Assessing your needs

Start your kitchen cabinet project by taking stock of what you already have and how you use your kitchen. Think about what works, what doesn't and what you'd do differently. Use our handy thought starters and checklists to help you determine what you need, what you want and what to keep. And, for a more detailed reminder of your favorite Schrock products, use our Wishlist feature to store images and product details in your own private portfolio.

How do you use your kitchen?

Cooking:

How does the primary cook use the kitchen?

How does the secondary cook use the kitchen?

Eating:

Do you eat most of your meals in the kitchen?


Where do you prefer to eat?


What other activities take place in your kitchen?

What do you keep in your kitchen?


What do you hope to accomplish with your project?

Start thinking about your new space:

Need Want Keep existing
Layout and Floorplan
Kitchen island
Kitchen penninsula
New location for
Sink
Range
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Wall oven
Dishwasher
New location for
Food prep area
More counter / storage space near
Range
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Wall oven
Dishwasher
New appliances and fixtures
Sink
Range
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Wall oven
Dishwasher
Faucet
Garbage disposal
Trash Compactor
Recycling center

Assessing your needs

Measuring your space

Transferring your measurements

Creating your layout

Expressing your style

Cabinetry selection