Getting started

 

The following items will be helpful for the designer to start your project.

 

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

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Phone_________________ Work_________________ Fax_________________

Email Address ____________________________________________________

Type of project:                      New Construction                  Remodel

 

    Kitchen                   Bathroom                   Other

 

 

 

1)  Figure your budget:

By knowing this the designer will be to show you what is within your budget (oak is less expensive than cherry, standard construction is less expensive than upgrade, Laminate counter tops are less expensive than Quartz tops, etc…).

 

 

 

 

2)   Hiring a contractor:

Marling Homeworks has a list of contractors that we will recommend, but we do not have contractors that work directly for us.

 

          Check references

         

Make sure that the contractor is insured and everything is in writing.

         

          If you are unsure of the price get a couple bids.

 

 

 

 

3)   Starting the design process:

When designing your new kitchen /  Bath ask yourself some questions

 

1)           What do and don’t you like about your existing kitchen (storage, layout, work space, etc…)?

 

2)           What do your want out of your new design (an island, specialty cabinets, etc…)?

 

Think about the different areas in your kitchen / bath that you may want to add:        - Prep / cooking areas

- Planning area

- Cleanup area

- Dish / pots & pan storage

- Food storage

 

 

3)           What type of cabinet do you want (contemporary, arts and crafts, traditional, laminate, wood)?

 

 

4)           Are you going to want new appliances, and if so are they going to be different sizes?

 

 

5)           What type of counter tops do you want (laminate, solid surface, granite, quartz)?

 

 

 

It is always helpful to gather design information from magazines, friends, and family.  This will help the designer get a better idea of what you are looking for in your new kitchen / bath.

 

 

There is also a sheet added that list some “Bells and Whistles” that you may want to consider in your cabinets, this should be filled out to also help the designer with your project.

 

 

 

 

Construction Options

 

DOOR STYLE _____________________________________________________

 

WOOD TYPE ______________________________________________________

 

WOOD STAIN / FINISH ______________________________________________

 

DOVETAILED DRAWERS ____________________________________________

 

FULL EXTENSION GLIDES ___________________________________________

 

PLYWOOD VENEER ENDS ___________________________________________

 

FULL PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION ____________________________________

 

HANDLES / PULLS _________________________________________________

 

COUNTER TOP MATERIAL___________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

Bells and Whistles

 

 

GLASS DOORS (UPPER CABINET) ______    POTS AND PANS DRAWERS __________

 

COOKIE SHEET TRAY DIVIDERS _______     TILT OUT TRAY IN SINK BASE________

 

CUTTING BOARD ____________________      PLATE RACKS _____________________

 

SPICE CABINET INSERT ______________     WASTE BASKET UNIT _______________      

 

WINE RACK _________________________     DRAWER INSERTS _________________

 

BREAD BOX ________________________      PEGGED DISH ORGINIZER ___________

 

ROLL OUT TRAYS (BASE / UTILITY CABINETS) __________________________________

 

MISC. ITEMS ______________________________________________________________

 

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4) Measuring your existing kitchen / bathroom:

At the first meeting with a designer we will ask you to bring in the measurements of your kitchen / bath.  These do not have to be perfect, they will be use to layout your design and if you proceed with the remodel and purchase the cabinets / counter tops from Marling Homeworks we will come out to your residence and confirm all measurements before ordering any cabinets / counter tops.

 

On the following page there is an example diagram of what we need you to dimension.  The last page of this packet is an extra page so that you are able to draw your kitchen / bath with your dimensions.

 

Make sure you note where:

 

-  Any openings are.

 

-  Electrical outlets are located

 

-  Plumbing is located (including sink size)

 

- Appliance size and location (if they are not

                    able to be moved)

 

 

 

APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS  (Length  X  Width  X  Depth):

 

REFRIGERATOR      _________________________________________________

 

FREE STANDING RANGE  ___________________________________________

 

SLIDE-IN RANGE __________________________________________________

 

DROP IN COOK TOP ________________________________________________

 

BUILT IN OVEN ____________________________________________________

 

DISHWASHER _____________________________________________________

 

MICROWAVE ______________________________________________________

 

EXHAUST HOOD ___________________________________________________

 

MISC. APPLIANCE _________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

Marling Homeworks offers Kitchen and Bath design service, measuring and estimates.

 

All plans generated by us remain the property of Marling Homeworks and may be purchased for a plan fee of $150.00 including tax, which will include floor plans and all elevations.  If cabinets are then bought from

Marling Homeworks the fee will be applied to your order.