he design brief (or client brief) is a set of parameters established in consultation with the client from which a design is created. This information is important to ensure we create a space that caters to our client’s needs as well as meeting the functional requirements of a bathroom area.
It is essential that our client’s ideas, requirements and preferences are paramount
When planning and designing a new bathroom, the options for the client are virtually limitless. The design is largely determined by client: lifestyle, personal taste and, of course, budget. The wide variety of materials, fitting and fixtures on the market can be overwhelming. Our clients will most likely require some guidance and professional advice during the selection process.
Planning a bathroom for a new home usually allows the designer greater flexibility: often there is the opportunity to have a say in the early stages of construction to specify the placement of services such as plumbing and drainage, and the location of windows and door openings to achieve the best layout for the space available. Where the project involves renovating an existing dwelling, the design may be limited by the footprint or space available and the existing plumbing and drainage (if these cannot be moved).
It is important to determine the project parameters (or ‘ scope of works’) required by the client from the outset before moving on to the more detailed design stage. These decisions will define what works are to be performed by us as the designer or bathroom specialist and unlimitedly determine the budget outcome for the client. The design-brief stage allows both parties to communicate one-on-one to have a clear understanding and agree on the expected outcomes before moving to the next stage.
There are important steps to take during the design brief and planning process to ensure our client’s needs and wants are captured, assessed and their level of importance determined before moving on to finalise project documentation.
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