Your Designer

Corey S. Klassen, AKBD BFACorey S. Klassen, AKBD BFA

I am an independent interior designer and kitchen and bath specialist holding an Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) appellation from the National Kitchen & Bath Association, one of only 25 Certified Members in British Columbia. I studied Residential Interior Design and Kitchen & Bath Design at Vancouver Community College, and have returned to my alma matter to teach. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree from the University of Manitoba School of Art where I was privileged to learn from and work with Alex Yeung, Marcel Dzama, Trudy Golley, and Irish Flinn.

Today, I continue to learn and grow by earning the Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD), LEED Green Associate, and NCIDQ certifications. I am inspired by Andy Warhol, Italian Renaissance, Johnny Grey, Frank Lloyd Wright, LEGO, throw-up graffiti, the colour white, horizontal lines, and dense spaces.

Current contributions

  • Certified Member, National Kitchen & Bath Association (nkba.org)
  • VP of Professional Development, NKBA B.C. Chapter (nkbabc.org)
  • Editor & Founder, Design Kula (designkula.com)
  • Instructor, Kitchen & Bath Design Program, Vancouver Community College (vcc.ca)
  • Instructor, SketchUp, Vancouver Community College (vcc.ca)
  • Program Steering Committee, Vancouver Community College (vcc.ca)
 

Committed to your project

“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed working with you and thank you for doing such a good job.”

Energetic and enthusiastic

Corey is an extremely talented designer and well respected by his peers. His energy and enthusiasm that he brings to his clients is completely contagious.

Knowledgeable about the process

“From the outset Corey was extremely helpful, pleasant and knowledgeable. He has been a pleasure to work with and has given very generously of his time.” – C. M.