Kitchen Planning Questionnaire:
Answering these questions will help us plan a kitchen to meet your needs.
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. 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?
__ Yes __No
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/or 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
__ Microwave: __ existing __ new
__ Other:________________________
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. Your Name:
2. Address:
3. City/ State/ Zip:
4. Home Phone:
5. Work Phone:
6. Fax:
7. Builder Name (if applicable):
8. Phone:
9. Architect Name (if applicable):
10. Phone:
11. Interior Designer Name (if applicable):
12. Phone: