Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer® (CMKBD) Application

To apply for a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer® (CMKBD), candidates for CMKBD must possess their CKBD certification or CKD and CBD certification, and have three (3) years of experience beyond CKBD certification for a minimum of seven (7) years of industry experience.

The Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer® (CMKBD) is a program that recognizes noteworthy experience and achievements in the kitchen and bath industry.

CMKBD candidates will be assessed in a portfolio-style application submission. To obtain CMKBD certification, candidates must submit proof of meeting requirements to demonstrate contributions in four areas of concentration:

• Meeting Functional Requirements
• Engaging with the Industry
• Promoting Professionalism
• Cultivating New talent

How to Apply for Certification

• Complete the appropriate pages in the attached download, "NKBA Kitchen & Bath Certification Guidebook" and include all applicable documentation.  Return to certificationapp@nkba.org

• Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an official notice regarding the status of your application.