Kitchen Planning Questionnaire
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

    ___ 61 to 70

    ___ 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 it's 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?
    ___ Yes, A kitchen table is required

    ___ Preferred be 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? ___ large   ___ small

    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. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?
    ___ Yes    ___ No

  5. What is the primary cook's cooking style?
    ___ Gourmet Meals

    ___ Family Meals

    ___ Quick & Simple

    ___ Baking

    ___ Bringing Meal Home

  6. 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

  7. Is the secondary cook:
    ___ left handed or   ___ right handed

  8. How tall is the secondary cook?

  9. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?
    ___ Preparing side dishes

    ___ Clean Up

    ___ Assist in preparing main course

  10. Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?
    ___ Yes    ___ No

  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. What do you like about your current kitchen?

  4. What do you dislike about your current kitchen?

  5. If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to
    make structural changes? (i.e. moving windows, doors, and walls)
    ___ Yes    ___ No

  6. Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen?
    ___ Yes    ___ No

    If yes...How many bins do you need? ___

  7. Will you be keeping your existing appliances?
    Dishwasher: ___ existing    ___New

    Refrigerator: ___ existing    ___ New

    Oven/Range: ___ existing    ___ New

  8. What is your style preference for your new kitchen?
    ___ contemporary

    ___ Formal

    ___ Country

    ___ traditional

  9. Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that
    you would like to use in your new kitchen?
    ___ Yes    ___ No

Time and Budget:

  1. When would you like to begin your project?

  2. When would you like your project completed?

  3. Do you have a budget for this project?
    ___ Yes   $ ___________

    ___ No

  4. If you are building, is the kitchen in your contract?
    ___ Yes    ___ No

General Information:

  1. Name: ______________________

  2. Address: ______________________

  3. City / State (Province) / Zip Code: ______________________

  4. Home Phone: ______________________

  5. Work Phone: ______________________

  6. Fax: ______________________

  7. New Home Address: ______________________

  8. City / State (Province) / Zip Code: ______________________

  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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