NKBA Planning Guidelines
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.
The Essential Kitchen and Bath Planning Reference
These guidelines serve as an essential reference for kitchen and bath design professionals when planning kitchens, bathrooms, closets, outdoor kitchens and baths, and other interior environment spaces.
Highly Visual Reference Tool
Over 65 technical planning guidelines and 100 illustrations dealing with cabinet-centric residential interiors including assist bar locations, activity centers, indoor air quality, lighting and so much more — all accessed on the job site via mobile or tablet device.
Authority on Kitchen & Bath Spaces
Written, illustrated and prepared by a team of kitchen and bath industry subject matter experts consisting of registered architects, educators and tenured design professionals, including NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers.
Foundational Knowledge
Combining research referenced from academic and trade publications, industry technical manuals, building codes across North America and space planning methodology, these guidelines provide the knowledge areas required to become an NKBA CKBD or CMKBD.
Topics Covered
- Egress & Passageways
- Doorways & Hardware
- Clear Floor Spaces
- Primary Activity Centers
- Secondary Activity Centers
- Seating Areas for Dining
- Kitchen Fixtures & Fittings
- Kitchen Equipment
- Bathroom Fixture & Fittings
- Laundry Equipment
- Clothing Storage
- Home Offices & Gyms
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Outdoor Baths
- Cabinetry & Casework
- Finishes & Materials
- Functional Storage
- Indoor Air Quality
- Electrical Planning
- Lighting Planning
- Systems Coordination
- Code Compliance
- Universal Design
- Sustainable Design
