The Design Questionnaire

Tell us how you wish
to live.

A beautiful home begins with the life inside it. Answer instinctively—there are no right or wrong responses. Your rituals, memories, preferences, and practical needs will become the first layer of our design story.

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Client details

First nameLast nameEmailPhoneDateProject or property address

01 · Your world01What brings you to Milamia Studio, and what would you most like help with right now?Required02Who will be living in or regularly using the home? Include children, pets, frequent guests, or anyone whose needs should shape the space.Required03Walk us through a typical weekday at home, from morning to evening. What routines matter most?

02 · Daily life04What does an ideal weekend at home look like for you?05Which rooms or spaces do you spend the most time in, and what do you usually do there?06How often do you entertain, and what does entertaining look like for you—intimate dinners, large gatherings, overnight guests, casual drop-ins, or something else?07Do you work, study, exercise, create, or run a business from home? What does that require from your space?

03 · Function & flow08What are your biggest frustrations with your current home or living situation?09What currently works well in your home that you do not want to lose?10What changes would make your everyday life noticeably easier, calmer, or more enjoyable?11What types of storage do you need most? Think clothing, pantry, sports gear, children’s items, collections, work materials, seasonal items, or anything else.

04 · Comfort & aesthetic12Are there accessibility, mobility, sensory, safety, pet, child, or aging-in-place considerations we should design around?13How do you want your home to feel the moment you walk in? Choose three to five words and tell us why they matter.Required14Which design styles, eras, materials, hotels, restaurants, destinations, or places are you naturally drawn to?15Which colors, textures, materials, or finishes do you love—and which would you rather avoid?

05 · Design priorities16Which description feels most like you: minimal and calm, layered and collected, polished and tailored, relaxed and organic, bold and expressive, or something else?17Are there existing furnishings, art, heirlooms, architectural details, or collections that must be incorporated or protected?18How important are durability, low maintenance, sustainability, kid-friendliness, pet-friendliness, or easy-to-clean materials in your decisions?19What are the highest-priority spaces or outcomes for this project?Required

06 · Place, investment & timing20What location and lifestyle considerations should inform the design—commute, schools, walkability, outdoor access, privacy, community, or something else?21What are your true non-negotiables, and where are you comfortable being flexible?22 · What investment range are you comfortable with?Tell us anything helpful about how that investment should be allocated23What is your ideal timeline? Are there any fixed move dates, events, travel plans, school schedules, or other deadlines we should know about?Required

07 · Decision & experience24How do you prefer to make decisions? Do you move quickly and intuitively, compare several options, need time to reflect, or make decisions with a partner or family member?25How would you like us to communicate with you, and what would make this experience feel truly exceptional from your point of view?Additional notes

Tell us how you wishto live.

Tell us how you wish
to live.