Did you know kitchen and bath designers can attain industry accreditation?

NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association, developed industry credential programs to recognize designers at varying levels of expertise.

In order to qualify for the certifications, applicants are required to have a minimum number of years of kitchen design experience. They must also provide reference affidavits from design industry professionals and client references from finished projects. Then, it is necessary to satisfactorily complete NKBA academic coursework and pass both written and performance examination.

Drury Design’s NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath Designers

Gail Drury, CMKBD

Janice Teague, CKD, CBD

Gladys Schanstra, CKD, CBD

Cathy Sullivan, AKBD

Alicia Svarkonis, AKBD

Jennifer Runner, AKBD

About the NKBA Certification Process

The NKBA certifies kitchen and bath design professionals in various stages of expertise:

AKBD® Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer

• Minimum 2 years industry experience
• 30 NKBA Education hours
• 2 affidavits

CKD® or CBD® Certified Kitchen Designer or Certified Bath Designer

• 7 years industry experience
• 60 NKBA Education hours
• 2 affidavits, 2 client references

CMKBD® Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer

• 10 years industry experience
• 100 NKBA Education hours
• 3 examples of 3rd party endorsements

For more information about kitchen design professionals, visit NKBA.

Put this expertise to work for you by scheduling a free initial design consultation. Call Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio at 630.469.4980.