Working With Clients

Project Details

Date: XXX

Room Name: Bedroom

Client Name: XXX

Client Address: XXX

First Meeting Questions:

What do you like most about the present room?

What do you dislike most about the present room?

How would you describe your taste in furnishings?

What colours do you like?

What colours do you dislike?

How will each member of the home use this space?

Will this room be used by guests that stay overnight?

Does everyone in the family agree on decorating tastes or will there be compromise?

Is there adequate storage in this room?

Is there one item that you want to keep?

What condition is the site in?

Are there any pets in the home?

Does privacy need to be addressed in this room?

Do you work from home in this room?

Can you collect images of interiors you like for this space, to indicate your own style preferences?

Describe the nature of the project

Discuss family needs

How can the current space be improved?

Must Haves and Nice to Haves, what are on the clients' “Wish List” for the space?

What is the time frame for the project?

Building Analysis:

Does the project require any structural changes? Or is it decorative only?

Does the project require any specialized trades or services?

Has the client engaged the services of the trades or services?

Has the client applied for council approval (if applicable)?

Decorative Preferences:

Discuss with client their preferred style, colour, materials and finishes

Financials:

Discuss Budget for the Project

Evaluating the Site:

Note the condition of the various surfaces: walls, floor, ceiling, trims and mouldings, doors, windows

Note the types of lighting fixtures present and if they are recessed or surface mounted

Count the number of GPOs

Measure the room and draw a floorplan

Take photographs of the room

Note further observations

Design Brief and Sample Board