Kitchen Planner
Our Kitchen Planner can help you bring it all to the table.
Your dream of a new kitchen is just one store away. Because at Lowe's, you'll find everything–from the latest products to professional advice–to create that beautiful, practical, one-of-a-kind space.
Remodelling your kitchen is a big job and a considerable investment in your home's value. We're here to make sure that your new kitchen is the one you've always dreamed of: beautiful, practical and affordable.
Putting it all together your own way.
What's your recipe for a successful kitchen?
The way you live, the way you cook, the way you entertain - all these things and more determine what you want out of your kitchen remodelling project. Use this planner to help get a better idea of what fits your style, functional needs and budget.
What excites you?
The best way to find out what you like is to collect ideas over time. Write and sketch your ideas in a notebook. Develop your personal wish list - by writing down everything you'd like in your perfect kitchen, regardless of what you think will fit, or what you think you can afford.
Things to think about:
- • Get input from the whole family. You never know where the best ideas might come from
- • Any major change or changes that could be made to improve your kitchen
- • The amount of time you and your family members spend in the kitchen
- • Amount of time spent cooking or entertaining and the space needed for this
- • If you have younger children in your home, consider cabinet locks, rounded corners and other safety features
- • The single worst thing about your present kitchen
- • Changes you would like to each of the following: floor, countertops, cabinetry, storage, appliances, traffic flow, lighting
- • A focus area of your new kitchen. Any item or area that could be an expression of yourself and your family, for example, a special area for baking, a showcase for a cookbook collection, or antique serving pieces
- • Items or appliances you prefer to not see or showcase (for example, microwave or coffee maker)
- • Your budget for this project
For design ideas, check out home decorating shows on TV, home-related websites, magazines and books. Take notes, print out photos, tear out pages, and add them all to your folder. It's all about you!
