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New Home Design Questionnaire

The New Home Design Questionnaire is designed to help you clarify everything that’s important to you; how you live, how you want to live, your passions, preferences, needs, and goals.  These details are essential for designing the home of your dreams, inspired by YOU! 
 
It’s our job as your designers to absorb and distill all the information you provide to us from this questionnaire into a cohesive plan that captures your vision.  

Take your time to make sure you’ve considered and incorporated all the features and details that will really make your heart sing.  You do not want to rush the designing stage.  This is where the magic happens!  
 
The more detailed you are, the easier and faster we will be able to create design concepts that you love.  Take as much time as you need to really think through your answers. 

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Considerations While You Go Through the Questions:
  • Plan to spend between 2-4 hours answering the questions.
  • Be as descriptive as possible and tell us exactly what you truly desire and exactly what you do NOT desire.  It’s just as important to know what you don’t want.    Give examples, where needed.
  • Allow yourself to Dream BIG. Don’t be afraid to think about and tell us what your “perfect world” would be like. We want to be sure to include your truest desires.  We typically know multiple ways to create design solution for a given situation. 
  • Focus on how you want to FEEL in your home.  Let your heart guide you.
  • If there are differences of opinions amongst members of your household, let us know all the opinions; we want to address everyone’s concerns and will likely be able to create something that works for everyone. Be open to compromise.
  • Think about your current needs and try to anticipate future needs or life changes i.e., who will or will not be living with you, do you plan to age in place in your home?
  • We encourage you to create a digital scrapbook.  Include images of things you like, spaces that create a good mood or feeling, and pictures that you are simply drawn to.  Be sure to make notes with the images you save, so we’ll know exactly what it is you liked about the image and what is not relevant.  Houzz Ideabooks is a great place to start.  Click HERE to get started with Houzz.  Pinterest is another great resource.  Click HERE to create a Pinterest page. 
  • If a question is not relevant to your situation, just skip it.​
  • Please don't be concerned if you’re unfamiliar with the terms used or are unable to give an answer in any of the areas.   Bring any questions you have to the meeting with you.
  • All information provided is confidential.
I'M READY TO BEGIN THE DESIGN PROCESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Do you have a general timeline for when you would like to start building or be moved into your new home? 

Do you already own your lot?     Yes / No
 

What is the address (including lot number and subdivision if applicable)? 
 
Have you ever built a new home or remodeled before?    Yes / No   
 
If Yes, how was the experience?
 
What size is your property?
 
Building Site Considerations:
Are there slopes and subsurface conditions to be taken into account? Please describe.
 
Are you in a HOA?   Yes / No
 
Does you property have a view to take advantage of?
 
Are there any subdivision requirements and/or local covenants that could influence design criteria such as building height restrictions, roof slopes, setbacks, or other environmental limitations? 

*Note: If there are Architectural guidelines for your subdivision, please email us a
 copy or a link to access them.
 
Will the home have: 
               Well                                        Septic                                     Municipal Water/Sewer      
 
Are there any problems or issues with your lot that you are aware of?  Erosion problems?  Ecological problems?
 
Use of Home:
Will this be a primary or secondary home?
 
If primary, do you spend long periods of time away from home, or is it almost always occupied?
 
If secondary, how much time will you spend there and at what time of year? 
 
Would it ever be a rental?    Yes / No
 
Is this your forever home?  Yes / No
 
If No, how long do you anticipate living in the home? _______
 
Are you designing it with re-sale in mind, or as an investment property?  Yes / No
 
What level of wheelchair accessibility are you concerned with? (circle one)
               None                                      Entire Home                         Just These Rooms:_______
 
Do you need a stair lift or elevator, or need to plan for a future one?  Yes / No
 
Project Scope: 
How much heated square footage do you anticipate needing?
               Lower Level _______               First floor _______                   Second floor _______
 
How much total under roof square footage do you anticipate having, including the heated, unheated, unfinished, garages, porches, etc.?
 
*NOTE: We highly recommend that you measure the sizes of the rooms you have in your existing home to determine if they meet your needs or could be 
adjusted to better suit you.
 
Ceiling heights required for each floor level? 
               First Floor_______           Second Floor _______
               Third Floor_______          Basement/Lower Level_______
 
What will your home be built on?
               Crawl Space                             Slab                                       Basement
 

Number of Bedrooms including Master Bedroom (circle one)
            Two bedrooms
            Two bedrooms with optional office/third bedroom
            Three bedrooms
            Three bedrooms with optional office/fourth bedroom
            Four bedrooms
            Four bedrooms with optional office/fifth bedroom
            Five or more bedrooms (Put desired number above 5):  ____________

​ 
How many Full Baths would you like? _______          Half Baths? _______
 
Will there be multiple Laundry areas?     Yes / No
 
On which floor(s) do you want the Laundry Room(s)? _______
 
Desired Spaces for Inside of Home (circle all that apply and label which floor you would prefer each room ex. 1st, 2nd, Bsmt):


               Family Room/Den                 Study                                     Breakfast Area
               2nd Kitchen                           Sunroom                               Outdoor/Summer Kitchen
               Rec. Room                             Home Gym                            Nursery
               Powder Room                       Laundry Room                      Wet Bar
               Theater/Media Room   
        Game Room                          Walk-In Pantry/Scullery
               Wine Room/Cellar                Bonus/Play Room                 Library
               Work Area                             Utility Room                          Studio
               Covered Porch                      Attached Garage                  Detached Garage
               Pool House                           Basement Terrace                Bunk Room
               Home Office #1                    Home Office #2                    In-Law Suite
               Granny Flat / ADU                Garden Room                       Other _______
 

Desired Spaces for Outside of Home (circle all that apply):
                Basketball Court (outdoor)                                  Two-car Garage      
               Tennis Court(s)                                                      Two 2-car Garages
              
Dock                                                                       Three-car Garage
               Outdoor Living Seating                                         Four-car Garage
               Basement Terrace                                                 Attached Garage
               Granny Flat / ADU                                                 Detached Garage
               Summer Kitchen                                                    Screened-in Porch
               Outdoor Fireplace                                                 Balcony(ies)
               Firepit                                                                      Veranda(s)
               Private Pool                                                            Pergola
               Hot Tub                                                                   Front Porch
               Pool Cabana                                                           Back Porch
               Pool House                                                             Wrap-around Porch
               Putting Green                                                         Multi-Level Porches
               Car Port                                                                   Covered Porch
               Nursery                                                                    Work Area
               Other _____________
              

Do you imagine any future additions to the home that would require planning for expansion?
PIPPIN YOU-INSPIRED DISCOVERY PROCESS
The following sections focus on ways we can bring you the most value in order to design a home that is truly inspired by YOU, for YOU!
VALUE ENHANCER #1: FINANCES & DESIRES
Budget:
What is your budget goal for your home and for the overall project? (choose one or more parameters)
  • $_______ Home without land and other features
  • $_______ Overall total project including land
  • Between $_______   and $_______​
  • $_______   per square foot
 
*NOTE: The building industry has been experiencing an elevated cost of materials
and labor shortages for years.  These factors have recently been exacerbated by the pandemic.  Your home construction costs are likely to be higher than you initially anticipate.  
 
We often design homes that are planned for future additional phase(s), allowing you time to save more capital and continue adding on when the time and bank account are right.  Is this something you might be interested in?    Yes / No / Maybe
 
Architectural Desires:
What home styles are you influenced by and find attractive?
               Modern Farmhouse             Lake Cottage/Cabin             Mountain Lodge
               Craftsman                             Contemporary/Modern       French Country                                            
               Asian Inspired                       Cape Cod                              Colonial                                 
               Mediterranean                      Southwestern                       Victorian
               Prairie                                    Transitional                           Shed
              Other _______
 
Which ONE style do you want to be the focus of your new home?


What style(s) do you particularly DISLIKE? 
 
For the main living areas, do you prefer an open floor plan, rooms physically separated from one another, or spaces visually separated with architectural features?
 
Architectural Features:
What exterior and interior features are you interested in?
 
Exterior:
               Exterior Brackets                 Exterior Columns                 Deep Overhangs
               Double Fascia Boards         Exposed Rafter Tails            Exposed Rafters in Porch
               Gabel Roof End Details       Floor Finish on Porches      Ceiling Finish on Porches        
               Railing Style_______               Column Style_______             Other_______        
 
Interior:
               Column Style_______            Ceiling Beams                       Bi-Folding Glass Door
               Arched Openings                Barn Doors                           Pocket Doors
               Built-ins                                Tray Ceilings                         Stone Accents                       
               Art Niches                            Wood Ceilings                      Cove Lighting
               Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings                                               Other_______        
            
List which rooms you want these features located in.
 
Exterior Finish Materials:
               Wood Siding                         Fiber Cement Siding            Horizontal Lines
               Vertical Lines                        Stucco                                   Stone (real or cultured)       
               Shakes                                   Vinyl                                       Concrete                                
               Other_______                                
 
Entry features of your home: 
Do you want a ‘WOW’ factor entry exterior?    Yes / No 
 
Or do you prefer a more understated entry exterior?    Yes / No  
 
Which entry door type do you prefer?
               Double Door                                     Single Door
 
If single door, do you want a regular 36” door or an over-sized width door? 
 
Do you want sidelights?    Yes / No
 
Foyer:  
Which kind of Foyer do you prefer?
               A wide welcoming Foyer                              A small simple Foyer
 
Do you want a coats closet in or accessible to the Foyer?
 
Is a view through the home upon entry into the Foyer important to you, or do you prefer more privacy with no view through the home from the Foyer?
 
Do you like to view stairs from your Foyer?    Yes / No  
 
Do you prefer a back staircase in the Garage/Drop Zone entry?    Yes / No
 
Additional comments about the Foyer?
 
Kitchen:
What views do you desire for the kitchen/cooking areas?
 
Do you want your sink located at a window?    Yes / No
 
Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen?    Yes / No / Sometimes
 
Do you eat out most of the time?    Yes / No / Sometimes
 
How many household members cook?
 
If multiple cooks, do you all like to cook together?  Do you want multiple prep stations?
 
Are there any specific needs to be addressed in the kitchen? (height limitations, left-handedness, children’s small hands, accessible, etc.)
 
Do you desire any of the following in your main Kitchen: 
______Dishwasher: How many? _______
______Separate cook top:    Gas       Electric         Downdraft          Updraft
______Oven/cook top combination 
______Double ovens
______Refrigerator(s): Built-in
______Standard Freezer:    Part of refrigerator             Separate Unit 
______Second Sink (Prep Sink)
______Architectural-type stove hood
______Walk-in Pantry/Scullery
______Cabinet style Pantry
______Pot/Pan Storage Drawers
______Open Shelving
______Wine Storage / Cooler
______Wet Bar
______Island with seating – number of stools 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
______Island with appliances or fixtures
______Island without appliances or fixtures
______Peninsula
______Disposal
______Trash compactor
______Icemaker
______Microwave
______Other_______
 
What secondary activities would likely take place in your kitchen?
               Eating                                    Computer                              Kids’ projects
               Laundry                                 Hobbies                                 Growing plants
               Study                                      TV/radio                                Sewing
               Planning Desk                       Other: _______
 
Do you grill outside?    Yes / No     If so, how often?

Do you want a Summer Kitchen outside?    Yes / No
 
If so, what are the features/appliances you want included?
               Grill                                        Green Egg                             Fryer
               Pizza Oven                            Sink                                        Under Counter
               Refrigerator                          Wine Cooler                          Ice Maker                              
               Beer Tap                               Bar Seating                           Other_______
 
Do you want a pass-through window from the Kitchen to a Summer Kitchen?    Yes / No
 
Additional comments about the Kitchen:
 
Dining:
What views do you desire for the dining areas?
 
Where does your family typically eat daily meals?
 
               Kitchen % ______    Dining Room % ______    Porch/Outdoors %______    Other % ______
 
Does you family usually all eat together or do you eat at different times?
 
Do you use a rectangle or round table? 
 
What are the dimensions of the table (LWH)?
 
How many table seats are required?
 
Is a separate, formal "dining room" required?    Yes / No
 
If so, do you have specific furniture pieces that must be included in this room?   Yes / No
 
If Yes, what are the furniture pieces and what are their dimensions (LWH)?  Please provide photos of any large pieces of furniture.
 
Additional comments about Dining Areas:

Great Room: 
What views do you desire from the Great Room?
 
Is a separate formal living room required?    Yes / No 
 
What size do you want your Great Room to be?
 
What items do you want in the Great room?
               Fireplace                                Bookcases                              Wet bar                      
               Window Seat                         Built-in Shelving                     Other: _______
 
Do you want access to the outside living spaces from the Great Room?    Yes / No
 
Do you have any large pieces of furniture or equipment that require special spaces like nooks or alcoves?    Yes / No
 
If Yes, what are they and what are their dimensions (LWH)?  Please provide photos.
 
Additional comments about the Great Room:
 
The Master Bedroom Suite: 
What views do you desire from the Master Bedroom?
 
How much time do you spend in the Master Bedroom?
               A Lot                                      A Little                                   Somewhere in Between
 
What elements do you desire for your Master Bedroom?
               Private En Suite Bath            Sitting Area                           Window Seat                         
               Outside Access                     Covered Porch                     Balcony/Terrace
               Fireplace in Bedroom           Fireplace in Sitting Area      See Through Fireplace
               Walk-In Closets                     Changing Room                    Make-up Area
               Built in Bookcases                Coffee Bar                              Laundry         
               Skylights                                Sun Tunnels                           Other_______        

Are you early risers?  (This determines solar orientation.)    Yes / No / Sometimes
 
On which floor do you want the Master Bedroom?
 
Additional comments about Master Bedroom:
 
Master Bath:
What elements do you desire for the Master Bath?
               Whirlpool                               Garden Tub                          Free-Standing Tub
               Separate Shower                  Double Sink Vanity              Separate sinks
               Linen Closet                          Walk-through Shower         Doorless shower
               Separate Toilet Room          Make-up Area                       Built-in Shelving
               Walk-in closet(s)                   Windows                                Skylights                                
               Sun Tunnel                           Other: _______
                                                                                                            
Additional comments about Master Bath:
 
Master Walk-in Closet(s):
What elements do you desire for the Master Closet?
               Built-in Drawers                    Shelves                                   Bench
               Island                                     Ironing Board                         Stackable Washer/Dryer
               Cedar                                     Safe                                         Access to Laundry Room
               Automated Hanging System                                               Other_______
 
How many feet of hanging space do you need?  Double_______    Single_______
 
Do you want one large or two separate his/hers closets?
 
How do you want to access the closet(s)?  
               Bedroom                                Bathroom                              Between
 
Additional comments about the Master Closet:
 
Additional Bedrooms: 
What level of the home do you want these bedrooms located on?
               Br #1_______         Br #2_______        Br #3_______        Br #4_______
 
Do you need a secondary/accessible bedroom on the first floor?    Yes / No
 
What views do you desire from the additional bedrooms?
 
Will the additional bedrooms be used strictly as sleeping and clothing spaces, or will they be used for homework, hobbies, TV, crafts, playing, or other? 
 
Do you want these rooms to each have their own private bath, share one common bath, or perhaps one shared bath per two adjoining bedrooms? 
 
Any balconies, terraces, or covered porches from these additional bedrooms?
 
Will there be early risers sleeping in these bedrooms? 
 
Additional comments about the other bedrooms:
 
Home Office: 
Will anyone conduct business or do work at home?  If so, how many people?
 
How many people will work from the Home Office full time?
 
Part-time?
 
Do you want a designated Home Office room or could a guest room double as an office? Would a small office nook suffice?
 
Will the Home Office require separate entry and other privacy considerations? 
 
Do you need a Home Office that accommodates clients?    Yes/No     
 
If yes, how many clients at one time? _______
 
Any special electrical requirements?

Any large pieces of furniture that must be considered for the Home Office?    Yes / No
 
If Yes, what are they and what are their dimensions (LWH)?  Please provide photos.
 
Additional comments about the Home Office:
 
Basement/Lower Level:
What elements do you desire for the basement/lower level?
               Walk-Out Basement            Parents Suite                          Bar/Wine Room
               Recreation Room                 Fireplace                                 Built-ins / TV
               Home Theater                      Gym                                        Bunk Room 
               Safe Room                            Mechanical                             Bedroom(s)______
               Bathroom                             Covered Patio                        Grilling/Summer Kitchen
               Bathroom with Pool/Lake access                                       Other_______
 
Additional comments about the basement/terrace/lower level:
 
Storage: 
How would you rank yourselves?  
 
Minimalists                                            Ordinary Savers                                                Packrats
1               2                3                4                5               6               7               8               9              10

What are your primary storage needs/requirements?  
               Yard                                        Garden/Potting Area           Pool/Lake Equipment
               Sports Equipment                Outdoor Furniture               Kids Toys / bikes
               Other_______
 
Where do you want these things stored?  
               Garage                                   Barn                                       Shed
               Outdoor Compartments      Basement                             Other_______

Do you like clean lines with clutter hidden from view? 
 
Additional comments about storage:

Parking/Garage:
What are your parking needs? 
               Attached Garage                   Detached Garage                  Carport                                  
               Uncovered Spaces                Secondary Parking Area       First Floor
               Basement                              Other_______
 
What vehicles and how many of each will need to be stored?  
               Cars_______                             Trucks_______                           Boats_______
               Motorcycle_______                  ATV/4-Wheeler_______             Jet Skis_______
               Riding Lawn Mower____        Campers/RV_______                 Other_______
 
How many enclosed garage bays are needed? _______          
 
What elements do you desire inside the garage? 
               Workshop Space                  Work Bench                             Bathroom
               Space for Tools                     Space for Machinery              Above Garage Apartment   
               Car Charging Station            Heated/Cooled                       Hot/Cold Water                   
               Ramp for Accessibility          Sink                                          Refrigerator
               Single or Double Overhead Doors                                      Person Door
               Storage for Materials, Wood, Paint, etc.                             Additional Storage 
               Other______          
 
Do you have special electrical requirements?
 
Additional comments about parking/garage: 
 
Drop Zone or Mudroom/Friends & Family Entry:
What do you want in the Drop Zone or Mudroom entry? 
               Coats Closet                          Cubbies                                  Bench                         
               Shoe Storage                         Sink                                        Pet Feeding 
               Station/Storage                    Dog Beds/Kennels                 Dog Wash                              
               Outside Entrance                 Other_______
 
Additional comments about Drop Zone/Mudroom/Entry:
 
Current Home vs. New Home:
What rooms or features do you like about your current home?  How should your new home be the same? 

What are some rooms or features about your current home that you don’t like? How should your new home be different or improved upon? 
VALUE ENHANCER #2: LOVE & HAPPINESS
You & Your Family:​ (We'd like to learn more about you and the ones you love.)
Please provide a list of all household members and any special needs they may have:

Special considerations for now and the future?
               Accessibility              Aging Family Member(s)           Young Children (How Many?)
 
Do you have kids now or are planning for any in the future?    Yes / No 

Do you have grown children who will visit?    Yes / No 
 
Do you have grandkids or planning for them in the future?    Yes / No 
 
Adult kids returning to the nest?    Yes / No
 
Do you have a large extended family and need space for frequent guests or long stays?
Yes / No             If yes, how many? _______
 
Do you have household pets, if so what kind and how many? Are you planning for any in the future?
 
Do your pets have any special requirements? 
 
Is privacy an important factor to you?
 
Is there anything else we should know about you? 
 
Places Loved: 
Please describe any recollection of a memorable house or place that made you feel good, and why (if you know).
 
Lifestyle: 
What are your professions?
 
Desired workout type or exercise regimen?
 
What are your values and passions?
 
What inspires you?
 
TV habits:
               Important                              Regular / Occasional           Not Important at All
 
Music: 
               A Focus                                  In the Background               Not Important at All
 
What is your favorite room in your house? Why? 
 
What part of your home do you use the least?

Is your home a place to restore, entertain, or both?
 
What other activities or needs are a priority, where do they take place, and what is required to support them? (ex. parenting, religion, or whatever activities are at the core of your daily, weekly or monthly life are important to uncover.)
 
Are your needs and lifestyles likely to change and transition as you live in this home?
 
Artwork/Collections:
Do you have any collections you would like to display?   If so, what are they and where would you like to display them?
 
Do you have any artwork, family portraits, photos etc. you would like to display?  If so, where?
VALUE ENHANCER #3: FLOW & HARMONY
How does your life flow?
What are the daily routines or habits of each member of the household?
 
Where in your house do people tend to gather and spend most of their time? 
               Kitchen                                  Great Room                           Porch
               Outdoors                               Rec. Room                             Other_______
 
How do you like to move about your home during the day? 
 
During the evening?
 
What spaces or rooms would enhance your daily routines?
 
Views & The Great Outdoors:
What kind of connections do you want to establish to the outdoors?
 
What natural features on your property are important to view, enhance, protect, or experience in any way?  
 
Which is your favorite?
 
Are there any features on your property or abutting your property that you want screened from view?

Are there any views that you want to achieve or avoid from a particular location or room?
 
What outdoor spaces are important to you? 
               Garden                                  Pool                                         Hot tub
               Play Area                               Gazebo                                   Fenced areas
               Recreation Area                   Outdoor Kitchen/Grill            Outdoor Dining
               Storage building                   Water Feature/Pond              Fireplace/fire pit      
               Cabana                                  Playhouse                               Tennis Court
               Other_______ 
 
 What transitional spaces are important to you? 
               Covered Porch                      Open Deck                             Open Patio
               Covered Walkway                 Screened-in areas                 Other_______
 
Feeling:
How do you want your spaces and rooms to feel?
               Light and Airy                       Cozy                                        Dark and Cave-Like
 
What mood do you want to create throughout your home?
               Elegant                                   Understated                          Worldly
               Relaxed                                  Lively                                      Sophisticated
               Open                                      Impressive                             Natural
               Unpretentious                      Traditional                              Striking/creative
               Snug/Cozy                             Comfortable                           Spacious 
               Welcoming                            Romantic                                Other: _______
 
Is there a message or feeling you want the house to convey to others?  What do you want your home to say about you? 
 
Is there a special theme you want to incorporate throughout the home?
 
Are you interested in Feng Shui?    Yes / No / Not Sure
 
If yes, what elements of Feng Shui are you particularly interested in, or that you want to incorporate and where?

VALUE ENHANCER #4: EASE & COMFORT
Energy & Environmental Desires:
What do you want to incorporate or learn more about?  
               Lower Utility Bills                                         Increased Home Value
               Elevator                                                        Low Maintenance
               High-Quality Construction                          Durable Construction Materials 
               Excellent Indoor Air Quality                        Eco-Friendly Materials
               Energy Efficiency                                          Energy Star Appliances
               Solar Power Energy                                     Passive Solar/Sun Tempering
               Battery Bank/Generator                              High Performance HVAC   
               Water Saving Features                                Geothermal Energy
               Grey-Water Systems                                    Zoned Irrigation System
               Tankless Water Heater                                Rainwater Collection
               Net-Zero or Net-Positive Home (With A Net-Zero Energy Bill)
               Central Vacuum                                            Other_______                                
 
How important is energy efficiency to you? 
               Primary Concern                  Somewhat Important           Not Very
 
Are you interested in Advanced Framing techniques?    Yes / No 
Learn more from The U.S. Department of Energy and The Engineered Wood Association
 
What type of floor system do you prefer? 
               I-joists                                    Open Web Floor Trusses
 
What will the energy source(s) for the home be? 
               Solar                                       Natural Gas                           Propane
               Geothermal                           Electricity                               Other_______

What preference do you have for types of heating? 
               Radiant Floor Heating (Electric or Water)                          Forced Air                             
               Wood or Pellet Stove           Gas Fireplace                         Wood-burning Fireplace                 
               Not Sure (Would Like to Learn More)

How many fireplaces and where do you want them located?
 
Do you favor a low general lighting level with task lighting, or a high overall level of lighting? 
 
What kind of specialty wiring would you like in the home?
               TV/Home Theater                Phone                                     Cable
               Electric Vehicle                     Audio                                      Video
               Data Jacks                             Lighting Controls                   Security
               “Smart” Features                  Wireless                                 Central Vacuum 
               Sprinklers for Fire Protection                                             Other _______
VALUE ENHANCER #5: HEALTH & VITALITY
Healthy Living:
What health or wellness issues concern you?      
               Indoor Air Quality                  Fresh Outdoor Air                Humidity
               Temperature Control            Mold Toxicity                        Chemical Toxicity
               Environmental Toxins           Herbicides/Pesticides          Water Contamination
               Formaldehyde Free Materials                                             Sick House Syndrome
               VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)                                 Sunlight
               Current Special Needs          Future Special Needs           Accessibility
               Physical Pain/Discomfort      Aging                                      Other_______
 
Are there any family members who have allergies?    Yes / No
If yes, what are the allergies?
 
Does anyone have difficulty moving around due to pain, injury, or stiffness?   Yes / No
 
Daylighting:
What type of windows/daylighting do you prefer?
               Casement                               Awning                                  Double-Hung
               Sliders                                    Single Hung                          Fixed
               Skylights                                Sun Tunnels                          Other_______
 
Do you like broad expanses of glass?    Yes / No
 
Do you like insect screens?    Yes / No      
 
What is the quality of light you want to achieve and where? (ex. morning sun in the bedroom, kitchen, or breakfast nook/dining area, afternoon light in home office, sunset views in living room or Master Bedroom, dark at night in bedroom, ability to create different moods in the dining room, etc.)
 
What spaces would you like to incorporate to improve or increase your health and vitality?
VALUE ENHANCER #6: FUN & ENJOYMENT
Interests & Hobbies: 
               Reading                                 Entertaining                          Movies/Home Theatre 
               Music                                     Dancing                                 Playing Instrument
               Crafts/Sewing                       Cooking                                  Painting
               Yoga/Meditation                   Boating                                  Golf
               Sports                                    Hunting/Fishing                    Games
               Astronomy                            Working Out                          Gardening
               Other _______
 
Do you own any equipment that needs to be incorporated for planned for in any way to accommodate any of the above activities?
 
Entertaining: 
How often do you entertain? 
               Often                                      Occasionally                          Almost Never
 
What is your preferred type of entertaining? 
                Meals                                     Music                                     Games
                Workshops/Classes             TV/Movies                              Pool/Lake Side
                Other_______
 
Entertaining style: 
               Formal                                   Informal                               Combination/Both
 
Average number of guests:
               1-6                                           7-12                                         More than 12
 
Average guest age:
               Adults                          Teenagers                    Children                       All Ages 

IN SUMMATION
Do you make decisions quickly or do you need time to think about things?
 
Do you need to see multiple options for a design solution before making a decision?
 
What is your highest priority during the design process? (spaces, timing, views, eco-friendly, budget, etc.)
 
Is there a particular way that you would like to work with us, or is there something you want us to be aware of or sensitive to?
 
Is there anything else you’d like to have, not mentioned on this questionnaire that would simply “knock this design out of the park” for you?
 
What are your “Must Have’s” in the home?
 
What are your “Would Like to Have’s”?
 
What questions do you have for us?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ENERGY, AND EFFORT!
Congratulations!  You’ve officially begun laying the groundwork for your dreams to manifest into a home that is You-Inspired! 
 
Remember, this is just the beginning step!
 
You may decide to change your mind later about some or much of the above information, which is both reasonable and expected.  
  
Creating a home that is truly inspired by YOU and for YOU is a well-planned, enlightening, and demanding process for all those involved - it's well worth the time required and effort.
 
We look forward to getting to know you and for you to get to know us.  Our openness and communication will help create the trust required for this endeavor.  
 
We know you value our expertise and so we ask that you remain open to our suggestions and recommendations during the design process. 
 
We intend to serve you and your deepest desires with the best solutions possible in the creation of your YOU-Inspired Home!

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