New Home Design Questionnaire

  • New Home Design Questionnaire

  • Date*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • PIPPIN’S FULLY SUPPORTIVE DESIGN PROCESS

    This is a deep dive into all that’s important for you, which is essential for designing a custom home tailored to support you and your life!

    It’s our job as your designers to absorb and distill all the information you provide to us from this questionnaire into a cohesive plan that captures your vision.  

    All information provided is confidential. 

    Please don't be concerned if you’re unfamiliar with the terms used or are unable to give an answer in any of the areas. Feel free to reach out to your project manager with any questions you may have.

    *Note: The more detailed you are, the easier and faster we will be able to create design concepts that you love. Take as much time as you need to think through your answers.

  • Considerations While You Go Through the Questions:

    • Plan to spend between 1-2 hours answering the questions.
    • Be as specific as possible about what you want and don’t want. Examples are helpful.
    • Focus on how you want to feel in your home.
    • If there are differing opinions among household members, share them. We'll address everyone's concerns and likely find a solution that works for all.
    • Consider both your current and future needs, such as who will live with you and if you plan to age in place.
    • Share any images of spaces or elements that you like (Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, etc.), adding notes on what you like or don’t like about each. The following link will help you set up a Houzz Ideabook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CP5wk7pVX4   
    • Skip any questions that don’t apply to you.

  • INVESTMENT

  • We excel at creating designs within your investment goals. Clear communication helps us avoid exceeding your means and ensures realistic decision-making. We also design homes with future phases in mind, allowing time to save for additional investments. Are you interested in phasing out the build of your project?

  • General Information

  • When would you like to start building?
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  • Do you already own your property?
  • Do you have a completed survey including topographical information? If yes, please upload survey to your personal Drive folder (link should have already been shared with you).

  • BUILDING SITE CONSIDERATIONS

  • Are you in a HOA? If so, please send us any restrictions (ARC guidelines).
  • Are there any of the following subdivision requirements and/or local covenants that could influence design criteria? (Select all that apply)
  • Will the home have a:
  • Are there any issues of the site that you are aware of?
  • Any of the following unique site features?
  • Do you want any additional site amenities?

  • THE FEEL OF THE HOME

    Having a home that FEELS good to live in is extremely important.
  • How do you want your spaces and rooms to feel?
  • What mood do you want to create throughout your home?

  • VIEWS & THE GREAT OUTDOORS

  • Unique Views of Lot: (Select all that apply)
  • Are there any outdoor elements would you like in your design?
  • What transitional spaces are important for you to have?
  • What is the intention for this home:
  • Is this your forever home?

  • PROJECT SCOPE

    We highly recommend that you measure the sizes of the rooms you have in your existing home to determine if they meet your needs or could be adjusted to better suit you.
  • Do you know what you would like your home be built on?
  • Number of Bedrooms including Master Bedroom
  • Will there be multiple Laundry areas?
  • Rows
  • Rows
  • Rows
  • Phasing - Do you imagine any future additions to the home that would require planning for expansion or future additions?

  • ARCHITECTURAL STYLES

  • For the main living areas, which do you prefer?

  • ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

  • What exterior features are you interested in?
  • Roofing selection:
  • Roof styles:
  • Window styles:
  • Siding selection:
  • Porch Flooring finish selection:

  • Entry

  • Which entry exterior feel would you prefer?
  • Which entry door type do you prefer?
  • If single door, which would you prefer?
  • Do you want sidelights?

  • Foyer

  • Which kind of Foyer do you prefer?
  • Do you want a coat closet in or accessible to the Foyer?
  • Which is most important to you:
  • Do you like to view stairs from your Foyer?
  • Do you prefer a back staircase in the Garage/Drop Zone entry?

  • DROP ZONE OR MUDROOM/FRIENDS & FAMILY ENTRY

  • Do you want a Drop Zone or Mudroom entry?
  • If yes, what do you want in the Drop Zone or Mudroom entry?

  • Kitchen

  • Do you want your sink located at a window?
  • Do you want multiple prep stations?
  • Please check if you desire any of the following in your main kitchen:
  • If selected Island with seating, how many stools would you like?
  • What kind of cook top do you prefer?
  • If selected Walk-in Pantry/Scullery, what would you like this room to include?
  • Do you want a Summer Kitchen outside?
  • If so, what are the features/appliances you want included?
  • Do you want a pass-through window from the Kitchen to a Summer Kitchen?

  • Dining

  • Is a separate, formal "dining room" required?

  • Great Room

  • Is a separate formal living room required?
  • What items do you want in the Great room?
  • Do you want access to the outside living spaces from the Great Room

  • Primary Bedroom Suite

  • What elements do you desire for your Primary Bedroom?

  • Primary Bath

  • What elements do you desire for the Primary Bath?

  • PRIMARY WALK-IN CLOSET(S)

  • What elements do you desire for the Primary Walk-In Closet(s)?
  • Do you prefer:
  • How do you want to access the closet(s)?

  • ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS

  • Home Office

  • Would a small office nook suffice?

  • Basement/Lower Level

  • Will your home have a basement/lower level?
  • What elements do you desire for the basement/lower level?

  • Storage

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  • What are your primary storage needs/requirements?
  • Where do you want these things stored?

  • PARKING/GARAGE

  • What are your parking needs?
  • How many enclosed garage bays are needed?
  • What elements do you desire inside the garage?

  • FAMILY AND FRIENDS

    We'd like to learn more about you and the ones you love.
  • Special considerations for now and the future?

  • ENTERTAINING

  • Is your home a place to restore, entertain, or both?
  • How often do you entertain?

  • ARTWORK/COLLECTIONS

  • ACCESSIBLE & UNIVERSAL DESIGN

  • Which aspects of Accessible Design interest you?

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE & ENERGY

  • What will the energy source(s) for the home be?

  • HEALTH & ACCESSIBILITY

  • DAYLIGHTING

  • What type of windows/daylighting do you prefer?
  • Do you like broad expanses of glass and windows?
  • Do you want screened porches?

  • In Summation

  • THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ENERGY, AND EFFORT!

  • Congratulations!  You’ve officially begun laying the groundwork for a home that will fully support your life, your land, and the ones you love!
     
    Remember, this is just the beginning step!
     
    You may decide to change your mind later about some or much of the above information, which is both reasonable and expected. 
     
    Creating a home that is truly supportive is a well-planned, enlightening, and demanding process for all those involved - it's well worth the time and effort required.
     
    We look forward to getting to know you and for you to get to know us.  Our openness and communication will help create the trust required for this endeavor. 
     
    We intend to serve you and your deepest desires with the best solutions possible in the creation of your Fully Supportive Home!

     
    Jenny Pippin, CPBD, FAIBD, CGP
    Pippin Home Designs

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