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"Your sense of humor and professionalism made a pleasurable
experience out of a kitchen remodeling..who would have thought it was
possible!"
-Schumacher Customer Phyllis |
Chuck Schumacher
Owner/President
(CKD, CBD)
 Chuck Schumacher has spent 30 years building more than kitchens. He has built a design philosophy that focuses on creating the space that best embodies his clients’ requests while maintaining an interesting appearance. It’s an attitude that has served him well—his career highlights are not about awards or publicity (though he has received both). “Having a client say they ‘love it and wouldn’t change a thing’ many years after the project has been completed” is what he cherishes most.
Christine Mueller
Office Manager
 Christine sits at the heart of
our operation. As office manager, she assists in job processing, scheduling, and the ordering of materials, ensuring that your remodel remains on track. With more than 22 years at Schumacher Kitchen & Bath Studio, Mueller knows the business backwards and forwards.
Fran
Smith
Design Assistant
 Fran
will most likely be you first contact with our company.
With her experience in the kitchen and bath design industry, her
degree in interior design, and her extensive art background, she
is more than able and willing to help you get started on your
exciting project. She can answer any questions you may
have and will get you acquainted with how we would approach you
kitchen or bath project.
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What
are CKDs and CBDs?
Certified
Kitchen Designers (CKDs) and Certified Bathroom
Designers (CBDs) specialize in the design,
planning, and execution of kitchens, bathrooms,
and other built-in units throughout the home.
Only a select group of expert designers attain
the CKD and/or CBD designations, which are not
mandatory for practicing kitchen design.
Because
of their specialized training, CKDs and CBDs
hold a distinct place in the interior design
profession. Similar to general interior
designers, CKDs and CBDs must meet common core
educational requirements, adhere to various
legal restrictions and regulations, and follow a
professional code of ethics. But their focus on
kitchens and bathrooms uniquely qualifies them
to handle the technical planning and design of
these often complicated, very personal
spaces.
You
may also encounter two other designations:
Associate Kitchen & Bathroom Designer (AKBD)
and Certified Master Kitchen & Bathroom
Designer (CMKBD). The AKBD designation requires
two years experience and the passage of a
special exam and represents the first step
toward attaining the CKD or CBD designation. The
CMKBD designation is the highest certification
level offered, reflecting at least 10 years of
experience and continuing education.
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