The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced 50 finalists for Best of KBIS, the industry’s premier product awards conducted annually at KBIS. The competitive program is sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design.
Seven different categories reflect the evolving definition of “Best” in the kitchen and bath industry, as leading designs equally balance health, sustainability, function, beauty, and technology. By recognizing this range of specialties and using category-specific judging criteria, Best of KBIS identifies the brands and products at the forefront of the industry in every way.
Six leading designers selected the final products that they will review in person at the show. This year’s judges are 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, Jerel Lake.
Applicants for the 2025 competition displayed shrewd insights into the direction of the kitchen and bath industry, with detail-driven and cutting-edge products from every design discipline. Beautiful cabinetry with contemporary flair, functional hardware that transforms how kitchens operate, designer collaborations, innovative materials, and technology aimed to promote happier and healthier lifestyles were just a sampling of the products up for review. After a thorough deliberation, below are the 2025 finalists, listed by brand:
Judges will award Gold and Silver to the future of each category plus a single Best in Show winner, solidifying the true best of KBIS 2025. Specific products will remain confidential until KBIS, where attendees can see these best-in-class brands all under one roof with in-booth signage to indicate the finalists. Register here to not miss the opportunity to explore these products in person before the winners are announced during a live ceremony on Wednesday, February 26 at 4:00 pm on the KBIS NEXTStage in South Hall | SL7185.
To mark the celebration and toast to the prizewinners, a Best of KBIS Happy Hour, hosted by Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor, Luxe Interiors + Design, will take place immediately following the awards ceremony at 5:00 pm. Luxe Interiors + Design is the proud media sponsor of Best of KBIS, and is neither involved in, nor influences, the judging process
