Kitchen Remodel Questionnaire Design & Style 1. What do you like and not like about how your current kitchen looks? 2. What is the architectural style of your home? Do you want your new kitchen to reflect this style? 3. Which general style do you like-- contemporary, traditional, country or transitional? 4. What colors do you like? Dislike? 5. What rooms adjoin the kitchen? Does the kitchen need to complement their design? 6. When was the house built? How old is the kitchen? 7. What type of wood species do you prefer? Alder Cherry Hickory Maple Oak 8. What style of cabinet door do you prefer? flat panel raised panel bead board 9. What kind of countertop would you like? granite quartz solid surface laminate 10. What is your hardware preference? knobs pulls 11. What type of sink would you prefer? single bowl double bowl 50/50 60/40 farmhouse 12. Do you want a garbage disposal? Yes No 13. How would you like your sink mounted? under mounted drop in 14. What are some designs and products that you like? Create a folder or notebook with notes, pictures including kitchen layouts, colors, etc. Function & Storage 1. What do you like and not like about how your current kitchen works? 2. What improvements are you looking for in a new kitchen? Easier to clean Upgraded electrical service More efficient traffic pattern More storage Better lighting Additional workspace Other, please explain: 1 P age
3. Which of the following do you want in your new kitchen? Disposer Microwave Trash compactor Icemaker Dishwasher Separate cook top: Gas Electric Downdraft Updraft Oven/cook top combination Refrigerator: Built-in Standard Freezer: Part of refrigerator Separate Unit Double ovens Second Sink 4. Will you keep your existing appliances? 5. Are you going to replace or refinish the existing floor? 6. Do you need more space in the kitchen for working on the computer, paying bills, and other tasks? Computer/ Homework Walk-in pantry Wet bar Wine storage Kids projects Laundry Hobbies TV/radio Other: 7. Do you need more storage space? 8. Which items need specialized storage? Bakeware Breadboard Breadbox China Cookbooks Cutlery Dishes Display items Glassware Lids Linen Paper Goods Pet Food Plastic Recycling Soft drinks Spices Vegetables Wine 2 P age
Where would you like to store the following items? Code: (B) Base cabinet (W) Wall cabinet (T) Tall cabinet (C) Countertop (L) Laundry Room (AG) Appliance garage (BC) Bookcase Baking equipment Paper products Linens Cleaning supplies Glassware Leftover containers Fruits/vegetables (non-refrigerated) Laundry Iron Pet foods Gift Wrapping Recycle containers Specialty cooking items (wok, etc.) Boxed goods Canned goods Dishes Pots and pans Serving trays Other: 9. Do you shop daily? Weekly? Monthly? Do you buy in bulk? 10. Do you plan to use the existing kitchen footprint, or will you need to add space from an adjacent room? 11. Do you have enough electrical outlets for small appliances (toaster, coffeemaker, blender, mixer, etc.) and electronics (cell phone, TV, etc.) 12. What small electrical appliances do you use in your kitchen? Blender Can opener Coffee pot Crock pot Electric Fry Pan Food processor Griddle Toaster Wok Other: 13. Do you have enough light to work by? 14. How many members are in your household? How old are they? Does anyone have any special needs? 3 P age
Cooking & Cleaning 1. Who is the primary cook? 2. Is the primary cook left- or right-handed? 3. How tall is the primary cook? 4. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations? 5. What is the primary cook's cooking style? Gourmet Family Quick and simple Takeout Baking How does the primary cook prefer to work? Alone One helper Multiple helpers 6. Is the secondary cook left- or right-handed? 7. How tall is the secondary cook? 8. Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations? 9. Do you have enough countertop space for preparing meals? 10. Is your sink large enough? 11. Is fresh water easily accessible when cooking? Do you need an additional sink or faucet? 4 P age
Dining & Entertaining 1. Do you need room for eating in the kitchen? 2. Do you want room for a stand-alone kitchen table and chairs? 3. Do you want an island with room for dining on one side or end? 4. Do you plan to entertain frequently? 5. Do you typically cook the food yourself or have the party catered? 6. How many guests do you typically invite? 7. Do my guests always end up in the kitchen? Please check the statement that best describes the way you feel. I like to be the only cook in the kitchen with my guests in a separate space that is away from the kitchen. I like to be the only cook in the kitchen with my guests close by, with open space to the family room. I like my guests to be sitting in the kitchen visiting with me while I cook. I like my guests to help me in the kitchen in meal preparation. I like to my guests to help in the clean-up process after the meal. I retain caterers who prepare, serve, and clean up all meals for entertainment. How and when do you entertain? Holidays: Formal Informal Business: Formal Informal Friends: Formal Informal 5 P age
Budget & Planning When would you like to begin the project? When would you like it completed? What is the budget range you have established for your kitchen project? $ New Appliance Information Please provide product make and model, and, if applicable, indicate if you would like to use your existing appliance(s). Refrigerator: Dishwasher: Microwave: Oven #1: Oven#2: Cooktop: Range: Ventilation System: Warming Drawer: Disposal: Wine Storage: Other: 6 P age