A 36-page printable kitchen remodel planner with a matching budget spreadsheet, so you can find the problems first and then plan, price, and schedule every piece.
A kitchen remodel touches plumbing, wiring, venting, cabinets, counters, and appliances, and your family still needs to eat while it happens. The budget usually goes wrong when a leak or a soft floor shows up after the new cabinets are ordered, or when the work happens in the wrong order. This planner starts with a walkthrough to find the problems first, then helps you choose, price, and schedule every piece. The matching spreadsheet keeps track of the money.
Who it's for
Homeowners planning a kitchen refresh, remodel, or full gut
DIYers and anyone hiring a contractor
Manufactured and mobile home owners (tips included)
Anyone who wants a clear budget before demo day
What you'll be able to do
Plan it once, do it in the right order
Find the problems firstA 2-page walkthrough checks for leaks, soft floors, outlets, venting, and cabinet damage.
Decide how big the project isCompare a refresh, a remodel, and a full gut before you set a budget.
Measure and choose everythingLayout, clearances, cabinets, counters, appliances, sink, lighting, and finishes in one place.
Know what it costsPlan by category on paper, then the spreadsheet totals planned, spent, and left.
Schedule it rightA 16-step order of work, a weekly timeline, and a plan for living without a kitchen.
What's included
Everything in your download
Kitchen Remodel Planner (PDF, 36 pages): Start Here plus 5 sections: Assess, Design + Choose, Budget + Hire, Schedule + Remodel, and Finish
Kitchen Remodel Budget spreadsheet (.xlsx): Start Here, Dashboard, Budget, and Expenses tabs, with 16 kitchen categories and dropdowns for priority, DIY or pro, and status
Filled example spreadsheet that shows a sample kitchen remodel
How it works
From walkthrough to finished kitchen
Walk through your kitchenWrite down every problem first. Leaks, soft floors, and wiring come before finishes.
Design and choosePick a layout, measure twice, and record every cabinet, counter, and appliance choice.
Budget and hirePrice each category, compare contractor quotes, and log every purchase in the spreadsheet.
Schedule and finishFollow the order of work, then use the punch list, warranties, and before and after pages.
Delivery
How you get it
This is a digital download. After checkout you get your download link right away and by email. Print the planner at home, and open the spreadsheet in Excel or upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. Nothing ships.
For personal use. See the license and refund policy. This planner is for organizing and budgeting. It is not an inspection, engineering opinion, or repair manual, and the spreadsheet only adds up the numbers you enter. Get qualified help for electrical, plumbing, gas, and structural work, and check your local permit rules.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is the planner fillable?
No. It is a printable PDF made to fill in by hand. Pages marked print as needed can be printed more than once.
Does the spreadsheet work in Google Sheets?
Yes. It works in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Other apps, like Apple Numbers, may not show the charts or dropdowns correctly.
Does it work for a mobile home kitchen?
Yes. The planner includes tips for manufactured and mobile home owners.
Is it only for big remodels?
No. It helps you decide between a refresh, a remodel, and a full gut, and works for any of the three.
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you get a download link on screen and by email.
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