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Gather Kitchen Design Ideas and Decide What You Want

The kitchen is the most essential room in your home. You want your kitchen design to be comfortable and welcoming while refelecting your lifestyle and personality.

However, finding the perfect balance for your kitchen is no easy task. From choosing a designer to picking out colors, materials, styles and the latest trends. A new kitchen project can be daunting.

How do you turn your dream into a reality? Where do I start gathering kitchen ideas?

Take the time to ask yourself some questions about you FAMILY and LIFESTYLE...

How many members are in your household?

What are the approximate ages of family members?

How long do you plan on living in the home you are to remodel or build?

Where does your family eat i.e. kitchen, dining room , family room?

How often do you entertain? Do you entertain in the kitchen?

How many do you want to seat?

The there are some questions about COOKING STYLE and KITCHEN USAGE...

Who is the primary cook?

How may other household members cook?

Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

What other activities do you do in your kitchen (Baking, Canning, Arts and Craft, watch TV, listen to the Radio, etc)

Then there are some DETAILED QUESTIONS about what you would like to have in your kitchen...

What small appliances do you use in your kitchen?

Which items need specialized storage?

Which items do you recylce?

Where would yo like to store items?

And then finally what DESIGN|STYLE and DECORATIONS|FINISHES do you like...

What type of feeling would you like your new kitchen space to have? ( Formal, Traditional, Sleek/Contemporary, Open and airy, Family retreat, Country, Personal design statement, Strictly functional, etc.)

What colors do you like?

What colors do you particularly dislike?

What wood types or finishes are you considering for your new kitchen?

There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to these questions. Everyone has there personal preferences. The purpose of them is to allow you to pick your own brain and engage in the design process. Think about the products and services you will need for your project.

If you are engaged in the design process you can quickly, easily and painlessly design your project before construction begins.

Good design is not a secret. You can turn you dream kitchen into a reality.

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Take this comprehensive online Kitchen Questionnaire before remodeling your kitchen.

Kitchen Questionnaire

Please note that all fields followed by an asterisk must be filled in.

Please review my Questionnaire and contact me for a Consultation*
Please review my Questionnaire and contact me for a Consultation*

Yes. I would like a Consultation.

First Name*
First Name*

Last Name*
Last Name*

E-mail Address*
E-mail Address*

Street Address*
Street Address*

City*
City*

State/Prov*
State/Prov*

Zip/Postal Code*
Zip/Postal Code*

Country*
Country*

Home Phone*
Home Phone*

Business Phone

Fax

Are you the homeowner or a trade professional?*
Are you the homeowner or a trade professional?*

What rooms are included in this project?*
What rooms are included in this project?*

	A. Kitchen
	B. Bath
	C. Other

If Other, What rooms?

FAMILY and LIFESTYLE

Number of family members?*
Number of family members?*

Approximate ages.

	A. infants
	B. young children
	C. teens
	D. 20 to 30 yrs
	E. 31 to 40 yrs
	F. 41 to 50 yrs
	G. 51 to 60 yrs
	H. 61 to 70 yrs
	I. 70+ years

If your family has young children will they be using the kitchen frquently?

	A. Yes
	B. No

Have you been living in your home for less than a year?

	A. Yes
	B. No

How long do you plan on living in the home you are remodeling/building?*
How long do you plan on living in the home you are remodeling/building?*

What do you dislike most about your present kitchen?

What works particularly well in you present kitchen?

What improvemnts are you looking for in a new kitchen?

	A. More storage
	B. Easier to clean
	C. Better lighting
	D. Additional workspace
	E. Larger eating area
	F. More efficient traffic pattern
	G. Upgraded electrical service
	H. Other

If Other, Please explain

Is there anything specific you would like to include in your kitchen? List some details of the new kitchen that are important to you.

Where does your family currently eat its meals?

	A. Kitchen
	B. Dinette
	C. Dining Room
	D. Family Room
	E. Other

Where will your family eat its meals after you remodel/build??

	A. Kitchen
	B. Dinette
	C. Dining Room
	D. Family Room
	E. Other

Do you require a kitchen table or would you be willing to explore other options if a design could be approved?

	A. A table is required
	B. Preferred but open to other options
	C. Not necessary
	D. Island
	E. Peninsula
	F. Banquette

After you remodel/build will you entertain frequently?

	A. Yes
	B. No

Please check the statement that best describes the way you feel.*
Please check the statement that best describes the way you feel.*

	A. I like to be the only cook in the kitchen with my guests in a separate space that is away from the kitchen.
	B. I like to be the only cook in the kitchen with my guests close by, with open space to the family room.
	C. I like my guests to be sitting in the kitchen visiting me while I cook.
	D. I like my guests to help me in the kitchen in meal preparation.
	E. I like my guests to help in the clean-up process after the meal.
	F. I retain caterers whon prepare, serve, and clean up all meals for entertainment.

Do you entertain for Holidays? How?

Do you entertain Friends? How?

Do you entertain for Business

What secondary activities would you like to take place in your kitchen?*
What secondary activities would you like to take place in your kitchen?*

	A. Eating
	B. Kids' projects
	C. Homework/study
	E. Hobbies
	F. Computer
	G. TV/radio
	H. Wet bar
	I. Walk-in pantry
	J. Wine storage
	K. Laundry
	L. Planning desk
	M. Sewing
	N. Growing plants
	O. Baking
	P. Arts and Crafts
	Q. Canning
	R. Other

How ofter do you shop?*
How ofter do you shop?*

	A. For the week.
	B. For each meal.
	C. Buy non-perishable items in bulk.
	D. Buy in bulk and freeze.

If you buy in bulk, do you require storage in the kitchen for all or most of these items?

	A. Yes
	B. No

COOKING STYLE

Who is the primary cook?*
Who is the primary cook?*

Is this person right-handed or left-handed?

	A. Right
	B. Left
	C. Ambidextrous - like a pitcher

How tall is this person?

What is the primary cook's cooking style?

	A. Quick and Simple Meals
	B. Family Meals
	C. Gourmet Meals
	D. Baking
	E. BBQ - Grill Master
	F. Bring Meals Home
	G. Take Out

What does the primary cook prefer?

	A. No one else in the kitchen while preparng meals.
	B. A helper in the kitchen when preparing meals.
	C. Family or friends visiting during meal prepartatiion.

Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

	A. Yes
	B. No

Who is the secondary cook?

Is this person right-handed or left-handed?

	A. Right
	B. Left
	C. Ambidextrous - like a pitcher

How tall is this person?

Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

	A. Yes
	B. No

Does the primary and the secondary cook prepare meals together?

	A. Yes
	B. No

What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?

	A. Preparing side dishes
	B. Clean up
	C. Assist in preparing main course
	D. Take turns cooking

DETAIL QUESTIONS

What small appliances do you use in your kitchen?

	A. Toaster
	B. Coffeepot
	C. Blender
	D. Wok
	E. Can opener
	F. Electric frying pan
	G. Griddle
	H. Crock pot
	I. Pressure cooker
	J. Food processor
	K. Mixer
	L. Microwave
	M. Bread machine
	O. Steamer
	P. Juicer
	Q. Other

Which items need specialized storage?

	A. Bottles
	B. Cutting board
	C. Breadboard
	D. Breadbox
	E. Cookbooks
	F. Cutlery
	G. Dishes
	H. Display items
	I. Glassware
	J. Lids
	K. Linen
	L. Plastic
	M. Soft drinks
	N. Spices
	O. Vegetables
	P. Wine
	Q. Other

Which items do you recycle?

	A. Paper
	B. Plastic
	C. Glass
	D. Cans

Where do you sort?

	A. Kitchen
	B. Garage
	C. Utility room
	D. Basement

Where would you like to store the following items? See selection in CheckBoxes below each item.

Baking equipment

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Paper products

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Cleaning supplies

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Linens

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Glassware

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Leftover containers

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Fruits and Vegetables (non-refrigerated)

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Laundry | Iron

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Spices

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Pet foods

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Wrapping material (i.e. foil, wax paper, plastic wrap, baggies)

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Recylce containers

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Specialty cooking items (i.e. wok, blender)

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Canned goods

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Boxed goods

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Dishes

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Pots and Pans

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Serving trays

	A. Base cabinet
	B. Wall cabinet
	C. Tall cabinet
	D. Countertop
	E. Appliance garage
	F. Desk
	F. Bookcase
	G. Outside of kitchen
	H. Walk-in pantry
	I. Basement

Please check if you desire any of the following:*
Please check if you desire any of the following:*

	A. Disposer
	B. Microwave
	C. Trash compactor
	D. Icemaker
	E. Dishwasher
	F. Cooktop
	G. Refrigerator
	H. Freezer
	I. Double oven
	J. Second sink
	K. Decorative wood hood
	L. Stainless steel hood
	M. Other, please explain

If other, please explain

DESIGN AND STYLE OPTIONS

If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to make structural changes? (i.e. moving, windows, doors, and walls)*
If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to make structural changes? (i.e. moving, windows, doors, and walls)*

	A. Yes
	B. No

If you are changing out your cabinets, what type of facing material do you prefer?

	A. Wood
	B. Stained
	C. Stain and Glaze
	C. Painted
	D. Paint and Glaze
	E. Veneered
	E. Laminate

If you selected wood what species or type?

What cabinet door styles do you prefer?

	A. Sleek, plain front
	B. Raised panels
	C. Recessed panels
	D. Arched panels
	E. Glass fronts

If you are changing out your countertops, which do you prefer?

	A. Granite
	B. Marble
	C. Manufactured stone
	D. Solid surfacing
	E. Wood
	F. Laminate
	G. Other, please explain

If Other, please explain

What flooring materials do you prefer?

	A. Hardwood
	B. Tile
	C. Granite
	D. Marble
	E. Limestone
	F. Sheet vinyl
	G. Vinyl tiles
	H. Concrete
	I. Other, please explain

If Other, please explain

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

	A. Formal
	B. Traditonal
	C. Transitional
	C. Family retreat
	D. Strictly functional
	E. Open and airy
	F. Sleek \| Contemporary
	G. Country
	H. Personal design statement