4th Edition meets Increasing demands on design professionals. By NKBA Staff  

The fully revised, 4th edition of NKBA’s Planning Guidelines is now available in both digital and print. The guide is written, illustrated, and prepared by a group of NKBA’s Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, registered architects, and educators. It is 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 kitchens and, baths.

Tune in Thursday, January 5th at 2 p.m. ET for our Planning Guidelines Webinar. This will be an in-depth discussion on specific topics and practical applications, hosted by NKBA’s own Lindsay Franco.  She will be joined by contributing industry experts, Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD; Danielle Bohn, CMKBD; and content coordinators Corey Klassen CMKBD, NCIDQ, and Judith Neary, CMKBD.

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As an added bonus, NKBA Members receive a 35% discount on the updated Guidelines publication. Buy Now!

Here are five important changes featured in the updated book:

1. Organization

The overall organization of the planning guidelines changed to adapt to new ways of working. This includes dedicated sections for mechanical systems, interior environment, and egress and passage.

2. New Outdoor Kitchen and Outdoor Bath Sections

The long-awaited guide on outdoor spaces is included, assisting kitchen and bath designers with code compliance and planning.

3. Support Spaces

Designers work in all sorts of areas, and there is increased job opportunities occurring in home offices, home gyms, and more.

4. Accessibility

Barrier-free, accessible design, inclusive design, and universal design are all intermingled. These updates focus on one approach, and that is regardless of physical or cognitive ability, age, or gender. Kitchen, bath and support spaces are used by everyone at all stages in life, recovery periods, and abilities.

5. Professionalism

This publication supports the professionalism expected of and practiced by NKBA’s certified members.

These guidelines serve as a technical manual and essential reference for kitchen and bath design professionals when planning kitchens, bathrooms, closets, outdoor kitchens and baths, and other interior environment spaces. The new version includes 270 pages, 100 illustrations, and 66 guidelines.

To purchase the print version of the planning guidelines, go here.