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What are CKDs and CBDs? |
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Certified Kitchen Designers (CKDs) and Certified Bathroom Designers (CBDs) specialize in the design, planning, and execution of kitchens, bathrooms, and other built-in units throughout the home. Only a select group of expert designers attain the CKD and/or CBD designations, which are not mandatory for practicing kitchen design.
Because of their specialized training, CKDs and CBDs hold a distinct place in the interior design profession. Similar to general interior designers, CKDs and CBDs must meet common core educational requirements, adhere to various legal restrictions and regulations, and follow a professional code of ethics. But their focus on kitchens and bathrooms uniquely qualifies them to handle the technical planning and design of these often complicated, very personal spaces.
Beyond these accreditations is the Certified Master Kitchen & Bathroom Designer (CMKBD) designation. The CMKBD designation is the highest certification level offered, reflecting at least 10 years of experience and continuing education.
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Committed to the local design community, Jan served on the executive board of the NKBA of British Columbia for five terms and as a director for the Fraser Valley Home Builders Association for three terms. Throughout her career, Jan has lectured on home design topics and contributed to many newspaper and magazine articles on kitchen and bath design. In 1998 she won a national award for one of her designs.
Jan is President of Jan Rutgers Design Inc., a firm that specializes in custom kitchen and bath design and offers unique kitchen and bath products. Her work takes her around the world, with recent projects completed in Japan, the United States, and across Canada. Her company works on both new home and renovation projects.
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an Rutgers has been designing kitchens and baths for 18 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from the University of Alberta. Throughout her career she has updated her education by attending many National Kitchen & Bath Association
(NKBA) courses and seminars. She is both a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and Certified Bath Designer
(CBD). She is currently working toward her Certified Master Kitchen & Bathroom Designer
(CMKBD) accreditation. 
