NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With Support Spaces and Accessibility

FOURTH EDITION

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.

Print Edition

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With Support Spaces and Accessibility

FOURTH EDITION

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.

Print Edition

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About the Book

Developed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, this fully revised Fourth Edition offers a highly visual reference tool for optimizing designs for functional and code-intensive kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, closets, home offices and gyms in a residential interior. Written, illustrated and prepared by a group of NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, Registered Architects, and Educators, this edition has been redeveloped to meet the increasing demands on design professionals while providing code-compliant, accessible, and beautiful interior spaces.

About the Book

Developed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, this fully revised Fourth Edition offers a highly visual reference tool for optimizing designs for functional and code-intensive kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, closets, home offices and gyms in a residential interior. Written, illustrated and prepared by a group of NKBA’s foremost practicing Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, Registered Architects, and Educators, this edition has been redeveloped to meet the increasing demands on design professionals while providing code-compliant, accessible, and beautiful interior spaces.

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

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

Contributing Industry Experts

  • Judith A. Neary, CMKBD

  • Corey Klassen, CMKBD

  • Chris Dreith, CMKBD

  • Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD

  • Adam Gibson, CMKBD

  • Paula Kennedy, CMKBD

  • Geeta Kewalramani, CMKBD

  • Mary Jo Peterson, CMKBD

  • Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD

  • Images and illustrations provided by:
    Adrean Stephenson, AKBD and Chief Architect®

Contributing Industry Experts

  • Judith A. Neary, CMKBD

  • Corey Klassen, CMKBD

  • Chris Dreith, CMKBD

  • Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD

  • Adam Gibson, CMKBD

  • Paula Kennedy, CMKBD

  • Geeta Kewalramani, CMKBD

  • Mary Jo Peterson, CMKBD

  • Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD

  • Images and illustrations provided by:
    Adrean Stephenson, AKBD and Chief Architect®

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With Support Spaces and Accessibility

FOURTH EDITION

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.

Print Edition

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With Support Spaces and Accessibility

FOURTH EDITION

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.

Print Edition