About Us

Chestatee Kitchen & Bath is a family owned & operated business. We have over 25 years experience in the Kitchen & Bath industry. We bring professional expertise, knowledge and work ethic to any design project large or small. We are highly motivated and passionate about our work and the clients we meet. We love transforming spaces that our clients will enjoy for years to come! We are members of the NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBA is the certifying body for kitchen and bath designers, requiring a demonstrated level of professionalism and expert knowledge in their field. Our remodeling division can provide a turn key project if you don’t have your own contractor. We work with the professional industry as well as the end user. We carry a wide variety of products sure to fit any budget.

Why Hire a Pro?: The Benefits of Hiring a Certified Professional

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is stressing the importance of hiring a certified professional for kitchen and bath remodeling projects.

Because the magnitude and complexity of these projects are well beyond the typical weekend do-it-yourself job, a higher level of expertise on product, design and installation is needed. Certified NKBA professionals provide insight into design options and technical necessities that homeowners  wouldn’t necessarily think of on their own.

Moreover, while cost is a major concern for most homeowners, the services of certified professionals typically represent just four percent of a project’s total budget.

Professionals certified through the NKBA must maintain specific requirements to ensure they are always at the forefront of industry knowledge and standards. NKBA-certified members have the following qualifications:

• In-depth kitchen and bath industry experience, including proven knowledge of kitchen and bath design, as well as construction, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Expertise in NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines and Access Standards
• Continuing education hours which enable them to remain up-to-date on building codes, safety and environmental regulations, and new products

NKBA certified professionals can hold one of three titles: Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD®), Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD®), and Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD®). Each title is classified by a different level of industry experience and knowledge. When choosing a professional for a remodeling project, homeowners must consider the level of difficulty of their projects and the type of professional they wish to collaborate with.

“Hiring a certified professional for remodeling projects is a must,” says NKBA CEO Bill Darcy. “While DIY may sound good on paper, homeowners are rarely prepared for the amount of work behind a remodel project; professionals can provide much-needed insight into technical regulations and design innovations that most clients aren’t even aware of.”

Certified professionals have an “engineer-type” mentality, notes Darcy, which couples aesthetic judgment with practicality and safety. “They understand the components ‘behind the wall’ that enable the space to function properly and efficiently, while still maintaining sleek design.”

Hiring a professional may also help avoid higher costs down the road. “If the project is done incorrectly the first time,” adds Darcy, “homeowners will spend even more money hiring a professional to fix it.”