Now you know exactly what to expect in an Online Design Project , in this article I will share with you the details and importance of the questions we aske before we start to work on your dream space.
The basic steps you can see find on the home page as you scroll down, in another article I did cover everything else what you possibly want to know about how virtual interior design. Now let’s deep dive in the questions so you can get ready with all of your answers even before you receive the questions from me. How great is that?
- Assessment Questions
These questions help you get a feel for how well the space is currently working or not working for you. Sometimes you uncover some elements of the room that you are attached to and not looking to change. Use these questions to mark down your primary complaints and make a note of what you want probably be left alone.
1. What do you love about the current design/space?
2. What do you dislike about the current design?
3. Are there any furnishings, décor items, collections, or sentimental art pieces you absolutely want to keep?
2. Questions that determine the intended use of the space
These questions will help you paint yourself a picture of how do you want to use your new space and what you are looking to get out of your design. These are very important questions to ask before you dig into design preferences.
4. What does your family (or if a business – your team) normally do in this room?
– E.g. watching TV, playing with toys, brainstorming, having meetings, doing yoga, playing video games, reading.
5. Can you describe the ages and characteristics of who will be using the space?
– E.g. young children, remote workers, grandparents, boomers, teachers, mixed demographic of professionals.
6. Do the users of this space have any hobbies or extracurricular activities that need to be factored into the design?
– E.g pilates, cooking, reading, yoga, meditation, daily naps, arts & crafts.
7. Do any users of this space have any special needs that need to be taken into account? – E.g. wheelchair accessibility, inability to reach high places, need for dim lighting, trouble with stairs.
8. What are your goals for the room/ space?
– E.g. a space for one sole purpose vs a space for mixed activities, a space where parents can work while surprising children, a space that encourages collaboration and creative brainstorming.
9. What are your technical needs for this space?
– E.g. surround sound, wifi, home theater, computers, projector, smartboard, hidden cables
3. Questions that assess your design style
These questions to narrow in on exactly what you like and don’t like when it comes to design. We understand that not everyone will have the descriptive vocabulary to be able to communicate exactly what they want. It’s on us to help you by giving some ideas. For these questions, you can answer multiple options also you can get more specific or mention other ideas that aren’t on this list of options. Reference pictures are a great way if you do not know what to write. In case if you are struggling please do not hesitate to reach out.
10. What colours do you like?
– e.g. neutrals, pastels, blacks, olive greens, ocean colours, bold colours
11. Are there any colour combinations you like?
12. What colours do you dislike?
– e.g. yellows, mustard, dark colours, overly bright colours
13. What design style(s) do you prefer?
– e.g. modern, beachy, contemporary, traditional, eclectic, bohemian, other
14. What design style(s) do you absolutely dislike?
– e.g. modern, beachy, contemporary, traditional, eclectic, bohemian, other
15. What patterns, if any, do you like?
– e.g. stripes, zigzags, polka dots
16. What patterns, if any, do you dislike?
– e.g. stripes, zigzags, polka dots
17. What words would you use to describe the ideal style of the room?
– e.g. casual, formal, spacious, clean, minimal, sophisticated, lived-in, welcoming, romantic
18. Do you have any inspirational images you can share?
Tip: use Pinterest create a gallery and just copy paste the link here
19. How do you want the space to “feel”, or what mood do you want it to create?
– e.g. warm, cosy, airy, bright, lively, glamorous, welcoming
20. What are your preferences for flooring?
– e.g. hardwood, carpet, concrete, tile, marble
21. What are your preferences for artwork?
– e.g abstract, landscape, nature, photographs, architecture
4. Questions on working relationship
We ask these questions to get a feel for how we will be collaborating to fulfil your expectations. You’ll need to inform us on who is the primary point of contact is and how involved you want to be. The answers to these questions will also tell you if the client has enough of a budget to be a fit for your design business.
22. Have you worked with a designer before?
– If yes – please answer these follow up questions: how was the experience? what went well? what didn’t go well?
23. Who makes the decisions on this project?
– Please give name, relationship and provide direct phone number and email address
24. How involved are you planning to be with this process?
– e.g. very involved, involved, minimally involved
25. Do you want your design done in phases (if applicable eg. multiple rooms) or all in one go?
26. If in phases, please list the rooms/areas/functionalities you’d like us to work on in order.
5. Questions on pricing and budget
These questions help us to understand your budget, how strict is it, and what’s most important for you in the project.
27. What is your budget?
28. What is your wished time frame for having this project complete ( just for information the minimum time is two weeks per room) ?
29. What is more important to you, the budget or the result?
30. Are there any other services you need that I can help you with?
Hi, I am Gabriella. Thank you so much for spending your time with me and thanks for your attention. Hope you enjoyed this article and now you are ready to take the leap and work together!
If you have any feedback, questions or any other inquiries at all please drop me a message at any time.
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