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Taking Stock

Start planning your new kitchen by taking a look at what you already have. Figure out what works and what needs improvement. Maybe your kitchen is very organized but too cramped, or you might have tons of floor space and nowhere to put anything. Use our tools to help you decide on what you need, what you want, and what you wish to keep.

LAYOUT AND FLOORPLAN	Need	Want	Keep Existing
Kitchen Island
Kitchen Peninsula
New location for your:
Sink
Range
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Wall Cabinets

FOOD PREP AND COOKING	Need	Want	Keep Existing
More counter space near your:
Sink
Range
Cooktop
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Food Preparation Area
More counter space

EATING AND CLEAN UP	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New kitchen table
New trash compactor
New recycling center
New waste disposer

STORAGE	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New cabinets
More cabinet space
More drawer space
More space for:
China
Glasses
Pots and Pans
Small Appliances
Silverware
Baking Pans
Canned and Dry Foods
Towels and Linens
Fruits and Vegetables
Wine and beverages
Storage for cooking utensils
Shelving for cookbooks
Cabinet accessories to help with organization
Corner cabinets
Cabinets with adjustable shelves

SINKS, FAUCETS, AND PLUMBING	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New sink
New faucet
Second sink
Water filter

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICITY	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New windows or a skylight to add more natural light
More lighting over kitchen work surfaces such as the range, sink, or counters
New lighting fixtures
More light for the eating area
Additional light switches
Additional electrical outlets
Ventilation system for the range
Telephone jack in the kitchen

APPLIANCES	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New range
New cooktop
New refrigerator
New microwave
New dishwasher
New trash compactor

WALLS AND FLOORS	Need	Want	Keep Existing
New floor
New paint
New wallpaper