· Do you have enough space between your counters and your sinks and appliances?
· Do you have enough useful storage space in your kitchen that you can improve upon?
· Do you have enough space to open your drawers right as well as any doors?
· Will you be able to work around the kitchen without interruptions due to moving around? You should be able to move unimpeded and able to deal with everything without anything getting in the way.
· Do you have enough electrical outlets to work with? If you have a peninsula to work with, you may want to consider getting an outlet on it as well.
· Where will you place the pulls on your cabinets? If their design interferes with the nearby spaces or doors you will need to reconsider.
· Will the kitchen match or differ from the rooms nearby? How will its style connect to the rest of the house?
· If you have a microwave oven, will it be at the right place for pulling out hot items without getting yourself hurt in the process? Will your kids be able to use it safely?
· Do you have sufficient light fixtures for your cook top, range or your sinks? Where will your light switches be?
· You should also consider your windows and whether you can do anything to improve them. You should check for any damage on the windows before you move on to the other parts of the kitchen and see whether you can fix them or replace them with something better. You should check with the city planning department for more details.
· You should check the internal and external doors of your kitchen for the same and whether you can find ways to weatherproof them if need be. If your kitchen has a back door into your home it may be a good idea to reinforce it or put up a more serious alternative.
