Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the National Kitchen and Bath Association's complete guide to preparing clear and accurate project documents and plans. This updated second edition has been expanded to include more information on hand drafting, specifications, and project presentation, with additional CAD coverage featuring software programs approved for the NKBA certification exams. This full-color guide includes detailed information on the NKBA graphics and presentation standards, plus extensive reference appendices including sample documents, cabinet nomenclature, and metric conversions. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions, and samples of NKBA drawings throughout provide ample illustration of the techniques discussed.

Design presentation is the key communication between designer and client, contractor, and supplier. Accuracy and precision are essential, and mistakes can be costly in terms of both time and money. The National Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines for safe and effective kitchen planning, and Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation provides a thorough breakdown of the NKBA standards in design communication.

• Learn the secrets to accurate measurement with tips from the pros
• Master the art of hand drafting, and review the fundamentals of CAD
• Understand drafting conventions, dimensioning, and construction planning
• Study the NKBA's graphics and presentation standards, including specs, titling, copyright, and more

Comprehensive coverage and clear instruction make this book ideal for CKD and CBD exam prep, and easy navigation and strong visual design make it a useful reference for professionals needing to communicate their vision. Designers must be skilled at translating idea to reality, and Kitchen and Bath Design Presentation is the industry standard guide to doing it right.

Acknowledgments

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: NKBA Drawings and Documents: An Overview of the NKBA Drawings and Forms

The Set of NKBA Drawings and Documents

Kitchen Floor Plans And Bath Floor Plans

Construction Plan

Mechanical Plan

Interior Elevation

Perspective Drawings

NKBA Forms

Design Statement

CHAPTER 2: MEASURING THE DESIGN SPACE

The Steps to Accurate Measurements

Measuring the Remodeling Job

Measuring New Construction

CHAPTER 3: THE TOOLS &TECHNIQUES OF HANDDRAFTING

Hand Drafting Tools and Techniques

Drafting Table

Parallel bar, T-square, and Drafting Machine

Techniques for Drawing Horizontal Lines

Drawing Media

Drafting tools and technique

Drafting pencils

Leads

Lead pointer

Triangle

Drawing vertical lines

Adjustable triangle

Protractor

Scale

Drafting Tape and Dots

Erasers, eraser shield

Drafting brush

Compass and Divider

French irregular curves, flexible curve

Stick on lettering

Technical pens

Lettering guides, Ames Lettering Guide

Architectural Lettering

Color enhancements

Portfolios and Storage

Additional Techniques Used to Draw Angled Lines and Understand the Angles

CHAPTER 4: DRAFTING CONVENTIONS: LINE TYPES, SYMBOLS, AND TECHNIQUES

Lines and Technique

Line Quality

Line Weight

Line Types

Visible Object Lines

Fixture Lines

Hidden Object Lines (Hidden Lines)

Overhead Lines

Dimension Lines

Extension Lines (Witness Lines)

Centerlines

Cutting Plane Lines

Section Lines

Break Lines

Leader Lines

Construction Lines/Layout Lines

Guidelines

Borderlines

Tips for a professionally drafted drawing

Symbols used for drawings

Symbols

Wall Symbols

Door Symbols

Window Symbols

Stair and Ramp Symbols

Elevator Symbol

Kitchen Appliance and Kitchen Fixture Symbols

Bathroom Fixture Symbols

Flooring Symbols

Mechanical Symbols

Switch Symbols

Receptacle Symbols

Lighting Symbols

Communication Symbols

Miscellaneous Symbols

Elevation and section symbols

CHAPTER 5: The NKBA Floor Plan - Drafting and Dimensioning the Plan

Floor Plans

Floor Plan Consideration

Cut Line Height for NKBA and AIA standards

NKBA Floor Plan Basics

Drafting the Floor Plan

Process for NKBA Standards

Dimensioning the Floor Plan

Dimensioning Basics

NKBA Dimensioning Technique

CHAPTER 6: NKBA Drawings

NKBA Drawings found in a set of plans

Floor Plan

Drafting the Construction Plan

Drafting the Mechanical Plan

Drafting the Reflected Ceiling Plan (Optional)

Drafting a Countertop Plan (Optional)

Drafting the Interior Elevations

Section Drawings and Detail Drawings

Drafting the Soffit (Bulkhead) (Optional)

Interpretive Drawings

Paraline Drawings

Perspective Drawings

One point perspective, two point perspective, Bird’s Eye View

Enhancing the Drawing

CHAPTER 7: Designing Kitchens & Baths Using the Computer CAD

Computer Terminology

Software Accepted for NKBA Certification Exams

Drafting with CAD

CHAPTER 8: NKBA’s Graphics and Presentation Standards

The Kitchen or Bath Floor Plan

Cabinets, Appliances, and Equipment Nomenclature and Designation

The Construction Plan

The Mechanical Plan and Symbols

Interpretive Drawings

Specifications

Titling Project Documents

Copyright and Ownership

CHAPTER 9: Sample Kitchen & Bathroom Project Documents

Sample Kitchen Plans

Sample Design Statement for the Kitchen Project

Sample Bathroom Plans

Sample Design Statement for the Bathroom Project

Glossary

Resources

Appendix 1 [Cabinet nomenclature]

Appendix 2 [six gatefold pages]

Index