Find out how your kitchen measures up! Print out this questionnaire and find out if you should reface or remodel your kitchen Storage Systems 1. Do your cabinets feature timesaving accessories such as roll-out shelves, divided drawers and lazy susans? YES   NO 2. Do your cabinets have adjustable shelves and vinyl interiors? YES   NO 3. Is all the cabinet hardware in working order (hinges open, drawers glide out, etc.)? YES   NO 4. Is there enough cabinet shelf space? YES   NO 5. Do you have tall pantry storage in the kitchen? YES   NO 6. Do you have a convenient storage spot for small handheld appliances? YES   NO 7. Is all of the available wall and floor space used for organized storage? YES   NO 8. Is the cabinet door style and color up-to-date? YES   NO 9. Is there a place to sort recyclables? YES   NO Countertops 1. Is there enough counter space? YES   NO 2. Is the counter space located where you need it? YES   NO 3. Is the countertop material easy to keep clean? YES   NO 4. Is the countertop material undamaged and in good shape? YES   NO 5. Is the counter color pattern up-to-date? YES   NO Mechanical Elements 1. Do you have task lighting above the countertop? YES   NO 2. Is there an attractive light fixture in the eating area? YES   NO 3. Are the light switches located where you need them? YES   NO 4. Do you have enough electrical outlets? YES   NO 5. Is there a good ventilation system in the cooking center? YES   NO Major Surfaces 1. Is the flooring material easy to clean? YES   NO 2. Is the wall covering easy to clean? YES   NO 3. Does the room look pretty to family members and guests? YES   NO Appliances/Fixtures 1. Do you like the style of your sink? YES   NO 2. Is the sink in good condition? YES   NO 3. Based on the way you cook and the way your family uses the kitchen is the sink conveniently located? YES   NO 4. Do you have a food waste disposer? YES   NO 5. Do you have a dishwasher? YES   NO 6. Do you have a microwave oven conveniently located? YES   NO 7. Is your refrigerator/freezer large enough? YES   NO 8. Based on the way you cook and the way your family uses the kitchen, is the refrigerator conveniently located? YES   NO 9. Do all of the elements/burners on your stove work? YES   NO 10. Is the cooking surface easy to clean? YES   NO 11. Based on the way you cook, are the oven and cooktop located where you want them? YES   NO 12. Are all of your appliances a pleasant color? YES   NO Room Orientation 1. Does the kitchen relate to adjacent rooms the way you would like? YES   NO 2. Is the view from the kitchen to the outside where you would like it to be? YES   NO 3. Is there a casual dining/conversation area in the room? YES   NO 4. Is the kitchen arranged so that 'People Traffic' is directed away from the cook's activities? YES   NO TOTALS Yes:         No: If you answered 'No' more than 'Yes" then you should consider a new kitchen