NEEDS CHECKLIST

< 5 years

25–50 years

5–10 years

> 50 years

10–25 years

HOW OLD IS YOUR HOME?

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES THE LAYOUT OF YOUR KITCHEN?

One-wall L-shapeGalley U-shape

HOMEANDLIFESTYLE

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?

Yes

1 3–52 > 5

No

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL NEEDS IN YOUR HOME THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED IN YOUR DESIGN?

A few times a year

Once or twice a month

Once a week or more

HOW OFTEN DO YOU ENTERTAIN?

Too small

Not enough storage

Awkward floor plan

Cabinets need updating

Looks dated

Counters/surfaces need updating

DIY refresh: update colors and surfaces, keep existing cabinets, do most of the work myself

Hire-it-out remodel: update appliances, flooring, cabinets, counters, lighting, and fixtures; hire out most/all of the work

Appliances need updating

WHY DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR KITCHEN?

WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOUR PROJECT?

Check all that apply

FEATURES

Plumbing/wiring needs updating

< $1,000 $1,000–$5,000 $5,000–$10,000

$10,000–$25,000 $25,000–$50,000 > $50,000

A more stylish kitchen

More counter space

A more functional kitchen

A more efficient layout

Higher resale value for my home

Newer/nicer appliances

Open the kitchen to another room

More storage space

More room for entertaining

A bigger, brighter space

HOW MUCH ARE YOU PLANNING TO SPEND?

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR KITCHEN PROJECT?Check all that apply

Want to start right away

Want to start in the next few months

Want to start in the next year

Want to start in the next few years

WHAT IS YOUR TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT?

Cash/savings Credit card Home equity line of credit

Home improvement loan

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PAY FOR THE PROJECT?

Cash-out refinancing

Tax refund

Check all that apply

Fresh paint or stain

New hardware

New doors and drawer fronts

New interior storage features (shelves, racks, pullouts)

IF YOU’RE KEEPING YOUR CABINETRY, WHICHOF THESE UPDATES WILL YOU MAKE?

Check all that apply

Laminate

Vinyl

Natural stone

Tile

Quartz

Stone

Stainless steel

Solid-sur-face

Laminate

Hardwood

Butcher block

Stainless steel

White Other

Black

WHAT COUNTERTOP SURFACE WOULD YOU PREFER?

WHAT KIND OF FLOORING WOULD YOU PREFER?

WHAT APPLIANCE FINISH DO YOU WANT?

FEATURES

Chandeliers

Above-cabinet fixtures

Undercabinet fixtures

Cabinet interior lights

Pendants

Recessed ceiling fixtures

Track lighting

WHAT TYPE OF LIGHTING WOULD YOU PREFER?Check all that apply