01 / What should home make easier?
Write down three ordinary moments: arriving with groceries, getting ready at the same time, concentrating on work, or spending an evening together. What gets in the way now?
02 / Choose your priorities
Name three places or activities that deserve extra attention. Then name two places where a simpler or smaller arrangement could work. Separate non-negotiables from ideas you want to explore.
03 / Gather what you know
- Your project location and available property information.
- Plans you have permission to share, with the current revision identified.
- Furniture or equipment that must fit.
- Your construction-budget context and what it includes.
- Who will manage construction: a builder, you, or still undecided.
04 / Test your plan against real life
Trace groceries from parking to storage. Place the furniture you actually use. Follow the laundry route. Consider a guest staying while the household follows its normal routine. Write questions rather than assuming a room label proves it works.
05 / Put the next decisions in order
For each decision, record what is needed, who can help, and when it affects the design or construction sequence.
| Decision | Information or help needed | Needed before |
|---|---|---|
| Room arrangement | Household priorities and furniture | Approving the layout |
| Appliance sizes | Equipment specifications | Final cabinet planning |
| Your next decision: | ||
06 / Choose your next step
For a personalized starting brief, complete Lifestyle Fit. If you already have a plan or a clear question, send it to Matt and discuss the appropriate scope.