Interior Design Planning Guide

FAMILY AND LIFESTYLE

1. Number of family members:  ___

2. Number and approximate ages of family members:
__ infants __ young children
__ teens __ 20 to 30 yrs
__ 31 to 40 yrs
__ 41 to 50 yrs
__ 51 to 60 yrs
__ 61to70 yrs
__70+yrs.

Do young children use this room frequently?
__ Yes __ No

4. How long do you plan on living in the home you are remodeling/building?
__ 1 to 5 yrs __ 6 to 10 yrs
__ 11 to 20 yrs __20+ 5.

Where does your family eat its meals? __ Kitchen __ Dining Room __ Other:______________

6. Where will your family eat after you remodel/build?

__ Kitchen__ Dining Room __ Other:_____________________

7. Do you require a kitchen table or would you be willing to explore other options if a design could be improved?
__ A kitchen table is required
__ A kitchen table is preferred but open to other options
__ A kitchen table is not necessary

8. What other activities will take place in your new room?
__ Laundry __ Homework __ Watching TV
__ Paying Bills __ Sewing __
Computer Center__ Other:___________________

9. After your remodel/build will you entertain frequently?
__ Yes__ No

If Yes... What is your entertainment style?
__ formal __ informal

Do you have __ large or __ small gatherings?

10. How do you shop?

__ For the week __ Buy in bulk and freeze
__ For each meal __ Buy non-perishable items in bulk

If you buy in bulk, do you require storage in the kitchen for all or most of these items?
__ Yes __ No 

DESIGN AND STYLE
1. What are your color preferences for your new room?
_______________________________________________________

2. Are there colors you would not want in your new room?
_______________________________________________

3. Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that you would like to use in your new room?
__ Yes __ No

4. If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to make structural changes?
(i.e. moving windows, doors, and walls)?
__ Absolutely not __ I would consider it

5. What do you like about your current room?
_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

6. What do you dislike about your current room?
_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
7. Do you require a recycling center in your room?
__ Yes __ No

If Yes... How many items do you need to sort?___

8. Will you be keeping your existing appliances?
Dishwasher: __ existing __ new
Refrigerator: __ existing __ new
Oven/Range: __ existing __ new

9. What is your style preference for your new room?
__ contemporary __ formal __ country __ traditional


TIME AND BUDGET

1. When would you like to begin your project?
_________________________________________

2. When would you like your project completed?
_________________________________________

3. If you are building, is the room in your contract?
__ Yes __ No

4. Do you have a budget for this project?
__ Yes: $ _________________ No


GENERAL

1. Name: _______________________________________________

2. Address: ____________________________________________

3. City: _______________________State: ___ Zip: _______

4. Home Phone: ___________________________

5. Work Phone: ___________________________

6. Fax: __________________________________

7. New Home Address: ___________________________________

8. City: _______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______

9. Builder Name (if applicable): _______________________

10. Contact Name: ______________________________________

11. Phone: _______________________________

12. Fax: _________________________________

13. Architect Name (if applicable): ____________________

14. Contact Name: ______________________________________

15. Phone: _______________________________

16. Fax: _________________________________

17. Contact Name: ______________________________________

18. Phone: _______________________________

19. Fax: _________________________________