KBIS 2025 DesignBites Winners Announced
Judges Crown “Brand with the Biggest Bite” at 10th Anniversary of DesignBites
(LAS VEGAS, Nev.) — February 25, 2025 — The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) hosted the 10th anniversary edition of its annual ultimate product showdown, with top brands going head to head to showcase the latest product innovations and designs in the kitchen and bath marketplace.
Eleven exhibiting brands competed to highlight their best new offerings in a fast-paced presentation for the winning titles of “Brand with the Biggest Bite” and “People’s Pick.” DesignBites was hosted by “The Dancing Carpenter” Darren Keefe, on NEXTStage on February 25th, 2025.
After carefully hearing every pitch from BlueStar, Blum, Brondell, Daltile, Empava, EMTEK, LG Electronics, Midea, MOEN, Potty Sniffer by JEMSMART, and Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS), this year’s panel of VIP judges awarded the coveted title of “Brand with the Biggest Bite,” and the crowd had the chance to get in on the action by live voting for the “People’s Pick” award. The panel of judges were a network of interior, kitchen, and bath design industry professionals including Alison Victoria, IFounder and President, Alison Victoria Interiors, John McClain, CEO/Creative Director, John McClain Design & Design Success Academy, and Sarah Robertson, Principal, Studio Dearborn.
And the 2025 winners are:
- Brand with the Biggest Bite – 48” Induction Range by BlueStar
- People’s Pick – Potty Sniffer by JEMSMART
“At KBIS 2025, this year’s DesignBites competition was a fabulous showcase of innovation. The event featured truly inventive designs, highlighting the incredible brands that make KBIS such a dynamic event each year, said Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, KBIS. “We are thrilled to congratulate this year’s winners—BlueStar Kitchen as ‘Brand with the Biggest Bite’ and Potty Sniffer as the ‘People’s Pick.’ KBIS is all about bringing together the best and brightest in the industry, helping designers find the best options to offer their clients.”
Click here to view all finalists and winners.
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