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kitchen planning guide

Legendary architect, Mies van der Rohe once stated, "God is in the details." The details will be the determining factor for how well your new kitchen reflects your personality and needs. Take time to print out this planning guide and answer the questions. It will become an important part of your kitchen scrapbook.
  

Household & Lifestyle

1. Number of Household Members:___ 
2. Number and approximate ages of household 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+  
3. If your household has young children, will they be using
the kitchen frequently? __Yes __No 
4. 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+ 
5. Where do you eat meals? 
__ Kitchen	__ Dining Room 
__Other:______________________ 
6. Where will your eat after you remodel/build? 
__ Kitchen	__ Dining Room
__ Other:_____________________ 
7. Do you require a kitchen table or would you be willing
to explore other options? 
__A kitchen table is required
__A kitchen table is preferred but I'm open to other options
__A kitchen table is not necessary 
8. What other activities will take place in your new 
kitchen? 
__Laundry	__Homework	__Watching TV
__Paying Bills	__Sewing	__Computer Center	
__Other:___________________	__Other:_____________ 
9. After you remodel/build, will you entertain 
frequently? __Yes __No 
	If Yes...
	What is your entertainment style?
	__formal	__informal 
	Do you have __large or __small gatherings? 
	Do your guests help you in the kitchen when
	you entertain? __Yes	__No 
10. 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 all or most of these items?
	__Yes	__No 

 

Cooking Style

1. Who is the primary cook?_____________________________ 
2. Is the primary cook __left handed or __right handed? 
3. How tall is the primary cook?_______ 
4. What is the primary cook's cooking style? 
__Gourmet Meals	__Family Meals
__Quick & Simple Meals
__Bring Meals Home	__Baking 
5. 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. 
6. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations? If so, please list:
__Yes	__No 
___________________________________________ 
7. Who is the secondary cook?__________________________ 
8. Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals
together? __Yes	__No 
9. Is the secondary cook 
__left handed or __right handed? 
10. How tall is the secondary cook?________ 
11. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities? 
__Preparing side dishes	__Clean up
__Assist in preparing main course 
12. Does the secondary cook have any physical 
limitations? If so, please list:
___________________________________________ 
  

Design & 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? (i.e. moving windows,
doors, and walls)? 
__Absolutely not	__I would consider it 
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...
	Which items do you need to sort?_____________________ 
8. Will you be keeping your existing applicances? 
Dishwasher:	__existing	__new
Refrigerator:	__existing	__new
Oven/Range:	__existing	__new 
Other: ___________________________ 
9. What is your style preference for your new kitchen? 
__contemporary	__formal
__country		__traditional 

10. Do you have a "wish list" of items you would like to be included in your new kitchen? If so, please list them below:
_______________________________________________________________________ 
_______________________________________________________________________ 
_______________________________________________________________________ 

 

Time & 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 included in your contract? __Yes	__No 
4. Do you have a budget for this project?__No  __Yes: $________________ 

 

 

General

 
1. Name:________________________________________________ 
2. Address:_____________________________________________
3. City:_________________________State:____Zip:_________
4. Home Phone:___________________________ 
5. Work Phone:___________________________ 
6. Fax:__________________________________ 
7. Email:__________________________________ 
8. New Home Address:____________________________________ 
9. City:_________________________State:____Zip:_________
10. Builder (if applicable):________________________
11. Phone:_______________________________ 
12. Fax:_________________________________ 
13. Architect (if applicable):_____________________
14. Phone:_______________________________ 
15. Fax:_________________________________ 
16. Interior Designer (if applicable):_____________
17. Phone:_______________________________ 
18. Fax:_________________________________ 

 

  

     

   


 
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