How to Write a Lighting Brief for Your Next Project

Why a lighting brief saves time and money

A clear brief eliminates guesswork, reduces back-and-forth, and ensures the first proposal is close to final.

What to include

Project overview: hotel name, location, rooms, style, opening date.

Zone breakdown: every space that needs fixtures.

Per fixture: type, quantity, finish, ceiling height, mounting, dimming, certification.

Budget range: even rough figures help manufacturers propose appropriate solutions.

Timeline: proposals, prototypes, final delivery dates.

After you send your brief

After you send your brief, Maison Loucelle comes back with a preliminary proposal: concepts, materials, budget estimates and production timeline.

The best project briefs are one page long. The worst are the ones that never get written.