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PLAN YOUR PROJECT

THINK ABOUT HOW YOU LIVE

Answering the following questions will help your Kitchen Designer create a room that meets your family’s needs.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOME AND FAMILY

How old is your current kitchen? _______ What style is your home? (ranch, colonial, etc.) ______________
How many people are in your household? ______ How many people work in the kitchen at one time? _________
Does anyone in your family have special needs?
__ Left-handed __ Elderly __ Special height requirements _______________________________________________
__ Disabled (explain) __________________________ __ Other ______________________________________________

TELL US HOW YOU USE YOUR KITCHEN

What kind of cooking and entertaining do you do?
__ Family dinners prepared _____ times per week __ Quick meals __ Breakfast only __ Baking
__ Holiday gatherings for _____ people, _____ times per year __ Canning __Wine or wet bar
__ Dinner parties for _____ people, _____ times per year
__ Other _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Will there be more than one cook at a time? __ No __ Yes How many _____
Will there be an eating area? __ No __ Yes Table that seats ___________ Snack bar that seats ___________
What activities besides cooking happen in your kitchen? __ Homework __ Paying bills __ Laundry
__ Other _______________________________________________________________________________________________
What kind of storage do you need?
__ Fine china __ Table linens and napkins__Glassware __ Wine collection
__ Collectibles _______________________________ __ Cooking equipment ___________________________________
What do you like about your current kitchen? ___________________________________________________________
What would you like to change? _________________________________________________________________________

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

What is your total budget? $ ___________
What do you expect to spend on cabinetry? $ ___________
Will you be adding or removing walls? __ No __ Yes (bring your plans to your design appointment)
Can you move electric or plumbing lines? __ No __ Yes (bring your plans or diagram)
Is there basement access below the kitchen to utility lines? __ No __ Yes
Will you be buying new appliances? __ No __ Yes (bring any spec sheets to your appointment)
What kind of countertops would you like to use? Standard countertop thickness is 1 1⁄2˝.
Will yours be different? __ No __ Yes, thickness ______________
Do you have an anticipated delivery date for your cabinets? ____________________________________________

CHOOSE OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

There are many ways to customize your kitchen and create a unique look all your own. Take a few minutes to mark the options and features that interest you on the following pages. Whether your style is traditional, eclectic, or contemporary, you can give your kitchen a custom look at an unmistakable value with J&K Cabinetry.

CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS

__ Full Extension Under-mounted Soft-Closing Drawer Glide	__ Soft-Closing Hidden Hinge
Enjoy the whisper-quiet performance of air damper technology with this upgrade. This automatic closing system helps reduce slamming and noise. Includes standard dovetail box construction and full access drawer glides. Note: This is made standard for J&K Cabinetry’s Premium Collection.	This 6-way adjustable hinge and its soft-closing part will do make closing cabinet doors fun.

__ Glazing	__ Increased Depth and Reduced Depth Cabinets
Glazing is a hand-applied technique that brings out the details of the corners, grooves, and edges of door and drawer profiles. The finish varies from door to door.	Want more storage space? Need to fit cabinets in a narrow space? Increased Depth and Reduced Depth Cabinet are options in J&K Cabinetry.

STORAGE & WORKSPACE IDEAS
Here are just a few of the many functional storage options and creative workspace ideas you can include in your kitchen design.

__ Island	__ Desk Space

__ Pantry Storage __ Appliance Garage	__ Lazy susan __ Waste Basket

_ Roll Out Trays __ Plate Rack __ Wine Rack	__ Pull-Out Spice Drawers __ Wall Diagonal Cabinet __ Stem Glass Holder

DECORATIVE IDEAS
There are hundreds of design possibilities in the J&K Cabinetry product line. All molding and carved wood accents are available in every finish.

__ Molding Treatments	__ Decorator Panels
Add a custom look with molding build-ups above and below your cabinets.	Make appliances disappear with decorator panels.

__ Carved Accent Pieces	__ Glass Inserts
We have an extensive line of carved wood accents. Finish them to match your cabinets, or use a contrasting color. Note: Check for availability.	Create a focal point in your kitchen with our decorative glass inserts. Note: J&K Cabinetry only carries limited section of glass insert; do seek other resources for your favorite glass inserts.

TAKE MEASUREMENTS

MEASURE THE EXISTING ROOM

Your Kitchen Designer needs accurate room measurements to begin your design. Follow the directions below, then double—even triple—check your measurements.
Note: The examples given are for a kitchen, but the same steps are needed for any design.

How to measure your room

Draw a rough sketch of your room on a separate sheet of paper as illustrated here. Once all the measurements are accurate, transfer the information to the grid paper in this guide.
Measure in inches only, not in feet and inches. Example: 138 1/4˝, NOT 11′-6 1/4˝.
Measure openings (doors and windows) from outside trim edge to outside trim edge.
Indicate which way the doors swing on your final drawing like this:

Measure each wall

Measure the full length of the wall, beginning in the left corner.
Measure the wall in segments. Start in the left corner and measure to the outside edge of the first opening, such as a door or window.
Measure across the opening from outside trim edge to outside trim edge.
Measure from outside trim edge to the next opening, or to the far wall.

Click here to view a pdf on the above diagram.

Check your overall dimensions: The measurements in steps 2, 3, and 4 should add up to equal the measurement you took in step 1. Example: 62 1⁄2 + 36 + 39 3⁄4 = 138 1⁄4˝.

Locate fixtures and utilities
Mark the exact location of sink, water lines, drains, gas lines, electrical outlets, heat/air conditioning vents, and switches.
Transfer measurements to grid
Transfer all of your measurements to the grid paper in this guide. Double-check all your measurements—it can save you both time and money!

MEASURE WINDOWS
If your room does not have windows, simply write “Does Not Apply.”Please do not leave any measurements blank. Click here to see window measurement specifications.

	Measure from floor to window sill		Measure from window sill to top of window		Measure from top of window to ceiling		Measure from floor to ceiling	Measure width of window
Windows	A	+	B	+	C	=	D	E
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MEASURE APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES

Whether you are buying new appliances or using existing ones, provide the dimensions for each appliance in your kitchen. Whenever possible, provide cut sheets for appliances. Cut sheets are installation guides or anything that lists the dimensions of the appliance.
Please do not leave any step blank.

	Not Applicable	Existing	New	Brand	Model	Dimensions W x D x H	Cut Sheets Enclosed?
Refrigerator*
Freezer (stand alone)
Range
Cook Top
Exhaust Hood
Wall Oven
Microwave, wall mount
Microwave, countertop
Sink
Disposal
Dishwasher*
Compactor
Other (explain):

*Would you like to include matching Decorator Panels for these appliances? ■ Yes ■ No

PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Again, if this does not pertain to your design, write “Does Not Apply.” Please do not leave any step blank.

A soffit, also called a bulkhead, is the area between the top of a wall cabinet and the ceiling.

Ceiling
Ceiling height: _____________________________________
Floor
Type of construction: _______________________________
Is there a basement under the room that provides access?
___Yes __ No

Soffits / Bulkheads
Does the room have soffits / bulkheads?
__ Yes ___ No
If yes, please mark dimensions on the diagram to the right.
Do you plan to keep existing soffits / bulkheads?
___ Yes ___ No
Will the soffits / bulkheads have recessed lighting?
___ Yes ___ No

Click here to view pdf on measuring.

DRAW A FLOOR PLAN OF THE ROOM

Draw your room on the grid below. Keep in mind that each large square equals one foot and each small square equals three inches.
Be sure to note the locations of doors, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, ventilation, and major appliances.

Click here to view pdf on drawing a floor plan.

Before you return this guide to your Kitchen Designer, remember to:
■ Answer all questions and provide all measurements
■ Accurately measure the room, noting door and window locations
■ Check-off appliances and provide dimensions
■ Double-check all measurements in your floor plan drawing
■ Include photos of the existing room
■ Make copies of everything for your records

The time and cost to fix an inaccurately measured room is one of the primary things that can jeopardize the success of your project. Plus, costs for professional measurement are often inexpensive or may be free. You don’t have to have all your design decisions made by the time a professional measures your room. In fact, you shouldn’t complete final designs until your room is professionally measured.

Take the measurements of your space to your designer (in many cases authorized J&K Cabinetry dealer can be your designer or will help you to find one) to begin planning and sketching the room’s layout.

When meeting with the designer, take photos of the existing space that show the layout, obstacles, and furniture that will remain in the room so your designer has a good understanding of the space. These photos will also be a great Before and After snapshot for your photo album.

SELECT A STYLE that helps define the overall theme of your kitchen.

Choosing a style for your new kitchen and selecting from the endless options of materials available can be daunting. What materials suite your style? Are Vanilla Bean Glaze cabinets with Antique Copper hardware the perfect fit for your country kitchen? Searching for a streamlined stainless steel faucet to coordinate with your contemporary kitchen? Hoping to design a traditional kitchen around granite counter tops? Perhaps soft metallic blinds will blend with the sleek materials in your modern kitchen.

Choosing your style, as well as materials, is an important venture. On average, consumers who are remodeling their kitchen spend about 16 percent of their budget on labor; the remaining is spent on materials. Exciting advances in materials at every budget level are available which are beautiful, practical, durable, and environmentally responsible.

Country
A rustic, weathered look can create a warm, cozy feeling in a country style kitchen.

Contemporary
A natural setting with a current bent including contrasting textures and bold accents create a contemporary design in the kitchen.

Modern
Less is more in the modern kitchen where sleek, straight and clean lines allow the colors and materials to shine.

Traditional/Transitional
Architectural details such as crown molding, raised wood paneling and rich, deep colors abound in the traditional kitchen.

COMMON LAYOUTS

Six Basic Ways to Set Up A Kitchen

designed cabinetry

The layout of your kitchen—where you place your appliances, your countertops, and your storage—will determine how cook-friendly your kitchen is. Ask yourself:

Will I have to walk far to get water to top off a pot on the stove?
Will I have enough space to slice, dice, chop, and otherwise prepare meals?
Will I have room to store the olive oil near the stove or will I have to go across the room to get it?
Will two or more cooks be able to work comfortably in the space without constantly bumping into each other?
Will I be able to easily rinse dishes and load them into the dishwasher?
Do I prefer a range or a separate cooktop and oven?
Do I need a prep sink and a cleanup sink?
Do I need an eating area in the kitchen?

Of course, if you’re remodeling, the structure of your existing home will limit your layout options. You’ll have considerably more flexibility the larger your space and if you’re building a new home or adding on.

Common kitchen plans include the one-wall kitchen, the corridor or galley kitchen, the L or double L kitchen, the U-shaped kitchen and the G-shaped kitchen.

THE WORK TRIANGLE

Breaking Down a Standard Kitchen Design Rule

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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.

The “work triangle” is defined by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as an imaginary straight line drawn from the center of the sink, to the center of the cooktop, to the center of the refrigerator and finally back to the sink. The NKBA suggests these guidelines for work triangles:

The sum of the work triangle’s three sides should not exceed 26 feet, and each leg should measure between 4 and 9 feet.
The work triangle should not cut through an island or peninsula by more than 12 inches.
If the kitchen has only one sink, it should be placed between or across from the cooking surface, preparation area, or refrigerator.
No major traffic patterns should cross through the triangle.

Efficiency is the triangle’s main goal, as it keeps all the major work stations near the cook, without placing them so close that the kitchen becomes cramped. The work triangle is also designed to minimize traffic within the kitchen so the cook isn’t interrupted or interfered with.

Here are some examples of standard kitchen layouts with their work triangle:
kitchen layout triangles
The work triangle isn’t without its flaws though. The layouts above illustrate one of its problems: It assumes that a kitchen will only have three major work stations and one person cooking. As kitchens grow in size, and feature more than three workspaces, the regular work triangle isn’t always practical. And in many households today, two or more people share cooking duties. Because of these issues, designers do not always play by the triangle’s rules when it comes to drafting kitchen plans.

If you can’t configure the standard triangle, you have to make do by creating the most functional kitchen possible.”
Here are some examples of kitchen layouts that are spread out and have more than three work stations. These kitchens have multiple and non-traditional triangles.
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Remember, your lifestyle should determine the functionality of your kitchen, not the other way around. The work triangle is not a law, merely a suggestion. Although it can be a helpful tool, don’t let it inhibit you from thinking outside the triangle when it comes to designing your kitchen.

DESIGNING

Once you’ve learned the basic of kitchen cabinets and measurements of the kitchen you can start sketch out a layout by hand or with computer software in reference to the cabinets spec from the manufacturer.

Professional 3D software as followed as for reference.