CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE

We appreciate you taking the time to answer the questions below. Brief answers are fine. Involve your entire household and have fun informing us about your needs and wants. We would like to take full advantage of the time we share together and your input is essential. All information will be kept confidential.

HOME OWNER INFO

Home Owners Names:

CHILDREN

Children’s names and ages?

Where would you like children to do homework?

Where would you like your children and their friends to play?

What room would you prefer they spend their time in?

EXTENDED FAMILY:

Is there extended family that lives with you or visits frequently for overnight stays?

What do they need to be comfortable?

PETS:

Do you have pets and what are their ages?

Are they allowed on furniture? On your bed?

STAFF:

Do you need accommodations for staff that work or live in your home?

STYLE:

How do you want your overall home to look? Is there a design style you prefer?

What are your favorite colors? Are there particular color combos that you are drawn to?

What colors do you not like?

In regards to textiles are you drawn to solids, patterns, geometrics, stripes?

Is it important to you to have the style of your home reflect the architectural style of the home?

Is there something you’ve always wanted to have in your home?

Are luxury brand names important to you? Tell us some of your favorites.

What is the favorite part of your home now?

If you could change something about your home what would it be?

What are some of your favorite hotels or public spaces that you love the look of? What are your favorite places to travel?

Who are some of your favorite Artists?

Think of art pieces that you like. Are they typically: landscape, abstract, contemporary, minimal, realistic, figurative/portraiture, whimsical? Calm or bold?

Is there a medium of art that you prefer? Mixed media, oil, photography, sculpture?

Any particular style in art that you are drawn to? Symbolism, Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Social Realism, Urban, Street, Pop Art, Political, Social Commentary.

Any interior or design websites that you like?

Is there a designer whose style you like?

Names of places you have purchased furniture in the past.

Have you worked with a designer in the past? How was the experience?

LIFESTYLE

What is your profession(s)?

Do you have a home office or an outside office?

What is a typical day like for the main household?

If you could have any type of room, which you don’t have now, what would it be? i.e. Game room, Zen gym, dream closet etc.?

Are there any regular family activities? i.e. puzzles, painting, game night, movie night etc.?

Are there any club meetings i.e Book club, ladies club etc? If so, how many people gather?

What time do you and your partner wake up in the am? What time do you both go to bed?

Do you have any collections you would like to display? Would you like to assemble a collection?

How often do you cook in the house? Who cooks? Do you follow any nutritional guidelines requiring special cooking appliances?

Do you need a kosher kitchen?

Do you entertain and how often?

What type of entertaining? Indoors or outdoors? Formal or casual?

When you entertain, do you have a caterer or cook on site?

How often is the dining room used and would you like it to be used more?

Are you interested in smart home technology for any of the following: AV. Security & Cameras. Remote Heat & Air. Door Locks. Remote Window Treatments. Remote Lighting?

WELLBEING

Are there any health issues that can be addressed through design? Any special needs? Or future special needs?

Are there any sleep issues?

What relationships between rooms and spaces are important? (For example, I want my office/meditation space tucked away and private; I want the kitchen open and adjacent to the family room; I want the guest space to seem private; I want the kids working on the computer were they can be monitored).

You've just walked into the house, how do you want your home to make you feel?

Do particular rooms need to convey a feeling? (For example, calm bedroom, energized office).

What things make you feel happy and calm?

What do you go to for inspiration?

Are there any aspects of your lifestyle or wellbeing you would most like to improve?

Do you prefer natural materials and eco friendly materials?

What is the quality of sound you want to achieve? (For example, I want it quiet in my office/ meditation space; I want to be able to hear my kids when they are in the back yard).

What views are important, and what kind of connection do you want to establish to the outdoors?

Would special products, appliances and fixtures that help with convenience and efficiency be of interest to you?

What else would you like us to know?

Thank you!