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What all the ongoing education means is that NKBA members know (or have immediate access to) everything there is to know within their particular area of expertise. It also means that they can put their book learning and technical knowledge to good practical and marketable use.


An important focus of the NKBA is interpersonal skills. NKBA members are able to relate with their clients and to properly communicate their ideas. Most importantly, they listen carefully to their client's wishes and are able to interpret those wants and needs into a workable plan and successful final project.


In addition to getting and maintaining an impressive amount of knowledge, NKBA certification requires that members meet a code of professional ethics. As such, you can expect fair pricing for quality labor and materials. You will never be left unsatisfied with no mode of recourse. Having taken the time and effort to go through the certification process in the first place, NKBA members show just how much pride they take in their skills, and just how much care they will take with every kitchen and bath remodel they undertake.


Besides keeping their own members informed, NKBA is also out to serve homeowners directly. Homeowners can talk to an NKBA-certified designer or go directly to the main website for inspiration.


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The NKBA is just as devoted to educating homeowners as they are remodeling professionals. As such, they have a vast array of informative articles (nkba.org) as well as their "Design Competition Gallery" (sacnkba.org), with high quality images of projects that will inspire you in your own kitchen or bathroom remodel.


For more information about how to make your kitchen or bathroom remodel a creative and financial success, call any of the Members in the directory on pages 29-32 or the Mark-It-Place Showcase Listing page 32. Or visit the local NKBA California Capital Chapter's website at www.sacnkba.org.


NKBA Certifications


The NKBA certification process was established in 1964, and remains a mark of excellence in the kitchen and bath industry. The following outlines the NKBA certifications:


Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD)


An AKBD is a certified kitchen and bath professional, able to choose products, materials and finishes and plan spaces.


Certified Kitchen Designer and Certified Bath Designer (CKD,CBD & CKBD) CKDs, CBDs and CKBDs specialize in the design, planning, and execution of residential kitchens and bathrooms. They have advanced technical and personal communication skills.


Certified Kitchen Educator/Certified Bath Educator (CKE/CBE)


CKEs and CBEs who teach residential kitchen and bath design at the college level. They understand the unique qualifications such areas require and can successfully transfer that knowledge to interior design students.


Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD)


A CMKBD is a recognized master in kitchen and bath design, with at least 7 years in the industry. Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Educator (CMKBE)


A CMKBE has the same high level of expertise as a CMKBD, with the additional experience of teaching kitchen and bath design at the college level. Certified Kitchen and Bath Professional (CKBP)


This is the only certification offered by the NKBA for non-designers. A CKBP is the dealer, distributor, fabricator, installer, remodeler, manufacturer, sales representative, et cetera, with a high level of knowledge and experience to successfully work with certified designers.


Other Credentials/Appellations Awarded to NKBA Members


• American Institute of Architects (AIA) • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID & Allied ASID) • Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) by National Homebuilders Association (NAHB)


• Construction Document Technologist by Construction Specifications Institute (CDT)


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• Certified Interior Designer (CID) by California Council of Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)


• Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) by National Association of The Remodeling Industry (NARI)


• Certified Remodeler (CR) (NARI) • Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) (NARI)


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