Kitchen Designers

Kitchen Designers help create a functional and visually pleasing kitchen to complement you and/or your family's lifestyle. They are responsible for submitting a written contract detailing some of the following: cabinetry, countertops, flooring, appliances, ventilation, and the lighting plan. You can also expect them to draw up the final construction drawings detailing the floor plan, elevations, and design details. These drawings will be given to the general contractor and cabinet installers to be used during construction. Fees vary from a set or hourly design fee to a retainer fee that may be applied to the cabinet order.

A Kitchen Designer may be independent or associated with a showroom or cabinet-maker. He or she may also be a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD). The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) administers this certification process. It includes passing a written test, a specified amount of education, proof of financial stability, and on the job experience. You can find a Kitchen Designer through the NKBA (800) 843-6522 . You may also find a Kitchen Designer by visiting kitchen cabinet showrooms, local cabinet-makers, home remodeling superstores, or on ImproveNet.com.