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Design Concept & Style

Got it 👍 — you want a full set of questions under “1. Design Concept & Style” (like we did for Space Planning).
This section is all about understanding how a designer thinks, what styles they specialize in, and how they translate your personality into the home’s design language.

Here’s a structured 100+ question list just for Design Concept & Style:


🎨 1. Design Concept & Style – 100+ Questions


🔹 Overall Design Concept

  1. How do you define your design philosophy?
  2. Do you follow a signature style, or adapt to each client’s taste?
  3. How do you create a cohesive design concept across the entire home?
  4. What process do you follow to finalize the design style?
  5. Do you prepare mood boards before starting detailed drawings?
  6. Do you give me multiple concept options to choose from?
  7. How do you ensure the design reflects my personality, not just trends?
  8. Do you blend aesthetics with functionality, or focus more on one?
  9. How do you balance timeless design vs trendy features?
  10. Can you show me examples of past projects with different concepts?

🔹 Design Styles (Modern, Traditional, etc.)

  1. What design styles do you specialize in (modern, traditional, luxury, Scandinavian)?
  2. Can you work across different design languages if I request?
  3. Do you blend multiple styles (e.g., modern + traditional fusion)?
  4. How do you interpret Scandinavian/Japandi/Industrial style for Indian homes?
  5. Can you design luxury interiors with imported finishes?
  6. Do you have experience with traditional Indian styles (Rajasthani, Mughal, South Indian)?
  7. Have you done classical European-inspired interiors (Victorian, French, Art Deco)?
  8. Can you adapt your design style for compact 2BHK apartments?
  9. What style works best for Delhi NCR builder floors?
  10. What styles have you used for villas and bungalows in Delhi NCR?

🔹 Personalization & Client Taste

  1. How do you incorporate a client’s personal taste into the design?
  2. Do you create a “must-have vs optional” list based on my preferences?
  3. Will you include my existing furniture/art into the new design?
  4. How do you use colour psychology in interiors?
  5. Can you design around family heirlooms/antiques I want to keep?
  6. Do you customize furniture to reflect my lifestyle?
  7. Can you design a home inspired by my travel experiences?
  8. Do you adapt styles differently for younger vs older clients?
  9. How do you balance different tastes in one family (husband vs wife vs kids)?
  10. Do you provide a design questionnaire for clients?

🔹 Colours, Materials & Finishes

  1. How do you choose colour palettes for each room?
  2. Do you suggest wall colours based on room size & light?
  3. Which paints do you use for washable walls in Delhi’s dusty climate?
  4. Do you recommend matte, glossy, or satin finishes?
  5. How do you select laminates, veneers, or acrylic finishes?
  6. Which plywood brands do you prefer (Greenply, Century, Austin)?
  7. Do you suggest eco-friendly / sustainable materials?
  8. Can you provide multiple finish options at different price levels?
  9. Do you show actual material samples before finalizing?
  10. Do you prepare a finishes board with laminates, fabrics, paints together?

🔹 Furniture & Styling

  1. Do you design custom furniture or only recommend ready-made?
  2. How do you handle furniture for small spaces?
  3. Do you integrate concealed storage solutions?
  4. Do you provide ergonomic standards for furniture heights & placement?
  5. How do you decide wardrobe finishes (matte vs glossy)?
  6. Do you source décor like rugs, curtains, art, or do I buy separately?
  7. Can you integrate indoor plants into the design?
  8. Do you provide custom window treatments (curtains/blinds)?
  9. How do you choose fabrics & upholstery?
  10. Do you create mood boards for décor styling too?

🔹 Lighting & Mood

  1. Do you prepare a detailed lighting plan?
  2. What’s your approach to layering lighting (ambient, task, accent)?
  3. Do you use LED strips for mood lighting?
  4. How do you highlight artwork/décor with lights?
  5. Can you integrate smart lighting systems (Philips Hue, Syska)?
  6. Do you recommend warm or cool light in living/bedrooms?
  7. How do you use lighting to make small rooms look bigger?
  8. Do you design with natural light in mind?
  9. Do you provide 3D renders showing night-time lighting effects?
  10. Do you use dimmers or smart switches to control mood?

🔹 Wall & Surface Treatments

  1. How do you style walls (art, mirrors, textures)?
  2. Do you recommend wallpapers or paint textures?
  3. Can you integrate fluted panels, stone cladding, or wood slats?
  4. Do you use washable finishes in kids’ rooms?
  5. Do you provide statement walls in bedrooms?
  6. Do you design false ceilings with layered lighting?
  7. How do you hide awkward beams & columns in walls?
  8. Do you suggest acoustic panels for media rooms?
  9. Do you integrate murals or custom wall art?
  10. Can you design themed walls for kids’ bedrooms?

🔹 Special Features

  1. Do you design pooja units (traditional, modern, concealed)?
  2. Can you integrate home office/study corners in compact rooms?
  3. Do you create home theatres or media walls?
  4. Do you design bars or wine storage units?
  5. Can you design foyers/entryways with console + mirror styling?
  6. Do you integrate indoor-outdoor connections (balconies, courtyards)?
  7. Can you design for pets (feeding stations, sleeping areas)?
  8. Do you design kids’ rooms with bunk beds, study units, play zones?
  9. Do you provide acoustic solutions for noisy Delhi roads?
  10. Do you integrate wellness spaces (yoga, meditation, gym)?

🔹 Sustainability & Culture

  1. Do you use eco-friendly paints and finishes?
  2. Can you design with bamboo, cane, jute, or natural fabrics?
  3. Do you source from local artisans (Shahpur Jat, Hauz Khas, Chhatarpur)?
  4. Do you integrate vastu or feng shui principles if I request?
  5. How do you balance modern luxury with traditional Indian design?
  6. Do you use recycled or reclaimed wood in projects?
  7. Can you integrate rainwater harvesting or green walls in villas?
  8. Do you design with energy efficiency in mind?
  9. Can you suggest sustainable lighting & appliances?
  10. Do you balance sustainability with budget practicality?

🔹 Process & Revisions

  1. How many design concepts do you show before finalizing style?
  2. Do you give me options for every major decision (laminate vs veneer, matte vs gloss)?
  3. How many design revisions are included in your package?
  4. Do you provide sample boards before execution?
  5. Do you prepare renders with actual finishes (not just generic colours)?
  6. Do you get my written approval on design style before execution?
  7. Can I see portfolio projects with similar style to mine?
  8. Do you offer site visits to past clients for style reference?
  9. Do you create a final signed “design concept board” before moving to execution?
  10. How do you ensure the final project looks exactly like the approved style?

✅ That’s 100+ questions just under 1. Design Concept & Style.
Together with 📐 Space Planning (110), you already have 200+ detailed, professional-grade questions to evaluate designers.


👉 Would you like me to format this into a Designer Questionnaire Handbook (PDF/Word) — with sections (Design Style, Space Planning, Materials, Lighting, Furniture, Costs, Execution, etc.) so you can use it as a ready checklist in client/designer meetings?


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