As luxury continues to drive the home and design industry, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced an increased focus on the high-end sector with a bigger-than-ever LUXURY Lounge featuring inspired discussions and a deep dive into the variety of ways that luxury is being injected into the kitchen + bath industry. Nestled in the North Hall, the LUXURY Lounge sponsored by Ferguson has been designed by celebrity designer Julee Ireland as a KBIS oasis that shows an evolution of the intersection between kitchen + bath and interior design.
“Residential floor plans are shifting to accommodate contemporary needs of homeowners, driving desire from designers to learn more about the high-end principles attracting top tier clientele,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO NKBA|KBIS. “We’re proud to be tapped into this market and to bring these important conversations to our show that will allow designers to grow and flourish at this side of the industry.”
Preeminent voices with significant success in the sector will lead those conversations in the intimate setting. Below is a preview of the can’t-miss LUXURY Lounge (N3571) events; view the full schedule here.
● Standing Out: Selling Personalization in a Sea of the Same
Tuesday, February 25 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Sponsored by Ferguson
Designers must leverage personalization to create unique spaces that resonate. Grace Haynes (VERANDA) and Kate Pearce (Kate Pearce Vintage) suggest doing away with mass production and homogenized styles in favor of new and tailored solutions that stand out in a crowded market.
● From Vision to Glow: An Innovative Approach to Luxury Lighting
Wednesday, February 26 10:30 – 11:30 am
In this engaging fireside chat, renowned luxury lighting designer Nathan Orsman (Orsman Design) shares how he transforms vision into luminous reality. Nathan will share how his collaborative approach with architects and interior designers drives innovation, creating bespoke lighting solutions that elevate spaces into refined works of art. In discussion with Alison Kenworthy (Homeworthy), this conversation will uncover the strategies and inspirations behind crafting environments where light becomes an integral part of the luxury experience.
● Vibe Check: What the Next-Gen Luxury Client Really Wants
Wednesday, February 26 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Sponsored by House of Rohl
As the new generation of luxury homeowners emerges, it’s vital to understand the ethos of younger millennials and Gen Y to shape high-end design. Hannah Goldberg (Hannah Charlotte Interiors) and Xander & Keon Khajavi-Noori (XANDER NOORI) with Chandler Presson Pibl (Modern Luxury) explore trends such as individualization, multifunctional spaces, technology, and value-based product specifications.
● The Style File – Defining Your Personal Brand to Attract Luxury Clientele
Wednesday, February 26 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Nina Magon (NINA MAGON Studio) and Richard Anuszkiewicz (Design Galleria) are two luxury designers that truly embody the definition. Nina and Richard explore how a curated approach to fashion and personal branding has helped them establish their luxury niches in design. In this interactive session, color theory fashion expert Anoushka Channe will also offer actionable style insights and even a free color analysis.
● The Luxury Edit: Designer Favorites from 2025
Thursday, February 27 12:00 – 1:00 pm
As a grand finale to the LUXURY Lounge, Julee Ireland (Home Renovation School), Arianne Bellizaire (Arianne Bellizaire Interiors), and Sarah Robertson (Studio Dearborn) will share their perspectives on the most fabulous luxury finds at KBIS 2025. Curated and captivating, attendees can see if their favorite finds align with these three celebrated designers. Expect insight, fun and prosecco…not necessarily in that order!
Over in South Hall, NEXTStage sponsored by Ferguson has also released its full stellar schedule, featuring its own lineup of industry stars. Matthew Quinn and Richard Anuszkiewicz will talk to Cara Highfield of Ferguson about the importance of team coordination to get a project over the finish line; renowned architect and sustainable design advocate Tim Barber and journalist Sophie Donelson will cover urban reclamation, historic preservation, and adaptive re-use; as AI becomes an everyday reality, John Kilday, Jenna Gaidusek, Michael Wolf, and Laurie Laizure discuss the practical applications that harness the new tool; and the all-star NKBA Design Council of Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Caleb Anderson and Celerie Kemble will share their personal stories with Dwell’s William Hanley.
A full NEXTStage schedule can be found here, with even more industry titans discussing the biggest challenges, innovations, and success in the industry today. With less than two weeks until the show, attendees should set their schedules ahead of time so as not to miss the unique opportunities that keep KBIS on the forefront of design.
