Kitchen Remodel Questionnaire      Please consider the answers to these questions below prior to the Kitchen Remodeling.  These questions will help us design a kitchen that meets and succeeds your needs.  We have a printed version available, please contact us for a free copy. Do any members of your household require special consideration(s)? What is the approximate age of your current kitchen? Do you want to completely redo the kitchen area or do you prefer to make cosmetic changes? Which Best describes the style you are looking for? ___Elegant/Formal    ___Country    ___Traditional    ___Comfortable/Functional ___Simple. light & airy    ___Modern/Contemporary    ___Other ____________ Which portions of the kitchen will be preserved? Why do you want to remodel your kitchen? ___ Update appearance    ___Improve traffic pattern    ___Improve lighting ___Improve storage    ___Improve use of space    ___Other _____________ What are some of the things that bother you about your present kitchen? What do you like the most about your present kitchen? What are the most important items to you in improving your kitchen? ___Kitchen functionality    ___Improved lighting    ___More workspace ___Updated appearance    ___Better storage    ___Room for additional appliances ___Other _______________________      Who does most of the cooking in your home? Are they right-handed or left-handed? Describe any other needs for this cook? Are there other cooks who have significantly different needs? Please circle the items you desire to include in your new kitchen design:      Disposal     Microwave     Trash compactor     Dishwasher     Ice maker       Second sink     Breakfast bar     Window seats     Island workspace      Walk-in pantry     Eat-in dining     Wet bar     Laundry     TV/Stereo      Computer workspace     Wine storage     Utility storage           Open shelving     Gas cooktop     Electric cooktop     Downdraft      Vent hood   Oven/cooktop combo    Convection oven    Dual fuel           Double oven   Warming drawer    In-counter steamer    In-counter fryer      Built-in fridge     Standard refrigerator     Separate freezer    Other       What small appliances will you be using in your kitchen?      Toaster     Toaster oven     Coffeepot     Espresso machine    Blender       Bread machine    Crock-pot     Electric wok     Electric pan    Electric grill          Can opener    Rice cooker     Other__________ Which items will need special storage?      Cookbooks     China     Decorative items     Holiday items      Spices     Plastic     Breadboard     Breadbox     Glassware      Cutlery     Linens     Baking pans     Vegetables     Wine/bottles      Other___________     Do you recycle? If so were do you want to store them? Using the key below, mark where you would prefer to store the following items:      C= countertop  U= upper cabinet  B= bottom cabinet  S= shelf/bookcase                            P= pantry  O= other than kitchen ___Small appliances  ___Baking Supplies  ___Boxed goods ___Canned goods  ___Dishes  ___Fruits/Vegetables(non-refrigerated) ___Glassware  ___Paper/plastic wraps  ___Pet food ___Pots   ___Pans   ___Recycled items  ___Spices ___Other____________  ___Other_____________ ___Other____________  ___Other_____________ How often does your family eat in the following rooms: _____% Kitchen   Specify:___Table  ___Counter _____% Dining room _____% Den/Family room _____% Other __________ Please describe how you entertain. Family/Friends    __Formal   __Informal  __Large groups  __Small groups Holidays               __Formal   __Informal  __Large groups  __Small groups Business             __Formal  __Informal  __Large groups  __Small groups Choose one of the following statements that best describes how you like to entertain: ___I prefer to hire caterers so that I can enjoy my guests in a separate room. ___I prefer to be in the kitchen preparing the meal while my guests are in a separate room ___I prefer to have my guests nearby with open space so I can easily chat with them as I cook ___I prefer to have my guests sit in the kitchen with me as I cook or clean up ___I like my guests to help me in the kitchen. If you are replacing your cabinets, what type of materials and finish do you like? Wood types:_______________________________________ ___Stained  ___Painted  ___Paint or Stain wash  ___ Painted mixed with Stained ___Laminate  ___Other _______________ What cabinet door styles would you like?      Plain smooth surface     Raised panels     Recessed panels      Arched panels     Glass-inset     Other_____________ If Replacing countertops, which type would you select?      Tile     Solid Surface     Granite     Granite tile    Concrete      Butcher Block     Laminate     Other___________ What type of backsplash would you choose?      Tile     Solid Surface     Stainless steel      Same as countertop     Other___________ What type of flooring material would you select?      Tile     Tile laminate     Wood laminate     Hardwood      Granite     Limestone     Slate     Sheet vinyl      Heated floor     Other___________ List colors and color combinations that you may like to use in the design of your new kitchen: Walls? Ceilings? Floor? Cabinets? Counters? Appliances? Hardware?