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PLANNING/TIPS
Below is a questionnaire geared to provide specific information that will help you and your designer
understand specific needs in designing a kitchen ideally suited for you.
Key Questions Before You Begin
1) What do you want?
2) What styles appeal to you?
3) What’s your estimated budget for this project?
4) Does your current space work for you? Do you want to change the footprint of your kitchen,
bath or other room?
5) Do you want to move an interior or exterior wall of your home?
6) Do you like to entertain and need space for this?
7) Your lifestyle should influence the layout of your kitchen and other renovations.
8) Do you grocery shop frequently or infrequently? Do you want extra storage for canned and
dry foods? Do you want more refrigeration space?
9) Do you want to incorporate accessibility and safety features (i.e. grab bars) in your renovation?
Some Tips
1) The width of a walkway should be at least 36” inches
2) The width of a doorway should be at least 32” wide
3) If you have children, you may want to consider their needs in your remodel.
4) It’s best to place shower controls so they’re accessible from both inside and outside the shower.
5) Think of resale value in your remodel.
For more information, check out
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA): www.nkba.org
You can also check out Home and Garden TV: www.hgtv.com
Articles/Tips on Kitchens and Bathrooms>
National Kitchen & Bath Association Planning Guidelines
No one wants a brand-new kitchen with appliance doors that bump into cabinet doors, or an island so close to the wall that it can’t be used for dining. Good space planning will help you develop the best layout for your kitchen, so take the time to read this condensed version of the NKBA guidelines.
The Work Triangle
The dominant geometric shapes in most kitchens are the four-sided variety, from rectangular cabinetry to square appliances. But it is a triangle— albeit an imaginary one —that has always been an important element of a kitchen’s
design and functionality.
Kitchen Granite
Countertops Add Real
Value to Your Home
Granite is an igneous rock, once molten and formed and cooled deep inside the earth. Some types of granite can
look very similar to marble.
Granite is believed to be second only to diamonds in
its hardness. Kitchen granite countertops are becoming increasingly popular because
of this unbeatable toughness. Granite is a durable stone that requires little maintenance and can be highly polished or finished in a variety of ways.
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