Best of KBIS 2026 Award Winners Announced

Published: February 19, 2026

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 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 Feb. 18, 2026, in Orlando. Sarah Shelton, senior market editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, led the ceremony as this year’s host for a third time. 

Best of KBIS 2026 Award Winners

“The atmosphere at the Best of KBIS Awards showcase is always so inspiring and energizing, and this year was no different,” said Shelton 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. 

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“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.” 

The Best of KBIS 2026 Winners are:

Best in Show:
Smart Double Wall Oven with Live Look-in
KitchenAid

KitchenAid Smart Double Wall Oven with Live Look-in

KitchenAid Smart Double Wall Oven with Live Look-in

Style Statement: Kitchen – Gold:
The Signature Rockwell
True Caliber
 

Style Statement: Bath – Gold:
Sensa Expanded Quartzite Collection
Cosentino

Game-Changing Innovation – Gold:
FreePower for Countertop 2
FreePower

Most Functional Find – Gold:
More AntiEtch Next Gen
More Surface Care

More AntiEtch Next Gen

More AntiEtch Next Gen

Sustainable Standout – Gold:
More AntiEtch Next Gen
More Surface Care

Style Statement: Kitchen – Silver:
Atipica Decorative Hardware
Richelieu Hardware

Style Statement: Bath – Silver:
Ametrine Collection
Pfister Faucets

Game-Changing Innovation – Silver:
X20MAX Dishwasher Sink
Fotile America

Most Functional Find – Silver:
PureWash E860
Kohler

Sustainable Standout – Silver:
48-in. Professional Induction Range
Induction Hardware  
 

Wellness Trailblazer – Gold:
Electric Lift for Upper Cabinets Verti 840
Richelieu Hardware

Wellness Trailblazer – Silver:
Indoor/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub
Empava

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. 

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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