Conversation starters

Taking some time to think about your space and how you want to live or work within it is an important step prior to starting our work together. If you have a partner or partners in this process, this is also a great exercise to negotiate on some of your individual goals in advance so we can work together to achieve your collective goals.

How long have you been in your home or workspace?
How long do you plan to stay in your home or workspace?
What do you love about your home or workspace?
What is the goal of your project?
What is your ideal budget?
Tell me about your preferences for different furnishings you are looking for, such as upholstery type, material, and finishes.
Tell me about artwork you are looking for including scale and medium.
Are you willing to relocate during your remodel, and if so for how long?
How many people are in your home or workspace?
Tell me a little about the people in your home or workspace and what they enjoy.
Do you plan to eventually expand your household or team? What will the needs be of future inhabitants?
Do you have any pets? Any accommodations for your fur friends?
Do you enjoy inviting people into your home or workspace for entertaining and if so what kind of entertaining and for how many people?
What kinds of informal gatherings happen in your home or workspace?
Do you have furniture or artwork you want to incorporate?
Describe your ideal living or working space.
Describe some spaces you love either in your home (or workspace) or elsewhere.
How would you describe your aesthetic sensibilities?
What will you need to store in your home or workspace? IE: bicycles, ski gear, kitchen equipment, hobby equipment…
Do you need workspace in your home? If so, how many stations and what are some considerations for these spaces?