Before you speak to builders, designers or trades, you need clarity.
The Project Brief Writing Guide + Template gives you a practical renovation brief template and step-by-step guidance to clearly define what you want from your renovation or new build before decisions, quotes and costs start piling up.
This guide walks you through the exact questions and considerations professionals rely on when scoping a project, helping you articulate your priorities, non-negotiables and expectations in a way that avoids confusion later on.
It’s not about doing everything yourself, it’s about being prepared before you bring others in.
INCLUSIONS
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A printable PDF guide explaining how to build a clear project brief
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An editable Google Docs project brief template you can customise and update
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Structured prompts covering scope, layout priorities, budget awareness, timeline and decision-making
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Guidance to help you communicate more clearly with designers, builders and trades
THIS GUIDE HELPS YOU:
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Clarify what you actually want before requesting quotes
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Avoid misalignment between your vision and what gets designed or built
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Feel more confident and organised heading into a renovation or build
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Reduce back-and-forth, assumptions and costly misunderstandings
PERFECT FOR
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Homeowners planning a renovation or new build
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First-time renovators unsure how to brief professionals
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DIY-minded planners who want structure without overwhelm
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Anyone feeling stuck between ideas and action
WANT TO GO FURTHER WITH YOUR RENOVATION PLANNING?
If you’re working through more than just your project brief, the Renovation Planning Bundle brings together three practical resources to help you plan your renovation from the bigger picture through to your budget, scope and priorities.
It includes this Project Brief Writing Guide + Template, along with Start Your Renovation Right and the Renovation Budgeting + Planning Toolkit.
If you’d like personalised guidance before committing to your plans and priorities, you can also book a Design Clarity Session to work through your project and next steps with professional input.








