Homeowners · 12 items

Interior Design Brief Checklist

Give your designer a complete brief so quotes and concepts stay aligned with how you actually live.

1
List household members & routines
Work-from-home, elders, pets, guests.
2
Define must-have storage
By room — especially kitchen and wardrobes.
3
Share inspiration references
5–10 images with notes on what you like in each.
4
State hard budget ceiling
Materials + labour + appliances you expect included.
5
Call out non-negotiables
Vastu constraints, accessibility, acoustic needs.
6
Confirm structural limits
Load-bearing walls, wet-area moves, false ceiling height.
7
Decide decision owners
Who signs off finishes when you travel or disagree.
8
Set a move-in / event date
Back-calculate procurement lead times.
9
List existing pieces to keep
Furniture, art, appliances that must be reused.
10
Agree revision rounds
How many concept and detail revisions are included.
11
Ask for a sample board
Physical finishes beat online swatches.
12
Plan site access for vendors
Lift bookings, society permissions, parking.

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