The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced 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.
Cava Surfaces
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 awards led the distinguished panel to look for design aesthetic, visual impact, product presentation, innovation, functionality, community impact and more.
The 2026 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
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
Best Small Booth:
IKONNI
And the Best Booth Awards Winners by category are:
Best New Exhibitor Booth:
Cava Surfaces
Cosentino
Best Surfaces Booth:
Cosentino
Best Appliance Booth:
GE Appliances
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.”
