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Kitchen Planning Questionnaire
Print out this guide and fill it in, it will assist you in organizing your thoughts and wants for your new kitchen!
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The questions you are about to answer will greatly assist your
designer in creating the kitchen of your dreams!
Family and Lifestyle
| 1. |
Number
of family members: |
| 2. |
Number
and approximate ages of family
members: |
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infants |
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young
children |
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teens |
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20
to 30 yrs |
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31
to 40 yrs |
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41
to 50 yrs |
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51
to 60 yrs |
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61
to 70 yrs |
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70+ |
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| 3. |
If
your family has young children, will
they be using the kitchen frequently? |
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Yes __ No |
| 4. |
How
long do you plan on living in the home
you are remodeling/building? |
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1 to 5 yrs
__ 6 to 10 yrs
__ 11 to 20 yrs __ 20+ |
| 5. |
Where
does your family eat its meals? |
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Kitchen __ Dining
Room
__ Other:________________ |
| 6. |
Where
will your family eat after you
remodel/build? |
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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? |
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A kitchen table is required
__ Preferred but open to other options
__ Not necessary |
| 8. |
What
other activities will take place in
your new kitchen? |
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Laundry |
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Homework |
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Watching
TV |
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Paying
Bills |
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Sewing |
__ |
Computer
Center |
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Other: |
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| 9. |
After
your remodel/build will you entertain
frequently? __
Yes __ No |
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If Yes...What is your entertainment style?
__ formal __ informal
Do you have large or small gatherings?
__ over 10 people or __ under 10 people
Do your guests help you in the kitchen
when you entertain?
__ Yes __ No
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| 10. |
How
do you shop? |
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__ 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
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Cooking
Style
| 1. |
Who
is the primary cook? |
| 2. |
Is
the primary cook
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left handed or __ right handed? |
| 3. |
How
tall is the primary cook? |
| 4. |
What
is the primary cook's cooking style? |
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Gourmet
Meals |
__ |
Family
Meals |
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Quick
& Simple Meals |
__ |
Baking |
| __ |
Bringing
Meals Home |
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| 5. |
What
does the primary cook prefer? |
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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? |
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Yes __ No |
| 7. |
Who
is the secondary cook? |
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__
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? |
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Preparing
side dishes |
__ |
Clean
up |
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Assist
in preparing main course |
__ |
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| 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? |
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__
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) |
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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? |
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Yes __ No |
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If
Yes... How many items do you need to
sort? ___ |
| 8. |
Will
you be keeping your existing
appliances? |
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| Dishwasher: |
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existing |
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new |
| Refrigerator: |
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existing |
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new |
| Oven/Range: |
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existing |
__ |
new |
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| 9. |
What
is your style preference for your new
kitchen? |
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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: |
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