doesn't work about the room today.
Desired outcome
What 'better' looks like for this room.
Must-have changes
Materials
Lighting
Storage
Questions for professionals
Decisions still open
What you haven't decided yet — and need to.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this resource
How many sheets should I print?
One per room in scope. Keeping each room on its own sheet makes the brief clearer and the comparison between rooms easier.
What goes in 'decisions still open'?
Anything you haven't settled — a material, a layout choice, an appliance. Tracking open decisions is the single best way to avoid mid-project delays.
Is this a design plan?
No. It is an educational planning aid to organise your thinking per room, not a design or construction document.
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