Design Prep Questionnaire

Contact Info

Name:

Day Phone:

Evening Phone:

Fax:

Cell:

Your email:

Project Address

Address:

City:

How would you prefer to be contacted? (Check all that apply)

Work PhoneHome PhoneE-MailCellDayEvening

Which design services are you interested in?

LocalFull Service Interior DesignPaint & Color ConsultationVirtual Interior DesignRoom RefreshCustom BeddingCustom Window TreatmentsChildren & Adolescent Interior DesignDownsizing & Supportive DesignFinishing TouchesHoliday Design & DecorationsPet Home & Play Space DesignParties & Small Events
Other

What type of space do you have?
CondoTownhouseHouseCottageRetailCommercial
Other

Household & Project Information

Please Check one of the following:

Is your home:
New ConstructionRenovationRemodel

If new are you working with a builder and/or an architect? —Please choose an option—yesno
If yes who:

Contractors Involved with your project:

Please answer the following questions bellow.

Only fill out the sections bellow according to whether your home is:
(Part 1) New Construction OR (Part 2) Renovation/ Remodel.

Part 1: New Construction

House square footage: Age of House: # Bedrooms: # Baths:
How long do you plan to live in your new home?
Do you have plans for the future use of your new residence? (Will any of your rooms need to serve different functions in the future for any household members?)

Household Members:

Part 2: Renovation or Remodel

House square footage: Age of House: # Bedrooms: # Baths:
How long do you plan to live in your new home?
Do you have plans for the future use of your new residence? (Will any of your rooms need to serve different functions in the future for any household members?)

Household Members:

PART 3: Lifestyle

Entertaining:

Our entertaining style is: Please check one:
FormalInformalCombination or both
We entertain: Please check one:
1-2 times/week1-2 times/month2-6 times/month1-2 times/ year
Average # of guests: Please check one:
1-6 people7-12 peopleMore than 12
Entertaining Type: Please check one:
MealsMusicGamesWatching TVMovies Other

Meals:

What kind of Kitchen do you envision? Please check one:
Average (Basic Home Cooking abilities)Above Average (Almost a Gourmet Chef level style of Cooking)Elaborate (Full blown Gourmet Chef.. Gordon Ramsey Style)
Does one or more persons cook at a time? —Please choose an option—yesno
Where do you eat your meals? Please check one:
Dining TableKitchen CounterKitchen TableFamily Room
Other

Hobbies:

Do you have any collections? —Please choose an option—yesno
If yes, what are they and would you like them to be displayed? Where?

Are any collections on display? —Please choose an option—yesno
If yes, where? Would you like to display your collection in your new home or remodel?
Hobbies: Please check all that apply:
ReadingTV/Home TheaterCrafts/ SewingEntertainingMusicSportsCooking
Other

What are your technical needs?
ComputersSurround SoundHome TheaterSmart Home TechnologyWireless Capabilities
Other

Are you looking to create a children’s study or play area?—Please choose an option—yesno
Describe:

Home Office:

Does any household member work from home? —Please choose an option—yesno
If yes, are there any special requirements need (i.e., Lighting, soundproofing, computer work area, custom cabinetry, etc..)?

Is there a designated area for working in your home? —Please choose an option—yesno

Lighting:

Is additional lighting needed?—Please choose an option—yesno
If yes, locations: Please check all that apply:
BathroomOfficeLiving RoomFamily RoomBedroomsKitchen
Other

Storage:

Please check all that apply:
Multipurpose FurnitureHidden StorageCloset Storage/ Organization
Other

Vacation Time:

We stay home for our rest/ relaxation: Please check any that apply:
All the timeSome of the timeRarely
We travel for our vacations: Please check any that apply:
All the timeSome of the timeRarely

Part 4: Project Information

Person(s) responsible for the project decisions:
What is the budget for your project?
—Please choose an option—$5,000 - $10,0000$10,000 - $30,000$40,000 - $90,000$100,000 - $200,000$300,000 - $500,000$500,000 -$1,000,000
The Project is to be done: —Please choose an option—All at one timeIn Stages
Will occupants be home during project/construction for access?—Please choose an option—yesno
If no, will you authorize your designer to provide access?—Please choose an option—yesno
Any priorities that must be addressed:

Please check all off the rooms to be included in the project.
Entry Hall/ FoyerBreakfast NookOffice/ StudyLaundry AreaMaster BedroomMaster BathroomHall BathroomGuest BathroomLiving RoomDining RoomFamily/Great RoomKitchenGuest BedroomsGuest BathroomsKids BedroomsKids BathroomsPet SpaceIn-Law SuiteHome Theater/Media RoomOutdoor KitchenOutdoor Living AreaBasementCraft/ Art SpaceWrapping Station
Other

What kind of enhancements are you considering? Please check all that apply.
FurnitureReupholsteryWindow TreatmentsRemodel of BathroomWindow ReplacementsArtwork, Accessories, etc.FlooringRemodel of KitchenAppliancesInterior PaintPlumbing fixturesExterior PaintSpace PlanningRoom AdditionWallpaperMuralsLightingWall FinishesColor scheme/ PaintExterior Renovations or EnhancementsSmart Home IntegrationCustom Built-In Units
Other

When it comes to furniture & decor, what matters most to you?
QualityQuantityPriceExclusivity
Please briefly explain:

What is your favorite room in the house?

Why?

What don’t you like about your current home?

Why?

What part of the home do you use the most?

What part of the home do you use the least?

Are there any pieces of furniture, window, wall or floor coverings that must stay, and be worked into the new plan? If so, please explain:

Are there any items that MUST GO? If so, please explain:

How involved do you wish to be in this project:
Very Involved (call you or email you with details and updates daily or weekly)Involved- SDC to act as project manager (Keep you updated with install dates, deliveries, Work schedule etc..)Minimally involved- do not call until everything is ready to install
Other

What is your “ideal” timeline for your project?
Within 3 months3- 6 months
Other

Part 5: Design Preferences

Design Goals

Prioritize the following personal design goals for your home from 1-3, with 1 being your most important quality.

I am interested in achieving a more stylish/beautiful appearance for my home.
I want my home to function more efficiently for my household.
I want my home to better reflect out personal tastes.
Other

Would you like to include “green products” when possible? —Please choose an option—yesno

What “feeling” are you seeking to achieve?
CasualRomanticSpaciousOpenWarm/CozyLight/AiryRusticElegantSophisticated'Lived In'Clean LinesWelcomingFormalContemporary
Other

Do you and your partner’s style preferences agree?
—Please choose an option—yesno

What style are you looking to achieve?
TuscanFrench CountryMission StyleBeach CottageCountry CottageAsianSouthwesternMediterraneanOld WorldArt DecoEarly AmericanIndustrialContemporaryFrenchSpanishTraditionalTransitionalEclecticRusticRustic CabinColonial
Other

The following questions are designed to provide us with a general description of your likes and dislikes regarding your personal style and taste:

Select from the following to describe your preference in fabric:
PaisleyStripeToileSilkSheerLeatherBold PatternsSuedeVelvetSubtle PatternSatinCottonPlaidChenille
Other

Preferences of Color (Check all that apply)
WhitesOrangesBluesPastelsBlacksRedsJewel TonesGraysBurgundiesNavy BlueNeutralsBeigesPinksPowder BlueEarth TonesTansAqua’sWarm ColorsPale YellowsEggplantMint GreensCool ColorsYellowsLavendersOlive GreensSubtlePeachPurplesForest GreenBrightBoldGreensTeals
Other

Colors that you love:

Colors you dislike:

Do you have a color theme in mind? —Please choose an option—yesno

Please Describe:

Are there types of flooring you prefer?
HardwoodCarpetLaminateNatural StoneConcreteTileCombinationBambooCork

Do you need sun control or privacy with your windows treatments? —Please choose an option—yesno

Please list any other thoughts you have about your style, preferences, brands you like, or any other details about what you'd like to see in your space.

Have you ever hired an interior designer before? —Please choose an option—yesno

If yes, when did this take place, and were you please with the experience and the results:

Please submit a photo of your space or spaces that you are interested having designed.

You can send additional photos to [email protected]