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Planning Your Ideal Kitchen Taylor’d Cabinets, Inc.
To best assist you in creating your ideal space, please consider the following survey questions and be prepared to discuss the answers with your designer.
Client Information
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Name Date
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Residence Address Home Phone Work Phone
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City State Zip Cell Phone Cell Phone
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Jobsite Address E-mail #1
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City State Zip E-mail #2
Budget Check all boxes that apply.
Consider this:
A reasonable budget for a kitchen remodel is about 15% - 20% of the market value of
your home.
The national average for a mid-range major kitchen remodel is $43,862.*
The cabinetry alone typically ranges between 40% -50% of the overall budget.
* Source: Remodeling Magazine, Cost vs. Value Report, 2005.
Why am I considering a new kitchen?
New Construction
Long term investment – plan to stay in home 5 or more years
Short term investment – plan to sell or rent home in near future
Have I set a budget of how much I am willing and/or able to spend on the entire kitchen project (including cabinetry, countertops,
labor, appliances, fixtures, and flooring? If this is new construction, has a budget or allowance been pre-determined?
Yes No, not yet.
If yes, please indicate the budget range.
$5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999
$60,000 - $69,999 $70,000 - $79,999 $80,000 - $89,999 $90,000 - $100K +
What is the current market value of my home? _____________________________
Is my budget range within 15% - 20% of the home value?
Yes No
If my ideal kitchen exceeds my budget, what are my priorities? (consider some of the following)
Cabinet construction Cabinet finish
Door options Drawer options
In cabinet storage accessories Decorative elements
Appliances Fixtures (plumbing & lighting)
Countertops
Am I willing to make more cost effective substitutions on some items in order to keep the items that are most important to me?
Yes No
Am I prepared to cover any unexpected costs associated with the remodel?
Yes No
Will anyone else be involved with the final decision-making process? If so, who? ______________________________
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You & Your Family Check all boxes that apply.
Consider this:
Even if only one person will be making the major decisions about your new kitchen,
consideration of other family members, or even changes in your lifestyle or health in the
future, is very important when planning the space.
Input from others who have remodeled their own kitchens can give you valuable insight..
My family consists of the following:
# of Adults ___ # of Children ___ # of Teens ___ # of Pets ___ Kind of pets? _______________________
I anticipate a change of lifestyle in the next 5 years. (marriage, new baby, empty nest, retirement, etc.) Yes No
The primary cook in my family is _____________________. Please answer the following questions as they apply to the primary cook.
The primary cook is Right-handed Left-handed
The primary cook is how tall? __________
The primary cook has the following limitations - ____________________________________________________
Do others in my family cook, or assist in cooking? Yes Sometimes No
Please answer the following questions as they apply to any secondary cook(s).
The primary cook is Right-handed Left-handed
The primary cook is how tall? __________
The primary cook has the following limitations - ____________________________________________________
The following statement(s) best describe my family’s cooking/eating preferences:
We share sit down meals together Often Sometimes Rarely
We eat at separate times Often Sometimes Rarely
We share food prep & clean up Often Sometimes Rarely
Meals require lots of preparation
and cook time Often Sometimes Rarely
Meals are quick and simple with
minimal prep Often Sometimes Rarely
We eat out or order in Often Sometimes Rarely
We spend a time in the kitchen Often Sometimes Rarely
We entertain friends and family Often Sometimes Rarely
Please identify your family’s cooking style:
Heat & serve meals From scratch meals Gourmet Baking Ethnic/Kosher
Cook in bulk to freeze for future meals Other: __________________________________________
Please identify other activities that take place in your kitchen.
Socializing Homework Planning or paying bills Hobbies
Laundry Dining Other activities: __________________________________
We need seating in the kitchen for ______# of people. Please identify preferred seating for your new kitchen:
Table in kitchen Counter height bar Raised bar Desk seating
Seating for food prep
The following statement(s) best describe how we entertain:
Entertaining in my home is usually Casual Informal Formal
Food is prepared in advance and guests gather in another area Yes No
Guests gather in or around the kitchen while food is prepared Yes No
Guests sometimes help with food preparation Yes No
Guests sometimes help with clean up Yes No
The kitchen is the central point for entertaining Yes No
Gatherings are sometimes catered Yes No
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Form & Function Check all boxes that apply.
Consider this:
Think about the things you have liked, and disliked, about your current and previous
kitchens.
Go through your kitchen and take inventory (mental or written) of items that will need
special storage. Consider where you would like to store things in relation to appliances
and function.
The following statement(s) best describe my shopping style:
Shop daily – prepare mostly fresh foods
Shop weekly – keep staples on hand
Bulk shopping – stock pantry and freezer
My ideal kitchen would include improvement in the following areas:
Pot & Pan storage Small appliance storage Spice/condiment storage
Utensil storage Counter space for prep and serving Storage for cleaning supplies
Dry pantry storage Fresh food storage Dish and glass storage
Linen storage Increase seating Improve lighting
Pull out waste basket Recycling center Wine/stem glass storage
Lazy susan Appliance garage Cookbook storage
Extra space for seasonal dishes and serving pieces Storage for baking pans, large platters, cutting boards
Other storage needs: _____________________________________________________________________________
Construction preference:
All plywood construction Plywood sides Particle board construction
Cabinet box style:
Open-frame / full access Framed Inset or beaded inset
Drawer preferences:
Standard drawer box & guides Solid wood dovetail drawer box Full-extension guides
Soft-close feature In-drawer accessories
I would like the following features for the countertop surface:
Affordable Durable Stain resistant Heat resistant
Non-porous Ease of maintenance Scratch resistant Seamless appearance
Integrated sink Under-mount sink Natural looking Unique color selection
I already have a countertop preference:
Natural stone (granite, marble, soapstone, limestone)
Manufactured stone (quartz composite)
Solid surface (acrylic)
Concrete
Tile
Laminate
I would like the following features for the kitchen sink: Additional sink for prep or bar area
SIZE: Single Double Triple Extra deep
FUNCTION: Stain resistant Available sink accessories (strainers, cutting boards, etc.)
Integrated drain board
MATERIAL: Stainless Copper Cast iron Acrylic Granite composite
STYLE: Under-mount Drop-in Apron front / farm sink Color ___________
I would like the following features for the faucet:
High neck Separate sprayer Integrated sprayer Single lever Soap dispenser
Water filter Instant hot water dispenser Other features: ___________________________________
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Fit & Style Check all boxes that apply.
Consider this:
Clip or copy photos and ideas that you like from magazines and books, or from the
internet. Collect them in a folder.
Show them to your kitchen designer so he/she can get an idea of the look and feel you
would like to achieve.
The kitchen is adjacent to the following room(s):
Breakfast nook Dining room Family room Lanai
Other: _________________________________
Desired cabinetry for adjacent areas:
Desk China hutch Buffet Bookcases Entertainment center
I would like the following decorative features for my kitchen:
Clean lines Un-cluttered Warm & inviting Fun & whimsical Elegant
Ornate detail Bold & colorful Natural & Organic
The following best describes the “feel” I’d like for my kitchen:
Casual Semi-formal Formal
The following best describes the “look” I’d like for my kitchen:
Country Contemporary/Modern Rustic Mission / Arts & Craft Old World
Tuscan Transitional Traditional French country Retro
Family retreat Strictly functional Personal design statement
I would like to include the following details:
Glass doors
Open shelves for display
Detailed decorative mouldings
Columns, spindles, legs
Onlays, corbels
Fluting or beading
V-groove or beaded panels
Decorative panels on exposed ends
Multiple finishes
Door style preference:
Slab Raised panel Recessed panel Applied moulding
Drawer front preference:
Slab Match doors
Material preference:
Laminate Thermofoil
Wood
o Maple
o Birch
o Cherry
o Oak
o Pine
o Alder
o Walnut
o Exotic
o Other: ___________________
My color preferences are (list the colors that you and your family like): __________________________________________________
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Appliances Check all boxes that apply.
Consider this:
With all the different brands, styles, and features available, choosing new appliances can
be a daunting task.
Consider the features that are most important to you in relation to your budget.
Use the internet to research various brands and features before you go out shopping.
You’ll save time and money!
If you are limited on space, you may want to select a more compact unit, such as a
counter depth refrigerator, or a multi-function unit, such as a convection/microwave.
Many appliances, such as refrigerators and dishwashers, are designed to allow for
integrated panels to match your cabinetry, creating a streamline look.
Cooking appliances:
Range (oven/cooktop combined) Single wall oven Double wall oven Steam oven
Convection Speed cook Microwave Warming drawer
Separate cooktop Grill Deep fryer Rotisserie
Gas Electric Induction Duel fuel
Vent hoods:
Stainless hood Commercial style Decorative Mantle style
Refrigeration:
Free standing Built-in Fridge/freezer separate units
Top mount freezer Bottom mount freezer Side-by-side Chest freezer
Ice/Water in door Integrated panels (to match cabinetry)
Beverage fridge Wine fridge Refrigerator drawer Ice Maker
Clean up:
Standard style dishwasher Integrated panel Dishwasher drawer(s) Compactor
Food waste disposal Second dishwasher
Small appliances:
Blender Juicer Mixer Toaster Coffee pot Griddle
Grill Crock pot Roaster Rice cooker Can opener Food processor
Built-in coffee maker Other: ____________________________________
Consider this:
Today, kitchens often serve multiple functions. It is not unusual to find lap tops and
televisions in these modern spaces.
Consider adding data ports and cable outlets.
Smaller flat screen televisions that take up less space allow for creative, less
conspicuous placement.
I would like to incorporate a television in my kitchen. Yes No
I will be using a T.V. I already own Yes No
I will be purchasing a new T.V. Yes No
I will be using a computer or lap top in my kitchen. Yes No
On a desk On a table On an island
I will also have a printer. Yes No
I would like to conceal the CPU and/or printer inside a cabinet. Yes No
I would like them on pull out shelves. Yes No
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