Before we even have the first consult, our team sends each client a Design Questionnaire. It allows us to bring ideas to the table and use their consult time wisely. We take a tour through their home and based off of their answers in the Design Questionnaire, we are able to visualize a redesign as we walk through their space.
An important section of this Questionnaire is a series of Lifestyle questions. These questions help our clients think beyond what they want their space to look like, but how the redesign will allow them to interact with friends and family as they live in their home.
How would YOU answer these questions?
- Describe how you live in your space. Does everything in the home have its place? Are you a lounger? A pack-rat? An entertainer? A chef?
- How much time, on average, does each member of your household spend in the home during the week and on weekends?
- Does your daily work invigorate you or deplete you of energy? When you return from work, are you looking for a place that will stimulate you or will relax you?
- Do you entertain often? (Do you currently have room for this, or do you need to reallocate space for this purpose?) If so, what do you need to make sure you include so that entertaining becomes easier? How many events do you normally host? In what rooms do you entertain?
- Where do you eat most of your meals?
- Is your lifestyle more causal or formal?
- Write a list of your family’s regular activities, hobbies or interests. Does Joey like to do puzzles in the living room, does Suzy like to paint in the kitchen, or do you sew? Do any of these activities need a dedicated space?
- Is there enough storage space in your home? If not, figure out where you can utilize space to function as storage. List the areas where you need to focus on storage.
Ultimately, we want to create a space that reflects your dynamic lifestyle! If you are interested in booking a consult and filling out the entire Questionnaire, email kendra@509.design. We can’t wait to work with you!