KBIS, the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, revealed the winners of Best of KBIS, the industry’s premier awards program. Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, the prestigious awards celebrate function, design and innovation at KBIS. Award winners were announced at the awards ceremony on NEXTStage on Feb. 26, 2025, in Las Vegas. Sarah Shelton, senior market editor of Luxe Interiors + Design, led the ceremony as this year’s host.
“These awards serve as a testament to our industry’s constant evolution and lofty standards, and this year was no exception,” said Heather Shannon, NKBA senior vice president of marketing & communications. “NKBA congratulates the winners and finalists who were honored at the 2025 Best of KBIS Awards.”
The Best of KBIS 2025 Winners
Best in Show:
ALADDIN by Effe Perfect Wellness
Style Statement: Kitchen – Gold:
Vera Deluxe Workstation Kitchen Sink by TopZero
Style Statement: Kitchen – Gold: Vera Deluxe Workstation Kitchen Sink by TopZero
Style Statement: Bath – Gold:
James Martin Vanities x Cosentino x FreePower Collaboration
Style Statement: Bath – Gold:
James Martin Vanities x Cosentino x FreePower Collaboration
Game-Changing Innovation – Gold:
VIBE by LifeValet
Most Functional Find – Gold:
SPACE STEP by Blum
Most Functional Find – Gold: SPACE STEP by Blum
Sustainable Standout – Gold:
Landshapes Tile by Kohler WasteLAB x Daniel Arsham
Wellness Trailblazer – Gold:
Kohler x Remedy Place Ice Bath by Kohler
Style Statement: Kitchen – Silver:
Billet Kitchen Faucet Collection by Kohler
Style Statement: Bath – Silver:
Guise Collection by Kallista
Game-Changing Innovation – Silver:
CERAN Luminoir TFT by SCHOTT
Most Functional Find – Silver:
FurnSpin by Hettich
Sustainable Standout – Silver:
Le Chic Bohème by Silestone XM
Wellness Trailblazer – Silver:
Hot/Cold Plunge Indoor Tub by EMPAVA
“These winners exemplify the best of our industry. We’re seeing wellness innovations that empower homeowners to take their health into their own hands and brand collaborations that push the limits of what’s possible with astounding joint products,” said Jason McGraw,group vice president, KBIS. “Designers are lending their eye to deliver more beautiful and often eco-conscious releases than ever before, while forward-thinking manufacturers invent new ways to make life easier at home. And we see it all with this year’s Best of KBIS winners.”
An accomplished group of judges, all well-established designers and very familiar with all facets of the industry canvassed 50 finalists at the 2025 show. Each of the finalists were personally visited by a group of three judges, with the Best in Show finalists visited by all six, to have a final look before determining the winning slate. The Best of KBIS 2025 judges were:
Alena Capra, principal, Alena Capra Designs; Jeanne Chung, creative director, Cozy·Stylish·Chic; Kara Cox, principal, Kara Cox Interiors; Brooke + Brice Gilliam (judging as a unit), owners, Deep South Modern; Julee Ireland, founder, Home Renovation School and Tile Mart University; and Jerel Lake, principal designer, Lakehaus Designs.
