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Brief Checklist
Consider using this checklist to help create a brief to us.
It can also be called your Wish List.
It is very useful to have done it prior to a site consultation.
We can email it back to you by the way.
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Name
*
First
Last
Email
*
Phone Number Please
*
Address, incl Suburb
*
We need the address to research the many rules & codes that specifically relate to your property.
Household
Single person
Two people
Family of 3
Family of 4
Family of 5
Family of 6
Multi-generational
Mobility issues
Regular Guests
Regular Gatherings
Active Family
More to discuss
This helps us understand quite a lot, especially in conjunction with the selections below. When it comes to family size, please indicate the ultimate number, if you are ok with that. Tick as many boxes as appropriate.
Tell us more about the household
It helps to know a bit more sometimes. EG Working from home, adult kids, special needs, age and makeup of kids, investment property, older generation living there, anything that you can add really.
Project Type - New House
Small Lot (under 450sqm)
Standard Lot (under 900sqm)
Large Lot (under 2000sqm)
Acreage (over 2000sqm)
If your project is a New House, please indicate the size of the property.
Project Type - Reno/Extension
Reno (mostly internal)
Extension
Pavilion Addition (linked)
Deck
Lift/Build-in
All the above!
If your project is on an existing house, please indicate the general scope that you are thinking about. Tick as many as you like!
Project Type - Secondary Dwelling
Studio Style
Mini-House - 1 Bed
Mini-House - 2 Bed
Attached to Main House
If you are thinking of having a Secondary Dwelling, the official title for Granny Flats & Teenager Retreats, please tick the size you are thinking about. They are usually separated, but can be attached, with a fire separating wall.
Project Type - Car Accommodation
Single Carport
Garage Single (separate)
Double Carport
Garage Double (separate)
Large Carport
Garage Large (separate)
Please use this if you are after a separated structure for your cars. There is an section for the specifics of cars, bikes, trailers etc.
Project Type - Extras
Pool - Plunge (under 10sqm)
Gazebo - Small (under 10sqm)
Shed - Small (under 10sqm)
Pool - Standard (under 25sqm)
Gazebo - Medium (under 25sqm)
Shed - Medium (under 20sqm)
Pool - Large (under 50sqm)
Gazebo - Large (under 50sqm)
Shed - Large (under 40sqm)
Pool - Lap (over 14m in length)
Pool house (enclosed)
Shed - Extra Large (under 60sqm)
Here you can indicate what other items you are thinking about.
Project Type - Notes
Please add anything else that you'd like to say about the Project, in general.
What Do You Like About your Current House?
Internal Claddings
Layout of Rooms
Character
Views
Feature Ceilings
Cornices
Architraves & Skirtings
Floors
Light
Natural ventilation
Bedroom sizes
Living Room
Kitchen
Deck
Car Facility
Yard
Pool
More to discuss!
The more you tell us the better it can be - you can choose more than one. There is a section below dislikes to add more.
What Do You Dislike About Your Current House?
Internal Cladding
Architraves etc
Floors
Lack of Natural Light
Lack of Natural Ventilation
Parts of house are too hot
Parts of house are too cold
Exterior look
Layout of rooms
Size of bedrooms
Kitchen
Not enough storage
Car facility
Noise from outside
More to Discuss!
Like the Likes, tell us more please. Dislikes can be more informative than Likes. More to say? Use the next section.
Tell us more about Likes/Dislikes of Current House
There can be a fair bit to say here so go for it. Your likes and dislikes can be very helpful to know.
Style Options
Character
Contemporary
Heritage
Pavilion
Unique
Parapet, Boxy
Resort Style
Timber
Masonry (Brick & Block)
Steel Roof
Tile Roof
Let's Discuss it
If you are thinking about a style, please indicate a general direction. You can select more than one.
Style - Notes
Please add anything that might be important to you. EG do you like certain aspects of your current house, or are you particularly interested in something like a cladding product.
General Planning
Open Plan Living
Dining Separated
Rumpus Separated
Master Separated
Living Separated
Kitchen Combined with Family
Please give us a feel of how you want the house generally arranged. You can select more than one.
Living & Dining
Formal ie separate to Kitchen area
Informal - can be next to Kitchen
Both Formal & Informal please
Large (big couches & table)
Standard (up to 6 people)
More to discuss
Tell us what matters in relation to the major living zone. You can select more than one. There is an extra set of choices for outdoor living.
Office Considerations
Small (1 person)
Standard (2 people)
Large (You plus employees)
Study Nook
Whole Family uses it
Needs discussion
Do you need a separate office room, with a door? Do you need two? Can a nook be enough, or do you need it as well? Do you have a home based business? You can select more than one.
Tell us more about the general living zones.
Please describe anything that matters for the Living, Kitchen, Rumpus, Outdoor regions. EG are there views? Do you need something special like a games room?
Kitchen General Shape
N/A
U Shape
L Shape
Galley Style (Parallel Benches)
Eat-in (separate large room)
Not sure, let's discuss
This is the first of a few kitchen questions. This one is about the big picture.
Kitchen Size
N/A
Small (eg in a 2nd dwelling)
Standard
Large
Humungous (big family)
Needs discussion
You may need something bigger than average.
Kitchen Bench
N/A
Island (you can walk around it)
Peninsular (you can walk around one end)
Don't need
Let's discuss
Choose a style for the kitchen bench that people sit at.
Kitchen Pantry
N/A
Cupboard is OK
Corner (step-in)
Walk-in please
Butler's (with sink)
Needs discussion
Everyone has different needs or the house is constrained in size.
Kitchen Specifics
One bowl sink
Two bowl sink
Sink can be in island bench
Standard Cooktop (600mm)
Large Cooktop (900mm)
Electrical Cooktop
Gas Cooktop
Oven underbench
Oven(s) in a tower
Double Ovens
Standard Fridge
Large Fridge (with water)
Double Fridges
Standard bench length (up to 6m)
Longer bench length (up to 9m)
Massive bench length (over 9m)
Overheads
Rangehood Concealed
Rangehood Feature
Cooktop in Island Bench
Drawers as standard
Inserts in Drawers
Must see the pool
Want an Interior Designer
Need to talk more
This is some nitty-gritty detail, and can be left alone till we talk more, or you talk with our Interior Designer. You can select more than one.
Tell us more about the Kitchen
This can be a big topic. Do you need it to accommodate two or more? Are you a big entertainer? Are there large family gatherings?
Outdoor Living
Deck (elevated)
Modest Size (15sqm)
Need BBQ space
Patio (on ground)
Standard Size (20sqm)
Outdoor built-in kitchen
Two outdoor zones
Large Size (30sqm)
Built-in heaters
Front Verandah
Humungous (50sqm or bigger)
More than one fan (one is mandatory)
We are concentrating on your outdoor, covered living zone. You can select more than one.
Tell us more about Outdoor Living
There could be more to say, EG Views. Do you want the pool close? Which indoor spaces must it be adjacent to?
Bedroom Numbers
Not Applicable to this Enquiry
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Total numbers of bedrooms, including the Master. This is in addition to the Office. Do not include beds in a 2nd dwelling.
Bedroom Sizes
Master Large - 20sqm
Family Bedrooms Large - 15sqm
Master Standard - 16sqm
Family Bedrooms Standard - 13sqm
Master Modest - 14sqm
Family Bedrooms Modest - 10sqm
These sizes exclude the robes. Guest bedrooms are the same as Family. You can select more than one.
Bedroom Robes
In-room Robe OK in Master
Standard Robes in other beds
Walk-in Robe for Master - standard size
Large Robes in other beds
Walk-in Robe for Master - larger size
Walk-in Robes in other beds
Dressing room Robe size for Master
You can select more than one.
Tell us more about the bedrooms
There may be more to say!
Ensuite
Yes?
Not needed?
Shower - Single
Shower - Double
Vanity - Single bowl
Vanity - Double bowl
WC in the room
WC in separated space/room
Mirrored Cabinet
More to discuss
Make some selections. You can choose more than one option here.
Bathrooms/Powder
One Family Bathroom?
Two Bathrooms, One Large
WC in room
Separated WC?
Small Vanity (750mm or less)
Standard Vanity (900mm)
Larger Vanity (1200mm)
Long Vanity
Linen Cup'd
Powder Room (WC + Small Vanity)
Some choices. You can choose more than one here.
Laundry
Cupboard is OK
Front Loader Machine
Linen Cupboard
Standard (Room with bench/cup'd one side)
Top Loader Machine
Broom Cupboard
Larger (Room with benches/cup'ds both sides)
Dryer
Overhead Clothesline
Love a laundry chute
Ironing Board Used in Room
Robinhood please
More to discuss
Laundries are intensive spaces, have a go at making some choices.
Tell us more about the wet areas
There is always something extra. EG do you need a Mud Room?
Storage - Cupboards
Linen Cupboard One
Linen Cupboard Two
Broom Cupboard
Cloak Cupboard
Wine Fridge
Bookshelves
Lots of Bookshelves
Display Cabinets
Sculpture Racks
Built-in Dresser
Built-in TV units
Other
This section is for cupboards, outside other rooms like the laundry and bathrooms, and it is always important.
Storage - Bulk
Suitcases
Crates
Wine Cellar
Pool
Garden (see Sheds too)
Sport (Kayaks, Golf, Spare Bikes etc)
Long Term
Under Stairs
Attic (if possible)
Think on this one - do you have special storage needs?
Tell us more about Storage
There could be extra things to say here.
Vehicles - Specifics
One Car
EV Charger
Bicycles up to 2
Two Cars
Trailer
Bicycles up to 4
Three Cars
Caravan
Electric Scooter
Four Cars
Boat
More?
This should be quick, but there may be more, so add it at the end. You can choose multiple items.
Sheds & Workshop Specifics
Shed Needed?
Workshop Medium
Workshop Large
Artist Studio
Pottery Studio
This is in addition to the Project Type question. More to tell us? Please add at the last portion.
Services
We have Solar
We want/have mains gas
Acreage - tank water
We want Solar
We want/have LPG gas
Acreage - on site treatment
We want More Solar
We want/have tanks
Fireplace
We want/have central air-con
We want/have split system air-con
Smart House
Lift please
Dumb waiter please
More to discuss
Some of this may matter - otherwise leave blank.
Yard Size
Not relevant
Small
Medium
Large
Please give us an idea of how big you think the outside area needs to be. EG on a smaller lot, it might mean a two storey building is required.
Your Car -
Garden
Not relevant
Small (Herbs)
Medium (flowers or some veges)
Large (we grow our own food)
This is a separate listing to the yard. You may like a bit of gardening.
Clothesline
Not relevant
Flip-up
Extenda
Rotary
No need
This helps us with laying out the building on the site.
Tell us more about the Outside
Please describe anything else that may be important outside the house, sheds, carports etc. EG is an existing tree important? Or slope of the land? Do you want major landscaping?
Sustainability
We are interested
Increased insulation beyond 7 star
Grey water re-use
Tank water major use
Passive house please
Prefer evaporative cooling over AC
Carbon neutral thinking
Reduced concrete use
Timber windows only
Use recycled materials
Green roof or gardens
Thermal mass conssiderations
We design towards this regardless, but if it has more relevance to you, please hit some checkboxes. Please note all projects must achieve 7 star anyway. More to tell us? Please add at the end.
What is your Budget in $1,000's?
Selected Value:
50
If you would like to tell us! It helps to know this, and we will ask anyway. EG if your budget is $500,000, ie $500k, please slide to 500. It goes up in increments of $50k, up to $3m.
Tell us more about Budget
If you want to describe things a bit more, like are you thinking of staging the project as funds suit over time. We deal with this on many projects. Is there a maximum? We suggest keeping back 10% as a contingency.
Anything Else?
Tell us anything else that matters. EG Do you need a music room, band practice room, train set hobby room? If you want, maybe tell us how to improve this Checklist, please.
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