Shivdasani Questions

Whole-Home Discovery Questions

Vision & Overall Goals

What made you choose this home over others? *

Are there any styles or colors you absolutely don't like? *

Would you like the home to have one cohesive design throughout, or should each space have its own personality? *

What are you most excited about? *

What do you feel is missing from the home as it sits today? *

How do you want your home to feel when it's complete? (Warm, sophisticated, relaxed, timeless, modern, luxurious, etc.) *

Are there any homes, hotels, or designers you love? *

Move-In & Project Priorities

Since you'll be moving in before the design is complete, what rooms are the highest priority? *

Are there any deadlines beyond move-in (holidays, parties, family visits, etc.)? *

What spaces need to be functional immediately? *

If the full design is completed upfront, would you be comfortable purchasing and installing furnishings in phases, rather than all at once? *

Existing Furniture & Accessories

During our video walkthrough of your current home, we'll review each piece together and determine whether it should be brought to the new house, repurposed in another room, reupholstered or refinished, donated, or replaced.

Are there any items you know you'll be purchasing before we begin the design process (beds, TVs, exercise equipment, etc.)? *

Are you open to replacing furnishings if we feel they don't align with the overall design vision? *

Are there any sentimental or heirloom pieces you'd like us to design around? *

Are there any pieces you already know you definitely want to keep? *

Lifestyle

Walk us through a typical weekday in your home. *

Do you host large gatherings or smaller groups? *

Are there hobbies or collections that need dedicated space? *

How often do you entertain? *

How do you typically spend weekends? *

Do overnight guests stay often? *

Are there any pets we should design around? *

Living Room

Is this primarily for everyday family living or entertaining? *

Is watching TV important here, or should the fireplace be the focal point? *

Would you like built-ins or additional millwork? *

Do you prefer one large seating area or multiple conversation spaces? *

Kitchen & Dining

How many people do you typically seat for dinner? *

Do you host holidays or formal dinners? *

First Floor Dedicated Office

Do you work from home full-time? *

Are you frequently on video calls? *

Are you interested in built-in cabinetry? *

How many hours a day are you typically in the office? *

Check All That Apply *

Sit-to-stand desk Multiple monitors Printer and file storage

First Floor Mudroom (Conversion)

Would you like built-in storage or cubbies? *

Which entrance will your family use most often? *

Primary Suite

How do you want your bedroom to feel? *

Would you like a sitting area? *

Will you have a TV in this space? *

Any interest in wallpaper or feature walls? *

Son's Bedroom

Will he be living at home full-time? *

Any hobbies that require storage? *

Does he have a preferred style or color palette? *

Does he need a dedicated workspace? *

Does he want to be involved in the design selections? *

Daughter's Bedroom

Will she be living at home full-time? *

Any hobbies that require storage? *

Does she have a preferred style or color palette? *

Does he need a dedicated workspace? *

Does she want to be involved in the design selections? *

Home Gym

What type of workouts do you do most often? *

Cardio Strength training Yoga or Pilates Stretching or recovery

What equipment do you already own? *

What equipment do you plan to purchase? *

Check All That Applies *

Mirrors TV Rubber flooring Built-in storage

Outdoor Living

How do you envision using the outdoor spaces? *

Check All That Apply *

Outdoor dining Lounge seating Fire pit

Lighting

Are there any specific builder fixtures you would like to replace? *

Are you interested in statement lighting throughout the home? *

Would you like decorative sconces or picture lighting? *

Window Treatments

Storage & Organization

Are there any storage frustrations you'd like to solve? *

Check All That Apply *

Seasonal decor storage Luggage Holiday storage Household organization

Do you want hidden storage where possible? *

Future Planning

How long do you see yourselves living in this home? *

Should we design spaces that can evolve over time? *

Are there future lifestyle changes we should consider? *

Are there any future renovations you're already considering? *

Budget & Priorities

Are you looking to furnish the entire home at once or phase it? *

Are there areas where you'd prefer to save? *

Are you open to custom furniture or millwork where it has the biggest impact? *

Where would you like to invest the most? *

Working Together

What prompted you to hire an interior designer rather than furnishing the home yourselves? *

Do you prefer reviewing multiple options or having us curate the strongest recommendations? *

How involved would you like to be in the design process? *

Who will be making the final design decisions? *

How quickly are decisions typically made? *

Miscellaneous

Since we're starting with a mostly blank slate, is there anything about the builder finishes or architecture that you'd like us to elevate so the home feels more custom and reflective of your style? *

If budget weren't a factor, what's one thing you've always wanted to include in your home? *

What room do you think your family will spend the most time in? *

What room do you want guests to remember most? *

If there were one feature in the home that made people say "wow," what would you want it to be? *

When you walk into your completed home, what do you hope you'll feel? *