You want to be reassured that the professional partner helping you with your dream home is the real deal. Checking for credentials will help you relax and enjoy the journey ahead of you. Take a deep breath and begin your journey. Heres what you need to look for:
CKDŽ or CBDŽ Certified Kitchen Designer or Certified Bath Designer
This prestigious degree brings with it;
7 years industry experience.
60 NKBA Education hours.
2 affidavits, 2 client references.
Choosing a design professional can be a difficult decision. By selecting an NKBA Certified Designer, you will be working with a professional who:
Has demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in kitchen and bath design, as well as construction, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
Adheres to a strict Code of Professional Conduct.
Is an expert in the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines & Access Standards, which recognize the importance of consumer health, safety and welfare in kitchen and bath design.
Is a member of the NKBA, a professional organization that provides them with the training and tools needed to succeed.
Is skilled at assessing consumers' individual needs and wants and creating designs that meet and exceed these requirements.
Remains current on local building codes, safety and environmental regulations and the wealth of new products and equipment on the market.
Spend time pre-planning for the selection process of a professional partner. Making the effort to find someone you are comfortable with and one who really understands your needs is imperative to the project. Interview more than just one person and find out what their specialties and design interests are. If they focus in contemporary design but you need an Arts and Crafts specialist, keep looking. Its time and energy well spent.