The Kitchen Planning Guide is geared to provide
information Classic Kitchens will use to design a kitchen ideally suited to the needs of
your home & family. We invite you to print out the form, fill in the blanks &
bring the information with you when you visit our showroom. It's a great way to get
started!
Kitchen Planning
Guide
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
__ A kitchen table is preferred but open to other options
__ A kitchen table is not necessary
8. What other activities
will take place in your new
kitchen?
__ Laundry
__ Homework __ Watching
TV
__ Paying Bills __ Sewing __ Computer
Center
__ Other:___________________ __ 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?
Do your guests help you
in the kitchen when
you entertain? __ Yes __ No
10. How do you shop?
__ For the week
__ Buy in bulk and freeze
__ For each meal __ Buy non-perishable items in bulk
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
__ Bringing Meals Home __ Baking
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? __________________________
8. Do the secondary and
primary cook prepare meals
together? __ Yes __ No
9. Is the secondary cook
__ left handed or __ right handed?
10. How tall is the
secondary cook? ________
11. What are the
secondary cook's responsibilities?
__ Preparing side dishes
__ Clean up
__ Assist in preparing main course
12. 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)?
__ Absolutely not
__ I would consider it
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
1. Name:
_______________________________________________
2. Address:
____________________________________________
3. City: _______________________
State: ___ Zip: _______
4. Home Phone:
___________________________
5. Work Phone:
___________________________
6. Fax:
__________________________________
7. New Home Address:
___________________________________
9. 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:
_________________________________ |