Client Design BriefCLIENT DESIGN BRIEF This brief helps me understand how you live, what matters most, and how your home needs to function. Your answers guide the early direction of your project so the design reflects not just how your home looks, but how it feels and works every day. Please answer as simply as you can. This brief is broken into a five short sections and should take around 15–20 minutes.First NameLast NameSTEP 1 - HOW YOU LIVEWho will be living in your home? (including children or pets)How long do you expect to live in this home? (5-10 years, 10+ years, forever home, holiday home, or building to sell etc)How do you typically live in your home? (e.g. working from home, entertaining, hobbies, daily routines)STEP 2 - VISION AND DIRECTIONWhat drew you to this site or property?How do you want your home to feel? (e.g. calm, light-filled, minimal, layered, timeless)Are there any homes, designers or projects you admire?When people visit your home, what would you love them to say about it?STEP 3 - INVESTMENT AND PRIORITIESWhich best describes your approach to finishes and fixtures? I prefer practical, cost-conscious selections I am happy to invest in key feature elements Quality and longevity are the priorityWhich areas are most important for you to invest in? (select all that apply) Kitchen Bathrooms Joinery and storage Lighting Natural stone finishes Outdoor entertaining Furniture and stylingWhat isn’t working in your current home that you would like to avoid? Not enough storage Poor kitchen layout Rooms that feel dark Lack of connection to outdoor spaces Too much visual clutter Difficult to entertainAnything else that isn’t working?Are there any materials or finishes you are naturally drawn to? (e.g. stone, timber, concrete)STEP 4 - SPACES AND FUNCTIONEXTERIOR Are there any exterior materials you are drawn to? Brick Render Natural stone Timber cladding Metal cladding Concrete A combination of materialsIs there a colour palette you are drawn to for the exterior? Warm neutrals Soft whites Earthy tones Dark architectural tones Natural timber tonesHow important is street presence to you? Very important – I would like the home to make a strong architectural statement Moderately important – I prefer a refined but understated appearance Not a major priorityKITCHEN The following sections explore how each space needs to function.How would you like the kitchen to feel?Kitchen appliance wish list (please select the appliances you would like to include in your kitchen) Single bowl sink Double bowl sink Rangehood - concealed Rangehood - a standalone feature Dishwasher - integrated Dishwasher - stand alone Dishwasher drawer Second dishwasher Wall oven 900mm Wall oven 600mm Second wall oven 600mm Microwave/combi steam second oven Oven warming drawer Separate microwave in kitchen Microwave in pantry Cook top - induction Cook top - gas Standalone combined oven and cooktop Coffee machine built in Coffee machine benchtop (Nespresso) Fridge - integrated Fridge - free standing (stainless steel) Fridge - with plumbing for ice/water Wine fridge - tall Wine fridge - under bench Zip/filter tap Tap - normal Tap - with pull out function Integrated bin Appliance cupboardAny other kitchen appliances? Please list anything not included above.Which design features are important to you? I'd prefer handles on lower cabinetry and tall doors only I'd prefer no handles on cabinetry (finger pull detail) Charging station (in drawer or cupboard) Pendant lighting Under cabinet lighting Island bench seating Island bench storageWhich benchtop materials would you consider? Engineered silica free stone (Caesarstone, Quantum Quartz or similar) Natural stone (Marble, Granite, Dolomite, Limestone, Travertine, Terrazzo) Stainless steel Concrete Porcelain Laminate Timber Solid surface (Corian or similar) Benchtop thickness standard - 20mm Benchtop thickness premium - 40mm Benchtop thickness - 60mm+ (I want the stone to really show) Benchtop height (if you have a preference for height, please tick box)Any other requirements for the kitchen?WALK IN PANTRYPlease select the appliances you would like to include in your walk in pantry. Single sink Double sink Tap - normal Tap - pull out function Zip tap/filter tap Dishwasher - integrated Dishwasher - stand alone Dishwasher - drawer Wall oven Cook top Integrated bin Microwave - stand alone Fridge - general Fridge - wine/beer Closed storage Open storage A mix of open and closed storage Benchtop thickness same as kitchen Benchtop thickness standard 20mm stone only Benchtop laminate only Any other requirements for the pantry?OUTDOOR KITCHEN (N/A)Please select the appliances you would like to include in your outdoor kitchen. Single sink Double sink Tap - normal Tap - pull out function Dishwasher - integrated Dishwasher drawer Integrated bin Fridge - under bench Fridge - tall Built in BBQ Stand alone BBQ Pizza oven Any other requirements for the outdoor kitchen?WET AREAS - BATHROOM (GROUND FLOOR)How would you like this space to feel?Bathroom design wish list (please select any items you would like included) Undermount basin Above counter basin Mirrored cabinet storage Feature mirror Underfloor heating Free standing toilet Toilet with concealed cistern Heated towel rails Normal towel rails Towel/robe hooks Separate hand held shower Recessed niche in shower Shower shelf accessory IXL overhead heating lamps Exhaust only Feature lighting - pendants/wall lights Custom made vanity Purchase a ready made vanityAny other requirements for the bathroom space?Do you have a preference for the vanity design?Do you have a preferred fixture finish? (e.g. chrome, brushed nickel, black, brass)WET AREAS - BATHROOM (LOWER GROUND)Bathroom design wish list (please select any items you would like included) Undermount basin Above counter basin Mirrored cabinet storage Feature mirror Underfloor heating Free standing toilet Toilet with concealed cistern Heated towel rails Normal towel rails Towel/robe hooks Separate hand held shower Recessed niche in shower Shower shelf accessory IXL overhead heating lamps Exhaust only Feature lighting - pendants/wall lights Custom made vanity Purchase a ready made vanityAny other requirements for the bathroom space? Do you have a preference for the vanity design?WET AREAS - MASTER ENSUITE How would you like this space to feel?Master ensuite wish list (please select any items you would like included in your master ensuite) Undermount basins Above counter basins Mirrored cabinet storage Feature mirror Underfloor heating Free standing bath Built in bath Free standing toilet Toilet with concealed cistern Heated towel rails Normal towel rails Towel/robe hooks Separate hand held shower Recessed niche in shower Shower shelf accessory IXL overhead heating lamps Exhaust only Feature lights - pendants/wall lights Custom made vanity Purchase a ready made vanityAny other requirements for the master ensuite? Do you have a preference for the vanity design?WET AREAS - POWDER ROOM 1 (GROUND FLOOR)Powder room 1 wish list (please select any items you would like included in your powder room) Undermount basin Above counter basin Free standing toilet Toilet with concealed cistern Feature lights - pendants/wall lights Custom made vanity Purchase a ready made vanityAny other requirements for the powder room? Do you have a preference for the vanity design?WET AREAS - POWDER ROOM 2 (UPPER FLOOR)Powder room 2 wish list (please select any items you would like included in your powder room) Undermount basin Above counter basin Free standing toilet Toilet with concealed cistern Feature lights - pendants/wall lights Custom made vanity Purchase a ready made vanityAny other requirements for the powder room? Do you have a preference for the vanity design?LAUNDRYLaundry wish list (please select any items you would like included in your laundry) New washing machine Existing washing machine New dryer Existing dryer Second washing machine Second dryer Tap with pull out function Single sink Double sink Farmhouse sink Dog bath Pull out ironing board Hamper Hanging rail Overhead storage Tall storage for iron board/stick vacuum Storage for linen Storage for pet food Storage for sporting equipment Any specific requirements for the laundry design? (e.g. storage, layout, stacked or under-bench machines)JOINERY - MASTER BEDROOM WALK IN ROBEAny specific requirements for the master walk-in robe? (e.g. shoes, handbags, seating, open/closed storage, dressing area)JOINERY - MASTER BEDROOM ROBEAny specific requirements for the master bedroom joinery? JOINERY - BEDROOM ROBES Any specific requirements for the bedroom robe joinery?JOINERY - LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE Any specific requirements for the living room joinery?JOINERY - DINING ROOM BARAny specific requirements for the dining room joinery? (wine fridge, open shelving to display spirits, closed joinery etc)JOINERY - MUDROOM (N/A)Mudroom/bag drop wish list (please select any items you would like included in your entry joinery) Bench seating Drawers for shoes Open shelving for shoes Closed upper cabinets Open upper cabinets/shelving Hooks for coats/bags Tall storage for clothing Any specific requirements for the mudroom/bag drop design? JOINERY - LOUNGE ROOM (N/A)Any specific requirements for the lounge room joinery? JOINERY - RUMPUS ROOM (N/A)Any specific requirements for the rumpus room joinery?JOINERY - HOME OFFICE (N/A)Home office wish list (please select any items you would like included in your home office) Desk top bench only Desk top bench with one narrow drawer Bank of drawers Closed upper cabinets Shelving Tall cabinets Space for printer Any specific requirements for the office joinery?JOINERY - LINEN (N/A)Any specific requirements for the linen joinery?STEP 5 - FINAL THOUGHTSWho will be involved in the decision-making process?Is there anything else you’d like me to understand before we begin?What would a successful outcome look and feel like to you?YOU'RE ALL DONE. Thank you for taking the time to complete this brief. Your responses will guide the early direction of your project. We’ll review everything together at our next meeting.SUBMIT CLICK TO CALL | 0410 501 729 Unit 3 | 42 Geils Court, Deakin, Canberra EMAIL | info@studioblack.com.au Copyright Studio Black Interiors | Designed by Knack Marketing & Design
