Comments for Kitchens by Design http://extraordinarykitchens.net Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:38:19 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Workin’ hard for legislation for Interior Designers….. by Duval http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2012/03/workin-hard-for-legislation-for-interior-designers/#comment-4412 Duval Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:38:19 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=2277#comment-4412 Hi, Michael - I appreciate your writing, and your comment/question is worthy! I can advocate for professional interior design registration in states that do not recognize interior design as a profession (since it IS a profession), for the betterment of all who practice interior design in it's many forms. That will just help everyone. And, yes, I advocate and work for interior design registration when it is purely optional/a choice for individuals; when it does not impinge on any other profession & allows them all to continue to do their work without hindrance; when it causes registered/licensed interior designers to take required CEUs; when it protects consumers by giving them a means to report improper interior design work and know it'll be addressed with the interior designer involved (who could lose their registration/license if guilty); when it opens doors to new areas for work that don't currently exist (widens business opportunities); when it raises the bar in our profession such that we're shown to be equally or more qualified than architects to do the work under the statute; when it helps advance our profession. I've been an NKBA member for nearly 30 years, and never have I agreed with the campaign to assault ASID, their members in particular, and interior designers in general - when it is those people to whom I market and with whom I do business! Interior designers bring me the best clients I could ask for as a Kitchen & Bath Designer, and I will do all in my power to foster relationships with all of them, just as I do with architects and other building professionals. I cannot think of anything more ridiculous than fighting this movement, when the thrust of it all is to open new markets to those interior designers who are qualified to take them on (commercial spaces of certain sizes, without dealing with load-bearing elements - best left to architects and engineers). Wouldn't I want them helping me if I were trying to do the same thing? Michael, I appreciate your asking, for this gives me the chance to express my perspective, and hopefully, open your mind to a different view. Please stay in touch with me. Warm wishes, Duval B. Acker, ASID, CMKBD NCIDQ Certificate #015075 Hi, Michael – I appreciate your writing, and your comment/question is worthy! I can advocate for professional interior design registration in states that do not recognize interior design as a profession (since it IS a profession), for the betterment of all who practice interior design in it’s many forms. That will just help everyone.

And, yes, I advocate and work for interior design registration when it is purely optional/a choice for individuals; when it does not impinge on any other profession & allows them all to continue to do their work without hindrance; when it causes registered/licensed interior designers to take required CEUs; when it protects consumers by giving them a means to report improper interior design work and know it’ll be addressed with the interior designer involved (who could lose their registration/license if guilty); when it opens doors to new areas for work that don’t currently exist (widens business opportunities); when it raises the bar in our profession such that we’re shown to be equally or more qualified than architects to do the work under the statute; when it helps advance our profession.

I’ve been an NKBA member for nearly 30 years, and never have I agreed with the campaign to assault ASID, their members in particular, and interior designers in general – when it is those people to whom I market and with whom I do business! Interior designers bring me the best clients I could ask for as a Kitchen & Bath Designer, and I will do all in my power to foster relationships with all of them, just as I do with architects and other building professionals. I cannot think of anything more ridiculous than fighting this movement, when the thrust of it all is to open new markets to those interior designers who are qualified to take them on (commercial spaces of certain sizes, without dealing with load-bearing elements – best left to architects and engineers). Wouldn’t I want them helping me if I were trying to do the same thing?

Michael, I appreciate your asking, for this gives me the chance to express my perspective, and hopefully, open your mind to a different view. Please stay in touch with me.

Warm wishes,
Duval B. Acker, ASID, CMKBD
NCIDQ Certificate #015075

]]> Comment on Workin’ hard for legislation for Interior Designers….. by Michael Dudek http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2012/03/workin-hard-for-legislation-for-interior-designers/#comment-4411 Michael Dudek Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:02:12 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=2277#comment-4411 Hi Duval I am curious as a CMKBD how do you reconcile your NKBA credentials and your ID regulation efforts on behalf of ASID and the Coalitions? Not trying to start anything here- I am truly curious how that works. THANKS! Hi Duval
I am curious as a CMKBD how do you reconcile your NKBA credentials and your ID regulation efforts on behalf of ASID and the Coalitions?

Not trying to start anything here- I am truly curious how that works.
THANKS!

]]> Comment on ASID ~ Not just letters after my name…. by Julianna Mcennis http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/10/asid-not-just-letters-after-my-name/#comment-2829 Julianna Mcennis Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:54:52 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=695#comment-2829 Great post. I’m a regular visitor of your blog and recognize you taking time to keep up the excellent blog. I'll be considered a frequent visitor for the really long time. Great post. I’m a regular visitor of your blog and recognize you taking time to keep up the excellent blog. I’ll be considered a frequent visitor for the really long time.

]]> Comment on 2011 Charleston ASID/CSOL Showhouse – Professional photos of Laundry Room by Patty Cole http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2011/04/2011-charleston-asidcsol-showhouse-professional-photos-of-laundry-room/#comment-1644 Patty Cole Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:23:45 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=1160#comment-1644 Duval, This laundry room is adorable! I LOVE the clothesline! Great job! Duval,
This laundry room is adorable! I LOVE the clothesline!
Great job!

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]]> Comment on Part III: Remodelling your kitchen? Help me choose only qualified pros! by Remember, http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/09/part-iii-remodelling-your-kitchen-help-me-choose-only-qualified-pros/#comment-450 Remember, Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:36:31 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=497#comment-450 To the previous commentator Jesus loves you! To the previous commentator Jesus loves you!

]]> Comment on Part III: Remodelling your kitchen? Help me choose only qualified pros! by Duval http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/09/part-iii-remodelling-your-kitchen-help-me-choose-only-qualified-pros/#comment-324 Duval Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:34:44 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=497#comment-324 Hi, Winston - thanks for reading! I'm fine with our current Blogmaster, also my resident expert on all things BLOG related. Thanks for writing, though....spread the word about my Blog to people you know who're interested in kitchens --- thanks! Duval Acker Hi, Winston – thanks for reading! I’m fine with our current Blogmaster, also my resident expert on all things BLOG related. Thanks for writing, though….spread the word about my Blog to people you know who’re interested in kitchens — thanks! Duval Acker

]]> Comment on Part III: Remodelling your kitchen? Help me choose only qualified pros! by Duval http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/09/part-iii-remodelling-your-kitchen-help-me-choose-only-qualified-pros/#comment-323 Duval Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:31:45 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=497#comment-323 Hi, Sunni - is there more to your message? attempting....? Thanks for reading my post - Duval Acker Hi, Sunni – is there more to your message? attempting….? Thanks for reading my post -

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]]> Comment on Remodelling a kitchen? Where do I start? What should I consider???? by Chris http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/08/remodelling-a-kitchen-where-do-i-start-what-should-i-consider/#comment-185 Chris Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:08:31 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=458#comment-185 Great post! Great post!

]]> Comment on Renovating a kitchen? Tips & Cautions by Duval http://extraordinarykitchens.net/2010/08/renovating-a-kitchen-tips-cautions/#comment-156 Duval Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:52:44 +0000 http://extraordinarykitchens.net/?p=376#comment-156 Thanks, Vince - I hope they benefit from some of my ideas. Best wishes - c'mon back regularly! Thanks, Vince – I hope they benefit from some of my ideas. Best wishes – c’mon back regularly!

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