How to plan your new kitchen?  How does your kitchen measure up ?   If you’re thinking about a new kitchen you’ll have a lot of questions. Chances are you’ve already got some ideas based on kitchens you’ve seen in magazines, show homes, or at your friends or family members homes. See how your current kitchen measures up by clicking YES or NO to the questions below. Your answers will be totalled for you.      CHECKLIST Based on how you like to cook are the oven, pantry and fridge in the right place ?     Do your cabinets have time saving accessories such as slide-out shelves and divided drawers      1. Do your cabinets have adjustable shelves?     2. Is there enough cabinet shelf space?     3 .Do you have enough storage space for appliances?     4. Are cabinet door styles and colours up to date?     5. Is there enough bench space?     6. Is the bench top easy to clean?     7. Do you have space to sort recyclables?     8. Do you have enough powerpoints?     9. Is there sufficient ventilation when cooking?     10. Is the sink in good condition?     11. Is the sink location convenient?     12. Do you have a waste disposer?     13. Are all appliances in an optimum position     14. Do you have a dishwasher?     15. Do all the stove elements/burners work?     16. Is the cooking surface easy to clean?     If the NO’s outnumber the YES’s you definitely need a new kitchen!