What to Prepare Before a First Consultation

March 12, 2025 · 8 min read · Home Rituals

A first consultation about your home should feel like a conversation, not an interview. But a little preparation goes a long way. Before we sit down together, take a quiet hour to walk through your space and notice what actually bothers you. Is it the clutter on the kitchen counter, the corner you avoid, or the way the bedroom never quite lets you unwind? Write those observations down in plain words, no need to polish them.

It also helps to think about how you want the room to feel, not just how you want it to look. Calm, warm, practical, open. Bring a few reference points, a photo of a texture you love, a color that makes you feel settled, a piece of furniture you refuse to part with. These small anchors give me a sense of your taste without needing a design vocabulary.

Finally, consider your daily rhythm. When do you actually use each room? Who shares the space? What habits do you want to support, and which ones are you trying to change? The more honest you are about your real life, the more useful the consultation will be. If you are unsure where to begin, reach out beforehand and I can send a short list of prompts to guide your thinking.

After our conversation, you will have a clear sense of what to tackle first and what can wait. If you are curious about how different service formats work, this post on choosing a format might help you decide what fits your situation best.

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