Kitchen Planning Questionnaire:

    Answering these questions will help us plan a kitchen to  meet
    your needs. Click this link for a printable version of this
    questionnaire.

    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 __ N


    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. 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: ______________________________
Architectural Kitchens & Baths, Inc.
239 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
516-766-5833