NKBA Releases “Kitchen & Bath Design Presentation: Drawing, Plans, Digital Rendering, 2nd Edition”

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is proud to announce the release of Kitchen & Bath Design Presentation: Drawing, Plans, Digital Rendering, 2nd Edition (March 2014; $85.00). Published by John Wiley & Sons, this thoroughly revised volume describes, and provides examples of the most common project documents and their preparation methods. This essential reference features color illustrations and clear information on how to create designs that fully comply with the NKBA's Graphics and Presentation Standards.

For any kitchen or bath project to be a success, much of the work is done long before the first tile is put in place. The planning and presentation of the project to both the client and tradespeople not only helps them visualize their newly proposed design space, but the documents also guide professionals through the installation and completion of all work. The standards in the design industry are to ensure a clear understanding of the components found on each type of drawing and to pave the way to project success. Contractors, plumbers, electricians and others use these drawings for the completion of a design project. Product suppliers may also rely on these drawings for submitting bids and ordering products.

In Kitchen & Bath Design Presentation, Second Edition, both students and professionals will learn about the standards for kitchen and bath drawings along with the NKBA forms that will assist them with their designs and project completion. Content includes:

• Measuring the design space
• Tools and techniques of hand drafting
• Drafting conventions: line types, symbols and techniques
• NKBA floor plan: drafting and dimensioning the plan
• NKBA drawings in a set of plans
• Using the computer to design kitchens and baths
• Graphics and Presentations Standards
• Sample kitchen and bathroom project documents

The successful kitchen and bath designer needs to produce professionally drafted drawings in accordance with the NKBA Graphics and Presentation Standards. The standards found throughout this book will guide a designer through the process of meeting a client’s wants and needs while creating a functional, well-designed space.

Sure to be the standard reference on the subject for students, professionals and anyone interested in the proper design of kitchens and baths, this new release is available for purchase online at NKBA.org, Wiley.com, and retailers nationwide. PR