Decorating Intensive
Handouts
Created by Sandra Racz and JoAnne Lenart-Weary
Sponsored by The Decorating & Staging Academy
COPYRIGHT 2015 JOANNE LENART-WEARY & SANDRA RACZ FOR THE DECORATING AND STAGING ACADEMY
Thank You!
Hello, we are delighted you joined us in Atlanta for The
DECO-Zone and the Decorating Intensives. We hope
you enjoyed yourself and walked away with new
confidence and ideas.
Attached are a variety of forms and handouts we had
promised you as well as the links to the recordings of the
various intensives we offered. If you would like to
purchase the recording of any of the other intensives,
please follow this link.
Any questions, feel free to contact us by email or phone.
Sandra and JoAnne
Authors-”A Decorator’s Reference and Resource Guide”
Sandra Racz
Founder-Signature Redesign
Executive Director-The-DSA
The Decorating & Staging Academy
http://the-dsa.com
435-901-1205
To the Trade Tools, Apps & Websites
TOOLS
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Mid-point Measuring Tape
Heavy Duty Wall Hangers
Level w/ Movable Guides
Hang and Level Too
Black and Decker Accu Mark
eTape16, Digital Tape
EZ Decorator
APPS
Moodboard: Create boards including color themes and more.
Mark on Call: Plan, preview, track and implement design within budget
RoomScan: Measure Room by Tapping iPhone on Walls
LikeThatDecor: Snap a photo of furniture you like and the app will instantly
match similar pieces available to purchase to make furniture shopping easy.
Ikea Catalog: Not just a catalog. Ikea’s app allows you to virtually place their
furniture in your room to see how it will look.
Color Capture: Snap a photo with Benjamin Moore's app of any color
inspiration you see to find the best matches from their collection.
Chairish: Buy and sell pre-owned furniture or decor in a quick way.
iHandy Level: Hanging a picture, get it straight with iHandy.
Color Smart by Behr: Virtual color made easy.
Confident Consultation Forms Kit
$99 value
Click the link or copy and paste into
your browser. Includes:
Client Intake Form
Power Words Form
Confident Color Test Overview
More…
http://the-dsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015The-DSA-Confident-Consultation-Form-Kit.pdf
CLIENT INTAKE FORM
Please take a few moments to fill out this form to allow our firm to get to know more
about you. Fill out the areas pertinent to your project. If you are unsure of a question,
skip over it for now.
Name
Address
Phone
E-mail
Family Size and Ages
Decision Maker (s)
Pre-determined Budget?
$1000-5000
Other
$5,000 – 10,000
Project Completion
$10,000 - $30,000
In stages
$40,000 - 90,000 $100,000+
All at Once
Finish Date
Reason for Redecorating?
How involved do you wish to be on this project:
Very involved (Provide details and updates daily or weekly)
Involved – Our firm acts as project manager (Update with install dates,
deliveries, work schedule etc.)
Minimally involved – don’t call until everything is ready to install
Surprise Me (Work within budget but this is why I hired you)
Other: _______________________________________________
House square footage:
House Age:
# Bedrooms:
# Baths:
How long have you lived in house?
Do you plan to sell in near future?
Yes
No Is yes, when?
Things you love and dislike about focus room of this project.
What décor items must stay and be worked into plan? What items must go?
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS-CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Disabled or Elderly
Children below 6
Special Sleeping Needs
Handicap Accessible
Home Office/Area Needed
Pet Storage or Areas Needed
Grandchildren/Frequent Visitors
ARCHITECTURAL OR DÉCOR ELEMENTS UNDER CONSIDERATION:
Furniture
Flooring
Re-upholstery
Window Treatments
Artwork, mirrors, accessories
Space Planning
Wallpaper or Decorative Wall Finishes
Color Schemes
Lighting
Interior or Exterior Paint
Moldings, trims, wainscoting
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Appliances
Room addition
Other
DINING/ENTERTAINMENT
Kitchen Requirements
Don’t Cook
Average
Above Average Top of Line
Does more than one person cook at a time?
Yes
No
Where do you eat most meals? Dining Table Kitchen Counter/Island Kitchen Table
Family Room
Entertainment Style
Potluck
Formal
Casual
Buffet
Sit down
DOWNTIME NEEDS:
Is area needed for family gathering for games, cards, crafting, etc?
Yes
No
Is children’s play area needed?
Yes
No
Technical and media needs
Computer-Desk Top
Surround Sound
Wireless DSL/Satellite
Home Theater
TV-Use Existing or Replace
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
Bathroom
Office
Dining Room
Foyer
Living Room
Family Room
Bedrooms
Kitchen
Other____________
STORAGE NEEDS
Multipurpose Furniture
Hidden Storage (for clutter issues)
Closet Storage/ Organizers
Kitchen
Bathroom
E-Decorating-Get Inspired
One Room-4 Ways
Living room-Square
E-Decorating Inspiration
One Room-4 Ways
Living room-Rectangle
Confident Staging Colors for 2015-Mix and Match
Sample 4 Week
Content Marketing Kit
Theme: Color
The key to growing your business is to improve credibility and SEO to ensure your name comes
closer to the top when your potential client does a search. This will help you secure both local
and E-clients by improving your SEO and building credibility. Confused, ask about our Social
Media Management service through Your Success Studio.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Newsletter/
magazine
WEDNESDAY
Article: Impact of
Color
Blog-Social Media
Color of the
Year Photos
Blog/SM
Video Color
Tip-2-3 Minute
Blog/SM
FRIDAY
Question:
Do you update
your home
each season?
Blog/SM
Question:
Does the color
of the year
impact your
decisions?
Video Tip:
Blog/SM
Pinterest Focus
Article: Quick
Color Fixups
Blog/SM
New Call to
Action on
Website
THURSDAY
Article: Quick
Color Fixups
Blog/SM
Article-Top Three
Color Tips
Blog/SM
Article: Wrap it
Up
Blog/SM
We are Here
to Help
Sandra Racz
Founder-Signature Redesign
Executive Director-The-DSA
The Decorating & Staging Academy
http://the-dsa.com
435-901-1205