AI Prompts for Interior Designers

"Write a 3-paragraph design concept narrative for a high-end residential living room. The style is "Modern Organic Minimalist". The key materials are light oak, textured boucle, unlacquered brass, and honed travertine. The narrative should paint a picture of how the space feels to live in—focusing on natural light, tactile warmth, and relaxed sophistication—rather than just listing furniture. This will be read aloud during a client presentation."

"Create a detailed, week-by-week project timeline for a full kitchen and primary bath remodel. Break it down into 5 phases: Discovery & Concept, Detailed Design & Sourcing, Procurement & Permitting, Construction (Demo through Rough-in to Finishes), and Final Install & Styling. For each phase, list the specific milestones, the client approvals required to move forward, and the estimated duration in weeks. Assume a standard 16-week total timeline."

"Design a 15-question Lifestyle Discovery Questionnaire for new residential interior design clients. Go beyond basic style preferences ("do you like modern or traditional?"). Focus on how they actually use their space: entertaining habits, morning routines, pet realities, storage pain points, and how they want to feel when they walk through the front door at 6 PM. Categorize the questions for easy reading."

"Provide a realistic percentage breakdown for a $50,000 furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) budget for a luxury primary bedroom and en-suite bath refresh (no hard construction). Allocate funds across: Custom Window Treatments, Rugs, Bed/Mattress, Casegoods (Nightstands/Dresser), Lighting, Soft Goods/Bedding, Artwork/Accessories, and a contingency buffer. Include a 2-sentence rationale for where to "splurge" versus where to "save" in this specific space."

"Draft a professional email to a high-end custom woodworking studio inquiring about a custom 10-foot dining table. State that you are a designer sourcing for a client project. Promptly ask for their current lead times, trade pricing application process, and whether they can accommodate a specific leg modification to their standard "Oakhaven" model. Keep it concise, professional, and clear about the project location and timeline."

"Draft an agenda and talking points for a 60-minute "Schematic Design" client presentation. Outline the meeting flow: 5 mins for setting expectations and stating the objective (getting approval on the floor plan and general aesthetic direction), 15 mins for the concept mood board, 20 mins for the floor plan walk-through, 10 mins for initial material palettes, and 10 mins for next steps. Include exactly what feedback you need from the client today vs. what can wait."

"Draft an email to a client communicating that their custom sectional sofa—the anchor piece of the living room—has been delayed by 6 weeks due to a fabric backorder originating at the European mill. Use the "Bad News, Good News, Action Plan" framework. The tone should be highly empathetic but professional and solution-oriented. Offer two specific, immediate solutions (e.g., re-selecting a similar in-stock fabric, or waiting and bringing in a temporary loaner piece)."

"Write a 1-page "Brand Aesthetic Guideline" for my boutique interior design firm. The firm specializes in "Desert Modernism" mixed with "Vintage European Antiques". Define the 4 core pillars of our design philosophy (e.g., Tension, Authenticity). List 5 materials we love using, and 5 "trends" we absolutely avoid. This document will be used to onboard junior designers so they understand the firm's unique point of view."

"Draft a 3-paragraph explanation for a client proposal outlining a hybrid design fee structure. Explain the "Flat Fee" portion ($15,000) that covers Phase 1 & 2 (Design Concept & Detailed Specifications). Then explain the "Hourly Admin Fee" ($150/hr) that covers Phase 3 (Procurement, Order Management, and Install Coordination). Clearly justify why Procurement must be hourly (unpredictable vendor delays, damages, shipping logistics) to protect both the firm and the client."

"Write an engaging Instagram caption for a "Before and After" carousel post of a dark, dated 1990s kitchen transformed into a bright, airy, functional space. The caption should hook the reader immediately with the biggest transformation challenge, describe the solution (removing a load-bearing wall to add a 10ft island), and explicitly call out a unique design detail (the unlacquered brass hardware). End with a Call-To-Action asking followers what their favorite detail is."