Lifestyle & Studio Journal

CKBD certification requires: • Years of verified experience • Mastery of NKBA planning guidelines • Code, safety, and mechanical understanding • Advanced technical layout skills • Ongoing professional development This ensures your designer can see both the big picture and the technical details that shape how a kitchen lives, functions, and ages. “CKBD designers think beyond finishes — they design for how you move, how you cook, and how you live.”