Planning Kitchen Or Bath Remodel?

Mission Kitchen & Bath Project Worksheet

Taking on a kitchen or bath remodel can be overwhelming. Let us at Mission Kitchen & Bath simplify the process.

1. When Do You Want To Complete The Project?

All projects take time to plan. Make sure you have allotted plenty of time. Check with Mission Kitchen and Bath on their scheduling as well. Materials can take anywhere from 2-3 days to 4-6 weeks to arrive on the project site. Kitchen and bath cabinetry are usually custom designed and ordered. Granite or other specialty counter top material will take time to fabricate.

2. Establish an estimated budget for the project.

Don’t be afraid to disclose this in the very beginning. Let us know this upfront. We will let you know if your budget is realistic for what you want to accomplish. We will assist you with design and material selections that will keep you within your budget.

3. How long do you plan on staying in this home?

This will help you to figure out the breakdown of cost per year. If you plan to move in the next 3-4 years then perhaps your budget for materials need to be simplified. Clients tend to upgrade materials when they plan to live in a home longer than 5 years. Or perhaps you are now “empty nesters” and plan to retire there. This will also assist in the design process of planning for “later in life needs”.

4. Does your kitchen or bath need a simple cosmetic makeover or a complete renovation?

If you are pleased with your present lay out and kitchen and bath cabinetry are in good condition then perhaps a simple update will work for you. Replacing a shower, removing carpet and installing tile on a bathroom floor or a new granite counter top and tiled backsplash and a fresh new paint color or wall paper will change the entire look and feel of your space. Mission Kitchen and Bath has a designer on staff or we will work with your designer to make this happen for you.

5. List the design elements you like about your kitchen or bath.

Example: I love the layout of my kitchen – but I hate these oak cabinets.
My cabinets are in good condition I just want a new granite counter top with an under-mounted stainless steel sink and a beautiful new stone backsplash. Make your list.

6. List the design elements you dislike about your kitchen or bath.

I hate that my cook top is on my center island. I hate this peninsula or island, we seem to be always walking around it. I hate the location of my refrigerator. I don’t have enough cooking prep space. I have no storage. Make your list.

7. Prioritize the following options:

Very Important (2) Important (3) NOT Important

__ Budget flexibility
__ Traffic flow through the space
__ Function of space
__ Timeframe of project
__ Look of the space
__ Brand name of materials
__ More efficient space planning
__ More efficient storage
__ Traffic redirected through a different layout

8. What type of design would like your new kitchen or bath to have?

__ Strictly functional
__ Warm and cozy
__ Open and airy
__ Transitional (clean design and with some detail)
__ Family retreat (very casual)
__ Formal
__ Other

9. Take time to summarize how you use the space you plan to remodel.

Here are a few examples: Do you need more space for entertaining large group of family and friends?
Do you want to add a center island or create a peninsula in the kitchen with space for eating? What type of appliances do you what to incorporate in the new design that you don’t already have? New cabinetry layouts can be designed around new appliances in new locations. Perhaps the formal dining area is no longer useful; removing walls can open space for an informal eating area. Perhaps removing a jetted tub that is rarely used will allow space for a larger shower. Describe your “dream” kitchen or bath.

10. Lighting is essential to your new space.

Last on the list but the least of importance is lighting. What can be relocated or added to give your new space additional lighting. Even though it is #10 on our list it certainly does not define its priority. Lighting is everything. Once your final design is decided Mission Kitchen and Bath will advise you as to enhancing the lighting of your new space whether is it is task lighting, recessed lighting or decorative pendant or chandeliers. It is very important to the function beauty of your newly remodeled area.