Kitchen Design Checklist

Things to consider when planning your kitchen.

The following checklist should provide a good starting point when meeting with your kitchen designer. This will also help to make sure that nothing important is left out when discussing your requirements.

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Kitchen Cabinetry Options

☐ Style of Kitchen (Modern, Traditional, Shaker)
☐ Handles, Knobs, or No Handles
☐ Glass Display Cabinets or Open Shelves
☐ Deep Drawer for Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Food
☐ Tall Cabinets (Larders, Broom Cupboard)

☐ Waste bin, Food Containers, Spices, Wine Rack
☐ Corner Options (Carousels, Pull-outs, Shelves)
☐ Baking Racks and Sheets
☐ Stove or Double Oven and Cooktop
☐ Breakfast Bar (Island or Peninsula)
☐ Feature Pantry/Breakfast Pantry

Countertop Backsplash

☐ Countertop Type (Laminate, Quartz, Granite, Corian)
☐ Thickness of Worktop (20mm, 30mm, 40mm, etc.)
☐ Mixing Finishes (wood island or breakfast bar)
☐ Backsplash (Matching worktop, Glass, Tile)
☐ Countertop or Backsplash Finish(Satin, Matte, Gloss)?

Sinks or Faucets

☐ Consider Size, Finish, & Number of Bowls
☐ Sink (Under-mount, Drop In, Skirted Front)
☐ Faucet (Single Handle, Touch Control, - Glass Washer, Soap Dispenser

Appliances

☐ Oven (How many, Size, Type?)
☐ Cooktop (Gas, Electric)
☐ Combi Microwave, OTR
☐ Steam Oven, Air fry
☐ Dishwasher

☐ Hood fan Ventilation
-Integrated Microwave, OTR
-Feature Wall Mounted
-Island (Hanging, Venting Hob)
☐ Dishwasher (24in or 18in)
☐ Built in Coffee Machine
☐ Warming Drawer

☐ Wine Cooler
☐ Refrigeration
-Integrated Fridge/Freezer
-Standard Fridge/Freezer
-Separate Fridge & Freezer
☐ Laundry

Miscellaneous

☐ Lights (Under Cabinet Lights, Pendants, Pot Lights)
☐ Flooring (Tiles, Vinyl, Wood)
☐ Color Schemes
☐ Heating (Radiators, Under Floor Heating)