Kitchen Design

Kitchen Planning Guide

Here is a questionnaire that will help us guide you through the planning process. If you like, you can fill it out; or just familiarize yourself with the information that will be discussed

FAMILY AND LIFESTYLE
Number of family members:    
Number and approximate ages of family members:  
infants   young children   teens  
20 to 30 yrs   31 to 40 yrs   41 to 50 yrs  
51 to 60 yrs   61 to 70 yrs   70+  
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 to 5 yrs    6 to 10 yrs    11 to 20 yrs    20+
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
 Paying Bills    Sewing     Computer Center
 Other:  
After your remodel/build will you entertain frequently?      Yes    No
If Yes... What is your entertainment style?      Formal    Informal
Do you have large or small gatherings?      Large    Small
Do your guests help you in the kitchen when you entertain?      Yes    No
How do you shop?
 For the week    Buy in bulk and freeze  
 For each meal    Buy non-perishable items in bulk   
If you buy in bulk, do you require storage in the kitchen for your items?      Yes    No

COOKING STYLE
Who is the primary cook?    
Is the primary cook  left handed    right handed?
What is the primary cook's cooking style?    
Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?      Yes    No
Who is the secondary cook?    
Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?      Yes    No
Is the secondary cook  left handed    right handed?
How tall is the secondary cook?    
What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?    
Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations?      Yes    No

DESIGN AND STYLE
What are your color preferences for your new kitchen?  
Are there colors 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
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?    
Will you be keeping your existing appliances?      Absolutely not    I would consider it
If a design could be greatly improved, would you be
willing to make structural changes? (i.e. moving windows,doors, and walls)?
Dishwasher:   existing    new
Refrigerator:   existing    new
Oven/Range:   existing    new
Microwave:   existing    new
What is your style preference for your new kitchen?    

KITCHEN REMODELING QUESTIONS
Are you considering an addition along with your new kitchen?      Yes    No
Are you considering any new windows?      Yes    No
What type of flooring are you looking for?    
Check off any areas that you would handle:
 Tear out existing cabinets-tops-appliances-flooring-walls
 Electric
 Plumbing
 Drywall
 Painting/Wallpaper
Would you like a new sink?           Would you like a new faucet?  
What is the ceiling height?    
Do you have a soffit above your existing cabinets?  
Is there any bathrooms above the kitchen?  
What type of basement ceiling do you have?    

MISCELLANEOUS KITCHEN QUESTIONS
What type of countertops will be used?    
What type of backsplash will you be using?    
What shape of sink would you prefer?    
What kind of sink would you prefer?    

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 building contract?  
Do you have a budget for this project?      Yes:  $     No

GENERAL
* Name:   * Address:   
* City:   * State:     * Zip:   
* Home Phone:    Cell Phone:   
Work Phone:    * Email   
Fax:   
New Home Address:   
City:   State:     Zip:   
Builder Name:    Contact Name:   
Phone:    Fax:   
Architect Name:    Contact Name:   
Phone:    Fax:   
Interior Designer Name:    Contact Name:   
Phone:    Fax:   


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