Kitchen Remodeling

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Kitchen Remodeling Project Workbook
Contents of this document are property of Titan
Construction. 200 South Concord Exchange, South
St Paul, MN 55075 651-225-1093
www.titanconst.com Portions reprinted with
permission from Atlanta Home Improvement magazine
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Kitchen Remodeling Project Checklist

• When do you want to complete this
• project?__________________________
• Do you want your plans prepared by
• ______ an architect ______ a builder/contractor
• ______ an interior designer
• ______ a certified kitchen or bath designer
• ______ a cabinet planner
• ______ yourself ______ other __________________
• What is your overall estimated budget
• for this project? ______
  12,000-30,000
• ______ 30,000-45,000 ______ 45,000-60,000
• ______ 60,000-80,000 ______ 80,000-100,000
• ______ 100,000 or more __________________
• Do you want your kitchen to have
• ____ more room ____ less room ____ less upkeep
• ______ updated features ______ better layout/flow
• ______ more natural light ______ other
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• How long do you plan on staying in the
• remodeled or new house? This should

Prioritize the following options (1) very
important (2) important (3) not important ____
function of space ____ traffic flow through
space ____ space for multiple cooks in
kitchen ____ separate space for each cook in
kitchen ____ look of space ____ materials made in
USA ____ brand name of materials ____ budget
flexibility ____ timeframe of project Do you
think your kitchen needs ______ a simple
cosmetic makeover ______ a complete
renovation Have you ever gone through the
process of designing a custom kitchen? ______ Yes
______ No Have you or anyone else made a sketch
of your ideas for the kitchen? ______ Yes ______
No Are you or your spouse likely to do any of the
installation work? ______ Yes ______ No If so,
how much? ____________________ Would you like the
kitchen floor plan to have ______ traffic
redirected through a different layout ______
more efficient space planning ______ more
efficient storage ______ convenient transport
between the kitchen and dining
room Do you want to ______ change doors or
windows ______ change size of space ______ add
an island ______ consider a room addition ______
have a separate dining table in the kitchen What
do you like about your present kitchen?
_________________________ ________________________
_________ What do you dislike about your
present kitchen? _________________________ _______
__________________________ What three words
describe your dream kitchen? _____________________
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Kitchen Remodeling Project Checklist

• What type of design would you like
• your new kitchen to have? ______ sleek/
• contemporary ______ warm and cozy
• ______ American country ______ Italian country
• ______ open and airy ______ French country
• ______ traditional ______ strictly functional
• ______ American formal ______ family retreat
  (coastal)
• ______ transitional (clean design with some
  detail)
• ______ other ___________________________
• What colors are you considering for
• your new kitchen? _________________
• _________________________________
• Plan for current cabinetry
• ______ replace ______ reface all ______ reface
  some
• ______ paint ______ add cabinets
• ______ reduce number of cabinets
• ______ increase height ______ reduce height
• preferred color______________________
• preferred style______________________

What type of lighting do you prefer? ______
overhead ______ windows ______ skylight ______
under cabinet ______ toe kick ______
pendant ______ recessed ______ decorative ______
artwork spots ______ incandescent ______ halogen
______ xenon ______ ceiling fan ______ chandelier
______ lighting for reading, needlework, special
tasks ______ other _______ _______________________
_____________________ Do you want a raised or
vaulted ceiling? ______ Yes ______ No Do you want
to incorporate architectural details? ______
wainscot ______ crown molding ______
arches______ keys ______ cabinets like furniture
______ cabinets with feet ______ other
_______________________ If youre replacing the
flooring, what type of material are you
considering? ______ vinyl ______ ceramic tile
______ stone tile ______ wood______ radiant
heat ______ other ___________________________ How
does your family treat the cabinets and
countertops? ______ rough ______ gentle Would you
like to have more countertop space around your
______ cook top ______ oven ______ sink ______
refrigerator ______ other ________________________
________ Have you thought about a larger primary
meal preparation area ? ______ Yes ______
No What type of countertop material would you
prefer? ______ laminate ______ solid
surface ______ ceramic tile ______ stainless
steel ______ granite ______ marble ______
limestone ______ stone composite ______ glass
______ wood ______ concrete ______ other
___________________________ How often do you shop
for groceries? ______ daily ______ weekly ______
biweekly ______ monthly Does the cook want to be
isolated from the family? ______ Yes ______
No Who will be cooking or helping
with preparation in the kitchen? ______
husband______ wife ______ children ______
in-laws ______ hired chef
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Kitchen Remodeling Project Checklist

• Do any of the household cooks have any
• physical limitations?
• ______ Yes ______ No
• Will any of the cooking or food
• preparation require special kitchen
• appliances? ______ gourmet ______ canning
• ______ frying ______ candy making ______ baking
• ______ ethnic ______ in-home catering company
• ______ other ___________________________
• Are the primary cooks
• ______ right-handed ______ left-handed
• Do you enjoy spending a lot of time in
• the kitchen?
• ______ Yes ______ No
• How does your family use the kitchen?
• ______ daily heat-and-serve meals
• ______ daily full course
• ______ meals from scratch
• ______ weekend quantity cooking

Do you store wine? ______ Yes ______ No How many
bottles of? ______ investment_______
collection ____ single bottles____
cases________ Do you want a ______ open cabinet
______ small wine cooler ______ large wine
cooler______ wine cellar Would you like a recycle
sorting station in the ______ kitchen ______
utility room ______ garage ______ basement ______
mudroom ______ outside Do you use the kitchen as
a home office to ______ sort coupons ______
prepare shopping lists and recipes ______ pay
bills ______ homework ______ store games for
children Would you like a desk in the kitchen?
_____Yes _____No Would you like a file
drawer?______ Yes ______ No Do you want a space
for ______ bulletin board ______ artwork ______
memo/chalkboard ______ calendar ______ other
__________________ Approximately how many
cookbooks do you have? ________________________ Do
you prefer to have books ______ visible ______
behind closed doors Would you like to have some
kind of file system for incoming and outgoing
mail? ______ Yes ______ No Do you have anything
to be displayed for decorative purposes such as
pottery, china, baskets, etc.? ______ Yes ______
No Describe.__________________________ ___________
______________________ ___________________________
______ Do you buy food/soft drinks in
bulk? ______ Yes ______ No How do you store fresh
foods? ______ refrigerator ______ baskets in
cabinet ______ cellar storage ______ other
____________________ How do you store bread?
______ refrigerator ______ freezer ______
countertop ______ bread drawer ______ cabinet How
do you store kitchen linens? ______ hanging
______ folded How much space do you require
for kitchen linens? ____________________ Do you
want a space for a fire extinguisher in the
kitchen? ______ Yes ______ No
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Kitchen Remodeling Project Checklist

• Do you require a separate utility
• cabinet for brooms, mops and cleaning
• supplies? ______ Yes ______ No
• Do you require storage for a vacuum
• cleaner? ______ Yes ______ No
• Would you add these specialized
• accessories for storage? ______ lazy Susan
• ______ ironing board ______ rollout shelves
• ______ towel bar ______ pantry with rollout
  shelves
• ______ pantry with swinging shelves
• ______ toe-kick step stool
• ______ pantry with can racks on doors
• ______ tilt-out sponge tray
• ______ recycling/waste bins
• ______ vertical dividers for trays and cutting
  boards
• ______ pullout table for two ______ utensil slots
• ______ knife storage in drawer
• ______ knife storage in block on countertop

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Sample Kitchen Layouts
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2004 Cost vs. Value Remodeling Report
SOURCE Remodeling Online www.remodeling.hw.net