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identify functionality
What do you do in this space?
Primary function?
Secondary function?
What is the natural focus in the space?
identify mood & style
What is your overall style, look and feeling for the space?
Traditional? Contemporary? Ornate? Simple? Zen? Feminine? Masculine?
What is the architecturatl style of the space?
identify color scheme
What is your color climate: warm? neutral? cool? complimentary? dramatic?
Wall colors? Fabric colors? Furniture and accessories color direction?
identify traffic flow
Are any windows and doors blocked or obscured?
Is there enough space in front and around prominent furniture?
identify current furinture arrangement
Are prominent pieces of furniture in the most aesthetic and optimal configuration?
Intimate groupings? Spatial interest?
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identify lightning needs
Do you feel the room has enough lighting?
Ambient, overhead, task
identify furniture needs
Do you have the kind of furniture you want for the space?
Is your furniture worn and tired?
identify current flooring situation
Carpet? Tile? Wood floors? Bamboo? Concrete?
review current window treatments
Does your current window treatment give you: privacy? beauty? color accents?
accesorize
Let your accessories be the crowning jewelry of your space. Place items in purposeful groupings.
Keep like items based on color, texture together.
Place and odd number of items together for visual interest.
Vary sizes of items.
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