Kitchen Remodel Checklist

The following checklist will help you get an idea of what you need to think of for your kitchen remodel.  A designer can help you with all these considerations.

A typical kitchen remodel takes about 8 to 12 weeks, depending on complexity.

This checklist includes the most common elements of a kitchen remodel. If you think about these elements in advance, your designer and/or contractor will be able to design and quote your project within your budget and give you a realistic timeframe for your project. Fill out as much information as you can. Start a file with photos and ideas that you like as you come across them.

Bath or Kitchen Specifics

Budget for project: $______________________

Goal of remodel (ie: update, add space, both): ______________________

• Room dimensions:     _____’_____”  x  _____’_____”
• Ceiling height: _______
• Current square footage:   ______________________
• Desired square footage:  ______________________
• Do you have a plan or drawing of the room? _______
• Have you applied for all the necessary permits   YES   NO

(All kitchens and most baths need permits)

Electrical

• • Do you need a service upgrade?   YES   NO
• • Do you need a sub panel?   YES   NO  Don’t know
• • Phone, cable or cad wire?  
• • Outlets
• How many: ________ Color: _______________ Type: ________________
• Switches
• How many: ________ Color: _______________
• Dimmers?   YES   NO
• Any three-way switches?   YES   NO Don’t know

Lighting

• • Recess or can Lighting?   YES   NO
• • Light fixtures?   Chandeliers or pendants
• Ceiling Fan
• Exhaust Fan

Make, Model______________________ Units: __________________

Finish: __________________________ Bulbs: __________________

• • Under cabinet lighting?   YES   NO
• Halogen
• Xenon
• Fluorescent

Make, Model_____________________ Units: __________________

Finish: __________________________ Bulbs: __________________

Plumbing

• • Will the plumbing need to be upgraded or relocated?   YES   NO
• Includes locations of;
• Gas line, as well as
• water to sinks
• dishwasher,
• pot filler and
• refrigerator
• bathtub
• shower

Plumbing Fixtures

Sink Faucet: How many? _________

Make, model: ______________________ Finish: _____________________________

Shower heads, sprayers?

Make, model: ______________________ Finish: _____________________________

Bathtub Faucet

Make, model: ______________________ Finish: _____________________________

Walls

• • What type of wall finish? 
• • Paint: Brand: _____________ Color: ______________ Finish:_____________

Finish: eggshell _____ Satin _____ Semi-gloss _____ Gloss _____

Windows

• • New windows?   YES   NO
• Total # of windows: ________ Size(s): ________________________
• Make, model: ______________________________________
• • Moldings?   YES   NO

Type: ___________________________ Profile: _______________________________

Window covering:

• mini blinds
• shutters
• vertical blinds
• fabric treatment

Doors

• • New Doors?   YES   NO

Total # of doors: ______________________ Size(s): ___________________________

Make, model: ______________________________________

• • Moldings?

Type: ___________________________ Profile: _________________________________

Tile

Do you want to use tile?   YES   NO

 Where? (check all that apply)   

• backsplash  
• countertop
• floor
• shower
• walls
• Tub surround

Type: _____________________________ Pattern: _____________________________

Grout color: ________________________ Tile Size: ___________________________

Cabinets

• Custom or Modular?: ___________________________________
• Material, stain or color: __________________________________
• Door & drawer type: ____________________________________
• Paint

Wood

• Laminate
• Thermofoil

Cabinet accessories:

• Knobs How many?
• Pulls How many?
• Material finish: _________________________

Countertops (See my Top Ten Countertops page)

• Material type: __________________________________________

• Edge detail: ___________________________

(See my edge profile detail sheet to select)

• Backsplash material? Type? ____________________________________

Sinks

Bathroom

• Top mount
• Under mount
• Vessel

How many sinks?

• Make, model: ______________________________________

Finish: ____________________________ Color: _____________________________

Kitchen

How many sink bowls? _______

• Make, model: ______________________________________

Finish: ____________________________ Color: _____________________________

How many holes are needed?

• Faucet
• Single handle
• Two handle
• Side sprayer
• Soap/ lotion dispenser
• Air gap for dishwasher
• Disposal on button

Flooring

• Material type? _______________________ Style, Color: ________________________

• Square footage: ______________________ Baseboards: _________________________

Appliances

• Refrigerator:   YES   NO

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

• Ice and Water:  YES   NO

• Disposal   YES   NO

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

Horsepower: ______________________________________

• Range
• Cooktop
• Oven,
• Double oven

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

Fuel Type: 

• Gas  
• Electric  
• Other ________________________________________

Range Hood 

• Microwave with vent fan
• Updraft?
• Downdraft?
• Direct Vent
• Recirculating

Dishwasher  

• No
• Yes

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

Microwave

• No
• Yes

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

• Hot Water Dispenser

• No
• Yes

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

Water purification system

• No
• Yes

Make, model: ______________________________________ Finish: _______________

Miscellaneous

• Lead-time on custom materials? __________________________________________