Best of KBIS 2025 Finalists Announced
Six Elite Judges Finalized Best-in-Class Products
Showcasing Innovation, Wellness, Luxury, and Design
(LAS VEGAS, Nev.) — January 21, 2025 — The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced 50 finalists for Best of KBIS, the industry’s premier product awards conducted annually at KBIS. The competitive program is sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design.
Seven different categories reflect the evolving definition of “Best” in the kitchen and bath industry, as leading designs equally balance health, sustainability, function, beauty, and technology. By recognizing this range of specialties and using category-specific judging criteria, Best of KBIS identifies the brands and products at the forefront of the industry in every way.
Six leading designers selected the final products that they will review in person at the show. This year’s judges are Alena Capra, Principal, Alena Capra Designs; Jeanne Chung, Creative Director, Cozy·Stylish·Chic; Kara Cox, Principal, Kara Cox Interiors; Brooke + Brice Gilliam (judging as a unit), Owners, Deep South Modern; Julee Ireland, Founder, Home Renovation School and Tile Mart University; and Jerel Lake, Principal Designer, Jerel Lake.
Applicants for the 2025 competition displayed shrewd insights into the direction of the kitchen and bath industry, with detail-driven and cutting-edge products from every design discipline. Beautiful cabinetry with contemporary flair, functional hardware that transforms how kitchens operate, designer collaborations, innovative materials, and technology aimed to promote happier and healthier lifestyles were just a sampling of the products up for review. After a thorough deliberation, below are the 2025 finalists, listed by brand:
Game-Changing Innovation
- Blum
- FreePower
- Hettich
- Karran USA
- LifeValet
- Richilieu Hardware Ltd
- SCHOTT
Most Functional Find
- Blum
- Century Components
- Delta Faucet
- Häfele America (2)
- Hettich
- Robern
Style Statement: Bathroom
- Cartisan Design (2)
- Cosentino
- Infinity Drain
- Kallista
- Native Trails
- Robern
Style Statement: Kitchen
- BLANCO
- Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
- Cosentino
- Elkay
- House of Rohl®
- Kohler
- Richilieu Hardware Ltd
- TopZero
Sustainable Standout
- Caesarstone
- Cosentino
- Daltile
- Kohler
- Laminam
- Neolith
- Richilieu Hardware Ltd
Wellness Trailblazer
- AIRMADA Drying Solutions
- Brizo®
- Elkay
- Empava
- FOTILE
- Kohler
- LAUFEN
Best in Show
- Brizo®
- Effe Perfect Wellness
- EGGER Wood Products
- JennAir®
- Kallista
- Signature Kitchen Suite
- SMEG
Judges will award Gold and Silver to the future of each category plus a single Best in Show winner, solidifying the true best of KBIS 2025. Specific products will remain confidential until KBIS, where attendees can see these best-in-class brands all under one roof with in-booth signage to indicate the finalists. Register here to not miss the opportunity to explore these products in person before the winners are announced during a live ceremony on Wednesday, February 26 at 4:00 pm on the KBIS NEXTStage in South Hall | SL7185.
To mark the celebration and toast to the prizewinners, a Best of KBIS Happy Hour, hosted by Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor, Luxe Interiors + Design, will take place immediately following the awards ceremony at 5:00 pm. Luxe Interiors + Design is the proud media sponsor of Best of KBIS, and is neither involved in, nor influences, the judging process
For more information about Best of KBIS, please visit here.
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About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the largest kitchen and bath show in North America. With nearly 55,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath design and remodeling industry, NKBA has educated and advised the industry since it was founded in 1963. The NKBA’s mission is to inspire and support the kitchen and bath industry through community, events, learning, and professional certifications. For more information, visit www.nkba.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
About Emerald
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About Luxe Interiors + Design
Luxe Interiors + Design is the nation’s leading architecture and design brand, producing 93 publications annually, including 14 regional editions, a national edition, and seasonal editions for high-demand areas such as The Hamptons and Naples + Sarasota. Luxe reaches an audience of discerning consumers, top-tier design professionals, and industry tastemakers, boasting a print and digital reach of 4.5 million and a rate base of 480,000. Luxe is part of SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, design media and services. www.luxesource.com