- The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) certifies kitchen and bath designers who have demonstrated their expertise through experience, education and the passage of a comprehensive design exam.
- A CKD is a Certified Kitchen Designer; a CBD is a Certified Bathroom Designer.
- CKDs and CBDs specialize in the design, planning, and execution of residential kitchens and bathrooms, and prove advanced knowledge of technical and personal communication skills required to succeed as a design specialist