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GENERAL HOUSE REQUIREMENTS
What is the intended use of this new home?
- Permanent
- Vacation
- To Sell
- Other
Other reason(s) for building
Is energy efficiency (which exceeds Code Regulations) an important aspect of your home?
- Yes
- No
How you are wanting to exceed the building code regulations?
Should we be designing your new home with Barrier Free Design (a.k.a handicapped) concepts in mind?
- Yes
- No
Which style/aesthetic of architecture would you like us to use when designing this new project?

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Room/Space Requirements
Specify which rooms you are wanting to include in your house design. Please see following sheets for specifying certain details about checked rooms.
- Mudroom
- Great Room
- Dining Room
- Pantry/Servery
- Laundry Room
- Caretaker Quarters
- Office
- Media/Theatre Room
- Bedroom(s)
- Muskoka Room/Screened Room
- Deck (Covered)
- Deck (Uncovered)
- Wet Room
- Entry/Foyer
- Recreation/Family Room
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Nook
- Storage Room
- Powder Room
- Fitness Room
- Spa Room/Sauna
- Garage
- Wine Room
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Sunroom
- Pool
Other Rooms
Bedroom(s) Quantity
Please specify which indoor rooms you would like to be connected to outdoor spaces:
Do you have specific art that you are wanting to use in your home? If so, please provide detailed lists of sizes with images.

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ROOM SPECIFIES

This section will go through specific details pertaining to each room to be designed in your house

MUDROOM
Positioning in your home
Are you wanting access to your garage from this room?
- Yes
- No
Is seating needed?
- Yes
- No
Is storage space in this room important?
- Yes
- No
Should this storage space be enclosed or open with hooks?
- Enclosed
- Open
Should a bathroom or powder room be easily accessible to this room?
- Yes
- No
Would you like to incorporate a dog wash station?
- Yes
- No
If so, what size of dog do you have?
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Any other special requirements for this space?

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ENTRY/FOYER
Size
Size 2
Size Known?
- Not known
Are you wanting space to sit down in this room?
- Yes
- No
What kind of feeling should your guests have upon entry?
Should you be able to view a certain room or rooms upon entry?
Would you like a closet close to this entry?
- Yes
- No
Is there a specific view upon entry you desire?
Any other special requirements for this space?
GREAT ROOM
Proximity to which rooms?
How many people do you plan on entertaining at once in this room?
What atmosphere would you like in this room?
Would you want a television in this room?
- On Display
- Hidden
- No
Describe any specific views from this space
Any other special requirements for this space?
RECREATION/FAMILY ROOM
Proximity to which rooms?
Primary Use for this space?
Amenities Required
- Bar Kitchen Space
- Exercise Space
- Fireplace
- Television
- Other
Other Amenities
Seating
Gaming
Other
How many people do you plan on entertaining at once in this room?
What atmosphere would you like in this room?
Access to Outdoors
- Yes
- No
Any other special requirements for this space?
DINING ROOM
Proximity to which rooms?
Access to Outdoors
- Yes
- No
Describe any specific views from this space
Fireplace
- Yes
- No
How many people would you like sit comfortably in this room?
What style of Dining Room do you desire?
- Formal
- Open Concept
What atmosphere would you like in this room?
Any other special requirements for this space?
KITCHEN
Access to Outdoors
- Yes
- No
Describe any specific views from this space
Do you require a chef’s kitchen to be incorporated into the design of the kitchen area?
- Yes
- No
Do you like to cook?
- Yes
- No
Time Spent in Kitchen
- Minimal
- Some
- Average
- A lot
How many people will be cooking at a time typically?
Will the kitchen be used for entertaining?
- Yes
- No
Will you be wanting an eat-in bar incorporated in the kitchen?
- Yes
- No
Would you like cooking utensils visible or hidden? (pots, pans, dishes etc.)
- Hidden
- Visible
Do you require space for a computer in your kitchen?
- Yes
- No
List any materials you would like used in this room
Other considerations
Any other special requirements for this space?
Different Appliances and Sizes
List out different appliances and sizes
Name Size 1 Size 2
PANTRY/SERVERY
Would you like this space as a
- Separate Room
- Cabinet Space
Will you want a walk-in fridge?
- Yes
- No
Positioning in your home
What type of storage space would you like in this room/cabinet?
Any other special requirements for this space?
LAUNDRY ROOM
Positioning in House
Would you like a secondary Laundry Room in your home?
- Yes
- No
What type of laundry facilities would you like?
- Stacked
- Side by Side
Will you want more than one set in the same room?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a laundry sink?
- Yes
- No
Would you like space for a folding counter?
- Yes
- No
What type of storage would you like in this room?
Any other special requirements for this space?
STORAGE ROOM
Positioning in House
What type of storage would you like in this room?
Would you like access to outdoors from this space?
- Yes
- No
Any other special requirements for this space?

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MAIN BEDROOM
Size
Size 2
Size Known?
- Not known
Which floor would you like this room positioned on?
Size
- S
- M
- L
Special View Requirements
Would you like to look outside while lying in bed?
- Yes
- No
Fireplace
- Gas
- Wood
- No
Television
- On Display
- Hidden
- No
Skylights
- Yes
- No
How important is privacy for you and your spouse?
Size of Bed
- Double
- Queen
- King
- California King
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
MAIN CLOSET
Built-in
- Yes
- No
Walk-in
- Yes
- No
What style of Closet would you prefer?
- Combined
- Separate
Any other special requirements for this space?
MAIN BATH
Bath?
- Yes
- No
What type of vanity would you prefer?
- Single
- Double
Would you like makeup counter?
- Yes
- No
Private
- Yes
- No
Access from bedroom only?
- Access from bedroom only?
Access from Walk-In-Closet only?
- Access from Walk-In-Closet only?
Access from both bedroom and Walk-In-Closet?
- Access from both bedroom and Walk-In-Closet?
Any other special requirements for this space?
Amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Steam
Sauna
Would you like a Bidet or Smart Toilet?
- Yes, both
- Bidet only
- Smart Toilet only
Lavatory Type
- Lavatory (in-counter)
- Pedestal Lavatory
Custom Lavatories
Water Closet Enclosed?
- Yes
- No
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
GUEST/SPARE BEDROOM(S)
How many bedrooms are desired?
Positioning in House
Special View Requirements
Would you like to look outside while lying in bed?
- Yes
- No
How important is privacy for your guests?
Size of Bed
- Double
- Queen
- King
- California King
Should all Guest Bedrooms have a private bath?
- Yes
- No
Other Remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
BATHROOMS(S)
Private
- Yes
- No
Access from bedroom only?
- Access from bedroom only?
Access from both bedroom and hallway?
- Access from both bedroom and hallway?
Any other special requirements for this space?
Amenities
Shower
Bathtub
Lavatory Type
- Lavatory (in-counter)
- Pedestal Lavatory
Custom Lavatories
Water Closet Enclosed?
- Yes
- No
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
POWDER ROOM
Positioning in House
Any other special requirements for this space?
Amenities
Lavatory Type
- Lavatory (in-counter)
- Pedestal Lavatory
Custom Lavatories
Water Closet Enclosed?
- Yes
- No
Bidet
- Bidet
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
CARETAKERS QUARTERS
Should this room be directly connected to the main house?
- Yes
- No
If YES,
Positioning in House
Is there a certain room you would like this room to be linked to?
Should this be a studio or a bedroom?
- Studio
- Bedroom
Should this room have a separate entry to outdoors?
- Yes
- No
Should this room have a kitchen or kitchen appliances?
- Yes
- No
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
FITNESS ROOM
Positioning in House
Any specific views requirements?
What type of equipment are you planning on populating this space with?
What type of storage would you like in this room?
Should natural lighting be present in this room?
- Yes
- No
Should this space have access to outdoors?
- Yes
- No
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?

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OFFICE
Positioning in House
What is the occupation of the person who will be using this space?
Any specific views requirements?
What atmosphere would you like in this room?
What type of equipment are you planning on populating this space with?
What type of storage would you like in this room?
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
SPA ROOM/SAUNA
Positioning in House
Any specific views requirements?
Any specific requirements for this space?
What atmosphere would you like in this room?
Any other special requirements for this space?
MEDIA/THEATRE ROOM
Positioning in House
Will you have a wet bar in this area?
- Yes
- No
Should there be quick access to a washroom from this room?
- Yes
- No
Seating required
Describe the type of media you would like to equip this room with: (eg. Projection system, flat screen TV etc.)
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
WINE ROOM
Positioning in House
Approximate number of bottles to be stored?
Is this going to be a locked space?
- Yes
- No
Is this room to be viewed from another room?
Will you be a requiring a separate climate control system for this room?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a specific design theme for this room?
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
GARAGE
Positioning in House
Number of bays desired?
Smaller accessory doors required?
- Yes
- No
Specific storage required?
- Yes
- No
If so, explain
Enclosed waste and refuse room required?
- Yes
- No
Access to outdoor via main door?
- Yes
- No
Is this garage going to be heated/insulated?
- Yes
- No
Any other special requirements for this space?
MUSKOKA ROOM/SCREENED ROOM
What style?
- 3 Season
- 4 Season
System
- Screened
- Window & Door System
Is there a fireplace?
- Yes
- No
Is there a television?
- On Display
- Hidden
- No
Wood storage required?
- Yes
- No
Is there space in this room for dining?
- Yes
- No
Is there a wet bar in this area?
- Yes
- No
Any important views required?
Positioning in house
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
What is in this kitchen?
- Barbecue
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Pizza Oven
Is seating integrated into the kitchen?
- Yes
- No
Positioning in relevance to the house?
Other remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?
POOL
Desired size?
Desired depth?
Spa included?
- Yes
- No
Baja shelf included?
- Yes
- No
Any water features need to be included in the pool area?
Other Remarks
Any other special requirements for this space?

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ASPEN, COLORADO

107 Park Avenue,

Aspen, CO 81611

MUSKOKA, ONTARIO

3 Lee Valley Drive, Unit 2

Port Carling ON P0B 1J0

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