Client Discovery
Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to complete this. It helps me understand not just how your home looks today, but how you live, what you value, and how you'd love your home to feel.

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Section One
Emotional relationship with home
Question 01
When you walk into your home at the end of the day, what is the first feeling you would love to have?
a
A deep exhale — calm and grounded
b
Energised and uplifted
c
Cosy and cocooned
d
Inspired and creatively "switched on"
Question 02
Which three words do you most want your home to express?
Please choose up to three.
Calm Warm Elegant Playful Minimal Eclectic Practical Luxurious Welcoming Cosy Tranquil Vibrant Modern Rustic Charming
Question 03
What emotional shift would you most like to feel after this project?
a
From cluttered → clearer
b
From cold → warmer and more inviting
c
From "fine" → more special and considered
d
From chaotic → more organised and in control
Question 04
Can you describe a home you've been in that you absolutely loved — and what made it feel so good to you?
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Question 05
Is there anything about your current home that quietly drains you or bothers you on a daily basis?
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Section Two
Daily rhythms and favourite moments
Question 06
What is your favourite moment of the day at home?
a
Early morning
b
Daytime
c
Late afternoon / early evening
d
Late night
Question 07
Where do you usually spend that favourite moment?
a
Kitchen / dining area
b
Living room / snug
c
Bedroom
d
Study / workspace
e
Outside / balcony / garden
Question 08
How structured is a typical weekday at home for you?
a
Very structured — routines and timings are consistent
b
Semi-structured — some anchors, but flexible
c
Quite fluid — every day looks different
Question 09
If we could make one daily routine feel easier or more enjoyable through design, which would you choose?
Question 10
Is there a place in your home you naturally "land" when you come in? How well does that spot actually work for you?
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Section Three
Personality and sensory preferences
Question 11
Which environment feels most like "you"?
a
Calm and minimal — fewer things, more space
b
Warm and layered — books, textiles, objects
c
Playful and expressive — colour, pattern, surprises
d
Classic and ordered — symmetry, structure, timeless pieces
Question 12
How sensitive are you to visual clutter and mess?
a
Very sensitive — I feel stressed when things are out
b
Somewhat sensitive — I prefer tidy, but can live with some mess
c
Not very sensitive — I don't notice it much
Question 13
Which sensory experiences matter most to you at home?
Please choose up to two.
Light Sound / acoustics Touch (textures, materials) Scent
Question 14
Do you find yourself more energised by bright, busy environments or by quieter, pared-back ones? Can you give an example?
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Question 15
Are there any specific colours or textures you are drawn to, or strongly dislike?
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Section Four
Identity, values and story
Question 16
When friends step into your home, what would you love it to quietly say about you?
a
"I'm calm and grounded."
b
"I'm warm and family-oriented."
c
"I have a good eye and appreciate quality."
d
"I'm creative and full of ideas."
Question 17
Which of these feels most like your life right now?
a
Building a home base / starting a new chapter
b
Growing family life / more people, more needs
c
Consolidating / simplifying, making things work better
d
Refreshing / finally investing in myself and my space
Question 18
If your home were a person, how would you like them to be?
a
Gentle and nurturing
b
Confident and sophisticated
c
Fun and sociable
d
Thoughtful and introspective
Question 19
Are there any objects, artworks or pieces of furniture that feel emotionally important to you? Please tell me about up to three.
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Question 20
Is there a part of your personality or story that your current home doesn't reflect yet?
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Section Five
Lifestyle and friction points
Question 21
What are the biggest friction points in your home right now?
Please choose up to three.
Not enough storage / always tidying Layout / circulation doesn't flow Nowhere comfortable to relax Not enough space to host No proper workspace Lighting feels wrong No curation — design doesn't come together Lack or wrong type of atmosphere Lack of zoning / no dedicated areas
Question 22
How tidy are you really, day to day?
a
I like everything away and surfaces clear
b
I try, but life gets in the way
c
I'm relaxed about mess — life is busy
Question 23
How often do you entertain at home?
a
Very rarely
b
Occasionally for small groups
c
Often for larger groups or extended family
d
The home is a social hub
Question 24
If we did nothing else, which single problem would you most want this project to solve?
Question 25
Are there any habits you'd love your home to support or change?
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Section Six
Future wishes and "what if"s
Question 26
If budget and logistics were no object, what would you most like to change?
a
Overall layout / flow of the home
b
Connection to outside / garden / views
c
Kitchen and social spaces
d
Bedrooms and bathrooms
e
Storage and utility spaces
f
A design overhaul — a more curated look overall
g
The whole house
Question 27
Looking 5 years ahead, how would you love your home life to feel different?
a
More spacious and calm
b
More organised and efficient
c
More sociable and open
d
More inspiring and creative
Question 28 — Secret Wish
Is there a "secret wish" you have for your home that you've never said out loud because it feels too indulgent?
Final Reflective Question
Is there anything you wish your home could do for you that it doesn't do today?
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