by Gail Alexander · Interior Design

Let's prepare.
A conversation about your
home and where it's headed.

A consultation is where everything begins — a focused, strategic hour that saves you time, avoids costly mistakes, and sets a clear direction for your home.

This questionnaire helps us understand your space, your priorities, and what you need most, so we can make every minute count.

Before you begin

Set aside 15–20 minutes. Be specific — the more we understand your situation, the more useful your session will be. Have any plans, photos, or measurements to hand so you can reference them as you go.

About you.

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone number

How did you hear about us?

If referred, by whom? (optional)

Your project.

Help us understand your home and where you are in your journey.

Property type

Your situation

General location

Town or area — helps us advise on local suppliers and trades

Where are you in your project?

What is your timeline?

Which spaces are in scope?

List the rooms or areas you'd like to discuss — e.g. open-plan kitchen/dining, master bedroom, hallway

Focus areas.

Because this is a one-hour session, focus is essential. Tell us where you need the most help so we can prepare accordingly.

What do you most want to cover?

Select all that apply

Spatial planning & layout direction Lighting approach & key considerations Colour palettes & material guidance Early cabinetry ideas or layout thinking Furnishing direction & overall styling Sourcing advice & where to invest Budget clarity & investment priorities Something else — describe below

If you could only solve one thing today, what would it be?

Describe your main design challenge or frustration

What isn't working, what feels stuck, or what are you most uncertain about?

What have you already decided or put in place?

Existing purchases, committed layouts, structural changes — so we build on what's fixed rather than revisit it

Your space.

The more we understand your space before the session, the more specific and useful our guidance can be.

How would you describe your home's current style?

Natural light in your space

Do you have floor plans or measurements?

Yes — I'll email them separately No — but I can measure before the session No floor plans available

Style & aesthetic.

We want to understand your taste instinctively, not just technically. The more honest you are here, the better.

Describe your ideal home in 3–5 words

E.g. calm, layered, warm, edited, timeless, relaxed, considered

What do you love and want more of?

Materials, finishes, moods, references — be as specific as you like

What do you actively dislike or want to avoid?

Colours, styles, finishes, or trends you'd steer away from

Inspiration links or references

Instagram accounts, Pinterest boards, saved URLs, specific images — anything that speaks to your taste

Share your visuals with us

Please email any inspiration images, floor plans, measurements, or site photos to gail@bygailalexander.com alongside your completed questionnaire. The more context we have before your session, the more focused and useful our time together will be.

Budget & investment.

There are no right or wrong answers here. Knowing where you stand helps us give you the most relevant and realistic guidance.

How clear is your budget at this stage?

Approximate overall project budget (optional)

Where are you willing to invest most?

E.g. kitchen, statement furniture, lighting — and where would you rather save?

Your questions.

This is your session. Come with questions. The more specific, the more useful the answers.

Your most important question

Second question

Third question

Is there anything else we should know?

Constraints, sensitivities, previous experiences with designers, household dynamics — anything that might be relevant

Will you be joining in person or online?

Ready when you are.

Thank you for taking the time to prepare. We'll review your answers carefully before your consultation so we can make the most of your time together.

Thank you.

We've received your questionnaire and will review it carefully before your consultation.

Please send any plans, photos, measurements, or inspiration images to gail@bygailalexander.com — the more context we have, the better.

We look forward to your session.

Let's prepare. A conversation about yourhome and where it's headed.

About you.

Your project.

Focus areas.

Your space.

Style & aesthetic.

Budget & investment.

Your questions.

Ready when you are.

Thank you.

Let's prepare.
A conversation about your
home and where it's headed.