Local Professional Earns Industry Certification

Recognizes Expertise in Kitchen Design 

Stefan Badarak of Design Werks Cabinetry, Inc., in Apex, North Carolina, announced that he has earned certification as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry.  

The premiere hallmark for kitchen and bath professionals, NKBA Certification is based on written examinations and industry experience. NKBA certified designers must also meet mandatory continuing education requirements annually. To earn CKD certification, the professional must document a minimum of seven years of industry experience, successfully complete 60 NKBA Education hours, submit two professional affidavits and two client referrals, and pass the design portion of the NKBA Certification exam.  

This combination of experience and education ensures that Stefan Badarak, CKD is an authority on the design, planning and execution of residential kitchens and possesses advanced knowledge of technical and personal communication skills required to succeed as a kitchen design specialist. 

A member of the NKBA, Stefan Badarak, CKD, is Owner of  Design Werks Cabinetry, Inc.

About the National Kitchen & Bath AssociationThe National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since 1963. With over 40,000 members and growing, the NKBA owns the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS). The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry. For more information, visit www.nkba.org.