Best of KBIS 2026 Finalists Announced
Esteemed Judges Select Best-in-Class Products
Showcasing Innovation, Wellness, Sustainability, and Style
(ORLANDO, FL.) — January 28, 2026 — The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced the 50 finalists for Best of KBIS, the kitchen and bath industry’s most prestigious awards program, held annually at KBIS. The competitive program is proudly sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design.
Spanning seven categories, Best of KBIS highlights the diverse ways innovation is taking shape across the kitchen and bath industry. Category-specific judging ensures that each finalist is evaluated within its own area of expertise, allowing products, from wellness-driven solutions and sustainable materials to refined design and smart technology, to be assessed on a level playing field.
Leading designers selected the finalist products for the program’s initial phase. Those judges are Robin and Regina Reaves, R&R Interior Design 365 (judging as a unit); Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors; Rajni Alex, Rajni Alex Design; Jaque Bethke, JAQUE Design; Ahmad AbouZanat, AHMAD ABOUZANAT STUDIO; and Tamara Day, Designer and TV Host. As the program moves into the second phase, judges will review products in person at the show.
Submissions for Best of KBIS 2026 reflected a clear understanding of where the kitchen and bath industry is headed, with thoughtfully designed products spanning every discipline. Judges reviewed entries ranging from refined cabinetry and hardware to smart appliances, wellness-driven innovations, advanced materials, and sustainability-focused solutions. Following a rigorous review process, the 2026 finalists, listed by category below, represent the strongest expressions of innovation under consideration this year.
Game-Changing Innovation
- Artistic Tile
- Composer
- FOTILE America
- FreePower
- Hauslane
- Kohler
- Samsung Electronics
Most Functional Find
- Karran
- Kohler (2)
- MORE® Surface Care
- Noble Company
- Oatey
- Richelieu Hardware
- Ruvati
Style Statement: Bathroom
- Brizo® Kitchen & Bath Company
- Brondell
- Cosentino
- Daltile
- James Martin Vanities
- Karran
- Kohler
- Pfister
Style Statement: Kitchen
- Berenson Hardware
- Cosentino
- Daltile
- ROBAM
- Kohler
- Richelieu Hardware
- True Caliber
- ZLINE Kitchen and Bath
Sustainable Standout
- Ecopure Filter
- Induction Hardware
- Kohler
- MORE® Surface Care
- Samsung Electronics
- SKS
Wellness Trailblazer
- Elkay
- Empava
- FOTILE America (2)
- Kohler
- Richelieu Hardware
Best in Show
- Fabuwood
- Goldenhome
- Kohler
- KitchenAid®
- MORE® Surface Care
- Richelieu Hardware
- SKS
Judges will award Gold and Silver honors in each category, along with one Best in Show winner, solidifying the products defining the future of kitchen and bath design. Specific products will remain confidential until KBIS, where attendees can explore these best-in-class brands in person, with in-booth signage identifying finalists throughout the show floor.
Winners will be announced during a live awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 PM EST at NEXTStage in the South Hall, immediately followed by the Best of KBIS Happy Hour.
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.
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
KBIS is produced by Emerald. Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit: www.emeraldx.com
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