Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials: Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces (NKBA Professional Resource Library) is an essential guide for designers working in the residential kitchen and bath industry. Authored by Ellen Cheever, this second edition offers comprehensive information on materials, equipment, and surfaces utilized in all aspects of kitchen and bathroom design. As part of the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Professional Resource Library, it has been fully updated to reflect new technologies, materials, and finishes, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Enhanced by full-color illustrations and revised design elements that aid visual learners, this book is accompanied by a companion website featuring an image bank and instructor’s guide for educational use. Each chapter includes summaries and review questions, enabling readers to reinforce their understanding step-by-step.

The most popular and lucrative area within residential interior design, kitchen and bath design presents an overwhelming array of options that extend far beyond mere taste and aesthetics. Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials equips designers with the necessary background to make informed choices tailored to each client’s needs and space constraints, grounded in objective factors and technical details.

With its detailed content and practical approach, this handbook serves as a valuable resource for professionals looking to master the complexities of kitchen and bath design. Ideal for both experienced designers and those new to the field, it provides actionable insights and knowledge that can significantly enhance one’s professional practice.

Published by Wiley in November 2014, with an ISBN-10 of 1118775287 and ISBN-13 of 978-1118775288, this book measures 8.7 x 1 x 11 inches and contains 368 pages. It is part of the NKBA Professional Resource Library and aims to provide objective guidance on choosing kitchen and bath products that suit any client and space.