Planning

Make Your New Kitchen Happen

With so many decisions to be made, your kitchen renovation can quickly turn from exciting to overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Count on Cardell Cabinetry to help you along the way with our Project Planner. Using the planner will keep you focused and your project on track. It allows you to track progress as decisions and updates are made- it’s a must have reference when meeting with Menards kitchen designers.

Download My Project Planner PDF

 PLAN

• GATHER INSPIRATION
  Visit our gallery. Collect photos, images you’ve found online and sketches. Knowing the kind of result you’re looking for will help the process along.
• DETERMINE WHAT’S IN AND WHAT’S OUT
  Identify what you plan to include or discard in your project. Print and share your the results with your designer and contractor.
  What's In - What's Out
• DECIDE DIY OR PRO
  One of the biggest decisions in a renovation project is whether to do it yourself or hire a professional. There are many factors that go into that decision, including researching, evaluating your skills, or interviewing and hiring a professional.
  Do It Yourself Guide Ask A Pro Questionnaire
• DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET
  Developing a budget is essential when renovating. Our Project Planner can help with this.
• MEASURE YOUR SPACE
  Before meeting with a Menards^® team member, it’s a good idea to know the measurements of your existing space.

Watch our ‘How To Measure Your Kitchen’ video and download our measuring checklist to get started.

Download Measuring Checklist PDF

 DESIGN

• MEET WITH MENARDS DESIGNERS
  Take advantage of Menards Free design services - No appointment necessary. Come in to your local Menards® and use their 3D imaging to create a free rendering of your plan, so you can see it before you buy it. Or get started online with U Create.
• EXPLORE DOOR STYLES AND COLORS
  Easily view all of the Cardell Cabinetry door styles using the ‘Products’ tab in the header above. There you can view your door style, in the wood species you prefer, in the finish you love.
• ADD FUNCTION WITH STORAGE SOLUTIONS
  At its core, your kitchen is a workspace, so build function into it. Our Cardell Designer Collection offers the largest offering of storage solutions, sure to meet your wants and needs. See our full line of solutions in action.

 ORDER

Your Menards designer is your partner and will help will help you through the entire purchase process, including any new appliances, sinks, countertops and accessories to complement your cabinetry.

• ORDER YOUR CABINETS
• PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ITEMS
• PACK UP YOUR CURRENT KITCHEN
• SET UP A TEMPORARY KITCHEN
  Having a functioning area to use as your temporary kitchen is important. We have compiled a few tips to help you establish your temporary, albeit primitive, kitchen.

Download 'Making Life Work Without a Kitchen' PDF

• PREPARE FOR CABINET DELIVERY
  Depending on which collection of Cardell® Cabinetry you purchase, you have the ability to take home in-stock cabinetry or schedule our FREE In-Home Delivery Service at a date and time convenient for you.

 DEMO AND INSTALL

• DEMO, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC
• INSTALL CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS, AND FINISHING TOUCHES
• FINAL WALK THROUGH & INSPECTION
• CARE & CLEANING
• WARRANTY REGISTRATION