What is the Guided Full-Spectrum Client Intake for Couples?


The Guilded Full-Spectrum Client Intake for Couples will take you and your partner through a series of carefully crafted questions, allowing each of you to understand the project on a much deeper level.


And, in order so that each of you can feel fully expressed, and not feel the need to compromise your answers in order to "care for your partner", each interview is done separately.


Ultimately, by each of your wants and needs, beliefs and values being expressed and on the table, you can then begin to lovingly engage the design process with clarity and confidence.


“Your design process saved our marriage.”



-Thomas K., Professional Photographer


A Proven System to Bring You Clarity

Not only does the Full-Spectrum Client Intake bring clarity to your home remodel,

it empowers you with whole new ways of being.


"You can't get what you want,

'till you know what you want."

-Joe Jackson


One of the biggest challenges for you as a couple is figuring out what you actually want. Most couples we meet are clear that they either want to or need to do something, but they are usually less sure what that something is.

Getting a sense of what you want and what your partner wants at a project’s outset, however, is essential in ultimately getting an end result that works for you. It also saves you time and money by being clear and confident at the outset.

That's why we created The Full-Spectrum Client Intake, 3 Lights Design’s signature interview process to help you and your partner move ahead with clarity and confidence, so, ultimately, you can experience the joy and fulfillment of contributing to your home's creation.

The Journey Home Begins with Knowing What You Want


What's Included?


4 Hours of Coaching

  • Two, 2-Hour Full-Spectrum Client Intake Sessions, one for each partner, to clearly define your wants and needs, as well as your beliefs and values.

Documentation and Deliverables

  • Audio recordings of the two Full-Spectrum Client Intakes that can be shared with your partner, with other family members, and with building professionals alike.

Optional Transcripts (Explored during the first 5 minute of the call)

  • Full transcripts linked with audio recordings. Includes a sharable link that that can be easily shared with family members and building professionals alike.
  • Cost of the transcript is an additional $200 per Full-Spectrum Client Intake.


"..my husband and I are complete opposites: I am bubbly and outgoing, and he can barely tolerate other humans. That said, while I was dubious [about the Full-Spectrum Client Intake], the interview turned out to be a HIT for both of us. Austin...asked pointed questions about the things that mattered to us, and really immersed himself into how we live as a family. That helped him assess what this [project] really meant to us and how we would use it. He therefore gave design suggestions based around that." -Dafra S., Homeowner, Mother, and Custom Wedding Dressmaker


Hi, I'm Austin

I'll be your guide :-)

I'd been a home designer in the building trades for just under a decade when the Great Recession of 2008 hit. Much of my work dried up, forcing me to look elsewhere to support my family. Having a knack for helping couples navigate both the emotional and logistical complexities of a home remodel project, I began coaching couples and individuals. As the economy bounced back, my love of good design with my love for healthy relationships merged into the same service. Viola! 3 Lights Design, The Joyful Home Remodel, and the Full-Spectrum Client Intake were born!

Your Investment

(an investment that saved one client alone over $200,000)


Before our session...

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Every step of the way, we seek to empower our design clients as co-creators and collaborators in the design process


“Wow, what an experience! They listened carefully to all our needs and wishes and even took us through this really cool interview process, which helped me to look at the potential for my kitchen in a whole new way.” -Jill O., Oakland

Frequently Asked Questions


Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

You can cancel before the coaching appointment and get a full refund, but not after your appointment has passed and/or the coaching has been completed.


How do I schedule my appointment?

Upon purchasing coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.


Can I purchase coaching more than once?

Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.