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Planning for you kitchen and bath remodeling project
Planning for you kitchen and bath remodeling project

Planning Guide 
Geared to provide us with specific information that will help us understand your needs

Home Improvemen Process This walkthrough shows you what to expect before, during, and after a visit to our kitchen showroom.

Remodeling Hints 
Hints to help you prepare for your kitchen remodeling project 

    

   
planning guide

The Kitchen Planning Guide is geared to provide information The Kitchen Gallery will use to design a kitchen ideally suited to the needs of your home & family. We invite you to print out the form, fill in the blanks & bring the information with you when you visit our showroom. It's a great way to get started!

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 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 visiting during meal preparation. 
6. Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?
__ Yes	__ No 
7. Who is the secondary cook? _____________________
8. Do 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?
 ______________________________________

  
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. 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, indows, 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 

  
TIME AND BUDGET

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

  
GENERAL

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: _________________________________

 


 

 

 

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152 Almeria Ave.  Coral Gables, FL  33134   Phone 305.445.4747   Fax 305.445.4771


   

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