Kitchen & Bath Planner

2007 Kitchen Your Project Workbook Bath Planner Planning a kitchen or bath remodel can be overwhelming, but taking the time to plan before you begin will help the process go more smoothly. Filling out this questionnaire will help you understand your wants and needs, so you’ll able to present a clear, concise view of what you’re looking for to your designer or contractor. [The Big Picture] When do you want to complete this project? Are you planning to expand your family? ________________________________ Yes No Do you want your plans prepared by: Does your family have special needs? an architect a builder/contractor dietary restrictions religious medical an interior designer a certified kitchen diabetic allergic mobility (ramps) or bath designer a cabinet designer memory-impaired safety (children) notes: yourself other security (valuables) non-barrier shower _____________________ seated use of kitchen visible storage _____________________ What is your overall estimated budget for appliances that lock lockable knife _____________________ this project? less than $12,000 storage live-in help living space home- $12,000-$30,000 $60,000-$80,000 schooling space home-office space _____________________ $30,000-$45,000 $80,000-$100,000 Specific information _________________ _____________________ $45,000-$60,000 $100,000 and above _____________________ What type(s) of pets do you have, if any? Do you want your kitchen/bath to have: ________________________________ _____________________ more room less room less upkeep ________________________________ _____________________ updated features better layout/flow _____________________ more natural light other ___________ Where do they eat? ________________ _____________________ Sleep? __________________________ How long do you plan on staying in the Spend their time? __________________ _____________________ remodeled or new house? (This should help _____________________ you figure out the breakdown of price per year.) Do you buy pet food in bulk? _____________________ ________________________________ Yes No If yes, what type? _____________________ How many people live in the house? dry canned _____________________ _______ adults _____________________ _______ children Prioritize the following options: _____________________ _______ extended family (1) very important (2) important _____________________ What are the ages and sexes of the (3) not important _____________________ family members? (Include extended ____function of space _____________________ time visitors, i.e. children in college, ____traffic flow through space grandchildren staying for the summer, ____space for multiple cooks in kitchen _____________________ relatives staying for the holidays.) ____separate space for each cook _____________________ Age: ___ Male Female ____look of space _____________________ Age: ___ Male Female ____materials made in USA _____________________ Age: ___ Male Female ____brand name of materials Age: ___ Male Female ____budget flexibility _____________________ Age: ___ Male Female ____timeframe of project _____________________ www.homeimprovementmag.com Atlanta Home Improvement DECEMBER 2006 8 5 2007 Kitchen Bath [The Kitchen] Planner Do you think your kitchen needs: What colors are you considering for your If you plan on adding a new microwave, a simple cosmetic makeover new kitchen? what kind do you want? a complete renovation _________________________________ above the stovetop built-in cabinet (base/wall/space-saver) Have you ever gone through the process Plan for current cabinetry: countertop of designing a custom kitchen? replace reface all reface some Yes No paint add cabinets reduce number of Is your ventilation: adequate noisy cabinets increase height reduce height ugly nonexistent Have you or has anyone else made a preferred color ______________________ sketch of your ideas for the kitchen? preferred style ______________________ Do you want an overhead vent hood? Yes No Yes No Plan for current appliances: Are you or your spouse likely to do any of replace reface What style and quantity of sink(s) do you the installation work? preferred color ______________________ prefer: single basin double basin Yes No preferred style ______________________ triple basin above-counter mount If so, how much? ___________________ below-counter mount farmhouse Plan for current countertops: super-sized Would you like the kitchen floorplan to have: replace re-cover minimum depth of basin(s) ______________ traffic redirected through a different layout preferred color ______________________ minimum width of basin(s) ______________ more efficient space planning more preferred style ______________________ efficient storage convenient movement Do you want a pot filler? between the kitchen and dining room What type of backsplash material do you Yes No want to use? Do you want to: change doors or windows ceramic tile stainless steel glass What gadgets do you want? change the size of the space add an granite other built-in stereo under-cabinet TV island consider a room addition have a hidden TV computer Internet separate dining table in the kitchen [Appliances & Fixures] connection DSL cable hook-up Do you plan on having: intercom security system What do you like about your present kitchen? natural gas propane-fed gas other ___________________________ _________________________________ electric gas and electric What type of lighting do you prefer? What do you dislike about your present Which of the following do you want? overhead windows skylight under kitchen? food disposal dishwasher icemaker cabinet toe kick pendant recessed _________________________________ trash compactor warming drawer decorative soffit artwork spot lights cooktop range under-counter oven incandescent halogen xenon What three words describe your dream wall oven (single/double) traditional ceiling fan chandelier lighting for kitchen? cooking oven convection cooking oven reading, needlework, special tasks _________________________________ halogen cooking oven other oven other ___________________________ updraft hood downdraft hood What type of design would you like your new microwave vent hood steamer fryer Do you want a raised or vaulted ceiling? kitchen to have? sleek/contemporary wok burner griddle grill Yes No warm and cozy American country Italian country French country If you plan on adding a new Do you want to incorporate architectural open and airy traditional strictly refrigerator, what kind do you details? functional American formal family want? wainscot crown molding retreat (coastal) transitional (clean design built-in built-in look slide-in arches keys cabinets like furniture with some detail) other integrated/hidden drawer base cabinets with feet other ____________ www.homeimprovementmag.com Atlanta Home Improvement DECEMBER 2006 8 7 2007 Kitchen If you’re replacing the flooring, what type How does the family use the kitchen? Do you like your guests to Bath of material are you considering? daily heat-and-serve meals help you with meal preparation? Planner vinyl ceramic tile stone tile wood daily full-course meals from scratch Yes No carpet radiant heat cork stained weekend quantity cooking concrete other ____________________ weekend family meals hobby cooking/ Do you like your guests to help clean up baking homework reading games after the meal? How does your family treat the cabinets relaxing plating food for serving Yes No and countertops? roughly gently other ___________________________ Do you retain caterers who prepare all your Would you like to have more countertop How many people eat at daily family meals? meals for entertaining? space around your: cooktop oven dinner parties (seated) ________________ Yes No sink refrigerator other ___________ dinner parties (buffet) _________________ family holiday dinners (seated) ___________ [Storage] Would you like a large preparation area family holiday dinners (buffet) ___________ Do you store wine? (36-inch minimum)? large parties (buffet) __________________ Yes No Yes No What type of eating area do you want? How many bottles of: What type of countertop material would table (round/rectangular/square/hexagonal/ red____white____investment____ you prefer? laminate solid surface octagonal) bench banquette or booth collection____single bottles____cases____ ceramic tile stainless steel granite attached table raised bar counter- marble manufactured quartz limestone height bar lower bar other _________ Do you want: stone composite glass lava stone an open wine cabinet a small wine cooler wood concrete other ____________ What small hand appliances do you use a large wine cooler a wine cellar in the kitchen? [Household Habits] food processor hand mixer blender Would you like a recyclables sorting station How often do you shop for groceries? bread machine electric mixer nut in the: kitchen utility room garage daily weekly biweekly monthly chopper coffee maker/grinder basement mudroom outside other ___________________________ Who will be cooking or helping with Do you use the kitchen as a home office to: preparation in the kitchen? How often do you entertain? __________ sort coupons prepare shopping lists and husband wife children in-laws recipes pay bills do homework hired chef How many guests at a time? __________ store games Do any of the household cooks have any What type of entertaining do you do? Would a file drawer be advantageous? physical limitations? cocktail party barbecue buffet Yes No Yes No sit-down dinners other_____________ Do you want space for: Will any of the cooking or food preparation

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