Design.efficiently isn’t just about stunning presentation - it’s about building structure. In this module, you’ll learn how to create a fully connected schedule of rooms, spaces, areas and item locations that drive your design book, procurement list, and installer documentation.
A quick overview of Terminology we use:
Room: Pretty self explanatory.
Space: An space inside a room that usually has walls and elevations.
Area: An area inside a Room/Space
Location: A Location where an Item is located.
In the example above.
The Room: Primary Bathroom has four Spaces inside it.
Spaces:
The Primary Space - Primary Bathroom - 118
The Shower - 115
The W/C - 116
The W.I.C - 114
Area:
In the Primary Bathroom Space you could create an Area and group up the 'Vanity', this would include the Cabinet, Countertop, Backsplash. Sink and Faucet.
Locations:
In the W/C for example you would have
Toilet
Floor
Wall
Base (maybe(
Ceiling
This will become very apparent to you as you use Design.efficiently.
What You'll Learn
Create Rooms, Spaces, Areas and Locations using smart structure
Understand how Item IDs connect multiple locations with shared selections
Use templates to speed up repetitive work
Link existing Item IDs to new locations - or generate them automatically
Adjust quantities, clarify naming, and group with Areas (like “Vanity”)
Export as PDF or Excel with custom layouts and filters
And now lets jump in and have a look at the 'Item Schedule'.
Item Schedule Basics
Pro Tips
Start with Locations, then link to Item IDs for speed and consistency
Use templates for common room types (e.g. Guest Bath, Kitchen)
A single Item ID can power many location - saving you time
Use Areas to group locations on vanities or Island
Your Schedule and Book are always in sync - change one, the other updates
Export your schedule to Excel if you love old skool
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