Best of KBIS Award Winners Announced

ORLANDO, FL – The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), North America’s largest and most prestigious trade show dedicated to kitchen and bath design, announced the winners of the annual Best of KBIS Awards. Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design, the industry’s premier awards program celebrates the visionaries driving the latest trends and cutting-edge products, recognizing innovation, elegance, sustainability and all-around excellence. Winners were announced to a packed house at the KBIS NEXTStage on February 18, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Among this year’s winners were Cosentino, FreePower and MORE? Surface Care.
Sarah Shelton, senior market editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, led the ceremony as this year’s host for a third time. “The atmosphere at the Best of KBIS Awards is always so inspiring and energizing, and this year was no different," she said after the ceremony. “To see new and exciting products in the kitchen and bath categories -- and then to see those brands and companies win for their hard work and dedication -- it makes me so proud of our industry and excited for the future ahead. These awards encourage everyone from brand titans to emerging startups to show up with their best foot forward, and rewards risk-taking, innovation and artistic flair. I’m honored to be a part of this special event that celebrates the creativity and talent of so many, and these products will inspire the pages of LUXE all year long. We’re so proud of our long-standing partnership with NKBA|KBIS. Bravo to all the winners and finalists.”
An esteemed panel of judges surveyed 50 finalists during the 2026 show to determine this year’s winners. In groups of three, they reviewed each participating brand, while all six reviewed the finalists for Best in Show. After deliberation, the judges’ selections revealed greater industry trends across the show, including a growing expansion into stylish outdoor living, a desire for simple but tech-forward solutions that improve everyday life and prioritizing durability that extends the longevity of a beautiful home. A few of the 2026 winners include:
Style Statement: Bath – Gold: Sensa Expanded Quartzite Collection by Cosentino
Game-Changing Innovation – Gold: FreePower for Countertop 2 by FreePower
Most Functional Find – Gold: MORE? AntiEtch? Next Gen™ by MORE? Surface Care
Sustainable Standout – Gold: MORE? AntiEtch? Next Gen™ by MORE? Surface Care
The Best of KBIS 2026 judges were: Ahmad AbouZanat, Ahmad AbouZanat Studio; Benjamin Johnston, Benjamin Johnston Design; Jaque Bethke, JAQUE Design; Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors; Rajni Alex, Rajni Alex Design; and Tamara Day, designer and TV host.
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