Planning: Kitchen Planning Guide

Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen

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	Wants	Needs		Wants	Needs
New cabinets			Recycling Bins
New countertop			More workspace
New floor			More storage
New oven(s)			Pantry
New refrigerator/freezer			Wet bar
New cooktop			New window(s)
New microwave			Desk area
Trash compactor			Eating area
New dishwasher			Media/TV Center
New sink(s)			New light fixtures
Waste Disposal			Cut/Chop surface
Others

Lifestyle/Room Use

This worksheet gives you some things to think about in your initial planning, but it’s only the beginning. Your NKBA kitchen specialist will conduct an in-depth interview with you in order to create a design that suits your lifestyle and satisfies your needs and wants.

How many household members are there in your family? (please include approximate ages)

_____ Adults ______Teens ______Children ________Other

_____ Pets What types_____________________________

Who is the primary cook?____________________________

How many other household members cook?______________

How tall is the primary cook?______ Left or right handed?___________

Does any family member have physical limitations?________________

What type of cooking do you normally do?

_____Heat and serve meals

_____Full-course, “from scratch” meals

_____Bulk cooking for freezing/leftovers

_____Other

Do you entertain frequently? _____Formally ____Informally

Is the kitchen a socializing place? _____

Where do you plan to sort recyclables?

_____Kitchen _____Laundry _____Garage _____Other

What type of feeling would you like your new kitchen space to have?

____Sleek/Contemporary _____ Warm & Cozy Country _____ Traditional ____ Open & Airy
_____ Strictly Functional _____Formal ____ Family Retreat _____ Personal Design Statement

What secondary activities will take place in your kitchen?

______Computer ______Laundry ______TV/Radio ______ Eating ______ Planning Desk ______ Wet Bar

______Growing Plants ______Sewing ______Other Hobbies ______Other

What is your cycle of shopping for food?

_____Weekly _____Bi-weekly _____Daily

When would you like to start the project?________________

When would you like the project to be completed?________________

What budget range have you established for your kitchen project?_____________

What are your plans regarding this home?

a. Is it a long-or short-term investment? [ ] Long [ ] Short

b. Is return on investment a primary concern? [ ] Yes [ ] No

c. Do you plan on renting the jobsite residence in the future? [ ] Yes [ ] No

What do you dislike most about your present kitchen?
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What do you like about your present kitchen?
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