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Thank you for your interest in House of Ruby Interior Design. To help us understand your needs, please
take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Brief answers are fine. Use the back of these sheets if
you would like to provide more information. Involve your entire household. Have fun telling us about
your wants and needs. We would like to take full advantage of the time we share together and your
input is essential.
Thank you for your cooperation. All information will be kept confidential.
Warmly,
Melodie Rubin
House of Ruby Interior Design
How and when would you prefer to be contacted? (Check all that apply)
� Home Phone � Work Phone � Cell Phone � E-mail � Day � Evening
Do you have plans for the future use of your residence? (Will your rooms need to serve different
functions in the future for any household members?)
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Household Members:
Please provide us with the names of the members of your household and what needs they have for
space, work, sleep, study or special needs. Please include ages of each child.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: _________________________________________________________________________________
Space, Work, Sleep, Study, Special Needs:
(Example: Stacy, 10, Will soon need own room or study space, needs better lighting in bedroom)
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Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: _________________________________________________________________________________
Space, Work, Sleep, Study, Special Needs:
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Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: _________________________________________________________________________________
Space, Work, Sleep, Study, Special Needs:
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Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: _________________________________________________________________________________
Space, Work, Sleep, Study, Special Needs:
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Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Birthday: _________________________________________________________________________________
Space, Work, Sleep, Study, Special Needs:
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Do you anticipate changes for any Household Members: (i.e. college, retirement, etc.) within the
next 2-3 years? (Please explain)
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Do you have pets in the household? Please list type, age, special needs:
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Special Considerations:
� Are there disabled, elderly or young children in the home?
� Are occupants daytime sleepers?
We entertain:
� 1 - 2 times/week � 1 - 2 times/month � 1 - 2 times/year
Average # guests:
� 1 – 6 � 7 – 12 � More than 12
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Average guests ages:
� Adults � Teenagers � Children � All ages
Entertaining Type:
� Meals � Music � Games � Watching TV � Other ________________________________________
Guests sleep:
� In a guest room � In a room normally used by a house member � On a pullout sofa or AeroBed
� At a hotel � Other ________________________________________________________________________
MEALS
What cooking facilities are required?
� Average � Above Average � Elaborate
MAINTENANCE
How many hours per week will be devoted to cleaning and/or maintenance of your home?
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HOBBIES:
Do the household members share common time around the home together?
� Yes � No
If yes, is an area needed to accommodate this?
� Yes � No
Please explain:
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Do you have any collections?
� Yes � No
If yes, please list.
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Hobbies:
� Reading � T.V. / Home Theater � Games � Crafts/ Sewing � Entertaining � Music � Sports
� Cooking � Other_______________________________________________________________________
HOME OFFICE
Does any household member work from home?
� Yes � No
If yes, are there any special needs (i.e., lighting, soundproofing, computers, storage, filing, desk
space, etc.)?
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LIGHTING
Is additional lighting needed?
� Yes � No
If yes, please select locations:
� Bathroom � Office � Living Room � Family Room � Bedrooms � Kitchen/Nook
� Other___________________________________________________________________________________
STORAGE
Is additional storage needed? (Please check all that apply)
� Multipurpose Furniture � Hidden Storage � Closet Storage/Organizers � Bookshelves
� Armoires/Dressers
VACATION TIME:
We stay at home for our rest/relaxation:
� All the time � Some of the time � Rarely
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We travel for our vacations:
� All the time � Some of the time � Rarely
Please check the rooms to be included in the project. If the project will be done in stages, please
indicate the order of the work by writing a number in the box (1= first, 2= second, etc.):
� Entry Hall/Foyer
� Formal Living Room
� Formal Dining Room
� Family/Great Room
� Kitchen/Nook
� Office/Study
� Laundry Area
� Master Bedroom
� Master Bathroom
� Hall Bathroom
� Guest Bathroom
� Bedroom #2
� Bedroom #3
� Bedroom #4
� Other __________________
� Home Theater/Media Room
� Outdoor Kitchen
� Outdoor Living Area
� Other __________________
What kind of enhancements are you considering? (Please check all that apply)
� Furniture
� Flooring
� Upholstery
� Lighting
� Color scheme
� Interior paint
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� Wallpaper
� Decorative painting
� Wall finishes
� Exterior paint
� Artwork/Mirrors
� Accessories
� Window Treatments
� Window replacements or changes
� Space planning
� Room addition
� Remodel kitchen
� Remodel bathroom
� Plumbing fixtures
� Appliances
� Other __________________________________________________________________________________
What don’t you like about your current home and why?
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What part of your house do you use the most and why?
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What part of your house do you use the least and why?
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Are there any pieces of furniture, window, wall or floor coverings that must stay, and be worked
into the new plan? Please explain:
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PART III: DESIGN PREFERENCES
DESIGN GOALS
Prioritize the following personal design goals for your home from 1-3, with 1 being your most important
quality.
Other _____________________________________________________________________________________
What “feeling(s)” are you seeking to achieve? (Please check all that apply)
� Casual � Formal � Spacious � Clean lines � Warm/cozy � Light/airy � Elegant
� Sophisticated � “Lived in” � Welcoming � Romantic � Contemporary
�Other____________________________________________________________________________________
What style(s) are you seeking to achieve? (Please check all that apply)
�Tuscan �Mediterranean �French Country �English County �Mission �Beach Cottage
�Country Cottage �Asian � Southwestern �Old World �Art Deco �Early American
�Industrial �Vintage � Contemporary � Minimalist � Eclectic � Traditional � Classical
�Other____________________________________________________________________________________
Select from the following to describe your preference in fabric: (Please check all that apply)
� Animal � Paisley � Stripe � Plaid � Toile � Damask � Floral � Ikat � Geometric
� Check/Houndstooth � Matelasse � Denim � Bold pattern � Subtle pattern � Large scale
� Small scale � Silk � Sheer � Leather � Suede � Velvet � Satin � Cotton � Linen
� Polyester � Chenille � Vinyl � Solution Dyed Acrylic � Mohair � Lace � Sheer
� Other __________________________________________________________________________________
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� Do you have a color theme in mind?
� Yes � No
Please explain:
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Are there types of flooring you prefer? (Please check all that apply)
� Hardwood � Carpet � Area Rug � Laminate � Natural Stone � Concrete � Tile
� Bamboo � Cork
� Combination
� Other _________________________________________________________________________________
Are there types of window treatment you prefer? (Please check all that apply)
� Custom Draperies � Shades � Sheers � Shutters � Room Darkening
� Other _________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your input. We look forward to serving you with your design needs.