Planning Guide

Family & 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
__ A kitchen table is preferred but 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 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? 
   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
__ Bringing 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?
__ 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? ___________________________________________ 
  

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...
        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 & 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


1. Name: _______________________________________________ 
2. Address: ____________________________________________
3. City: _______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
4. Home Phone: ___________________________ 
5. Work Phone: ___________________________ 
6. Fax: __________________________________ 
7. New Home Address: ___________________________________ 
9. City: _______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
9. Builder Name (if applicable): _______________________
10. Contact Name: ______________________________________
11. Phone: _______________________________ 
12. Fax: _________________________________ 
13. Architect Name (if applicable): ____________________
14. Contact Name: ______________________________________
15. Phone: _______________________________ 
16. Fax: _________________________________ 
17. Interior Designer Name (if applicable): ____________
18. Contact Name: ______________________________________
19. Phone: _______________________________ 
20. Fax: _________________________________