Kitchen Planning Questionnaire

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 yrs    __ 61 to 70 yrs      __ 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 its 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?

    __ A kitchen table is required

    __ A kitchen table is preferred but open to other options

    __ A kitchen table is not necessary

8. What other activities will take place in your new

    kitchen?

    __ Laundry         __ Homework    __ Watching TV

    __ Paying Bills    __ Sewing      __ Computer Center

    __ Other:___________________      __ 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?

    Do your guests help you in the kitchen when you entertain?

     __ Yes    __ No

10. How do you shop?

     __ For the week     __ Buy in bulk and freeze

     __ For each meal    __ Buy non-perishable items in bulk

     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. What is the primary cook's cooking style?

    __ Gourmet Meals

    __ Family Meals

    __ Quick & Simple Meals

    __ Bringing Meals Home

     __ Baking

5. 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 visit during meal preparation.

6. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?

    __ Yes __ No

7. Who is the secondary cook? __________________________

8. Does the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?

     __ Yes               __ No

9. Is the secondary cook

    __ left handed or __ right handed?

10. How tall is the secondary cook? ________

11. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?

      __ Preparing side dishes

      __ Clean up

      __ Assist in preparing main course

12. Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations?           

___________________________________________

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?

    __ 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)?

    __ Absolutely not    __ I would consider it

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?

    __ Yes    __ No

    If Yes...

    How many items do you need to sort? ___

8. Will you be keeping your existing appliances?

    Dishwasher:      __ existing   __ new

    Refrigerator:      __ existing   __ new

    Oven/Range:     __ existing   __ new

9. What is your style preference for your new kitchen?

    __ contemporary    __ formal

    __ country              __ traditional

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

1. Name: _______________________________________________

2. Address: ____________________________________________

3. City: _______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______

4. Home Phone: ___________________________

5. Work Phone: ___________________________

6. Fax: __________________________________

7. New Home Address: ___________________________________

9. 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: _________________________________