Remember the kitchen is the heart or the hub of any home. This is where the family and friends’ conjugate; they visit, prepare food, make decisions over a cup of coffee, and quite often laugh. The kitchen is a brilliant investment.
Key Considerations
FUNCTIONALITY
Household size Shopping Habits
Lifestyle Kitchen Function
Cooking Habits Body Heights
Eating Habits Items Stored
AESTHETICS
Cabinet Style Lighting
Countertop Backsplash
Appliances Sink Style
Flooring Finishes
DESIGN
Depending on the extent of the work being done, the client will decide on hiring a designer. If the work involves a renovation, moving walls, adding rooms, and a kitchen in whole, it would be in their best interest to hire an Interior Designer. With a designer, this includes a space planner, and a contractor to complete the work. With hiring professionals, their expertise is in advice for materials, adding special features, and other functional elements that are important to the space.
LAYOUT & SIZE
The starting point is the available space which the kitchen layout is defined, and the important aspects are considered.
STORAGE
Storage and counterspace is key in designing a kitchen. Extra storage by using corners in the design can be beneficial. Many kitchen designs use Lazy Susan’s or easy reach cabinets. The cabinets can hold roll-out drawers or trays in base cabinets. Accessing your cookware or pantry contents, easily aid in officiant food access and preparation.
Here are the benefits
Pantries provide an organized storage.
Pull-out trash bins can be hidden with waste, and a practical solution for out of the way storage.
Appliances can be fitted or integrated into the cabinetry to create a sleek look.
Utensil trays or Wine racks, which helps with organization and storage
Soft-close hinges aides in slamming cabinets and pinching of fingers
WORK TRIANGLE
This is in regard to the areas between the cook/top range, the refrigerator, and the sink/dishwasher. Where most of the activity in the kitchen leads to the most direct path in navigating your kitchen movements.
Refrigerator
Cook top/range Kitchen sink/dishwasher
This minimizes the steps from function to function. The work triangle is based on a 21-foot grid.
KITCHEN AND DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE
When starting the planning and design process, it is important to consider all options, taking time to think about what you want versus what you need. Throughout this questionnaire, we will help you define and prioritize your desires to ensure your project stays on-track and on-budget.
Must Have __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nice to Have __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What you dislike about your current kitchen?
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What do you like about your existing kitchen?
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What is most important in your new kitchen?
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What style or look/feel do you want?
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DÉCOR CHOICES
Cabinet Style _____________________ Trim/Crown Moulding _____________________
Cabinet Color _____________________ Disposal _________________________________
Counter Tops _____________________ Hot Water Dispenser _______________________
Back Plash _______________________ Air Gap __________________________________
Range/Cooktop ___________________ Air Switch Disposal ________________________
Ove/Speed Oven __________________ Coffee Maker _____________________________
Refrigerator ______________________ Ice Maker ________________________________
Wine Fridge ______________________ Lighting _________________________________
Microwave _______________________ Under Cabinet Lighting _____________________
Dishwasher _______________________ Switches _________________________________
Sink _____________________________ USB & Special Plugs _______________________
Faucet ___________________________ Trash Bins ________________________________
Utensil Tray _______________________ Hinges ___________________________________
ESTIMATED TIMELINE
Timing is another consideration. Is there a deadline for your renovations? When would you like to begin? Can you renovate in stages or does it need to be done all at once?
Here is an example of what to expect:
Days 1-7 Demo. electrical. rough plumbing, sheet rock, texture, prime walls
Days 8-12 Cabinet install, countertop template, trim
Days 13-18 Trim work, flooring
Days 19-23 Counter Tops, plumbing installation, trim and base
Days 24-30 Backsplash, trim
Days 31-35 Appliance install, trim, clean-up, flooring, paint
Days 36-45 Trim, electrical, clean-up, hardware, toe kick and base shoe
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