About

Kevin Sorby
Hi, my name is Kevin Sorby and I am a retired kitchen designer and cabinetmaker from the Central Coast, NSW  Australia.

In 1999 I undertook the Housing Industry Association - National Kitchen & Bathroom Association Kitchen Design course in Sydney, NSW.

The kitchen design course focused on a wide variety of subjects pertinent to industry. These subjects included:

  • Architecture & Design
  • Plumbing
  • Materials & Applications
  • Communications, Marketing & Sales
  • Drafting
  • Domestic Construction Basics
  • Electrical
  • Elements & Principles of Design
  • Documentation & Licensing
  • Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

My HIA-NKBA Kitchen Designer Accreditation

About HIA – NKBA Housing Industry Association (HIA)

  • Evolution: Established in 1945 as the Building and Allied Trades Association and was renamed HIA in 1968.
  • Membership: A national employer body representing over 60,000 members, including builders, manufacturers, architects, and trade specialists.
  • Purpose: To enhance industry professionalism and ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient homes.
 

National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA)

  • Foundation: Formed in the USA in 1971 as an international trade association for the kitchen and bathroom sectors.
  • Australian Operations: Partnered under the HIA umbrella in Australia since 1990.
 

Joint Commitment

  • Standards: Promotes elite craftsmanship and ethical business practices through a shared code of ethics.
  • Growth: Encourages continuous professional development and qualifications for all members.
This contemporary kitchen was designed and built by Kevin Sorby
This contemporary kitchen was designed, built and installed by Kevin Sorby for Parbury Building Products (Australia)
Kitchen designed & built by Kevin Sorby for Parbury Building Products (Australia) brochure

N.B Renomart is not a company or business. I am retired and do not build, install or design kitchens anymore. Renomart is simply a blog that I have written to provide kitchen design information. 

This site is monetized using Google Adsense. I do not sell anything on this website or use affiliate links.

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This article was updated on July 18, 2026