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
- How do you define your design philosophy?
- Do you follow a signature style, or adapt to each client’s taste?
- How do you create a cohesive design concept across the entire home?
- What process do you follow to finalize the design style?
- Do you prepare mood boards before starting detailed drawings?
- Do you give me multiple concept options to choose from?
- How do you ensure the design reflects my personality, not just trends?
- Do you blend aesthetics with functionality, or focus more on one?
- How do you balance timeless design vs trendy features?
- Can you show me examples of past projects with different concepts?
🔹 Design Styles (Modern, Traditional, etc.)
- What design styles do you specialize in (modern, traditional, luxury, Scandinavian)?
- Can you work across different design languages if I request?
- Do you blend multiple styles (e.g., modern + traditional fusion)?
- How do you interpret Scandinavian/Japandi/Industrial style for Indian homes?
- Can you design luxury interiors with imported finishes?
- Do you have experience with traditional Indian styles (Rajasthani, Mughal, South Indian)?
- Have you done classical European-inspired interiors (Victorian, French, Art Deco)?
- Can you adapt your design style for compact 2BHK apartments?
- What style works best for Delhi NCR builder floors?
- What styles have you used for villas and bungalows in Delhi NCR?
🔹 Personalization & Client Taste
- How do you incorporate a client’s personal taste into the design?
- Do you create a “must-have vs optional” list based on my preferences?
- Will you include my existing furniture/art into the new design?
- How do you use colour psychology in interiors?
- Can you design around family heirlooms/antiques I want to keep?
- Do you customize furniture to reflect my lifestyle?
- Can you design a home inspired by my travel experiences?
- Do you adapt styles differently for younger vs older clients?
- How do you balance different tastes in one family (husband vs wife vs kids)?
- Do you provide a design questionnaire for clients?
🔹 Colours, Materials & Finishes
- How do you choose colour palettes for each room?
- Do you suggest wall colours based on room size & light?
- Which paints do you use for washable walls in Delhi’s dusty climate?
- Do you recommend matte, glossy, or satin finishes?
- How do you select laminates, veneers, or acrylic finishes?
- Which plywood brands do you prefer (Greenply, Century, Austin)?
- Do you suggest eco-friendly / sustainable materials?
- Can you provide multiple finish options at different price levels?
- Do you show actual material samples before finalizing?
- Do you prepare a finishes board with laminates, fabrics, paints together?
🔹 Furniture & Styling
- Do you design custom furniture or only recommend ready-made?
- How do you handle furniture for small spaces?
- Do you integrate concealed storage solutions?
- Do you provide ergonomic standards for furniture heights & placement?
- How do you decide wardrobe finishes (matte vs glossy)?
- Do you source décor like rugs, curtains, art, or do I buy separately?
- Can you integrate indoor plants into the design?
- Do you provide custom window treatments (curtains/blinds)?
- How do you choose fabrics & upholstery?
- Do you create mood boards for décor styling too?
🔹 Lighting & Mood
- Do you prepare a detailed lighting plan?
- What’s your approach to layering lighting (ambient, task, accent)?
- Do you use LED strips for mood lighting?
- How do you highlight artwork/décor with lights?
- Can you integrate smart lighting systems (Philips Hue, Syska)?
- Do you recommend warm or cool light in living/bedrooms?
- How do you use lighting to make small rooms look bigger?
- Do you design with natural light in mind?
- Do you provide 3D renders showing night-time lighting effects?
- Do you use dimmers or smart switches to control mood?
🔹 Wall & Surface Treatments
- How do you style walls (art, mirrors, textures)?
- Do you recommend wallpapers or paint textures?
- Can you integrate fluted panels, stone cladding, or wood slats?
- Do you use washable finishes in kids’ rooms?
- Do you provide statement walls in bedrooms?
- Do you design false ceilings with layered lighting?
- How do you hide awkward beams & columns in walls?
- Do you suggest acoustic panels for media rooms?
- Do you integrate murals or custom wall art?
- Can you design themed walls for kids’ bedrooms?
🔹 Special Features
- Do you design pooja units (traditional, modern, concealed)?
- Can you integrate home office/study corners in compact rooms?
- Do you create home theatres or media walls?
- Do you design bars or wine storage units?
- Can you design foyers/entryways with console + mirror styling?
- Do you integrate indoor-outdoor connections (balconies, courtyards)?
- Can you design for pets (feeding stations, sleeping areas)?
- Do you design kids’ rooms with bunk beds, study units, play zones?
- Do you provide acoustic solutions for noisy Delhi roads?
- Do you integrate wellness spaces (yoga, meditation, gym)?
🔹 Sustainability & Culture
- Do you use eco-friendly paints and finishes?
- Can you design with bamboo, cane, jute, or natural fabrics?
- Do you source from local artisans (Shahpur Jat, Hauz Khas, Chhatarpur)?
- Do you integrate vastu or feng shui principles if I request?
- How do you balance modern luxury with traditional Indian design?
- Do you use recycled or reclaimed wood in projects?
- Can you integrate rainwater harvesting or green walls in villas?
- Do you design with energy efficiency in mind?
- Can you suggest sustainable lighting & appliances?
- Do you balance sustainability with budget practicality?
🔹 Process & Revisions
- How many design concepts do you show before finalizing style?
- Do you give me options for every major decision (laminate vs veneer, matte vs gloss)?
- How many design revisions are included in your package?
- Do you provide sample boards before execution?
- Do you prepare renders with actual finishes (not just generic colours)?
- Do you get my written approval on design style before execution?
- Can I see portfolio projects with similar style to mine?
- Do you offer site visits to past clients for style reference?
- Do you create a final signed “design concept board” before moving to execution?
- 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?