Renovation planning guide
A clearer brief starts with better questions.
Use this guide to organise your thoughts before enquiring about a kitchen or bathroom renovation in London.
Define what needs to change.
List your daily frustrations
Note awkward movement, crowded surfaces, difficult cleaning or missing storage. These are useful starting points for your brief.
Separate essentials from preferences
Identify the improvements you cannot compromise on, then list the features you would like if the scope allows.
Collect references with a reason
Save a few images and explain what you like about each: a material, a layout, a colour or a storage idea.
Bring the practical details into focus.
Budget
Set an intended budget and consider a contingency for unforeseen work. Clarify what any proposed cost includes before making commitments.
Property requirements
Check lease conditions, building-management rules and whether your plans may need consent or Building Regulations approval. Requirements depend on the work and property.
Living through the work
Think about temporary cooking or washing arrangements, access to the property and any household needs that could affect scheduling.
Preferred timing
Share important dates early, while allowing for assessment, decisions, permissions and material availability.