About Contact Us What Are You Most Thankful for in Your Kitchen? Tell Us Here> About NKBA The NKBA is the world's leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals. Today, the NKBA represents an unparalleled network of peers, tools and resources designed to support professional growth and business success. The association’s vision is a world in which everyone enjoys safe, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces. Our mission is to help make it happen through the creation of marketplaces, networks, affiliations and certifications that raise the level of professionalism by inspiring, leading and empowering each member of our community. And, it all starts with you. KBIS NKBA owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the largest trade show worldwide for the kitchen and bath industry. Every year, thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors gather to learn, network, exchange ideas and showcase new products and services. Professional Resource Library & NKBA Magazine The NKBA offers a complete 9-volume Professional Resource Library which serves as a reference resource for trade professionals and textbooks for students preparing for careers in the industry. In addition, we publish NKBA Innovation + Inspiration Magazine six times a year to meet the interests and concerns of our members. Consumer Inspiration and Guidance For consumers, NKBA highlights designers and their work on its web site. We also provide free planning guides and product information, and educate homeowners in choosing a designer, asking the right questions and working with a designer or remodeling firm. In the interest of better communication, consumers can find a complete glossary of design terms on the web site. Degree Programs NKBA supports programs that offer students a specialty in kitchen and bath design. Visit NKBA Affiliated Schools to view the list of NKBA-affiliated schools. Students who graduate from these programs are prepared to work in the kitchen and bath industry. Great Place To Work In 2018 the National Kitchen & Bath Association was certified as a Great Place to Work. NKBA Logos NKBA Logos and Marketing Tools CONNECT WITH NKBA CONTACT US For immediate support, please contact: NKBA Member Engagement Team (800) THE-NKBA 9:00am to 5:00pm ET SEND US A MESSAGE PRESS CONTACT & RELEASES ABOUT NKBA Overview Board of Directors Management History National Committees Past Presidents & Chairs Hall of Fame Standards of Conduct NKBA Terms of Use NKBA Web Site Privacy Notice THE KITCHEN & BATH INDUSTRY SHOW (KBIS) JOIN NKBA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Become a Student Member Careers in Kitchen & Bath Student Design Competition AFFILIATED SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP Become an Affiliated School Affiliated Schools NKBA Educators Exchange PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certification CEU Program Badges Knowledge Base Webinars RESEARCH & INSIGHTS NKBA Insights NKBA Market Research Brave New Business KBTalks VOLUNTEER WITH NKBA MEMBERS Login NKBA CHAPTERS Find a Chapter Chapter Presentation Program Chapter Funding Programs Chapter Star Awards Program Chapter Resources PARTNERS & SPONSORS National Kitchen and Bath Association © 2021 Privacy Settings We and our third-party providers use technologies (e.g. cookies) to store and retrieve information on user devices in order to process personal data such as device information or browser data. You can consent to the processing of your personal data for all of the services utilized on NKBA.org, or you can opt-in or out of each service individually. Please note that some providers process your personal data based on legitimate business interests without asking for your consent. To exercise your right to object to processing based on legitimate business interests, please see our list of providers. In order to be able to use certain services, we need your consent. By clicking "Accept All", you agree to this data processing. Powered by Usercentrics Consent Management View Settings Accept All