Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2014

By Denise K. James

hen people either

search for a new home or

think about improving on

the one they have, kitchens

and bathrooms tend to take

the forefront as important

features. Perhaps it’s because

both rooms symbolize luxury – relaxing bubble baths on

quiet nights and dinner parties on more social evenings.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association, an organiza-

tion that began in 1963, has blos-

somed into a quite a large network

of contractors, decorators and other professionals who thrive

on the beauty of a well-designed kitchen or bathroom.

According to the NKBA website, the organization’s

mission statement is “to enhance the member success and

excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business

practices and provide leadership and direction for the

kitchen and bath industry worldwide.” The organization

meets these goals through an array of practices, including

an NKBA magazine, published each quarter, a specialized

college degree for students who want to study kitchen

and bath design and an annual trade show for members

of the industry.

Consumers who are seeking knowledge about kitchen

and bath design will find the NKBA website quite useful.

In addition to showcasing numerous designers and their

library of work, there’s a wealth of educational informa-

tion for homeowners, such as a glossary of common design

terms, free planning guides and ample product informa-

tion. Visit

to learn more.

To help our readers find inspiration regarding beauti-

ful kitchen and bath designs, we are featuring a few re-

models, all done by local kitchen and bath professionals.

We hope you enjoy seeing these exquisite rooms as much

as we did.

ACommunityof

DesignKnowledge

The national Kitchen and Bath association