KITCHEN DESIGNS by Ken Kelly, Inc.

26 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY  11596 516-736-3435

www.kitchendesigns.com

 

Kitchen Planning Questionnaire

The questions you are about to answer will greatly assist your designer in creating the kitchen of your dreams! You can print this page directly from your browser.

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
__ Preferred but open to other options
__ Not necessary
8. What other activities will take place in your new kitchen?
__ Laundry __ Homework __ Watching TV
__ Paying Bills __ Sewing __ Computer Center
__ 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?
__ over 10 people or __ under 10 people 
Do your guests help you in the kitchen 
when you entertain?
 __ Yes    __ No
10. How do you shop? 
__ For the week     	
__ For each meal   
__ Buy non-perishable items in bulk 
__ Buy in bulk and freeze
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 ___ Baking 
___ Bringing Meals Home
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? ___left handed or ___right handed?
8. How tall is the secondary cook? ________ 
9. Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?   ___Yes ___No 
10. What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?
___ Preparing side dishes ___ Clean up
___ Assist in preparing main course   
11. 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 windows, doors, and walls)
___Yes ___No 
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 Information

1. Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. City/ State/ Zip:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Home Phone:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Work Phone:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Fax:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. New Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
8. 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:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________