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President's Letter
Dear Members,

"The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what's in or what's out. This is not an easy job." ALBERT HADLEY
 
Greetings to all as we begin a New Year! I believe what makes our jobs easier is the learning and information we can share amongst our colleagues. Connecting and engaging with our like-minded peers who are interested in providing the best and most exciting solutions to our customers is what keeps our Chapter alive and thriving. This is the essence of being a member of the NKBA.

We overcame some rough patches coming out of the pandemic and 2022 had some learning curves. The Puget Sound Chapter ended strong with rousing record turnouts and at our end-of-the-year Holiday Party with literally standing room only... on top of our vibrant, glittering cityscape at the Columbia Tower Club! Our events are only possible with our valuable volunteers investing their time and talents and partnering with our Sponsors who so generously support our mission. The knowledge I have acquired from coordinating with our Council and Committee members this year has influenced both my business proficiencies and as a leader which I hope will improve all our experiences in the Chapter.

As we move into the New Year, 2023 promises to be even more inspiring. We have an enticing schedule of extremely interesting Chapter meetings already lined up with our Sponsors. You will find some of these events listed in this newsletter. Please mark your calendars! You won't want to miss any!

Let's continue to hold on to the sentiments of the Holidays...everyone's generosity of spirit and heart are all so appreciated. May we strive to be the best versions of ourselves and to offer peace, love, hope and joy to all those in our lives. May we elevate our goals and resolutions to improve upon our continued success not only in the business arena but in our relationships with family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support as we embrace the New Year. Cheers and good health to all!

Judith Wright Sentz, CKBD, CLIPP
Judith Wright Design
President, NKBA Puget Sound Chapter 2022/23
~ 2023 Council ~
PRESIDENT
Judith Wright Sentz
CKBD, CLIPP
Judith Wright Design
PROGRAMS
Sarah Cardinal
Visual Comfort
COMMUNICATIONS
Gail Monica Dent
Provanti Designs
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Reena Chen
Reena Ravi Design
MEMBERSHIP
Becky Crist
Cambria
Gala + Design Competition
This Could be Yours!
Sneak Peak of
What We Can Share...
Gala Date:
June 22nd

Gala Location:
Hall at Fauntleroy

Entry Categories:
Updating for 2023

Entry Packets:
Coming SOON
via
Guess the Theme?
Laura Zmuda
Gala Chair
Laura Walsh
Gala Co-Chair
Chapter Meetings ~ Jan + Feb 2023
Photography must maximize your design content for
branding & marketing purposes!

Dream of catching the judge’s eye or enticing the publication editor to recognize your work?

Dream of a marketing campaign to snare the next fabulous design project?

Learn how to achieve the best possible photo and video presentations!
Presenter:
Anton Benedikt
AB Photo & Video
Winning design awards is, hands down, the most cost-effective marketing
you can do!

Confidently master all the
hurdles of entering

See what the judges are
essentially looking for

Learn the special tips of the
"Little Differences" that set you apart
Presenter:
Doug Walter, AIA, CMKBD
Doug Walter Architects
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With Video Appearance by:
Gina D'Amore Bauerle
Rising Star Designer
Congratulations !
CKBD Earned
Meet
Denise Portmann, CKBD
with Magraw Zecha

Denise is an internationally experienced kitchen designer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Her prior work includes positions at Abodian Cabinet Company, Kodiak Cabinets in Alaska and Wooddesign by Christof Vonlathen in Switzerland.

Denise's skills included Vectorworks, Woodworking, Cabinetry, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and strong project management skills. She graduated from HFTG ZUG in Germany with an advanced degree in Interior Design and Project Management.
Newly Restructured !
NOW...
every NKBA member
has a curriculum track
to earn
CKBD next to their name!
The NKBA has transformed our longstanding, highly regarded, Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD) Program. The NKBA is dedicated to providing our members and the kitchen & bath community with the highest quality of education and professional certifications. 

The Association has created a CKBD curriculum track attainable by all NKBA members, regardless of education and work experience. All the necessary tools each candidate requires to successfully complete the program will be contained on a new Learning Platform. This platform will contain self-directed E-Learning study modules and lessons, practice exams, tutorials, additional resources and much more. 
GVA ~ Recap
A Huge Success for ALL !
  • 395 Member Showroom Visits
  • 23 Participating Vendors
  • Geography: Tacoma to Monroe
  • Grand Prize Recipient: Seth Gary
  • Most Showroom Visits: Stratus, CFM, Abbrio
Special Thanks to All Our
Participating Vendors
Abbrio
Arnolds Appliance with Monogram
Bauformat Seattle
Cambria
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
Chown Hardware
Contract Furnishings Mart
Cosentino
Crescent Lighting
Cupboard & Clay
Emser Tile
Evolv Surfaces
Inspired Closets by Organized Spaces
Luna Kitchen and Bath
Luwa Luxury Products
Nuance Interior Design Showroom
REJUVENATION of Williams Sonoma Inc w/ luminous nw
Sherwin-Williams
SieMatic Seattle/Summer Studio
STRASSER Woodenworks
Stratus Surfaces
The Fixture Gallery
Wane + Flitch
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Testimonials
DESIGNERS

"The Vendor Adventure was a great opportunity to meet new possible vendors, and to get into showrooms I've known but haven't been to in a while. The potential prizes encouraged me to schedule visits into my week so I could hit as many stops as possible!"

"Inspiration comes from various sources, the Great Vendor Adventure was an amazing opportunity to be re-energized by so many local showrooms and find new gems I previously had not taken the time to explore. Strengthening existing & forming new professional connections was very beneficial on professional & personal levels this holiday season. I found new products and sources for many current and future projects while having a great adventure! With Gratitude to our NKBA board for thinking outside of the
box!"

"I found the GVA super enjoyable. It introduced me to so many local vendors that I didn’t even know existed. And those I did know existed, many I didn’t know their full product offerings or capabilities. We’ve already used two of the vendors for our current project! It was great timing."


VENDORS

"The Great Vendor Adventure was a fun new way to get people to come in and see our space."

“We loved participating in The Great Vendor Adventure! It was a fantastic opportunity to get designers into our showroom and have meaningful conversations about how we can best work together. We were also able to high- light the rebrand of a popular product line so that all our guests knew where to find their favorite products. Most importantly we supported our local NKBA and IDS chapters whom we have great relationships with. We look forward to participating again next year!”
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Now Includes
3
Leading Trade Shows


NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS)

NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS)

National Hardware Show®
(NHS)

The
Premier
Kitchen & Bath Design Event

Scott Brothers to Appear
at
 NKBA’s State of the Industry
Mike Rowe Featured
at
Design + Construction Week
 Opening Ceremonies
2022: Year in Review
As 2022 comes to a close, we can all agree that it was anything but boring: economic ups and downs, innovations and breakthroughs. Through it all, the kitchen and bath industry remained strong and resilient. Here we celebrate 2022 by looking back at top trends, stories, and events. Sit back, scroll, view, and enjoy!
New Chapter Members
We Are Glad You Joined!

The NKBA is the world's
leading trade association
for the kitchen and bath industry
providing tools, research, certification,
and events to
thousands of professionals.
~ 2023 Chapter Council ~
President

Programs

Treasurer/Secretary

Communications

Membership
~ 2023 Industry Sponsors ~
Grateful WELCOME to our SPONSORS
~ 2023 Industry Sponsors ~