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Kitchen Planning Guide
 

Family and Lifestyle:

 1. Number of family members:

2. 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+

3. Where does your family eat its meals?

  ___ Kitchen   ___ Dining Room
  ___ Other:____________________________

4. 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
  ___ Preferred but open to other options
  ___ Not necessary

5. What other activities will take place in your new kitchen?

  ___ Laundry   ___ Homework   ___ Watching TV
  ___ Paying bills   ___ Sewing   ___ Computer center
  ___ Other:____________________________

6. After your remodel/build, will you entertain frequently?

  ______ Yes   ______ No


If Yes...
What is your entertainment style?

Do you have large or small gatherings?

  ______ large   ______ small

Do your guests help you in the kitchen
when you entertain?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

7. How do you shop?

  ___ For the week
  ___ For each meal
  ___ Buy non-perishable items in bulk
  ___ Buy in bulk and freeze

If you buy in bulk, do you require
storage in the kitchen for all or
most of these items?

  ______ Yes   ______ No
 

Cooking Style:

1. Who is the primary cook?

2. What is the primary cook's cooking style?

  ___ Gourmet meals   ___ Family meals
  ___ Quick and simple meals   ___ Baking
  ___ Bringing meals home

3. 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.

4. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

  ___ Yes   ___ No
  What type?_________________________

5. Is there a secondary cook?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

6. Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

7. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?

  ___ Preparing side dishes   ___ Clean up
  ___ Assist in preparing main course

8. Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations?

  ___ Yes   ___ No
  What type?_________________________

 

Design and Style:

 1. What are your color preferences for your new kitchen?

2. Are there colors you would not want in your new kitchen?

3. Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that you would like to use in your new kitchen?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

4. If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to make structural changes?
(e.g. moving windows, doors, and walls)

  ______ Yes   ______ No

5. What do you like about your current kitchen?

6. What do you dislike about your current kitchen?

7. Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

If yes, how many items do you need to sort? ___

8. Will you be keeping your existing appliances?

  Dishwasher:   ___ existing   ___ new
  Refrigerator:   ___ existing   ___ new
  Oven/Range:   ___ existing   ___ new
  Microwave:   ___ traditional   ___ new

9. What is your style preference for your new kitchen?

  ___ contemporary   ___ formal
  ___ country   ___ traditional
 

Time and Budget:

1. When would you like to begin your project?

2. When would you like your project completed?

3. If you are building, is the kitchen in your contract?

  ______ Yes   ______ No

4. Do you have a budget for this project?

  ______ Yes   ______ No
 

General Information:

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. City/ State/ ZIP:

4. Home Phone:

5. Work Phone:

6. Fax:

7. New Home Address:

8. City/ State/ ZIP:

9. Builder Name (if applicable):

10. Contact Name:

11. Phone:

12. Fax:

13. Architect Name (if applicable):

14. Contact Name:

15. Phone:

16. Fax:

17. Interior Designer Name (if applicable):

18. Contact Name:

19. Phone:

20. Fax:
 
 

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