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KITCHEN PLANNING GUIDE |
Family and Lifestyle
Total number of family members: _____
Number and approximate ages of family members: ___Infants ___young children ___teens ___20 – 30 yrs ___31 – 40 yrs ___41 – 50 yrs ___51 – 60 yrs ___61 – 70 yrs ___70+ yrs
If your family has young children, will they be using the kitchen frequently? ___Yes ___No
How long do you plan on living in the home you are remodeling/building? ___1 – 5 yrs ___6 – 10 yrs ___11 – 20 yrs ___20+ yrs
Where does your family eat its meals? ___Kitchen ___Dining Room ___Other:______________
Where will your family eat after you remodel/build? ___Kitchen ___Dining Room ___Other:______________
Do you require a kitchen table or would you be willing to explore other options if a design could be improved? ___A kitchen table is required ___A kitchen table is preferred but open to other options ___A kitchen table is not necessary
What other activities will take place in your new kitchen? ___Laundry ___Homework ___Watching TV ___Sewing ___Paying Bills ___Computer Center ___Other: ___________
After you remodel/build, will you entertain frequently? ___Yes ___No If yes… What is your entertainment style? ___Formal ___Informal Gathering Size ___Large ___Small Do your guests help you in the ___Yes ___No kitchen when you entertain?
How do you shop? ___For the week ___For each meal ___Other:_______________ ___Buy in bulk and freeze ___Buy non-perishable items in bulk If you buy in bulk, do you require storage in the kitchen for all or most of these items? ___Yes ___No Cooking Style
Who is the primary cook? ____________________________
Is the primary cook ___left-handed or ___right-handed?
How tall is the primary cook? _________________________
What is the primary cook’s style? ___Gourmet Meals ___Family Meals ___Quick & Simple Meals ___Baking ___Bringing Meals Home ___Other:_____________________
What does the primary cook prefer? ___No one else in the kitchen while preparing meals. ___A helper in the kitchen when preparing meals. ___Family or friends visiting during meal preparation.
Does the primary cook have any physical limitations? ___Yes ___No If yes: ____________________________
Who is secondary cook? _____________________________
Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together? ___Yes ___No
Is the secondary cook ___left-handed or ___right-handed?
How tall is the secondary cook? _______________________
What are the secondary cook’s responsibilities? ___Preparing side dishes ___Clean-up ___Assist in preparing main course
Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations? ___Yes ___No If yes: ____________________________
Design and Style
What are you color/style/theme preferences for your new kitchen? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Are there colors/styles/themes you would not want in your new kitchen? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that you would like to use in your new kitchen? ___Yes ___No
If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to make structural changes (i.e. moving windows, doors, and walls)? ___Absolutely Not ___I would consider it
What do you like about your current kitchen? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
What do you dislike about your current kitchen? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen? ___Yes ___No If yes, how many items do you need to sort? ___________
If remodeling, will you be keeping your existing appliances? Dishwasher: ___existing ___new Refrigerator: ___existing ___new Oven/Range: ___existing ___new
If you are getting new appliances, what are you interested in?
Note – Appliance measurements will be needed prior to kitchen design to accurately figure cabinet measurements.
Below is a list of cabinet/kitchen features you may be interested in.
What is your style preference for your new kitchen? ___Contemporary ___Formal ___Country ___Traditional ___Other:_______________
Time and Budget
When would you like to begin your project? _______________________________________________
When would you like your project completed? _____________________________________________
If you are building, is the kitchen in your contract? ___Yes ___No
Do you have a budget for this project? $__________________________________________________ |
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