Ryan and Renee — Design Intake

Section 1 of 12

Your household

Who the home is for, and what everyone needs from it.

No. 1

Who will live in the home?

Please include the boys' ages and anyone else who stays with you regularly.

Everyone in the household

No. 2

You mentioned wanting a home the boys will want to stay in and bring friends to. Where do you picture them spending time, now and in their late teens?

Now, and in their late teens

No. 3

Do you have pets now, or plan to?

We have pets now We plan to Pets now, and more later No pets

Tell us about them (type, size, where they sleep and eat, washing needs)

No. 4

Does anyone in the household have allergies, accessibility needs or sensitivities we should design around?

Air quality, noise and light are the ones that most often change a design.

Air quality or allergies Noise Light Mobility or accessibility Nothing in particular

Anything we should know

Section 2 of 12

Daily rhythm

The ordinary days are the ones the house has to be good at.

No. 5

Describe a typical weekday and weekend in your home.

Who's up first, who cooks, where do you unwind?

A typical weekday and weekend

No. 6

Do either of you work irregular hours or sleep during the day?

Ryan does Renee does Neither of us

How do you plan to use the second primary bedroom?

How often?

Most nights A few nights a week Occasionally Rarely, mostly for guests

No. 7

How important are sound separation and blackout darkness in the bedrooms?

1 is "not a concern", 5 is "essential".

Sound separation 3

Not a concernEssential

Blackout darkness 3

Not a concernEssential

No. 8

Will either of you work from home? What does that space need?

Ryan will Renee will Neither, or only occasionally

What that space needs

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Must-haves and nice-to-haves

This is where the program takes shape. Be generous with "Can Let Go"; it gives the must-haves room to be excellent.

No. 10

Anything not on that list you'd love to have?

Your additions

No. 11

When size and finishes compete, which matters more to you: more space or higher-end finishes?

Balance of space and finishes

More spaceBalancedHigher-end finishes

Section 4 of 12

Art and music

Walls, light and sound are designed early, so this matters now.

No. 12

Tell us about your art collection.

Roughly how many pieces

Do you rotate them?

Yes, often Sometimes They stay put

Typical sizes

Small, under 24" Medium, 24" to 48" Large, over 48" Sculpture or objects

Pieces you'd want a dedicated wall or lighting for

No. 13

How will the music room be used?

The music room

Section 5 of 12

Kitchen and entertaining

How you cook on a Tuesday and how you host on a Saturday.

No. 14

How do you cook day to day, and how do you entertain?

Cooking and entertaining

Roughly how many guests

2 to 4 5 to 8 9 to 14 15 or more

How often

Weekly Monthly A few times a year Holidays and occasions

No. 15

How will you use the prep kitchen and coffee bar? Is the formal dining room for everyday use or special occasions?

Prep kitchen and coffee bar

Formal dining

Everyday Special occasions Both Could fold into one larger dining space

No. 16

List any appliance must-haves.

Appliances

Section 6 of 12

Primary suite

The one part of the house that is only for you.

No. 18

What do you need in your closets?

Closets

Section 7 of 12

Garage and shop

Power, air, dust and heat are planned from this list.

No. 19

What will you do in the shop?

List any tools or equipment so we can plan power, ventilation, dust control and heating.

Shop use and equipment

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Basement

A full level of the house. What is it for?

No. 21

What do you want the basement for?

Teen hangout Media room Gym Guest suite Storage Bar or wine Hobby or craft room Sauna or cold plunge

In your words

Section 9 of 12

Look and feel

Less about style names, more about what you respond to.

No. 22

Photos you love (optional).

We have your board already. If there are other images that feel like you, add them here.

Spaces, details or materials you keep coming back to.

Choose photos

Up to 8 MB per file. Photos stay on this device until you submit, so if you come back later you'll need to add them again.

What draws you to them

No. 23

How do you want to feel when you walk through the front door?

Walking in

No. 24

For the exterior, what draws you to the current design?

What draws you to it

Stone, siding or stucco

Mostly stone Mostly siding Mostly stucco A mix Open to your advice

Roof

Mansard, as drawn More traditional Open to your advice

Why, in a line or two

No. 25

Colours, patterns and metal finishes you love, and any you'd avoid.

Love

Avoid

No. 26

Flooring preferences by area.

Main living areas

Kitchen

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Mudroom and entry

Library / music room

Basement

Notes on flooring

No. 27

Wood-burning or gas fireplaces?

Wood-burning Gas A mix Not sure

Which rooms, and any notes

Section 10 of 12

The previous design

One document that will help our team start well.

No. 28

If you're comfortable sharing it, please upload the structural review your family member prepared on the previous drawings.

PDF, Word or photos of the pages are all fine.

Choose file

Up to 8 MB per file. If it's larger, send it to us by email and note that here.

Anything you'd like us to know about the review

Section 11 of 12

Systems and long-term living

The quiet parts of the house, and the years ahead.

No. 30

How long do you plan to stay in this home, and should we plan for later life?

How long

5 to 10 years 10 to 20 years This is the forever home

Plan for later life

Yes, plan for it Keep the option open Not a priority

Notes, including parents or family who may stay with you

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Working together

The last section. How you'd like to hear from us.

No. 31

How would you like us to keep you updated?

Choose as many as you like.

Keeping you updated

Weekly email summary Text for quick items Phone call In person Shared online project folder

Anything else about how you'd like communication to work

Ryan and Renee, let's begin with the way you live.

Your household

Daily rhythm

Must-haves and nice-to-haves

Art and music

Kitchen and entertaining

Primary suite

Garage and shop

Basement

Look and feel

The previous design

Systems and long-term living

Working together

Thank you, Ryan and Renee.