“ From the moment we walked in, we knew we made the right decision.

From the design work to the construction, they made it easy. They even completed a week ahead of schedule.

With their unique coop showroom we saved enough money on our kitchen to actually remodel our powder room.

Thank you so much!”
                -Lisa and Craig B.

Kitchen Planning Guide

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Guide:

1. How did you hear about our firm?
2. How long have you lived at the current residence?
3. How much time do you spend in the current kitchen?
4. When was the house built?
5. How old is the present kitchen?
6. When would you like to start the project?
7. When would you like the project to be completed?
8. Has anyone assisted you in preparing a design for the kitchen?
9. Do you plan on retaining an interior designer or architect to assist in the kitchen designing?
10. Do you have a specific builder/contractor or other specialist with whom you would like to work?
11. What portion of the project, if any will be your responsibility?
12. How much do you plan to spend to complete your project?
13. How long do you intend to stay at the current residence?
14. What are your plans for the home? 
      a. Long-Term or Short-Term residence?
      b. Is return on your investment a primary concern?
      c. Do you plan on renting to a third-party in the near future?
15. How many family members are living in the household?
____  Adults   ____   Teens   ____  Children   ____  Other   ____  Pets _____________Type of Pets
16. Which family member(s) will share in the final decision-making process?
17. What do you like most about your present kitchen?
18. What do you like least about your present kitchen?
19. Who is the primary cook?
20. How does the family use the kitchen? Check all that apply
__ Daily heat & serve meals   __ Daily Full-Course Meals __ Weekend Quantity Cooking  
__ Weekend Family Meals  __ Socializing    Other _____________________
21. Do you recycle?
22. Do you entertain frequently? If yes, Formally or Informally
23. Designing the kitchen so that it supports your entertainment style is part of the planning process. 
Tell us which statement fits you best:
____ I like to be the only one in the kitchen with my guests in a separate space that is away from the kitchen
____ I like to be the only cook in the kitchen, with my guests close by in a space that opens into the kitchen
____ I like my guests to be sitting in the kitchen visiting with me while I cook
____ I like my guests to help me in the kitchen in meal preparation
____ I like my guests to help me cleanup after the meal
____ I retain caterers who prepare all the meals when entertaining

24. What secondary activities will take place in your kitchen?
____  Computer   ____  Laundry    ____  TV/Radio
____  Eating    ____   Planning Desk   ____  Wet Bar
____  Growing Plants   ____ Sewing   ____ Study   
____  Hobbies/Crafts     Other______________
25. What is your cycle of shopping for food?
____  Monthly    ____  Weekly    ____  Bi-weekly    ____  Daily


Design Information

1. What type of feeling would you like your new kitchen space to have? Check all that apply.
____  Sleek/Contemporary 
____  Warm & Cozy Country
____  Traditional
____  Open & Airy
____  Strictly Functional
____  Formal
____  Family Retreat 
____  Personal Design Statement

2. What colors do you like?
3. What are the color preferences of other family members
4. Additional Design ideas, questions or comments: