Lee Lumber’s Spaces & Views
583 Elm Place
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-681-0300
Lee Lumber’s Spaces & Views
2310 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(Cabinetry only)
773-866-2310
Lee Lumber’s Spaces & Views
17W428 22nd Street
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
SmartRooms, a Spaces & Views Showroom
Luxe Homes, Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654
(Cabinetry only)
312-644-4446
Spaces & Views in Lee Lumber
3250 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773-509-6700 www.leelumber.com
Spaces & Views in Lee Lumber
633 West Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
773-927-8282 www.leelumber.com
What Your Designer Needs to Know
This guide has been designed to help you begin solidifying your dream of a new kitchen. Answering the questions below will help you work through the details of your family's requirements and ultimately plan an exceptional kitchen with your Spaces and Views designer. Please take the time to print out this page and answer the questions. It will be worth it!
Family & Lifestyle
Number of family members: ___
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+
If your family has young children, will they be using the kitchen frequently? __ Yes __ No
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+
Where does your family eat its meals?
__ Kitchen __ Dining Room Other:______________________
Where will your family eat after you remodel/build?
__ Kitchen __ Dining Room Other:_____________________
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
What other activities will take place in your new kitchen?
__ Laundry __ Homework __ Watching TV __ Paying Bills
__ Sewing __ Computer Center
Other:_______________________
Other:_______________________
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
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
Who is the primary cook? ____________________________
Is the primary cook __ left handed or __ right handed?
How tall is the primary cook? _______
What is the primary cook's cooking style?
__ Gourmet Meals __ Family Meals __ Quick & Simple Meals
__ Bringing Meals Home __ Baking
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.
Does the primary cook have any physical limitations?
__ Yes __ No
Who is the secondary cook? __________________________
Do the secondary and primary cook prepare meals together? __ Yes __ No
Is the secondary cook __ left handed or __ right handed?
How tall is the secondary cook? ________
What are the secondary cook's responsibilities?
__ Preparing side dishes __ Clean up
__ Assist in preparing main course
Does the secondary cook have any physical limitations? ___________________________________________
Design & Style
What are your color preferences for your new kitchen? _______________________________________________________
Are there colors you would not want in your new kitchen? _______________________________________________________
Have you created a scrapbook of notes, photos, and ideas that you would like to use in your new kitchen?
__ Yes __ No
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
What do you like about your current kitchen? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
What do you dislike about your current kitchen? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Do you require a recycling center in your kitchen?
__ Yes __ No If Yes... How many items do you need to sort? ___
Will you be keeping your existing appliances?
Dishwasher: __ existing __ new
Refrigerator: __ existing __ new
Oven/Range: __ existing __ new
What is your style preference for your new kitchen?
__ contemporary __ formal __ country __ traditional
Time & Budget
When would you like to begin your project? ______________ _______________________________________________________
When would you like your project completed? ____________ _______________________________________________________
If you are building, is the kitchen in your contract?
__ Yes __ No
Do you have a budget for this project?
__ Yes: $ ________________
