Please tell us about your existing kitchen:

What do you like best about your kitchen?
Spacious	Good Storage	Good Lighting
Good Ventilation	Counter Space	Layout
Door/Window placement	Appliances
Other:

What do you dislike about your kitchen?
Lack of space	Storage	Bad lighting
Poor ventilation	Lack of counter space	Layout
Door/Window placement	Appliances
Other:

How many people cook?
1	2	more than 2

How many people typically occupy the kitchen at one time?

Food preparation includes:
Single meals	Family meals	Snacks
Entertaining	Baking
Other:

Entertaining is usually:
Informal	Formal

What other activities take place in the kitchen?
Eating	Socializing	Paperwork
Hobbies	Children’s homework
Other:

HERE IS A CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CHOICES:
Tear out magazine pictures of any of the following items that you like and show them to your designer.

Cabinetry Styles:
Arch	Cathedral	Square	Slab Face

Cabinet Wood:    Find out more about the different wood species here.
Maple	Oak	Cherry	Alder
Hickory	Pecan	Other

Cabinet Color/Finish:

Cabinet Fabrication:
Face Frame	Frameless

Countertops:
Laminate	Ceramic Tile	Solid Surface	Granite
Other:
Color/pattern:

Flooring:
Vinyl	Ceramic Tile	Wood	Laminate
Other:
Color/pattern:

Wall Covering:
Paint	Tile	Wallpaper
Combination:
Color/pattern:

Lighting:
Ceiling fixture	Recessed lighting	Hanging lamps	Above sink
Above range	Inside cabinet
Notes:

Appliances:
New	Existing
Cooking:	Range	Dimensions:	Width
		Height
		Depth
	Brand:		Model No.
	Cook top	Dimensions:	Width
			Height
			Depth
	Brand:		Model No.
	Oven	Dimensions:	Width
			Height
			Depth
	Brand:		Model No.
	Microwave	Dimensions:	Width
			Height
			Depth
	Brand:		Model No.
	Warming Drawer	Dimensions:	Width
			Height
			Depth
	Brand:		Model No.

Refrigerator:
Side by side	Bottom freezer	Top freezer	Separate freezer
Separate icemaker	Wine chiller	Matching wood panels
Dimensions:	Width
	Height
	Depth
Brand:		Model No.

Dishwasher:
Raised Panel	Matching wood panels
Dimensions:	Width
	Height
	Depth
Brand:		Model No.

Sink:
Single bowl	Double bowl	Disposer	Second prep sink
Other
Dimensions:	Width
	Height
	Depth
Brand:		Model No.

Storage Selection:
Tall pantry cabinet	Base pantry pull out	Base cabinets w/ pull out baskets
Drawer base	Open shelving	Sliding vegetable bins
Wine rack	Bread drawer	Vertical tray dividers
Other:

Conveniences for cooking:
Appliance garage	Range hood	Microwave/oven cabinet
Slide out bread board	Spice rack	Base w/ sliding shelves
Cutlery divider	Cookbook rack
Other:

Clean-up center:
Sink front drop trays	Concealed wastebaskets	Raised dishwasher bases
Sliding towel rack	Recycling containers
Other:

Decorator Style:
Crown molding	Valances	Wall cabinets with glass doors
Boxed column fillers	Black accents	Matching appliance panels
Decorative rosettes	Decorative overlays	Decorative legs or feet
Stylish ornaments
Other:

Shape of kitchen:
L shape	U shape	Galley
Other:

Kitchen Budget:
Here is an approximate breakdown according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association:
     Cabinets 40%
     Labor 15%
     Appliances 15%
     Faucets & Fixtures 8%
     Flooring 7%
     Windows 7%
     Counter Tops 8%

Make sure your kitchen designer is aware of your budget. If you know what you are willing to spend and have established a realistic budget, it will be easier to keep your project moving forward and to realize your wishes. Depending on the scope of your remodel or new kitchen, you may eliminate or add costs listed above. And, don’t forget to budget for handles, hardware, and accessories that you may want.

Whole kitchen	Cabinets only
Other:
$3,000 - $5,000	$6,000 - $10,000	$11,000 - $15,000
$16,000 - $20,000	$20,000 - $25,000	$25,000 and over

Other Budget(s):
Bath $	Garage $
Closet $	Entertainment $