Turn your dreams into reality ...discover the benefits of working with a NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer & Certified Bath Designer.

What is a CKD or CBD

A Certified Kitchen Designer or Certified Bath Designer

• Is a member of an elite group of kitchen and bath professionals with many years of experience
• Has passed a rigorous exam and adheres to a Code of Professional Conduct maintaining the highest standards of professional knowledge and ethical business practices.
• is required to complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in a two-year cycle through NKBA
• Has extensive knowledge in building codes, construction, mechanical, electrical systems and safety and environmental regulations.
• Writes specifications and draws plans that are easily interpreted by plumbers, electricians and cabinet installers.

Why should you consult with a Certified Kitchen or Bath Designer?

Certified designers are experienced and educated to...

• Work directly with homeowners, architects, builders, remodeling contractors and interior designers to help reduce the stress of remodeling or building a new home.
• Respond to challenging spaces with creative solutions. They are talented space planners who are sensitive to design and trends that affect room planning.They will create a design that fits the needs, lifestyle and personality of the client.
• Help clients make educated decisions during the planning process. They know kitchens and bathrooms inside and out, from the wiring, venting and plumbing hidden inside the walls, to all the technical and aesthetic aspects of cabinetry, fixtures, appliances and surfacing materials.
• Keep up-to-date with changing technologies and new products, as well as building codes, safety rules and environmental regulations. They will ensure that the dream kitchen or bathroom designed for their clients meets the industry's standards of safety.
• Understand finances and can explain the pros and cons of products as the relate to the investment, helping clients make the right decisions for their new kitchen or bathroom.
• Fulfill expectations. They will assist clients in deciding what styles fit them and will choose what environment will be most livable for the client while tuning dreams into reality.
• In the initial discussions, the certified designer will interview clients ant length to understand the challenges with the present space and lifestyle needs. This is the time to share all ideas, notes and pictures, as designers will help you sort out priorities for your new kitchen or bathroom.
• A clear and complete proposal encompassing all of the work planned is then submitted. The specifications should describe in detail all construction work, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, etc.., as well as the work required on the project.