A
questionnaire geared to provide information Benchmark Kitchens
can use to design a kitchen ideally suited for you and your
family.
FAMILY
AND LIFESTYLE
1.
Number of family members: ___
2.
Number and approximate ages of family members:
__
infants
__ young children __ teens
__ 20 to 30 yrs
__ 31 to 40 yrs __ 41 to 50 yrs
__ 51 to 60 yrs __ 61 to
70 yrs
__ 70+
3. If your family
has young children, will they be using the kitchen frequently?
__ Yes
__ No
4.
How long do you plan on living in the home you are
remodeling/building?
__ 1 to 5
yrs __ 6 to 10 yrs __ 11 to 20 yrs
__20+
5.
Where does your family eat its meals?
__ Kitchen
__ Dining Room
__ Other:______________________
6.
Where will your family eat after you remodel/build?
__ Kitchen
__ Dining Room
__ Other:_____________________
7.
Do you require a kitchen table or would you be willing to explore
other options if a design could be improved?
__ A
kitchen table is required
__ A kitchen table is preferred but open to other options
__ A kitchen table is not necessary
8.
What other activities will take place in your new kitchen?
__
Laundry __
Homework __ Watching TV
__ Paying Bills __ Sewing
__ Computer Center
__ Other:___________________ __
Other:_____________
9.
After your remodel/build will you entertain frequently?
__ Yes __ No
If
Yes...
What is your entertainment style?
__ formal __ informal
Do
you have __ large or __ small gatherings?
Do
your guests help you in the kitchen when
you entertain? __ Yes __ No
10.
How do you shop?
__ For the
week __ Buy in bulk and freeze
__ For each meal __ Buy non-perishable items in
bulk
If
you buy in bulk, do you require storage in
the kitchen for all or most of these items?
__ Yes __ No
COOKING STYLE
1.
Who is the primary cook? ____________________________
2.
Is the primary cook __ left handed or __ right handed?
3.
How tall is the primary cook? _______
4.
What is the primary cook's cooking style?
__ Gourmet
Meals
__ Family Meals
__ Quick & Simple Meals
__ Bringing Meals Home __ Baking
5.
What does the primary cook prefer?
__ No one
else in the kitchen while preparing meals.
__ A helper in the kitchen when preparing meals.
__ Family or friends visiting during meal preparation.
6.
Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?
__ Yes __ No
7.
Who is the secondary cook? __________________________
8.
Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together?
__ Yes __
No
9.
Is the secondary cook __ left handed or __ right handed?
10.
How tall is the secondary cook? ________
11.
What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?
__
Preparing side dishes
__ Clean up
__ Assist in preparing main course
12.
Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations?
___________________________________________
DESIGN AND STYLE
1.
What are your color preferences for your new kitchen?
_______________________________________________________
2.
Are there colors you would not want in your new kitchen?
_______________________________________________
3.
Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that you
would like to use in your new kitchen?
__ Yes
__ No
4.
If a design could be greatly improved, would you be willing to
make structural changes? (i.e. moving windows, doors, and walls)?
__
Absolutely not __ I would consider it
5.
What do you like about your current kitchen?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
6.
What do you dislike about your current kitchen?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
7.
Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen?
__ Yes
__ No
If
Yes...
How many items do you need to sort? ___
8.
Will you be keeping your existing appliances?
Dishwasher:
__ existing __ new
Refrigerator: __ existing __
new
Oven/Range: __ existing
__ new
9.
What is your style preference for your new kitchen?
__
contemporary __ formal
__ country __
traditional
TIME AND BUDGET
1.
When would you like to begin your project? _________
_______________________________________________________
2.
When would you like your project completed? ________
_______________________________________________________
3.
If you are building, is the kitchen in your contract?
__ Yes __ No
4.
Do you have a budget for this project?
__ Yes: $ ________________ __ No
GENERAL
1. Name:
_______________________________________________
2. Address:
____________________________________________
3. City:
_______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
4. Home
Phone: ___________________________
5. Work
Phone: ___________________________
6. Fax:
__________________________________
7. New Home
Address: ___________________________________
9. City:
_______________________ State: ___ Zip: _______
9. Builder
Name (if applicable): _______________________
10. Contact
Name: ______________________________________
11. Phone:
_______________________________
12. Fax:
_________________________________
13.
Architect Name (if applicable): ____________________
14. Contact
Name: ______________________________________
15. Phone:
_______________________________
16. Fax:
_________________________________
17.
Interior Designer Name (if applicable): ____________
18. Contact
Name: ______________________________________
19. Phone:
_______________________________
20. Fax:
_________________________________
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