# Write a design brief and selections list for my renovation

A design brief for designers or contractors plus a selections list of every material and fixture to choose, with order lead times.

- Topic: Productivity & Planning
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Finance, Design, Write, Fill-in Template, Step-by-step
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-design-brief-and-selections-list-for-my-renovation

## Prompt

```text
Help me write a design brief and a selections list for my renovation. This is step 2 of renovating my kitchen or bathroom.

**Scope and budget (from step 1, if I have it):** [PASTE SUMMARY]
**How I use the room:** [e.g. "two cooks, kids doing homework at the island", "shared bath for two kids"]
**Style I like:** [words or descriptions of photos I've saved]
**What I'm keeping:** [layout, appliances, flooring]
**Practical needs:** [storage, outlets, lighting, accessibility now or later, easy cleaning]
**Measurements:** [ROOM SIZE, windows, doors, ceiling height]

Give me:
1. A one-page design brief I can send to designers and contractors: goals, how the room is used, must-haves, style, what stays, budget range, and timeline.
2. Function checks for this room: for kitchens, walking space between counters, landing space by the stove and fridge, and task lighting; for bathrooms, ventilation, waterproofing in wet areas, and grab bar blocking. Mark measurements as [CONFIRM with my designer or local code].
3. A selections list with every decision I'll need to make: cabinets, hardware, counters, backsplash or tile, flooring, sink, faucet, fixtures, lighting, paint, appliances. Table columns: Item | Options I like | Budget allowance | Lead time | Decision deadline | Chosen.
4. Items with long lead times to order early so they don't delay the job.

Next step: plan the schedule and how I'll live through the work.
```

## What to fill in

- PASTE SUMMARY
- words or descriptions of photos I've saved
- layout, appliances, flooring
- ROOM SIZE, windows, doors, ceiling height
- CONFIRM with my designer or local code

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