planning questions
When planning for your new or renovated kitchen, there are important questions you should examine to ensure your expectations are met.
1. What do you like or dislike about your current or previous kitchen?
2. What's on the wish list of everyone else using the kitchen?
3. What are your highest priorities and how much is in the budget?
4. Are there people with special needs that will use the kitchen?
5. Do you have enough counter space for food preparation?
6. Is your storage space adequate?
7. Do you have enough shelf space?
8. Do your cabinet doors open and close easily?
9. Is your preparation and work space large enough?
10. Do you have sufficient lighting and electrical outlets?
11. Would you benefit from having adjustable shelving?
12. Is there plenty of room to load/unload your dishwasher?
13. Are the seating arrangements sufficient?
14. Is there space for other activities likely to occur in the kitchen?
15. Is your kitchen easy to clean?
16. Do you have or want a recycling area?
See also Planning Considerations
