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CLIENT
QUESTIONNAIRE

Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer a few questions for us. This helps us understand more about you before we even see your space. Our goal is to make every space reflect YOU – so the more information we have, the better.

Our service and approach are very personal, so we’ve determined some guidelines that will expedite the process and create a smoother experience for everyone involved. Please take the time to read what we promise to you and what we require from you.

Before you dive into the questionnaire, we invite you to make this moment your own. Whether it's grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning for a fresh start or winding down in the evening with a glass of wine, find your comfort spot. Curl up and take your time giving us your answers. The more detail and thought you put into these questions, the better we can tailor our design to suit your unique lifestyle and preferences. This questionnaire is an essential step in our journey together, allowing us to craft a space that truly feels like yours.

Our Commitment to You:

To take the time to get to know and understand how you live in and use the space.
Collaborate in identifying a functional design and style that suits you.
Provide you with a general vision of the space and revise until it’s agreed upon.
Discuss and advise on the budget and time frame required.
Provide you with the best options based on style, quality, function, and budgetary allowances.
Work efficiently and provide reasonably generous returns.
Reasonable and prompt response time during standard business hours (weekends and evenings are case by case).

Our Requirements of You:

Reply in a timely manner.
Provide a selection of examples of your preferred styles/colors/room feelings as inspiration prior to/at our first meeting.
Provide honest and candid feedback promptly to us, and if you are unable to do so, just let us know that you’re out of pocket and when we should hear from you.
Do not hesitate to ask questions! This is YOUR space, and we are here to make certain you understand and are comfortable with the decisions/selections being made.
Acknowledge indecision or any change in style, preference, budget, or time frame while working together.
Have fun! We’re here to do the hard work – you get to enjoy the results for years to come!

Please fill out the following questionnaire:

THIS QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO OUR MEETING.

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Email

What's Your Birthday? You do not need to include year.

Contact Number?

What is your current mailing address?

Project Address

Who is the secondary Contact Person?

His or Her best contact number?

His or Her email address?

If it was a referral, who may we thank for giving you our name?

Did you send us your Houzz and/or Pinterest inspiration links? If not, please insert the links here?

Who are the decision makers? (Whose opinion matters to you in relation to your home's design? (Spouse, friends, in-laws, collegues, social acquaintances)

Please list all members and relationships of your household, including the age of adults and each child.

Are there any persons in the home with special needs?

Yes

Why are you wanting to do this project?

Why do you want to work with Gio Design Co?

The current atmosphere of the home is (check all that apply) Required

Kid frenzy - busy and full of different schedules and activities

Work zone - one (or more) adults work from home

Pet zoo - our pets control our lives

Empty nest - kids are gone, just the two of us

Empty nest plus - they came back! Adult children living at home

Care zone - elderly parents/relatives are under your care

Other

Do you have pets? If so, please list what kind of pet and their approximate weight.

Do you entertain often?

Yes

If so, what kind of entertaining? (i.e. Game Nights, Dinner Party, Pool Party, Small Group Studies, Youth Slumber Parties, Other).

Do you currently have room for entertaining? Or do you need to reallocate space for this?

Is your entertaining style casual, formal or a combination of both?

Write a list of your family's regular activities in the rooms we are addressing (i.e. Does Bobbly like to do puzzles in the living room while Jenny likes to paint in the kitchen?)

Do you travel often?

Yes

Do you collect on your travels? If so, what type of things do you usually bring back?

What are your hobbies/interests/business/profession? (Unless you request a "theme,"we will just work some of these things into the design where good taste allows.)

What activities are important in your lives?

What companies (or brands) are you most loyal to?

What media do you read/view most often?

What are your favorite fashion stores to shop?

What are your favorite restaurants?

Where else do you spend time?

We often serve food in the studio. Do any of the decision makers have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?

What is your favorite sweet treat or dessert?

What is your favorite coffee drink?

What is your favorite flower?

Do you like candles?

Yes

What is your favorite candle scent?

What is the approximate square footage of your home?

Please provide the basic square footage or length and width of the rooms you are interested in us designing.

What year was your home built?

How many Bedroom(s) & Bathroom(s) are in the home?

If you have lived in your home awhile, how long?

How long do you plan to live here?

What do you like about your current home?

Your project is... (Check all that apply) Required

New Construction

Furnishing/Decorating

Remodel

What are your core issues / problems?

Not enough space & need a new layout

You would like to update the style

The family is getting larger

There is an event coming up & not enough seating

Other

Do you have a favorite piece of artwork, a rug or fabric you'd like to use as inspiration or want to use in the design?

What was your most recent purchase for your home?

What do you like most about the design styles you selected?

Is there anything you dislike about the design styles you selected?

What style would you like to see in your home when we are finished?

Have you tried to "fix" the space(s) yourself? What was the result?

Does everyone in the house have the same design taste? If not, are the tastes similar or polar opposites? If they are different, have you figured out how you are going to reconcile the differences? Blind ballot, coin toss, majority vote...?

What are the current colors used in the space(s) you plan on having designed?

Do you prefer to keep this color scheme? Add to it? Start Over?

What is your timeframe for having this project complete? Do you have any upcoming events or parties planned?

Are you planning to complete this project at once or in phases?

What is your general budget NOT including professional services, items only (meaning: furnishing, art, lighting, window treatments & accessories)?*THIS IS NOT BINDING

What is your budget if your project requires interior renovation?

Do you think you would prefer a "lump sum" Design Fee or to be billed on an hourly basis? (your response is not binding... just looking for your first instinct).

If we run up against a situation where we either have to pick the design concept (what you really want) or the budget, which one wins?

What did you spend on your "best" sofa?

If we fit all of the furnishings into an agreed upon budget, is it okay if one item costs considerably more than you had imagined? Or do you think you would want to confirm the value of each piece?

Do you think you will need to SEE or TOUCH the ideas or materials we discuss in order to understand the vision?

Are there any areas of the property or items that are "restricted"? We oftentimes re-arrange existing items and move from room to room, are there any items that are "do not touch"? If so, please list in detail.

Are you thinking of doing some or all of your own purchasing?

Are you interested in purchasing retail only? Or would you consider "custom or semi-custom" options?

What else would you like us to know?

Are you familiar with our website/portfolio? What do you like most about our work?

Let's fast forward to 3 months after your project is complete. What would make it a home run for you? What does "successful design" look like as it relates to us working together?

Thanks for submitting!

CLIENT QUESTIONNAIRE

CLIENT
QUESTIONNAIRE