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KBIS Announces 2026 Best Booth Awards Winners

Standout Exhibitors Recognized for Architectural Ingenuity,
Artistic Design and Technology Integration

(ORLANDO, FL.) — February 19, 2026 — The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is pleased to announce the 2026 Best Booth Awards winners, featuring a diverse display of remarkable design.

The Best Booth Awards recognized outstanding exhibitor creativity on display at KBIS 2026. Artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship transformed the Orange County Convention Center as exhibitors showcased new products in creative presentations that transported attendees. This year’s winners rose above the rest, showcasing the largest trends that will sweep the kitchen and bath industry in the coming years.

KBIS 2026 booths reflected the direction of the industry at large: warm saturated hues, organic materials, tech-forward interfacing, graphic surfacing moments, and a focus on health and wellness. Judges Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC (Timeless Kitchen Design), Elizabeth P. Lord-Levitt, CMKBD, MSRECM, CLIPP (Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design), and Veronica Gordon-Brown (Klassik Designs Inc.) remarked during the NEXTStage awards ceremony that this year’s winning booths offered a sensory experience, telling stories through thoughtful ambience and feats of engineering. With expanded categories, the distinguished panel looked for design aesthetic, visual impact, product presentation, innovation, functionality, community impact, and more.

After a difficult deliberation, the Best Booth Awards winners by size are:

Best in Show Booth:
Kohler

Best Grand Booth:
Daltile

Best Large Booth:
Fabuwood

Best Medium Booth:
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

Best Small Booth:
IKONNI

The Best Booth Awards Winners by category are:

Best New Exhibitor Booth:
Cava Surfaces

Best Surfaces Booth:
Cosentino

Best Appliance Booth:
GE Appliances

Best Cabinetry Booth:
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry

Best Plumbing Booth:
Kohler

Best Hardware, Lighting, & Accessories:
Plank Hardware

Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and KBIS Show Director, Emerald, and Amy Hornby, KBIS Associate Show Director, Emerald, presided over this year’s awards. “Every year at KBIS, we are captivated by the stunning exhibit displays and new products showcased by the industry’s leading brands,” said McGraw. “With great planning, creative design, and significant investment, this year’s Best Booth Awards winners have dazzled attendees with their innovation and impressive displays. Congratulations to these incredible brands – KBIS continues to raise the bar because of their dedication and mastery.”

Please find images of the 2026 Best Booth winners 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).

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