Take your time. The more you share, the better I can design for the way you actually live. There are no wrong answers.
Getting started
Section 01
About You
The basics — so I can keep track of important dates and make sure I have the right person.
01Contact
Your name and email.
02Important Dates
Birthdays and anniversaries.
I keep these on file so I can acknowledge milestones throughout our project together.
Section 02
Your Home & Lifestyle
How you live, who lives there, and what the space needs to do.
03Lifestyle
Do you entertain often?
Tell me more if you'd like
04Household
Do you have any pets or children? Any special needs to consider?
This shapes material choices, durability requirements, and how the design needs to function day to day.
05The Home Now
What do you love about your home — and what bothers you most?
Both matter equally. The things that bother you are often where the biggest opportunities are.
06Scope
What kinds of enhancements are you considering?
Check everything that feels relevant — we can prioritize together.
Select all that apply
07Practical
Is there enough storage in the home?
List any areas where storage is a problem and what you need to store there.
08Timeline
How long have you lived here, and how long do you plan to stay?
This helps me calibrate how much to invest in permanent versus movable elements.
09Documentation
Do you need photographs of the completed project?
Section 03
Design Style
Your instincts, your taste, and the feeling you want to come home to.
10Atmosphere
What are three words that describe how you want your space to feel?
Not what it looks like — what it feels like when you walk in.
11Characteristics
Which of these words resonate with you?
Select all that apply
12Vision
Paint a picture of what a successful project looks like to you.
Be as specific or as impressionistic as you like. There is no wrong answer.
13Light & Atmosphere
When you picture your ideal living room, what does the light feel like?
Not the time of day — the mood. The quality of the room when it is at its best.
Or describe it in your own words
14How the Room Feels
Which of these feels more like the home you want to come back to?
Or describe it in your own words
15Comfort & Texture
How does your ideal room feel when you walk in?
Or describe it in your own words
16Seating
When you sit down at the end of the day, what do you want from a sofa?
Or describe it in your own words
17Formality
How formal does your home feel, ideally?
Relaxed and welcomingSit anywhere, put your feet up. The room says: make yourself at home.
Quiet and consideredPolished and composed. Guests notice the care taken.
Or describe it in your own words
Section 04
Color & Materials
What draws your eye, what repels it, and the finishes that feel like yours.
18Color Palette
Which colors feel right to you in a home?
Start with the basic colors, then look at the nuanced neutrals below. Choose whichever speaks to you.
Basic Colors
Nuanced Neutrals
The in-between tones designers work with most — harder to name, easy to feel.
Or describe a color you have in mind
19Colors to Avoid
Are there any colors you dislike or would not want in your home?
20Pattern
Do you like prints and patterns?
21Finishes
Are there any metallic finishes you prefer?
Hardware, fixtures, lighting — these details tie a room together.
Select all that appeal to you
Or describe what you have in mind
22What to Avoid
Which of these would make you uncomfortable in your own home?
Select all that apply
Anything else to avoid
Section 05
References & Inspiration
The places, people, food, and experiences that tell me who you are.
23Places
What restaurants and hotels do you like in terms of design?
Even a vague memory counts. "That hotel in Napa with the dark wood and candlelight" is a useful reference.
24Place
What is your favorite place in the world?
You can list more than one. This tells me about your sensibility more than almost anything else.
25Art
Who are your favorite artists?
Any medium — painters, sculptors, photographers, architects. Even if you can't name them, describe what you've loved.
26A Little Personal
What is your favorite food?
This helps me get to know you as a person — and sometimes it tells me more about your taste than you'd expect.
27How You Live
What is an ideal weekend like for you?
The rhythm of your life outside work shapes what your home needs to be.
28A Room You Remember
Think of a room you've been in — anywhere — that felt exactly right.
A friend's home, a hotel, an office, somewhere you've traveled. Describe what was in it and how it felt.
Section 06
Practical Details
Budget, payment, and how to best work together.
29Investment
Tell me about your budget.
Please add approximately 10% to your estimate for incidentals. All information is strictly confidential.
* Scope and size of home can affect renovation cost. Please refer to a construction bid from your general contractor for more accurate information.
Select the range that feels closest
30Payment
What payment method do you prefer?
Select all that work for you
31Communication
How do you prefer to communicate?
32A Small Detail
On average, do you keep your phone or computer screen bright, middle, or dimmer?
This helps me understand how you perceive color and light — something that matters more than it sounds.
33Anything Else
Is there anything else that would help me understand you or your project?
No detail is too small. No instinct is wrong.
34Inspiration Links
Do you have any inspiration links to share?
Copy and paste links from anywhere — an article, a hotel website, an online shop, a room you found while browsing. One link per line is easiest.
Your responses are confidential and will be reviewed personally.
Thank You
Your responses have been sent.
I will review everything before we speak. The more you have shared, the more useful our first conversation will be.
A couple more things
I will be in touch within two business days to confirm receipt
Any photos, images, or references that came to mind — rooms you love, hotels you have stayed in, things you have saved over the years — are welcome. Send them to hello@breathedesignstudio.com with your name in the subject line
You can also copy and paste any inspiration links from websites or articles directly into that same email