Programming and FF+E

A great place to start is simply listing the room names for each space you determined in your adjacency matrix and bubble diagram. Next, you'll want to assign a code for like spaces. As you go, you'll add more information like size, what items are in the space, and any notes from your client about their preferences. 

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For example, the above partial FF+E was created for a small commercial office. The designer has listed each room and assigned like spaces, in this case "Private Offices" a code, PO-X. Next, the square footage of each was determined. This is more of an approximation and can be adjusted as necessary once the floor plan is in place. At this point, we start adding all pieces of furniture and any movable lighting fixtures (ie. task lights, floor lamps, etc). The above designer has also chosen provide links to the specific furniture pieces they have selected. Some designers may also choose to have an image of the products used as part of their program. You'll note that each private office is indicated as having specifically "2 Guest Seats." Quantities are vital as they inform the budget as well as space requirements. Equipment is also important to list as this information will tell the designer how many outlets or data ports an electrician must account for. Finally, the notes. In this example, the client has specified that both the President and Vice President's offices must be corner offices. While it may not  be possible to adhere to all client requests, keeping notes like these can help designers provide their clients a best solution that satifies their wants as well as their needs.