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Kitchen Planning Guide With the wide range of cabinetry choices available, and the many functional elements that need to be considered, we understand that renovating or building your new kitchen can

1 Kitchen Planning Guide With the wide range of cabinetry choices available, and the many functional elements that need to be considered, we understand that renovating or building your new kitchen can be daunting and sometimes confusing. CCW are committed to assisting you throughout the process so this guide is intended to give you a good place to start. If you take the time to review this brochure, you ll gain clarity on what you want in your Your kitchen, Your kitchen, your style, your your style, memories. your memories. CCW Cabinet CCW Cabinet Works... Creating Works... Creating memorable memorable moments. moments. Page 1

Step 1: Get to Know Your Space your space or fail to capture the best features of your home.

When looking for features around the room, consider things like natural light sources, where the best views are located, your major traf- relation to other parts of the house (especially if you have

You will need to determine if the structure you want to change is load-bearing and safe to renovate.

2 Step 1: Get to Know Your Space your space or fail to capture the best features of your home. When thinking about the space available for your kitchen, the aim is to identify features that will bring the room to life and improve your enjoyment of this important family hub. When looking for features around the room, consider things like natural light sources, where the best views are located, your major traf- relation to other parts of the house (especially if you have small children). If you intend to make a structural change (such as removing a wall or adding a window), discuss this with a Licensed Builder before progressing with your plans. You will need to determine if the structure you want to change is load-bearing and safe to renovate. Please note that for structural changes and new home projects, we ll need to know who you choose as your builder so we can work closely with them to complete your new kitchen. It s important that we engage with your builder early in the process. Once you have a feel for the layout of the room, you may like to measure the area available to you. If you are renovating rather than building, be sure to take as many before photos as you can, then have them available Masterbuilder (MBA) Award winning home, 2013 Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 2

Step 2: Identify Your Needs and Prepare a Brief (Use pages 10-15 to note your answers) Aside from understanding the features of your space, this is the most critical step in the planning process, so

On average*, most kitchens in Australia are some time, your lifestyle and/or family size may change when compared to where you re at today. *Source: HIA JELD-WEN Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2010/11.

In addition to thinking about lifestyle, it is important to work through features, design preferences and colour preferences, so this stage will examine your household s functional needs.

3 Step 2: Identify Your Needs and Prepare a Brief (Use pages to note your answers) Aside from understanding the features of your space, this is the most critical step in the planning process, so it s worth taking as much time as you need to think through the different options. On average*, most kitchens in Australia are some time, your lifestyle and/or family size may change when compared to where you re at today. *Source: HIA JELD-WEN Kitchens and Bathrooms Report 2010/11. think about things that may impact on how much you enjoy your kitchen both now and in the future. In addition to thinking about lifestyle, it is important to work through features, design preferences and colour preferences, so this stage will examine your household s functional needs. While we will guide you through the process, please take the time to think about your answers in advance. Your responses allow your space and budget. family? (include children & any parents /relatives who may be moving in) mobility of the main cooks? left-handed? eating habits (eg do you entertain at home or prefer to eat out?) and what types of food do you commonly purchase (eg do you buy more fresh food or pantry items?) do you use your kitchen for? dining, supervising homework, or home Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 3

Your main motivations for installing a new (Use pages 10-15 to note

winning home, 2013 rice cooker, bread maker, electric frying pans,

4 Your main motivations for installing a new (Use pages to note your answers) kitchen? the property? current design? (if renovating) to use? parents or relatives moving in) Housing Industry Award (HIA) award winning home, 2013 rice cooker, bread maker, electric frying pans, dustbuster) provincial, art deco, traditional) home Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 4

appliances? (with or without child proof locks?) coffee machine or for your fridge or freezer unit?

slide-out, concealed, canopy, or island style of hood, and will it exhaust the air internally or

selected, CCW can provide guidance your cabinetry.

5 appliances? (with or without child proof locks?) coffee machine or for your fridge or freezer unit? (eg for instant cold water or ice) benchtop or be standalone as part of an oven unit? slide-out, concealed, canopy, or island style of hood, and will it exhaust the air internally or externally? and dishwasher, be freestanding, built-in or integrated? selected, CCW can provide guidance your cabinetry. You will spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, so take as long as you need to work through so please contact us on Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 5

your cabinetry (Use page 13 to note your answers) of your kitchen, it s worth considering the

you through the best layouts that are appropriate for your project.

impact on your kitchen s functionality and design. www.ccwplanningtools.com.au.

6 your cabinetry (Use page 13 to note your answers) of your kitchen, it s worth considering the style plan and the space, some design styles to standalone cabinet) Your designer will talk you through the best layouts that are appropriate for your project. In addition to the shape, it is vital to consider look of your kitchen and have a major impact on your kitchen s functionality and design. cupboard doors cabinetry mechanisms hidden Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 6

Step 4: Identify Your Work Station Preferences your preference for the location of your main work areas.

foods (pantry). containers etc. cleaning agents. Bench space, kitchen utensils, mixing bowls.

address this with you in detail to ensure the and your lifestyle needs.

7 Step 4: Identify Your Work Station Preferences your preference for the location of your main work areas. While this may be determined by your layout and room size, your kitchen will be frozen) and non-perishable foods (pantry). containers etc. cleaning agents. Bench space, kitchen utensils, mixing bowls. Oven, cooktop, microwave, rangehood, baking trays, toaster, kettle, frying pans. address this with you in detail to ensure the and your lifestyle needs. zone decisions can have, you may like to view Mater Prize Home 2013 Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 7

Step 5: Additional Activities That We Recommend visit a number of different retailers who specialise in selling the non-cabinetry

We suggest you start As a minimum, you will need to visit the following types of retailers to assist with your Homes in the area, and to

Step 6: Time to Get Started With all of your planning now well underway, you d like to achieve.

8 Step 5: Additional Activities That We Recommend visit a number of different retailers who specialise in selling the non-cabinetry elements of your kitchen. We suggest you start As a minimum, you will need to visit the following types of retailers to assist with your Homes in the area, and to collect photographs from magazines that capture the look and feel of your desired kitchen. Step 6: Time to Get Started With all of your planning now well underway, you d like to achieve. If you haven t been to see us already, please and make a personal appointment. welcome to choose the person you d like to work with, or you can ask us to refer you to the from reception and may be viewed on our Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 8

kitchen design ideas room exclusive for our clients assist you in making material

produced a separate handout called what to expect. provided to you.

9 arrange to meet you in your home. outside of these times may be available on a variety of cabinetry mechanisms and kitchen design ideas room exclusive for our clients assist you in making material selections design, manufacture and installation process for your kitchen, we have produced a separate handout called what to expect. provided to you. SHOWROOM P F E info@ccwcabinetworks.com.au Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 9

10 advice design construction Getting to know you what does your bigger picture look like? 1. What style type is your home? Timber Low set High Set Pole Home Brick Low set High Set Masonry Block Low set High Set Studio Town House Apartment/Unit Duplex 2. Is your project... New Renovation 3. Are you planning: To live in house 5-10yrs sell / lease house within 5yrs 10-20yrs 4. How many in your household? (incl kids and any relatives who may move in) 5. How many cooks? How many right / left handed? R L 6. Does your household do a lot of cooking? Yes No 7. Is your lifestyle open plan? Yes No 8. How often do you entertain at home? Weekly Monthly Seldom 9. What is your shopping frequency? Weekly Fortnightly 10. Do you buy more fresh? Or panty items? Or is it even? Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 10

11 advice design construction 11. Ideas, Likes & Dislikes - What are the things you really dislike in kitchens, and what are the things that you would really like to have in your kitchen? (eg: cutlery, utensil, spice/oil bottle, tea towel rail, bins, appliance cupboards) Is the current design efficient for your use? Yes No 12. What type of views do you have from your kitchen window? (It would be ideal if you are able to take some photos of the space/views, and bring to your consultation if it is to be held within our showroom) Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 11

12 advice design construction 13. What style of kitchen do you envision? (Please tick) Contemporary Industrial Traditional / Country / French Modern Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 12

13 advice design construction 14. What Layout do you envision? (Please tick) One Wall L Shaped Include and island bench (tick) Include and island bench (tick) Galley Style U Shaped G Shaped or sketch another idea here Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 13

14 advice design construction What did you envision?... The Finer Details 15. With the finish of doors/drawers/panels? Decorative Board Laminated Board - which is a premium laminated product, this product will have edge tape Gloss Matte 2Pac Paint - clean lines, no edge tape Gloss Semi Gloss Matte Metallic (Note: 2Pac Paint will increase the cost of your kitchen by 10-15%) I am unsure and require guidance on this decision 16. What type of bench top? Laminated Board Stone: Granite Reconstituted Stainless Steel Wood Other? Please Specify: I am unsure and require guidance on this decision 17. Bench height Please indicate below what height would suit your household the most? (tick) 18. Bench thickness Laminated - 33mm Stone - 20mm 40mm Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 14

15 advice design construction 19. Storage - (2 part question) Do you prefer more drawers than cupboards? Yes No Even Mix of both I am unsure and require guidance on this decision Pantry preferences Butlers Walk-in Pull out Cupboard 20. What type of hardware would you like? Standard Soft close I am unsure and require guidance on this decision 21. Would you like handles? Yes No if so do you envision... Vertical Horizontal Big Small I am unsure and require guidance on this decision 22. Do you want specific lighting? LED lighting more specific to task Strip lighting more specific to mood Mix of both None I am unsure and require guidance on this decision 23. What type of Splashback have you envisioned? Glass Tile Stone Stainless Steel Metaline Laminex has introduced the Metaline splashback range which is crafted using an advanced fire retardant aluminium composite panel. Combined with a high gloss paint system, the highly durable surface is both heat and water resistant which means the splashback can be used behind gas and electric cooktops. I am unsure and require guidance on this decision Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 15

16 This Space to Create... Your Ideas & Inspiration Your kitchen, your style, your memories. CCW Cabinet Works... Creating memorable moments. Page 16

Components of a Kitchen Renovation

Components of a Kitchen Renovation The Kitchen Renovation Guide The following is a simple kitchen renovation checklist. It aims to assist you, and us, in preparing for your new kitchen. If it's been while since you last renovated a kitchen,