The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announces the 2026 Best Booth Awards winners, featuring a diverse display of remarkable design. The awards recognize outstanding exhibitor creativity on display at KBIS 2026, held last week.
Artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship transformed Orlando’s 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.
- Best in Show Booth: Kohler
- Best Grand Booth: Daltile
- Best Large Booth: Fabuwood
- Best Medium Booth: Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
- Best Small Booth: IKONNI
- Best New Exhibitor Booth: Cava Surfaces
- Best Surfaces Booth: Cosentino
- Best Cabinetry Booth: Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
- Best Plumbing Booth: Kohler
- Best Hardware, Lighting, & Accessories Booth: Plank Hardware
- Best Appliance Booth: GE Appliances
“Every year at KBIS, we are captivated by the stunning exhibit displays and new products showcased by the industry’s leading brands,” said Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and KBIS Show Director. “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.”
About the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the largest kitchen and bath show in North America. It is owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), a not-for-profit trade association. 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. Its mission is to inspire and support the kitchen and bath industry through community, events, learning, and professional certifications.
