Kitchen Planning Questionnaire - Kitchen and Bath Planning Guide - Measuring For Your New Kitchen, Home Improvement Process, and Remodeling Hints

Kitchen Planning Questionnaire:

Kitchen Questionnaire Improvement Process Hints Measuring Guide

Family and Lifestyle

Number of family members:

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+

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

__ Yes __ No

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+

Where does your family eat its meals?

__ Kitchen __ Dining Room
__ Other:____________________

Where will your family eat after you remodel/build?

__ Kitchen __ Dining Room
__ Other:____________________

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

What other activities will take place in your new
kitchen?

__	Laundry	__	Homework	__	Watching TV
__	Paying Bills	__	Sewing	__	Computer Center
__	Other:

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

Who is the primary cook?

Is the primary cook

__ left handed or __ right handed?

How tall is the primary cook?

What is the primary cook's cooking style?

__	Gourmet Meals	__	Family Meals
__	Quick & Simple Meals	__	Baking
__	Bringing Meals Home	__

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.

Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

__ Yes __ No

Who is the secondary cook?

__ left handed or __ right handed?

How tall is the secondary cook? ________

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

What are your color preferences for your new kitchen?

Are there colors you would not want in your new
kitchen?

Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and
ideas that you would like to use in your new kitchen?

__ Yes __ No

If a design could be greatly improved, would you be
willing to make structural changes?

(i.e. moving windows, doors, and walls) __ Yes __ No

What do you like about your current kitchen?

What do you dislike about your current kitchen?

Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen?

__ Yes __ No

If Yes... How many items do you need to sort? ___

Will you be keeping your existing appliances?

Dishwasher:	__	existing	__	new
Refrigerator:	__	existing	__	new
Oven/Range:	__	existing	__	new

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: