NKBA Thirty Under 30: Class of 2026 Introductions

Join NKBA at KBIS NEXTStage in South Hall as we introduce the newest honorees of NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 program – emerging kitchen and bath professionals who are the rising stars of the industry. Come help celebrate the Class of 2026 and their achievements as they kick off their KBIS experience.

Sit down with Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and the NKBA 2026 Design Council to explore the innovative approaches, fundamental features, and above-and-beyond details of the most beautiful—and functional—kitchen and bath spaces today. What is it about these designs that makes them so enduring in both an aesthetic and practical sense? Dig deep into the topic and discover the answers in this compelling conversation.

Discover the new paradigm of luxury revealed in The Look and Language of Luxury, NKBA’s groundbreaking study on what truly defines elevated living today. This presentation unveils the research’s key themes—from bespoke craftsmanship and narrative-driven design to the quiet power of integrated technology and the rising desire for relaxed, highly personal spaces. Following the presentation, a panel of featured designers brings the journey to life through their own exemplary projects, sharing the stories, decisions, and creative philosophies that transform exceptional homes into expressions of individuality, authenticity, and modern sophistication.