This NKBA international business development initiative is designed to bring the global kitchen and bath community together by exchanging market insights, information, and product development ideas.
Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design, the industry’s premier awards program celebrates the visionaries driving the latest trends and cutting-edge products, recognizing innovation, elegance, sustainability, and all-around excellence. Winners were announced to a packed house at the KBIS NEXTStage on February 18, 2026, in Orlando. Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, led the ceremony as this year’s host for a third time.
The NKBA's 2025 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook predicts the U.S. market will reach $235 billion, with growth in repair and remodeling despite slower new construction. Homeowners see kitchens and baths as valuable investments, especially with professional help.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) announces its 2026 Board of Directors, with Kerrie Kelly, CEO of Kerrie Kelly Studio, elected as Chair. The new board brings together design leaders and industry innovators to guide NKBA’s evolution beyond kitchens and baths toward a holistic, whole-home vision for residential design.
This year’s trends feature a variety of textures, including fluting, ribbing, and knurling on faucets, hardware, and vanities. Fluting is increasingly seen in freestanding bathtubs and sinks, with a wide array of styles and colors showcased by vendors. The popularity of matte textures remains strong.
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 25-27, featuring over 670 exhibitors and showcasing innovative, sustainable products. KBIS 2025 is slated to be the largest show in history.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has announced its 2025 Board of Directors. Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group & CEO Cosentino Americas has been elected Chair of NKBA’s 2025 Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025.
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) returned to Las Vegas in 2023. Hoping to break records again, KBIS/IBS returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center this year. Explore the latest products, technologies, and trends in kitchen and bath design.
Last month we talked about the importance of courting your designer market, and how to build a team supported strategy to take your good showroom brand out of its showrooms and win this business opportunity. Now to the next steps…
As a meeting with four designersabout our products
wrapped up, the conversation shifted from decorative hardware to this agency's discovery and specification process.