KITCHEN MATERIALS CHECKLIST

If you would like to use a customizable version of the Kitchen Materials Checklist in Notion

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

  • Glass cabinet inserts

  • Cabinet hardware (pulls, knobs, latches)

  • Interior accessories (pull-outs, spice racks, dividers, deep drawers)

  • Toe kicks and finished panels

  • Decorative feet or furniture base options

3. Plumbing Fixtures

  • Kitchen sink (main)

  • Prep sink (if applicable)

  • Faucet(s)

  • Pot filler

  • Soap dispenser

  • Water filter tap

  • Hot water tap

  • Garbage disposal

  • Disposal air switch/button

  • Drain assemblies

4. Electrical & Lighting

  • Recessed ceiling lights

  • Pendant lights

  • Sconces

  • Under-cabinet lighting

  • In-cabinet lighting

  • Over-island lighting

  • Switch and dimmer locations

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

  • Charging drawer or station

  • Speaker system or media wiring

  • Panel locations for undercabinet transformers or drivers

5. Counters & Backsplash

  • Island countertop

  • Perimeter countertop

  • Material (quartz, marble, granite, butcher block, etc.)

  • Edge profile

  • Full slab or tile backsplash

  • Grout and caulking selection

  • Bullnose, schluter, or trim edge

6. Flooring

  • Flooring type (tile, hardwood, engineered, LVP)

  • Floor transitions

  • Toe-kick heaters (if needed)

  • Floor protection during construction

  • Grout or finish sheen (if applicable)

7. Tile & Wall Finishes

  • Backsplash tile

  • Accent tile

  • Liner, pencil, or mosaic tile

  • Wall paint (walls, ceiling, trim)

  • Ceiling paint finish

  • Wallpaper

  • Decorative plaster or specialty finishes

8. Trim & Woodwork

  • Crown molding

  • Light rail molding (under cabinets)

  • Baseboards

  • Window casings

  • Door casings

  • Wainscoting or wall paneling

  • Interior columns or built-ins

  • Hood surround (if custom or built-in)

  • Beams or ceiling trim (if applicable)

9. Doors & Door Hardware

  • Interior doors

  • Door casing and trim

  • Door knobs or levers

  • Hinges and strike plates

  • Pocket doors or barn doors (if used)

10. Windows

  • Window units (if replacing or adding)

  • Window style (casement, double-hung, fixed)

  • Interior trim and jambs

  • Window hardware (locks, cranks)

  • Window treatments (listed below)

11. Organizational Inserts (Optional but Highly Recommended)

  • Pull-out trash and recycling bins

  • Spice drawer or rack

  • Cutlery organizers

  • Deep drawers for pots/pans

  • Tray or sheet pan dividers

  • Lazy Susans or blind corner pull-outs

  • Roll-out shelves

  • Knife block or utensil organizer

12. Window Treatments & Furnishings

  • Window treatments (shades, Roman blinds, drapery)

  • Hardware for window treatments

  • Barstools or island seating

  • Dining table and chairs

  • Rugs or runners

  • Bench cushions or soft goods