Interior Design Consultation

Provide comprehensive design consultation by analyzing requirements and producing a complete design brief.

Pre-flight Checks (MANDATORY — run before consultation)

Before asking questions, check what data already exists to avoid redundant work.

!ls projects/${PROJECT_NAME}/brief.md 2>/dev/null && echo "HAS_BRIEF=true" || echo "HAS_BRIEF=false"

!ls projects/${PROJECT_NAME}/style-config.yaml 2>/dev/null && echo "HAS_STYLE_CONFIG=true" || echo "HAS_STYLE_CONFIG=false"

!ls projects/${PROJECT_NAME}/references/preprocessed/semantic_analysis.json 2>/dev/null && echo "HAS_SEMANTIC=true" || echo "HAS_SEMANTIC=false"

!ls projects/${PROJECT_NAME}/notes.md 2>/dev/null && echo "HAS_NOTES=true" || echo "HAS_NOTES=false"

!ls projects/${PROJECT_NAME}/references/*.{jpg,jpeg,png,webp} 2>/dev/null && echo "HAS_REFERENCE=true" || echo "HAS_REFERENCE=false"

Decision Logic

HAS_SEMANTIC=true?
└── Read semantic_analysis.json — pre-fill style, colors, materials, lighting from Gemini Vision analysis.
    Skip questions about things already known. Announce what was pre-filled.

HAS_BRIEF=true AND brief has content?
└── Read brief.md — pre-fill from existing brief. Only ask about missing/unclear sections.

HAS_STYLE_CONFIG=true?
└── Read style-config.yaml — style, palette, materials already decided. Focus on gaps.

HAS_NOTES=true?
└── Read notes.md — check for previous feedback to avoid recommending rejected options.

HAS_REFERENCE=true AND HAS_SEMANTIC=false?
└── Suggest running /preprocess-room first — Gemini Vision analysis will give much better data for consultation.

Never ask what the data already shows. Pre-fill and confirm instead of re-asking.

Consultation Flow

Step 1: Gather Requirements

Ask the user (if not provided via $ARGUMENTS):

• Space: Room type, approximate dimensions, existing architectural features (windows, columns, ceiling height)
• Purpose: Primary use, number of occupants, lifestyle needs (pets, children, work-from-home)
• Preferences: Liked styles, colors they're drawn to, any inspirations (photos, references)
• Constraints: Budget range (luxury/mid/budget), climate considerations, existing furniture to keep
• Mood: Desired atmosphere (cozy, energetic, serene, dramatic, professional)

Step 2: Style Recommendation

Based on requirements, recommend 2-3 suitable styles with reasoning:

• Primary style recommendation with justification
• Alternative style that addresses the same needs differently
• Optional: fusion/hybrid style combining elements

Reference /style-guide for style characteristics.

Step 3: Color Palette

Generate a cohesive color palette:

• Primary color (60% of space): walls, large surfaces
• Secondary color (30%): upholstery, curtains, rugs
• Accent color (10%): decorative objects, artwork, throws
• Include hex codes and color names
• Consider lighting conditions (natural light direction, artificial lighting)

Step 4: Materials & Textures

Recommend materials appropriate to the style:

• Flooring: type, color, pattern
• Wall treatments: paint, wallpaper, paneling, texture
• Fabrics: upholstery, curtains, rugs — material and texture
• Hard surfaces: countertops, tabletops — material
• Metals/finishes: hardware, fixtures, frames

Step 5: Furniture Layout Concepts

Suggest key furniture pieces:

• Essential pieces for the room type
• Style-appropriate selections with descriptions
• Spatial arrangement principles (focal point, traffic flow, zones)
• Scale guidance relative to room dimensions

Step 6: Lighting Plan

Recommend lighting layers:

• Ambient: general room illumination
• Task: functional lighting for activities
• Accent: highlighting features, artwork, architecture
• Decorative: statement fixtures that serve as design elements
• Color temperature recommendations (warm/neutral/cool)

Step 7: Design Brief Output

Compile everything into a structured design brief:

## Design Brief: [Room Name]
### Style: [Primary Style] (with [Secondary] influences)
### Color Palette: [colors with hex codes]
### Key Materials: [top 5 materials]
### Furniture Plan: [key pieces]
### Lighting: [approach summary]
### Mood: [atmosphere description]
### Next Steps: [suggest using /generate-prompt or /mood-board]

After delivering the brief, suggest next actions:

• /mood-board to generate a visual mood board description from this brief
• /generate-prompt to create AI rendering prompts based on this brief
• /render to send prompts directly to AI providers

Session Relevant Skills

• /mood-board — natural next step after consultation. Takes your design brief and expands it into a rich sensory description. Use when the client wants to "feel" the space before rendering.
• /generate-prompt — skip mood board and go straight to prompts. Use when requirements are already detailed enough or the user is in a hurry.
• /style-guide — reference during Step 2 (style recommendation). Essential when the user's style preference is vague or when recommending fusion styles.
• /render — jump straight to rendering if the user already has a clear prompt. Rarely used directly after consult — usually goes through /generate-prompt first.
• /edit-design — if the user arrives with a reference image instead of starting from scratch, redirect to /edit-design. Don't try to consult on an existing image here.

Gotchas

• Don't skip style recommendation: Even if the user says "I want Scandinavian", still present alternatives — they may not know about Japandi or Nordic variants that better match their mood.
• Budget affects everything: A "luxury Minimalist" and "budget Minimalist" produce completely different material palettes. Always clarify budget before recommending materials.
• Climate matters for materials: Don't recommend wool rugs for tropical climates or rattan for cold/humid areas. Cross-reference location if provided.
• The brief is the contract: Everything downstream (mood board, prompts, renders) builds on this brief. Incomplete or vague briefs cascade into poor renders. Be thorough here.