Jack Bartoski, an assistant designer, is the newest addition to the Drury Design team. Headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Drury Design Kitchen & Bath studio is a full-service kitchen and bath design firm with clients throughout Chicago’s western suburbs. Bartoski brings experience in commercial design and custom furniture crafting. He earned his degree in interior architecture at Columbia College in Chicago.

Engineering the room and fitting the cabinetry together is the part of the design process Bartoski enjoys most. He says, “Each piece of cabinetry has its own place and function. Arranging the cabinets to maximize space and efficiency enhances the kitchen’s look and performance.”

To schedule a design consultation, call Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio at 630.469.4980. Photos, design honors and client testimonials may be viewed online at www.drurydesignsnewsroom.com. and www.drurydesigns.com.

NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association, developed industry credential programs to recognize designers at varying levels of expertise.

In order to qualify for the certifications, applicants are required to have a minimum number of years of kitchen design experience. They must also provide reference affidavits from design industry professionals and client references from finished projects. Then, it is necessary to satisfactorily complete NKBA academic coursework and pass both written and performance examination.

Drury Design’s NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath Designers

Gail Drury, CMKBD

Janice Teague, CKD, CBD

Gladys Schanstra, CKD, CBD

Cathy Sullivan, AKBD

Alicia Svarkonis, AKBD

Jennifer Runner, AKBD

About the NKBA Certification Process

The NKBA certifies kitchen and bath design professionals in various stages of expertise:

AKBD® Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer

• Minimum 2 years industry experience
• 30 NKBA Education hours
• 2 affidavits

CKD® or CBD® Certified Kitchen Designer or Certified Bath Designer

• 7 years industry experience
• 60 NKBA Education hours
• 2 affidavits, 2 client references

CMKBD® Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer

• 10 years industry experience
• 100 NKBA Education hours
• 3 examples of 3rd party endorsements

For more information about kitchen design professionals, visit NKBA.

Put this expertise to work for you by scheduling a free initial design consultation. Call Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio at 630.469.4980.