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The largest kitchen and bath trade show in North America wrapped last week after three days of product reveals, demonstrations, networking, and programming at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 25-27.
KBIS brings together architects, designers, builders, remodelers, and other pros for an unparalleled gathering highlighting the innovation, trends and opportunities in home and design. The co-location of KBIS and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) create Design & Construction Week (DCW).
“The brands this year did not disappoint—from the biggest names in the industry to emerging innovators and international leaders making their debut in North America,” said Brian Pagel, Executive Vice President at Emerald. “I’ve been in this industry for more than 15 years, and always leave KBIS inspired and having discovered something new.”
DCW 2025 By-the-Numbers
- More than 124,000 DCW registered visitors
- More than 2,500 exhibitors
- More than 1.2 million net square feet of exhibits
KBIS 2025 By-the-Numbers
- More than 43,000 KBIS registered visitors
- Nearly 700 KBIS exhibitors
- More than 500,000 net square feet of exhibit space
- More than 150 first-time exhibitors
- Nearly 270 international exhibitors
“KBIS is thriving, and I’m optimistic about 2025 for our membership and the larger home and design industry,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS in an inspiring talk at the State of the Association, held annually during KBIS. The confidence and energy was felt throughout the show floor by both exhibitors and attendees.
Following a cooking demonstration with Italian chef Andrea Mattasoglio and an exciting designer panel in their booth, Tyler Thompson, Director of Brand Marketing, Caesarstone, commented on the dynamism of the crowd: “The audience has been amazing — tons of energy. They’re interested — leaning in, asking questions, and it’s amazing. You don’t always see that on a show floor. Being able to sit, ask questions, be involved with the conversation, and take a moment out of their day at the show. We couldn’t be more happy with the audience and their reaction to the booth this year.”
The show continues to draw an engaged trade audience looking for the latest products to specify as well as to keep up with trends in the field. Celebrated designers could be found on NEXTStage and in the Luxury Lounge — both sponsored by Ferguson — as well as on the show floor, including: Caleb Anderson, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Sara Malek Barney, Arianne Bellizaire, Michel Smith Boyd, Brian Brown, Alena Capra, Jeanne Chung, Kara Cox, El Arqui Diego, Thom Filicia, Brooke + Brice Gilliam, Kim Gordon, Julee Ireland, Breegan Jane, Celerie Kemble, Jerel Lake, Nina Magon, John McClain, Noz Nozawa, Nathan Orsman, Amy Pigliacampo, Matthew Quinn, Sarah Robertson, Alison Victoria, and Christine Vroom.
At the invite-only influencer-favorite event KBIS Uncorked Hosted by SKS, Veronika Miller-Eagleson, Modenus Media CEO and Designhounds founder, remarked about the power of partnerships at KBIS: “It’s about relationships! SKS as the sponsor does a really great job of connecting back to the brand, and getting the design community to pay attention. It’s more real than just bringing a bunch of influencers — it’s where the community gets together.”
Speaking from the first-ever KBIS Podcast Studio, sponsored by AJ Madison, Josh Cooperman noted, “The opportunity to engage with some of my favorite creatives and brands in one place was amazing. Convo By Design was created to share the authentic stories of designers and KBIS is always a remarkable source because the most successful designers know how important this show is.”
Booths also went all out with special appearances like Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay joining THOR to unveil their new collection. Nearly 700 exhibitors were featured at KBIS including Platinum Level sponsors, Midea and Ruvati and Gold Level sponsors Blum and TOTO.
Artika, a leading global manufacturer and retailer of high-quality lighting solutions, celebrated its first-ever exhibition at KBIS by showcasing the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, stylish, and energy-efficient lighting solutions for residential and commercial projects. “Our first year at KBIS has been an incredible experience,” said Paolo Maiolo, EVP Sales and Marketing at Artika. “Engaging with industry professionals and receiving their feedback has been invaluable. We are thrilled to showcase our innovative products to the pro market and look forward to growing these connections in the years to come.”
Kichler made an impression with their grand return to KBIS after more than a decade, winning Best Booth in the medium category. “KBIS exceeded all of our expectations — from the traffic we saw this year to the enthusiasm and optimism, and the great conversations we had with everyone that came through the booth,” said Laura Brooks, senior director of brand marketing at Kichler.
Next year, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show — owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and produced by Emerald Expositions — will be held February 17-19, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. KBIS will once again co-locate with the International Builders’ Show for Design and Construction Week.
“Our Hettich booth has been buzzing with excitement over the launch of our latest innovation, FurnSpin,” said Felicitas Wolter, Marketing Manager, Hettich America. “We’ve welcomed a fantastic turnout of industry-savvy attendees eager to discover what’s next in design…KBIS is a pivotal opportunity for us to showcase the full range of our capabilities and leave a lasting impression —and we look forward to doing it again in Orlando next year.”
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