Interior Design Questionnaire

Backstory

Name *

Where are you coming from? *

What has led you to want to build a custom home? *

Have you been through a custom build or home renovations before? *YesNo

Did you have a good or bad experience? *YesNo

Why did you have a good or bad experience and why? *

What do you love about your current home? *

What do you dislike about your current home? *

What important elements or items are you bringing into you new residence that we will need to incorporate? *

Who is on your team already? *ArchitectPersonal DecoratorOther

Family & Lifestyle

Family Members living at home? *

Pets living at home? *

How busy is your schedule and how flexible are your days? *

What other hobbies are prevalent for each of you? *

Work habits. *Work from HomeAt the OfficeHybridTravel

How often are you out of town for fun? *Monthly1-3 Months6 MonthsYearly

Do you have a second home you frequently stay at? *

Who will be the lead in decisions throughout the selection process, one or both of you? *

Who will have the final say in regards to cost and budgeting? *

When making decisions I’m: *Quick & ConfidentEnjoy options and guidanceLike many options and time to decide

What is more important to you? *BudgetEnd ResultMix of budget & end result

How involved do you want to be in the design process? *Big picture onlySome detailsVery involved with every detail

How do you like to make design selections? *Shopping in personShopping with designerDesigner procured samples

When visualizing spaces do you prefer *Starting with a final lookOrganically picking items to fill a space

What are your top five design features you hope to incorporate into your home? *

What are 3 dream feature that would make your home above and beyond? *

Aesthetic

If other, please explain:

Is indoor-outdoor connection important? *YesNo

If other, please explain:

Do you entertain frequently? *YesNo

If other, please explain:

What relationships between rooms are important to you? *

How important is symmetry to you? *

What are the most important elements to you? (lighting, stone, countertops) *

Favorite color palettes or color combos? *

Any colors you or palettes you strongly dislike? *

Any design styles or trends we want to avoid? *

Favorite textures, patterns, shapes? *

Textures, patterns, or shapes to avoid? *

If other, please explain:

Favorite style of artwork? *

What other collections do you have and how do you want to display them? *

Where do you generally shop for furniture? *

Is a brand name, quality, or look more important to you? *

Home Specific Design

Anticipated future needs? *MultigenerationalAccessible BathMain Floor MasterOther

If other, please explain:

Exterior:

Roofing Material *MetalShingleConcrete TileOther

If other, please explain:

Specialty heating: *YesNo

Stone: *Contemporary/Clean cutRustic/TumbledTraditional

Stone Install: *DrystackGroutedOver Grouted

Stucco: *SmoothTextured

Brick: *NewReclaimed

Siding: *Natural WoodEngineeredMetal

Windows Style: *TraditionalModern

Windows: *Grids/MullionsArches or anglesFolding/sliding glass walls

Driveway: *ConcretePavers

Snowmelt: *FullPartial

If other, please explain:

Deck floor type: *Composite Dry BelowPaversComposite Drip through

Outdoor kitchen: *Free standing grillBuilt InFull Cabinet system

Garage

Garage doors: *WoodMetalClear GlassOpaque or textured glass

Standard or side mounted garage door openers? *

Heated or unheated? *

Coated floor or raw concrete? *

Workshop - what equipment? *

Plumbing/water needs? *Utility SinkSpigotDog Wash

Appliances? *

Built in storage cabinets *YesNo

Entry & Foyer

If other, please explain:

Privacy level? *

Smart Glass for privacy *YesNo

Stairs & Elevator

Elevator? *YesNo

Is the staircase a prominent design feature? *

Stairs: *Enclosed Treads & RisersMono Stringer & TreadsFloating from wall

If other, please explain:

General Design Elements

If other, please explain:

Ceiling Details: *TreyVaultedCofferDropped Coffer

Detailed molding? *YesNo

Wood treatment on ceilings? *YesNo

Wood treatment on walls? *YesNo

Wallpaper? *YesNo

Home Automation

Smart Lighting? *YesNo

Centralized Audio indoor/Oudoor? *YesNo

Security? *YesNo

Electric Shades *YesNo

Additional Accent Lighting? *YesNo

Smart HVAC *YesNo

Smart Locks *YesNo

Video Door Bell *YesNo

Home Theater Sound System *YesNo

WIFI Network *YesNo

Smart Brain? *YesNo

Flooring

Please explain specific species:

Concrete: *Raw polishedEtched/stainedExposed aggregate

Tile: *Large format 24”x 24” and aboveDecorative Mosaic

Carpet: *YesNo

Carpet: Which Rooms?

Carpet Material? *WoolSynthetic

Rubber flooring in gym: *YesNo

Tile Heat

Which Rooms/Areas? List: *

Fireplaces

TV’s Above? *YesNo

Style? *Modern linearTraditional squareDouble sided

Open or Front Glass: *

Do you want to feel heat to come out of the fireplace? *

Do you want fireplace to run year round? *YesNo

Log style? *ModernTraditional

Preferred material on surround: *StoneBrickTilePlaster

Mantels

Hearths

Hearth *NoneFlush with floorRaisedFloating

Great Room

Additional functions for area? *

If other, please explain:

Storage/display: *Built-insRoom for furniture pieces

TV location: *

How many seating areas? *

Powder Bath’s

Style: *FunctionalJewel Box/Fancy

Vibe/Mood: *Dark/MoodyBright/AirySpaModern

Vanity Type: *CabinetryCustom apron front countertop

Countertops: *BacklitWaterfallExtra thick/decorative edges

Wall treatments: *TileWainscotingWallpaperOther

If other, please explain:

Additional storage: *ClosetCabinetOpen shelves

Kitchen

Additional Elements *Coffee BarWork Desk areaWine Bar

Island: *1 Island2 IslandsDual heightSingle height

Island(s) - Number of seats: *

Countertops: *WaterfallExtra thick/ decorative edgesBacklit

Backsplashes: *TileSlab

Appliance style: *HiddenExposed

Appliances:

Cooking type - Range or Coop with Stove: *GasElectricInduction

Size of Stove *

Double ovens *YesNo

Steam oven *YesNo

Warming drawer *YesNo

Microwave *DrawerWall Mounted

Dishwasher *OneTwoMore than two

Hood *Design featureBuilt into cabinets

Refrigeration *Side by sideAll in one

Built in coffee machine *YesNo

Ice maker *YesNo

Ice Maker - Location:

Beverage Refrigerator *YesNo

Wine refrigerator *YesNo

Cabinet style:

Cabinet *FramedFramelessInset

Cabinet door style *Flat PanelRaised PanelRecessed panel

Cabinet door *Closed DoorsSome Open ShelvesGlass Doors

Cabinet finishes *Paint GradeStained woodWood species preference ________ (click to provide preference)

Wood species preference:

Sink *One Sink2 Sinks

Sink location: *

Sink style *ApronOversized workstationSingle BowlDouble Bowl

Pot filler *YesNo

Filtered water dispenser *Instant HotFiltered waterHot and cool filtered

Lighting *In-cabinet lightingUnder cabinet lightingToe-kick lighting

Caterer’s or Back kitchen:

Walk-in pantry:

If other, please explain:

Small appliance storage *YesNo

Countertop material *WoodStone

Backsplash *YesNo

Lighting *StandardDecorative

Grocery pass through door *YesNo

Dining Room

Seating for how many? *

Table shape *

Buffet *NoneBuilt in cabinetryFurniture piece

Mud Room:

Cabinets *Site builtCabinet company

Specialty storageBenchSports gearLockersAnimal Kennels

Animal Door? *YesNo

Integrated dog feeding station? *YesNo

Laundry Rooms:

Number or washer/dryer sets: *

Sink *YesNo

Additional storage needs *

Water Bottle Station *YesNo

Animal Door? *YesNo

Home office, study, library:

Cabinets *Site builtCabinet company

Lighting *In-cabinet lightingUnder cabinet lightingToe-Kick LightingArt Lighting

Desk *Built in cabinetryFreestanding furniture

File storage *YesNo

If other, please explain:

Additional Millwork

Owners Suite:

Cabinets *Site builtBuilt in cabinetryNo Cabinets only furniture

Lighting *In-cabinet lightingUnder cabinet lightingDecorative lighting

If Decorative Lighting, please explain:

Fireplace *YesNo

Bed size *KingQueenOther

If other, please explain:

TV *YesNo

Separate sitting area *YesNo

Morning Bar *YesNo

If Morning Bar:Beverage refrigeratorCoffee makerIce makerSink

Decorate Wall Accent *YesNoOther

If other, please explain:

Decorate Ceiling Accent *YesNoOther

If other, please explain:

Owners Bath:

Heated floors *YesNo

Heated floorsShower floorShower bench

Vanity: *Separate vanitiesSingle vanity with two sinksSeparate makeup area

Additional storageMedicine cabinetsCabinet towersIn-cabinet organizers for tools

Mirrors *DecorativeFixedLit

Towel warmer *YesNo

TV *SeparateIn Vanity Mirror

Tub type *FreestandingWhirlpoolSoakingTherapeutic/Air

Toilet *Smart toiletBidetHeated seatDual flush/water conservation

Shower *Flush EntryCurbed shower

Drain style *LinearStandard

Shower bench *YesNo

Shower product storage type *Recessed NichesLedgesCorner shelves

Steam *YesNo

Shower door style *NoneFull glass (frameless)Bypass with barn door hardware

Easy clean coating *YesNo

Owner’s walk in closet:

Closets *Site builtBuilt by closet company

Closet Type *Doors & DrawersOpen ShelvingCombo

Island *YesNo

Jewelry storage *YesNo

Safe *YesNo

Closet Rod style *RoundOval

Closet drawer front style *RaisedRecessedFlush

Sitting area *YesNo

Lit cabinets *YesNo

Seasonal storage *YesNo

Speciality storage *DisplayShoesPursesOther

If other, please explain:

Integrated floor length mirror *YesNo

Built -In Hampers *YesNo

Washer/dryer *YesNo

Secondary Bedrooms:

Closets *Site builtBuilt by closet company

Bed sizes *

Room features: *Built-insRoom for furnitureAccent Wall Detail

Lighting *In-cabinet lightingUnder cabinet lightingDecorative lighting

If Decorative Lighting, please explain:

TV *YesNo

TV - Which Rooms:

Fireplace *YesNo

Fireplace - Which Rooms:

Secondary baths:

Heated floors *YesNo

Heated Floor - Which Rooms:

Vanity *Single vanity, one sinkSingle vanity with two sinksSeparate makeup areaFloating

Additional storage *Medicine cabinetsCabinet towersIn-cabinet organizers for tools

Mirrors *DecorativeFixedBack Lit

Mirrors - Which rooms? *

Towel warmer *YesNo

Towel Warmer - Which Rooms:

TV *SeparateIn Vanity Mirror

TV - Which rooms? *

Toilet *Smart toiletBidetHeated seat

Toilet - Which rooms? *

Shower *Flush EntryCurbed shower

Shower - Which rooms? *

Drain style *LinearStandard

Drain style - Which rooms? *

Shower bench *YesNo

Drain style - Which rooms?

Shower product storage type *Recessed NichesLedgesCorner shelves

Steam *YesNo

Steam - Which rooms?

Shower door style *NoneFull glass (frameless)Bypass with barn door hardwareFixed panels

Easy clean shower doors *YesNo

Easy clean shower doors - Which rooms?

Rec room:

TV *YesNo

TV - Location:

Fireplace *YesNo

Room Design *Built-insRoom for furniture

Game room:

TV *YesNo

TV - Location:

Fireplace *YesNo

Room Design *Built-insRoom for furniture

Pool Table *YesNo

Pool Table - Size:

Card Game Table *YesNo

Other: *

Golf simulator:

Golf Simulator *YesNo

Location *Separate roomIntegrated into common area

Theater:

Theater *YesNo

Stepped seating *YesNo

Seating for how many *

Screen type and size *

Surround sound *YesNo

Specialty lighting *YesNo

What kind of lighting?

Bar:

Bar Type *Raised BarFlush with countertop

Cabinets/Shelves *Closed DoorsSome Open ShelvesGlass DoorsDisplay

Additional Features

Wine Room:

Around how many bottles

Around how many cases

Any important or extra large bottles to display

Temperature controlled *YesNo

Appliances *Wine RefrigeratorBeverage Refrigerator

RacksRacks onlyCabinetsCombination of racks and cabinets

RacksWoodCableMetal

Tasting TableYesNo

Entry doorWoodGlassLockable

Specialty lightingYesNo

What kind of lighting?

Ceiling DetailsYesNo

Ceiling Details, please explain:

Gym:

Rubber flooringYesNo

Equipment

If other, please explain:

Floor outletsYesNo

Floor outlet location:

Wall mirrorYesNo

TVYesNo

TV location:

AppliancesWater bottle FillerIce makerRefrigeratorSink

StorageYesNo

FanYesNo

Sauna:

Sauna Location:

Sauna typePre-fab kitCustom

Heat typeInfraredElectric

Seating for number of people

Additional seating built outside of sauna

Typical trim:

BaseboardsStained hardwoodPainted/finger jointed wood

Window casingStained hardwoodPainted/finger jointed woodDrywall wrapped

Door casingStained hardwoodPainted/finger jointed wood

Interior DoorsStained hardwoodPaintedCased jambsKerfed jambs

Interior Door styleRaised panelRecessed panel

Interior Door SpecialtyGlassPivotBarnFlush/flat slab

Windows:

StyleTraditionalContemporary

Interior FinishWoodStainPaintedAluminum / Metal

Smart GlassEntryBathroomOther

If other, please explain:

LookNo gridsGrids

Beams:

StyleWoodSteelPainted

WoodRusticClean Lines - smoothExposedConcealed

Wood - Level of distressing

Columns:

StyleStoneSame as exterior or different

DrywalledYesNo

Wood trim wrappedYesNo

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Contact

Marc David Lohse

Dan Kennedy

Colorado’s Luxury Custom Home Builder