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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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IND 247 Kitchen and Bath Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Introduction to the fundamentals of residential kitchen and bath design and construction. The course focuses on three main areas: product knowledge, mechanical/electrical systems, and project/business management. National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines and standards form the basis of instruction. Prerequisite(s): IND 140 Co-requisite(s): IND 216 . Non-interior design students, with the appropriate background, may take this course with permission of the department.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the kitchen and bath designer’s role in the construction industry.
- Define and explain the NKBA Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate an understanding of functional and aesthetic design considerations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of what is involved in designing and presenting a well-crafted kitchen and bath.
- Identify, compare and contrast key kitchen and bath products: cabinetry, materials, equipment and fixtures.
- Define and identify sustainable (“green”) kitchen and bath products, materials, systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic mechanical, electrical and lighting systems for kitchens and baths.
- Effectively use programming and surveying techniques to properly identify client expectations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate communication between client, designer and other responsible parties.
- Explain the role of the kitchen and bath designer as it relates to project management: project supervision, team building, NKBA installation procedures
- Properly apply the use of contract documents and business forms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of kitchen & bath business management practices: accounting, record keeping, marketing, cost and selling price.
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