Checklist
General Themes, Styles, Color Schemes
Family, couple, children or single
Client name(s)
Address
Phone & email
Do you have pets? (if so what)
What style is your home? Traditional, Contemporary, Modern, Other
What do you like about your home and furnishings?
Is there enough natural light?
Is there adequate artificial light?
Does the layout of your home compliment your lifestyle?
Are room assignments & layouts appropriate for the way you live?
What do you dislike about your home and furnishings?
What style of architecture are you drawn to?
What style of furniture are you drawn to?
What style of art are you drawn to?
Are you drawn to hard or soft surfaces?
What are your favorite colors?
Are these warm or cool tones?
Are there images from design magazines, books that can help you to describe your likes and dislikes? (Please provide)
How would you like the end result of your interior design project to make you feel?
Are there particular rooms that need attention? If so, please list them in order of priority.
Are there any existing pieces of furniture, art or accessories that you wish to incorporate?
If so, please list them in order of priority. (Mahoney Architects can create an inventory)
Do you entertain, if so, is it casual, formal or both?
Do you have adequate seating in the living and dining rooms for your guests?
How many people do you plan to accommodate?
Is there a family gathering place?
Does this area need improvement?
If so, what would you like to improve or change about this space?
Are homework, reading, writing, music, games, television, audio/visual or computers part of your gathering place?
What assigned areas are devoted to specific activities?
Would you like a home office/work area?
What type of work will you be doing?
What hobbies do you enjoy? Would you like a specific area for your hobbies?
Are there built-in interior architectural components that need to be modified or added? (For example: cabinetry, flooring, trims, etc.)
If so, what are they?
Do you have any material preferences? (if so, please list)
Are you happy with your current paint color and/or wallpaper?
If not what would you like to change?
What furniture would you like to replace?
What type of flooring do you like under foot? (Examples: wood, stone, wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs, and tile)
What areas would you like to work on?
Are you happy with you current window treatments?
Do you prefer blinds or draperies?
Are these for effect, sun control or privacy?
What rooms would you like to concentrate on? (Please list)
Do you have an overall budget for?
Furnishings
Built-ins
Lighting
Paint
Art
Accessories
Flooring
Window treatments
Are you interested in full services? (Design, purchasing, supervision of delivery & installations)
Are you interested in item-by-item consulting? (for example: color only, furniture layout assessment, advice on products)
How would you like to receive products? As they arrive or as a more comprehensive installation?