Kitchen Planning Guide

This is a questionnaire geared to providing information to design a kitchen ideally suited for you and your family.

Home Improvement Process

This walkthrough shows you what to expect before, during, and after a visit to a kitchen showroom.

Remodeling Hints

Tips to help you prepare for a kitchen remodeling project.
 

HOME IMPROVEMENT PROCESS

Getting Started

1. Make a computer file folder or a scrapbook of notes, including websites, photos, magazines and articles that you have collected.

2. Get together with your family and ask them for their input and wish lists.

3. Come up with a budget you can live with.

4. Draw a rough sketch of your floor plan and take measurements (or, if building, get a floor plan from architect or builder)

5. Call the contact info on websites to make appointments.

6. Print the contents of your computer file folder and this Kitchen Planning Guide.

VISITING A SHOWROOM

The first time you visit A kitchen showroom

1. Ask questions you may have about cabinetry.

2. Review your printed computer file folder of ideas (if you have one).

3. Discuss your floor plan (if you have one) and go over some design ideas.

4. Discuss your plans for utilizing the room you will be remodeling.

If You Decide To Proceed With a Kitchen Design Project...

1. Have the kitchen company come to your home and take measurements.

2. They should create a design, and draft perspectives, elevations, and a floor plan.

3. Get a firm quotation price.

Once you have contracted with a kitchen Cabinet Shop,

1. Provide all subcontractors with copies of your design and a floor plan.

2. This information can then be provided to your plumber, electrician, and other contractors.

The Installation Process

1. Make arrangements with your subcontractors to coordinate the installation.

2. Remove your existing cabinetry, as needed.

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