Kitchen Elegance Planning Guide

 

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?

 

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   __   Other ________________________

 

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 Phone:  ___________________________________

 

5.  Work Phone:  ___________________________________

 

6.  Fax:  ___________________________________

 

7.  New Home Address: ___________________________________

 

8. 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: ___________________________________