The Atlanta Floor Store believes the best flooring projects start with a great conversation. A design consultation is your opportunity to align style, function, and budget before installation begins, and a little preparation goes a long way. For homeowners in Chamblee and nearby Atlanta communities, coming prepared helps ensure your flooring meeting is productive, efficient, and stress-free.
This checklist outlines exactly what to bring to your flooring design consultation so our project specialists can help you make confident, well-informed decisions about luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom area rugs, and more.
Photos of Your Space
Photos are one of the most valuable tools you can bring to your consultation. Even if you’re meeting in person, images help capture details that may not be obvious at first glance.
Helpful photos include:
Wide shots of each room you plan to update
Close-ups of existing floors, trim, and transitions
Images showing natural light at different times of day
Photos of nearby rooms for flow and continuity
If you’re renovating before moving in, listing photos or builder images is perfectly fine and still very useful.
Room Measurements or Floor Plans
Accurate measurements help your project specialist provide realistic recommendations and budget ranges. While exact measurements aren’t required, rough dimensions are extremely helpful.
Bring any of the following if you have them:
Room lengths and widths
Open-concept layouts showing connected spaces
Builder floor plans or renovation drawings
Measurements help determine plank layout, rug sizing, and material quantities, reducing surprises later in the process.
Style Inspiration You Love
Your design consultation is not just about flooring—it’s about creating a home that reflects your style. Bringing inspiration helps us understand your preferences quickly.
Great inspiration sources include:
Pinterest boards or saved Instagram posts
Photos of rooms you love from magazines or websites
Color palettes or fabric samples
Furniture or décor pieces you plan to keep
You don’t need everything perfectly defined. Even a general direction like “warm and modern” or “classic and cozy” gives us a strong starting point.
Information About Your Lifestyle
Your daily routine plays a major role in choosing the right flooring and rugs. Be ready to share how your home is actually used.
Important details include:
Pets or children in the household
High-traffic areas versus low-use rooms
Entertaining habits
Work-from-home spaces
This helps your consultant recommend materials that balance durability, comfort, and style—especially when selecting luxury vinyl plank and custom area rugs.
Budget Range and Priorities
Talking about the budget upfront helps ensure recommendations stay aligned with your expectations. You don’t need a final number, but having a comfortable range is extremely helpful.
During your consultation, consider:
Your overall project budget
Which rooms are the top priority
Where you’re willing to invest more
Where you’d like to save
Clear budget conversations allow us to guide you toward smart options without wasted time or unrealistic expectations.
Questions You’ve Been Wondering About
Your flooring meeting is the perfect time to ask questions. Writing them down beforehand ensures nothing gets overlooked.
Common questions include:
Which flooring works best for moisture-prone areas?
How long will installation take?
How do custom area rugs fit into the design plan?
What maintenance is required long-term?
No question is too small—design consultations are meant to provide clarity.
Why Preparation Makes a Big Difference
When homeowners in Chamblee arrive prepared, consultations move faster and feel more collaborative. Preparation allows your project specialist to focus on fine-tuning options, coordinating finishes, and creating a cohesive plan instead of backtracking for missing details.
At The Atlanta Floor Store, our process—Shop, Review, Install, Enjoy—is built around making flooring decisions simple and enjoyable, and preparation helps us deliver that experience.
What Happens After the Consultation
After your meeting, you’ll walk away with:
Clear flooring and rug recommendations
A better understanding of pricing and timelines
Confidence in your design direction
Next steps toward installation
Whether you shop from home or visit our in-town showroom and distribution center near the Chamblee Tucker Exit of I-85, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Want to bring your flooring vision to life? Connect with a project specialist at our Chamblee showroom for a personalized design consultation and let The Atlanta Floor Store help turn your ideas into a plan you’ll feel great about.
