A whole-home sourcing brief does not need to be a finished design document. Its job is to make your priorities understandable: what you need, how you want the home to feel and which decisions are still open. A clear starting point helps the conversation move beyond a collection of attractive pictures.

Begin with the rooms you use

List each space and what needs to happen there. A living room used for quiet evenings may need different seating from one that regularly hosts a large family. Note the pieces you already own and intend to keep, as well as anything being replaced.

For each room, record:

  • The furniture or finishes you are considering.
  • Approximate quantities and any dimensions already checked.
  • Practical needs, such as storage, circulation or flexible seating.
  • Decisions that depend on another selection or measurement.

Treat an unverified measurement as a question to resolve, rather than a confirmed specification.

Give your references a reason

Choose a small group of images and explain what attracts you to each one. It might be the sofa's proportions, the timber tone or the way cabinetry meets a wall. Also say what you would change. This is more useful than asking someone to reproduce every detail of an entire room.

You can use the living collection as a visual starting point. Images introduce a direction; materials, sizes, finishes and availability still need to be confirmed for the selected products.

Separate priorities from preferences

Share your approximate budget, destination and intended project timing. Identify the items you want to prioritise if choices need adjusting. Keep preferred dates separate from dates already agreed with other people working on your home.

A simple list of “essential”, “preferred” and “open to alternatives” can help the team understand where comparison will be most useful. Include any existing drawings or schedules that explain the project, with a note about which version is current.

Know what happens after the brief

Your sales contact remains the main point of contact as relevant team members join the process. Initial enquiries help establish the project's fit. The service scope, fees and applicable terms are explained before payment; the project-team video meeting is booked after the agreed service payment is confirmed.

As selections develop, record agreed materials, dimensions, quotations and changes in writing. The selection and confirmation stage builds on the questions in your brief. Our guide to confirming furniture selections in writing explains the details to discuss before an order moves forward. Your first brief is a starting point for that shared record, rather than approval to place an order.

Tell Juhaus about your project when you are ready to discuss the next step.