Lifestyle Questionnaire Step 1 of 8 12% LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Section 1This questionnaire is designed to enable us to understand your vision for your new home. It is presented here as a form with several sections. Completion takes roughly 30 minutes. You won’t time out but you also wont be able to save progress. Please continue to the end once you begin. Or, if you prefer, you can download an editable PDF version to work on or print at your leisure. Thank you so much for Selecting Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl for your new home. PDF version here.Your FamilyNames(s)Children’s Name(s)Pet’s Name(s)Home AddressHome PhoneWork PhoneCell PhoneEmail Address Email Address Project AddressProject NumberQuality, Cost & Time Custom residential projects are unique, one of kind, artistic endeavors that are meant to meet the requirements of a single customer who will be actively involved in every stage of the development and production of their project. This means that the design team will need know the priorities you set between cost, quality and time. This will be true for the project as a whole and for each decision along the way. Therefore, we will be bringing this topic to the table often starting with: Choose your priorities for the project as a whole. Please order the following with 1 being the most important 3 being the least important.QualityCostTimeBudgetIs your budget firm or does it have flexibility?—Please choose an option—FIRMFLEXIBLEDo you have expectations about the cost of the house and landscaping?SizeWhat is the approximate square footage you desire?Is size an important consideration?SCHEDULEWhen would you like to move in to your new home?Is the schedule firm or is there flexibility?—Please choose an option—FIRMFLEXIBLEDESIGN BY LIFESTYLEDescribe the home you would like to create. In your own words, list the things that are most important to you:KNOWING YOU AND YOUR FAMILYWhat architectural skills and capabilities will help you the most? (Examples may include artistic lens, project management, listening, architectural knowledge/ideas, design capabilities, flexibility, etc.)What would need to have happened for you to say: “I really feel good about this project”?What methods help you grow and learn most effectively?How are you best encouraged and/or motivated?What things do you lose sleep or worry about?What skills, tasks or activities give you the most energy?What depletes you the most?What are your “Unique Abilities”?Which of the following shapes do you like most?Untitled On the scale items shown below, describe where your family sits in terms of:Formal or InformalWith 1 being “Very Formal” and 5 “Very Informal”FormalFormal or Informal, with 1 being "Very Formal" and 5 "Very Informal" 1 2 3 4 5 InformalSedentary or ActiveWith 1 being “Very Sedentary” and 5 “Very Active”SedentarySedentary or Active, with 1 being "Very Sedentary" and 5 "Very Active" 1 2 3 4 5 ActiveObservers or DoersWith 1 being “Strictly Observers” and 5 “Hands-on Doers”ObserversFormal or Informal, with 1 being "Very Formal" and 5 "Very Informal" 1 2 3 4 5 DoersTogether or SeparateWith 1 being “Mostly Together” and 5 “Mostly Separate”Mostly TogetherTogether or Separate, with 1 being "Mostly Together" and 5 "Mostly Separate" 1 2 3 4 5 SeparateHigh Tech or Low TechWith 1 being “Very High Tech” and 5 “Very Low Tech”High TechHigh Tech or Low Tech, with 1 being "Very High Tech" and 5 "Very Low Tech" 1 2 3 4 5 Low TechON THE SCALE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW, RATE YOUR PREFERENCES:Square or RoundWith 1 being “Favor Square” and 5 “Favor Round”SquareSquare or Round, with 1 being "Favor Square" and 5 "Favor Round" 1 2 3 4 5 RoundBoxy or LinearWith 1 being “Favor Boxy” and 5 “Favor Linear”BoxyBoxy or Linear, with 1 being "Favor Boxy" and 5 "Favor Linear" 1 2 3 4 5 LinearOpen or ClosedWith 1 being “Favor Open” and 5 “Favor Closed”OpenOpen or Closed, with 1 being "Favor Open" and 5 "Favor Closed" 1 2 3 4 5 ClosedSymmetrical or AsymmetricalWith 1 being “Favor Symmetrical” and 5 “Favor Asymmetrical”SymmetricalSymmetrical or Asymmetrical, with 1 being "Favor Symmetrical" and 5 "Favor Asymmetrical" 1 2 3 4 5 AsymmetricalContemporary or TraditionalWith 1 being “Favor Contemporary” and 5 “Favor Traditional”ContemporaryContemporary or Traditional, with 1 being "Favor Contemporary" and 5 "Favor Traditional" 1 2 3 4 5 TraditionalHarmony or TensionWith 1 being “Favor Harmony” and 5 “Favor Tension”HarmonyHarmony or Tension, with 1 being "Favor Harmony" and 5 "Favor Tension" 1 2 3 4 5 TensionSimple or ComplexWith 1 being “Favor Simple” and 5 “Favor Complex”SimpleSimple or Complex, with 1 being "Favor Simple" and 5 "Favor Complex" 1 2 3 4 5 TensionWhen the family is together, what do you like to do most?How do you relax?How frequently do you watch TV?Would you like to be able to hide the TV?When you entertain, what size group(s) do you generally have?When you entertain, what do you do?Why did you choose the property for your new home?Describe the exterior of the house as you envision it: Section 2Design Vision by Area The areas described below are based on their common name and provide a very good beginning to our understanding of your needs. In our experience, our clients’ desires are not limited to these stereotypes. Your descriptions relay information which enables us to design a truly custom home for your every desire. The opportunities are endless. We have listed some atypical areas under the heading of “Additional Rooms.” Please add areas that would make your home something special for your family.EntryEntry radio Small: 8’ x 8 Medium: 12’ x 12 Large: 20’ x 30 Other: otherCeiling HeightThe entry is where you receive your guests and the first impression of your home. Scale can vary from grand with cascading stairways to very intimate.Transparent or closed?Areas for display?The following questions about specifics for living, dining, family, and great room may not all apply to the home you have in mind; if this is the case, just indicate n/a for not applicable.GREAT ROOM VS. TRADITIONAL LIVING ROOM & FAMILY ROOMThese days homes can be categorized as either formal (living room & family room) or informal (great room centered around the kitchen). Which do you see for your home? Living Room & Family Room Great Room When you entertain, do you prefer a separate, more formal dining room, or do you want that space to be a part of the kitchen/family/great room? Formal Dining Room & Nook Informal Dinning Only LIVING ROOM (FORMAL)LIVING ROOM (FORMAL) Small: 14’ x 16’ Medium: 15’ x 18’ Large: 18’ x 20’ Other SizeCeiling HeightHow will you use this room: entertaining, relaxing, watch TV, etc?Beyond the general seating, what other items will be in the room (i.e., stereo, television, piano, fireplace-gas or wood burning, wood storage, bookshelves, artwork)?What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, and yard)?Describe its relationship to other rooms (i.e., dining room, kitchen, entry, family room):One word to describe the mood:FAMILY ROOM (FORMAL)FAMILY ROOM (FORMAL) Small: 14’ x 16’ Medium: 16’ x 20’ Large: 20’ x 24’ Other SizeCeiling HeightWill this be the main daily social area?If so, should it be located adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast area?What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, yard)?Beyond the general seating, what other items will be in the room (i.e., stereo, television, fireplace, wood storage, bookshelves, computer/phone area)?One word to describe the mood:GREAT ROOM (INFORMAL)GREAT ROOM (INFORMAL) Small: 16’ x 20’ Medium: 18’ x 24’ Large: 24’ x 30’ Other SizeCeiling HeightWill this be the main daily social area?What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, yard)?Beyond the general seating, what other items will be in the room (i.e., stereo, television, fireplace, wood storage, bookshelves, computer/phone area)?One word to describe the mood: Section 3When you entertain, do you prefer a separate, more formal dining room, or do you want that space to be a part of the kitchen/family/great room? FORMAL DINING ROOM & NOOK INFORMAL DINING ONLY DINING ROOM (FORMAL)DINING ROOM (FORMAL) Small: 10’ x 12’ Medium: 12’ x 14’ Large: 14’ x 18’ Other SizeCeiling HeightLighting/Mood:How many people do you plan to have at a sit-down meal?Describe any furniture that must be accommodated:Describe the relationship to other rooms:What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, yard)?One word to describe the mood:NOOK – INFORMAL DININGNOOK – INFORMAL DINING (FORMAL) Small: 10’ x 12’ Medium: 12’ x 14’ Large: 14’ x 18’ Other SizeCeiling HeightHow many people would you like to seat?What type of furniture should be planned for?Will stools located at the kitchen island meet this need? Section 4KITCHENKITCHEN (radio) Small: 8’ x 10 Medium: 10’ x 14’ Large: 12’ x18 Other SizeCeiling HeightWhat features would you like?Describe the cabinets and counter tops:Low storage preference: Cabinets Drawers Glass display cabinets? Yes No Island or peninsula with sitting area for informal dining?How many seats?Cooking on island? Yes No Appliance garage: Yes No What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, yard)?One word to describe the mood:Kitchen SinksSink style: Double Farm Sink Pot filler at range: Yes No Prep sink and location:APPLIANCESFinishes: Cabinet Overlay Stainless Steel Other OtherIf you know the manufacturer, please list them below (ie: Sub Zero / Wolf / Viking / Miele / Dacor / GE / other):Preference for gas or electric cooking:REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERStyle: Combination unit Separate units Size: 36″ 42″ 48″ Additional Units: Refrigerator Freezer None Located in:OVENSStyle: Wall Single Double Placement: In range Under counter Range or Cooktop: Range Cooktop Number of burners:Other (griddle, wok, etc.):DISHWASHERAmount: One Two Other OtherWarming Drawer: Yes No Trash Compactor: Yes No PANTRYPANTRY RADIO Small: 5’ x 6’ Medium: 7’ x 10’ Large: 8’ x12’ Other OtherIs your pantry a place for storage, used to support formal dining or sized to support catered events?Please list special storage requirements and appliances desired in this area: Section 5BEDROOMSBEDROOMS (RADIO) Small: 10’ x 10’ Medium: 12’ x 12’ Large: 14’ x16’ Other OtherCeiling Height:Wall Closet:Walk-in Closet:How many bedrooms, not including the master bedroom?How many bathrooms for the bedroom area?Should any of these be guest rooms/suites or multi-purpose rooms?Do you want bedrooms separated from or adjacent to the master bedroom?What size bed(s) should they accommodate?How many bathrooms for the bedroom area?Should any of these be guest rooms/suites or multi-purpose rooms?Do you need any non-standard features or conditions in these rooms?MASTER SUITEMASTER SUITE (RADIO) Small: 12’ x 12’ Medium: 14’ x 16’ Large: 16’ x20’ Other OtherCeiling Height:Deck off master bedroom? Yes No SizeSitting area? Yes No SizeWhat would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, yard)?Which floor is it on?What other items will be in the room (i.e., stereo, television, fireplace, wood storage, bookshelves)?One word to describe the moodMASTER CLOSETMASTER CLOSET Single Separate Walk-in Lineal feet of hanging space:Built-Ins:Shelves:Other:MASTER BATHShower size:Door/no door:—Please choose an option—door/no doordouble vanity/separate vanityTub—Please choose an option—YesNoJacuzzi—Please choose an option—YesNoBidet—Please choose an option—YesNoDouble or separate sinks/vanities:—Please choose an option—door/no doordouble vanity/separate vanitySeparate toilet area—Please choose an option—YesNoMake-up vanity—Please choose an option—YesNoExtensive mirrors—Please choose an option—YesNoOne word to describe mood:LAUNDRYLAUNDRY (RADIO) Small: 6’ x 6’ Medium: 7’ x 10’ Large: 14’ x16’ Other OtherWhere should the laundry room be located in relationship to other areas?What do you want in this room (ironing board, area for drip drying clothes, sweaters, etc.)?Please check the type of appliances and add the quantity when more than one.Washer Washer Washer QuantityFold Down Ironing Board Fold Down Ironing Board Fold Down Ironing Board QuantityDryer Dryer Laundry Dryer QuantityUtility Slink Utility Slink Utility Slink QuantityDrying Center Drying Center Drying Center QuantityLaundry Tub 2 Laundry Tub Laundry Tub Quantity 2Other Section 6MEDIA ROOMVery affordable solutions can be designed into a family or game room. For high quality viewing and listening pleasure, a separate room for a projection system can be designed in cooperation with a vendor or design consultant in the field.Is this a separate room or part of another room?Where is it located?TV or projection system?Size of TV or projection screen?How many viewers?OUTDOOR LIVING SPACEOUTDOOR LIVING SPACE (RADIO) Small: 6′ x 6′ Medium: 7’ x 10’ Large: 14’ x 16’ Other: otherCovered/uncovered?Encloseable?Insect screen?Heaters?Audio / Video?Dining area / lounging area?What would you like to be the primary orientation of the room (i.e., view, street, yard)?Beyond the general seating, what other items will be in the room (i.e., outdoor stereo, outdoor television, fireplace-gas or wood burning, wood storage, etc)?One word to describe the mood:MUDROOM/DROP OFF ZONEPlease list the type of storage needs in this area:Where is it located?STORAGE NEEDSLinenChinaBooksAlbums/tapes/CD’sWineSporting gearBootsSeasonal clothesGardening equipmentADDITIONAL ROOMSSpecial-use rooms are an important part of a custom home design. The opportunities are endless. We have listed some atypical areas. Please add areas that would make your home something special for your family.ADDITIONAL ROOMS Home Office Library Craft Room Play Room Game Room Exercise Room Steam Room/Sauna Wine Cellar Other Additional Room Name(s):GARAGEGARAGE (CHECK ONE) Attached Detached No preference How many auto spaces?Storage?Shop?Other Section 7SITE STRUCTURESThe design of your home doesn’t stop at the exterior walls, but extends to all property lines. In performing our design services we will interact with other consultants/vendors in order to fulfill the vision for the project. Listed below are some areas you may want to include in your project. Barbecue Facilities Swimming Pool Spa Greenhouse Dock Boat House Patio Outdoor Fireplace Fire Pit Guest House Gated Entry Sport Court Please list your desired site structures:SYSTEMS AND DESIGNThe systems incorporated into your home provide a level of convenience you desire. Design may include special consultants or be deferred to sub-contractors performing the scope of work. Central Heat & Air Conditioning Radiant Heat Central Vacuum Communication Audio / Visual Lighting Control Security Motorized Shades Emergency Power Elevator Solar Geothermal Other Please list any additional desired systems:How well do you communicate and commit to your stated objectives?1 is “I commit and communicate well” and 5 is “I don’t commit and communicate well”Very wellHow well do you communicate and commit to your stated objectives? 1 is "I commit and communicate well" and 5 is "I don't commit and communicate well" 1 2 3 4 5 Not wellHow involved in the project would you like to be?1 is “Very involved” and 5 is “Minimally involved”Very involvedHow involved in the project would you like to be? 1 is "Very involved" and 5 is "Minimally involved" 1 2 3 4 5 Minimally involvedDo you find that you need to discover what you want or that you know exactly what you want?1 is “Need to discover” and 5 is “Know what I want”Need to discoverDo you find that you need to discover what you want or that you know exactly what you want? 1 is "Need to discover" and 5 is "Know what I want" 1 2 3 4 5 Know what I wantDo you change frequently or rarely make changes?1 is “Very changeable” and 5 is “Rarely change”Very changeableDo you change frequently or rarely make changes? 1 is "Very changeable" and 5 is "Rarely change" 1 2 3 4 5 Rarely changeDo you tend to make decisions that are aligned with your budget and stated objectives?1 is “Rarely” and 5 is “Always”RarelyDo you change frequently or rarely make changes? 1 is "Very changeable" and 5 is "Rarely change" 1 2 3 4 5 AlwaysIf the cost of what you want is more than you are willing to pay, how will you respond?1 is “Very frustrated” and 5 is “Very flexible”Very frustratedIf the cost of what you want is more than you are willing to pay, how will you respond? 1 is "Very frustrated" and 5 is "Very flexible" 1 2 3 4 5 Very flexibleDo you make and commit to decisions easily?1 is “Rarely” and 5 is “Always”RarelyDo you make and commit to decisions easily? 1 is "Rarely" and 5 is "Always" 1 2 3 4 5 AlwaysDo you make and commit to decisions on time?1 is “Rarely” and 5 is “Always”RarelyDo you make and commit to decisions on time? 1 is "Rarely" and 5 is "Always" 1 2 3 4 5 AlwaysAre you inclined to direct the management of the project?1 is “I like to direct” and 5 is “I tend to be hands off”I like to directAre you inclined to direct the management of the project? 1 is "I like to direct" and 5 is "I tend to be hands off" 1 2 3 4 5 I tend to be hands offWill you want to “fast-track” the project?1 is “Very much” and 5 is “Not very much”Very muchWill you want to "fast-track" the project? 1 is "Very much" and 5 is "Not very much" 1 2 3 4 5 Not very muchDo you tend to plan thoroughly or make decisions on the fly?1 is “I plan thoroughly” and 5 is “I work on the fly”I plan thoroughlyDo you tend to plan thoroughly or make decisions on the fly? 1 is "I plan thoroughly" and 5 is "I work on the fly" 1 2 3 4 5 I work on the fly Section 8ADDITIONAL THOUGHTSUse this space to note any additional thoughts and comments you may have or to expand on information provided earlier in this questionnaire.Use this space to note any additional thoughts and comments you may have or to expand on information provided earlier in this questionnaire.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
