Kitchen Planning Checklist: A questionnaire geared to provide information we can use to design a kitchen ideally suited for your family. Family and Lifestyle 1. Number of family members:       2. 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+  3. If your family 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 does your family eat its meals? __ Kitchen    __ Dining Room __ Other:________________ 6. Where will your family 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 if a design could be improved? __ A kitchen table is required __ Preferred but open to other options __ Not necessary 8. What other activities will take place in your new kitchen? __ Laundry __ Homework __ Watching TV __ Paying Bills __ Sewing __ Computer Center __ Other: 9. 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? __ over 10 people or __ under 10 people Do your guests help you in the kitchen when you entertain? __ Yes __ No 10. 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. 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 __ Baking  __ Bringing Meals Home __ 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? __ Yes __ No  7. Who is the secondary cook? __ left handed or __ right handed?  8. How tall is the secondary cook? ________  9. Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?   __ Yes __ No  10. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities? __ Preparing side dishes __ Clean up __ Assist in preparing main course  __   11. Does the secondary cook have any physical  limitations? 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?  (i.e. 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 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 Ph: 5. Work Ph: 6. Fax: 7. New Home Address: 8. City/ State/ Zip: 9. Builder Name (if applicable): 10. Contact Name: 11. Ph: 12. Fax: 13. Architect Name (if applicable): 14. Contact Name: 15. Ph: 16. Fax: 17. Interior Designer Name (if applicable): 18. Contact Name: 19. Ph: 20. Fax: Back to Top