Rate How Good Your Kitchen Is

Click YES or NO to answer these questions from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Find out how your kitchen measures up! Storage Systems 1. Do your cabinets feature time saving accessories such as roll-out shelves, divided drawers and lazy susans? YES NO 2. Do your cabinets have adjustable shelves? 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 hand-held 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 the cabinet finish in good shape? YES NO 10. 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. Are the plumbing pipes free from leaks? YES NO 6. Is there a good ventilation system in the cooking center? YES NO Major Surfaces 1. Is the f1ooring 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 shape 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 that looks good? 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, you need a new kitchen! Take the first step and contact a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association to ensure a successful project. They are competent to design and install complete kitchens, and subscribe to a strict Code of Conduct. Bring this evaluation with you and your NKBA Kitchen Dealer or Certified Kitchen Designer will help you use your NO answers to make planning decisions regarding room shape and size, fixture and material selection as well as mechanical specifications. Go To Top