Kitchen Materials Checklist

1. Appliances

  • Refrigerator

  • Range or cooktop with wall oven

  • Microwave

  • Dishwasher

  • Ventilation hood

  • Warming drawer

  • Beverage fridge

  • Wine fridge

  • Steam oven

  • Ice machine

  • Trash compactor

2. Cabinetry

  • Base cabinets

  • Upper cabinets

  • Tall/pantry cabinets

  • Island cabinetry

  • Appliance garage or hutch

  • Open shelving (if applicable)

  • Glass cabinet inserts

  • Cabinet hardware (pulls, knobs)

  • Interior accessories (pull-out shelves, spice racks, dividers)

3. Plumbing Fixtures

  • Kitchen sink (main)

  • Prep sink (if applicable)

  • Faucet(s)

  • Pot filler

  • Soap dispenser

  • Water filter tap

  • Garbage disposal

  • Disposal air switch/button

  • Drain assemblies

4. Electrical & Lighting

  • Recessed ceiling lights

  • Pendant lights

  • Under-cabinet lighting

  • In-cabinet lighting

  • Over-island lighting

  • Switch and dimmer locations

  • Outlet placement (including island, backsplash, drawer, appliance hutch)

  • Charging drawer or station

  • Speaker system (if integrated)

5. Counters & Backsplash

  • Countertops (island and perimeter)

  • Countertop material selection (e.g., quartz, granite, marble)

  • Backsplash material (tile, slab, other)

  • Grout and caulking selection

6. Flooring

  • Flooring type (tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl, etc.)

  • Floor transitions

  • Toe-kick heaters (if needed)

  • Floor protection during construction

7. Tile & Wall Finishes

  • Backsplash tile

  • Accent tile (if used)

  • Liner/mosaic accents

  • Paint (walls, ceiling, trim)

  • Wallpaper (if any)

8. Trim & Woodwork

  • Crown molding

  • Baseboards

  • Window and door casings

  • Wainscoting or paneling

  • Hood design (if custom)

9. Organizational Inserts (Optional but Valuable)

  • Pull-out trash and recycling bins

  • Spice drawer or rack

  • Cutlery organizers

  • Deep drawers for pots/pans

  • Vertical dividers for trays and baking sheets

  • Lazy Susans or corner storage solutions

  • Roll-out shelves or drawers

10. Window Treatments & Furnishings

  • Window treatments (shades, curtains, Roman blinds)

  • Barstools or island seating

  • Dining table and chairs (if included in kitchen zone)

  • Rugs/runners