The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Sets Trends and Brands to Watch Ahead of 2026 Show
Platinum Show Sponsors Brio Water Technology, Midea, and ZLINE
Share What’s to Come at KBIS 2026
Orlando, Florida – February 17-19, 2026
(ORLANDO, FL.) — December 23, 2025 — As The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) draws
closer, KBIS Platinum Sponsors Brio Water Technology, Midea, and ZLINE set the stage for what to
expect at the largest kitchen and bath trade show in North America. KBIS 2026 is poised to show off
wellness-centered products, personalized design solutions, and customized style choices as leading
trends, serving as a central platform where brands and specifiers come together to help move the industry
forward.
“KBIS is a tremendous opportunity for us to connect one-on-one with top designers, architects, and
builders,” shared Arman Melkonian, President, Brio Water Technology. “These are professionals who not
only make key decisions on behalf of their clients but can speak with authority about overall customer
needs and cutting-edge market trends. Being part of KBIS is as much about gaining crucial insights as it
is about introducing the kitchen and bath industry to our innovative hydration product line.”
Brio’s (Booth #S21005) home hydration solutions are a standout among a growing family of products
under the “wellness” umbrella – products aimed to transform homes into healthier spaces. The KBIS 2026
exhibitor lineup offers attendees a first look into this high-demand category, showing innovations that
change how we think about the spaces we inhabit. MAGPPIE (Booth #W174) will debut at KBIS 2026,
showing its groundbreaking “wellness kitchens” – made fully of stone for safety, resilience, and functional
benefits. Induction Hardware (Booth #S28143), a fully electric appliance company aiming to make
cooking safer, cleaner, and more efficient, will display its range of products offering induction upgrades,
while KBIS Gold Sponsor TOTO (Booth #W901) returns with cutting-edge bath fixtures prioritizing
health, wellness, and cleanliness.
Beyond wellness, industry leaders at KBIS are looking for products that allow completely personalized
spaces, showing a growing trend towards design decisions reflecting the homeowner rather than one
specific aesthetic. Appliances from Midea (Booth #W500) offer accessible solutions without sacrificing
elegance or function, a can’t-miss brand for designers looking to personalize spaces at every level. “This
year, we’re bringing an expanded kitchen and laundry lineup to the show, including one of the broadest
refrigeration portfolios,” said John Herrington, President, Midea America. “From flexible refrigeration to
thoughtfully designed laundry solutions, our focus is on delivering innovations that make everyday tasks
easier — and create those unexpected ‘wow’ moments.”
First-time exhibitor Motawi Tileworks (Booth #W901) will display handcrafted ceramic tiles that double as
art in the home, giving designers total freedom to make a statement through surfaces. Offering a
completely different surfacing look is Cava Surfaces (Booth #W291), a boutique natural stone distributor
with unique, curated slabs that transform a space.
KBIS Gold Sponsor Kichler (Booth #W673) will show an extensive lighting line combining style with
purpose; design-forward Acquaco (Booth #S16194) will present must-see bath fixtures that reimagine
plumbing standards. Both brands shine when viewed in person, with a diverse range of materials and
finishes to reframe a design palette.
KBIS attendees will be equally dazzled by finishes from ZLINE (Booth #S19045), including
fingerprint-resistant stainless steel and customizable components from champagne bronze to polished
gold. “What I’m seeing for 2026 is the industry shifting from ‘more innovation’ to ‘better innovation,’” said
Mason Watkins, Senior Director of Marketing, ZLINE. “Consumers are looking for choice: sizes, layouts,
and pricing that fit real kitchens. Where we see the largest opportunity is offering more design options
than before, but with a clear point of view — finish families, coordinated hardware, and integrated styling
that allows personalization at scale.”
Two more standouts in an impressive lineup of customizable lines that take personalization to the next
level are EcoDomo (Booth #W173) and Worthen Custom Iron + Brass (Booth #W180). Ecodomo’s
Recycled Leather Veneer is a completely custom, high-end surface material that unlocks endless
possibilities and wows on site; Worthen is both timeless and on-trend with bespoke metal shelving,
frames, furniture, and more, a noteworthy connection for designers pursuing a custom look.
The full list of exhibitors at KBIS 2026 can be found here, with attendee resources to experience
these trend-setting brands in person and connect with leaders to help shape the direction of the
kitchen and bath industry.
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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.
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