Southern Utah is rich with artistic and varied landscapes and lots of red rocks.
Kitchen photo header tiled
Portrait Kitchens logo

SOUTHERN UTAH'S
Ultimate Kitchen Resource!
Portrait Kitchens
193 S. Bluff St.
St George, UT 84770
Ph: 435.986.9566
Fax: 435.986.8323

Home
Portfolio
Product
Services
Fees
Designers
Media
Contact
Links
Glossary
Rate Your Kitchen
Other Design Services
Newsletter & Tips
Testimonials
Career Opportunities
Kitchen-First
Workshops
Gift Certificates
Portrait Hardware
Kitchen Value Report
Commercial
Site Map
Old Home


ALL NEW!
Shop Online
for appliances, plumbing, hardware, and more.

"First, consider everything that you like about your current kitchen, as well as those things that you dislike. In order to improve upon your existing conditions, you must keep the general concept of those items that you like, and improve those that you don't."

Shad D. Johnsen, CKD
Owner & Principal Designer
Cabinetry Specialist

Kitchen project ideas from simple to complete

KITCHENS
Products, portfolio, and helpful information for your kitchen.

Bathroom project ideas from practical to extensive detail.

BATHROOMS
Products, portfolio, and helpful information for your bathrooms.

Meet design experts to assist in your kitchen or bath project planning.

DESIGN
Meet our designers, view design ideas and out design fees.

Search ideas for kitchen or bath products or design by category.

IDEAS
Project ideas organized by category for kitchens & baths.

Read kitchen articles or tips by our very own Certified Kitchen Designer.

ARTICLES
Magazine, internet, and other source articles from our very own designers.
Hand drawn kitchen plans including floor plan, elevations, and perspective renderings.

Rate Your
Present Kitchen

 Before pictures of a kitchen project emphasize the significant improvements that are made when a quality kitchen remodel occurs.

A. Storage Systems

Yes

No

D.Appliances/Fixtures

Yes

No
1. Do your cabinets feature time-saving accessories such as roll-out shelves, divided drawers and lazy susans?
1. Do you like the shape of your sink?
2. Do your cabints have adjustable shelves?

2. Is the sink in good condition?
3. Is all the cabinet hardware in working order (hinges/drawers open)?
3. Based on the way you cook and the way your family uses the kitchen, is the sink conveniently located?
4. Is there enough cabinet shelf space?
4. Do you have a food waste disposal?
5. Do you have tall pantry storage in the kitchen?
5. Do you have a dishwasher?
6. Do you have a convenient storage spot for hand-held appliances?
6. Do you have a microwave oven, conveniently located?
7. Is all of the available wall and floor space used for organized storage?
7. Is your refrigerator/freezer large enough?
8. Is the cabinet door style and color up-to-date?
8. Based on the way you cook and the way your family uses the kitchen, is the refrigerator conveniently located?
9. Is the cabinet finish in good shape?
9. Do all of the elements/burners on your stove work?
10. Is there a place to sort recyclables?
10. Is the cooking surface easy to clean?
11. Based on the way you cook, are the oven and cooktop located where you want them?
12. Are all of your appliances a pleasant color?

B. Countertop

Yes

No

E. Major Surfaces

Yes

No
1. Is there enough counter space?
1. Is the flooring material easy to clean?
2. Is the counter space located where you need it?
2. Is the wall covering easy to clean?
3. Is the countertop material easy to keep clean?
3. Is the room aesthetically pleasing?
4. Is the countertop material undamaged and in good shape?
5. Is the counter color/pattern up to date?

C. Mechanical Elements

Yes

No

F. Room Orientation

Yes

No

1. Do you have task lighting above the countertop?

1. Does the kitchen relate to adjacent rooms the way you would like?

2. Is there an attractive light fixture in the eating area?
2. Is the view from the kitchen to the outside where you would like it to be?
3. Are the light switches located where you need them?
3. Is there a casual dining/conversion area in the room?
4. Do you have enough electrical outlets?
4. Is the kitchen arranged so that "people traffic" is directed away from the cook's activities?
5. Are the plumbing pipes free from leaks?
6. Is there a good ventilation system in the cooking center?
Rate Your Kitchen Checklist courtesty of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

Celebrating 5 Years
2003-2008

Portrait Kitchens has been providing unequaled kitchen and bath design services for 5 years in St George, Utah, and Southern Nevada. Thanks to our valued clients who made this possible.

Proud dealer of these fine products and much more:

Visit Starmark Cabinetry website for semi-custom and custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry TurboChef speedcook ovens can cook a 12 pound turkey in 42 minutes. Thermador appliances from refrigeration to professional ovens.
Kohler is a high quality American plumbing manufacturer. Great quality luxury vinyl tiles for both commercial and residential use. Fisher & Paykel Appliances are simple and yet innovative for todays saavy homeowner.
High quality epoxy coated concrete countertops which are safe for food use. Zodiaq quartz surfaces by DuPont are non porous and beutiful. Daltile has all the tile you need for a space with character.
Gaggenau fine appliance company is a german appliance company who only manufacturers the best high-end appliances. Hertco frameless cabinetry in veneer and laminate doorstyles. Oreck vacuums and other fine cleaning products
Home- Portfolio-Product -Services-Fees-Designers-Media-Contact-Links-Glossary
Rate Your Kitchen-Other Design-Newsletter & Tips-Testimonials-Kitchen-First-Workshops
Gift Certificates-Portrait Hardware-Kitchen Value Report
Southern Utah Home Builders Association member
Complete Resource for Southern Utah's Building Industry
National Kitchen & Bath Association where kitchen and bathroom professionals are educated on quality design practices.

Site designed and maintained by SS Johnsen & Associates, Inc. Copyright 2003 - 2008
Email webmaster