Menu We are open- Drop in or contact us to schedule a consultation Certified Designers There are many remodeling companies in the Delaware area – so why choose Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center? Our experience, qualifications and dedication to being among the best kitchen designers and bathroom designers are what set us apart. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center employs a staff of kitchen and bath designers with a variety of industry certifications. Our commitment to industry education and excellence is unparalleled in our market and is evident by the fact that we employ the area’s largest staff of designers with industry certifications. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center employs a staff of Certified Kitchen Designers (CKDs), Certified Bathroom Designers (CBDs), Certified Graduate Remodelers (CGRs) and Certified Interior Designers. Certified Kitchen Designers & Bathroom Designers The CKD and CBD designations are the most well-known and prestigious in our industry. Designers seeking this designation—sponsored and awarded by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)—must complete a rigorous training and testing procedure. An applicant must first have seven years of industry experience, including three years of employment as a full-time residential kitchen and/or bathroom designer. They must attend 60 credit hours of NKBA professional development courses and/or NKBA approved college coursework. They also must provide two client references and two professional affidavits and complete an all-day CKD and/or CBD exam. This exam covers every aspect of residential kitchen and/or bathroom planning and design. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center designers hold five of these designations. Certified Interior Designers Certified Interior Designers are trained in all aspects of residential and commercial design. They have attended and graduated with an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree from accredited area colleges, such as the Philadelphia Institute of Design. Whether planning and designing your kitchen or helping you pick out the perfect paint for your project, interior designers are experts in their field. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center currently employs two Certified Interior Designers. Certified Graduate Remodelers The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is the largest and most influential trade organization in the building and remodeling industry. The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation indicates that a remodeler has completed the requirements of the professional designation program. They have a minimum of five years of experience in the remodeling industry. They have completed a Professional Remodeler Experience Profile Exam. They have also completed the coursework required by the exam, with courses ranging from business management, estimating, and project management to construction contracts and law. Certified Graduate Remodelers adhere to and submit a signed copy of the CGR code of ethics, promising to conduct daily operations based on principles of integrity, conduct, value, consumer protection, financial obligations, contract compliance, communication, regulatory compliance, and non-litigated dispute and conflict resolution. This professional designation helps you, the consumer, ensure that you are hiring a designer and contractor you can count on to do a professional job. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center employs one Certified Graduate Remodeler. Need a Kitchen Designer or Bathroom Designer in Delaware? request a consultation! In addition to the above, Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center’s sales, management, and design teams hold a variety of degrees in business and finance from the area’s top colleges, including the University of Delaware. We truly do place great importance on a commitment to education, and we participate in college job fairs each year to find our next future star. Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center is also a Certified Lead-Safe Firm with two project managers holding Certified Lead Renovator designations by the Environmental Protection Agency. In short, when entrusting your remodeling project to a Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center designer, you can be assured of the experience and training backed by an industry-certified and -approved educational program. Contact us today to learn more about our certified designers, or visit one of our stores in Delaware today! Locations & Hours Wilmington Store Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Delaware Beaches Store Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Evenings by appointment Bel Air Store Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Evenings by appointment Newark Stone & Tile Gallery Mon–Fri: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday by appointment Newark Warehouse Mon–Fri: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday by appointment. Wilmington Warehouse Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Delaware Beaches Warehouse Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Read More Call Us Today! 302-992-9210 Read Our Reviews on Facebook Join Our Mailing List Copyright © 2021 Bath, Kitchen & Tile Center | Privacy Policy Web Design by Blue Corona The information on this website is for informational purposes only; it is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. It does not constitute professional advice. All information is subject to change at any time without notice. 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