Inside KBIS 2026: NKBA Award Recognition & Emerging Kitchen Design Innovations
- Peter Cardamone
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
Happy Friday! We just got back from the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, and are grateful to the National Kitchen & Bath Association for hosting an inspiring show. Each year, KBIS brings together the very best in kitchen and bath design, innovation, and craftsmanship—and this year was no exception. We left energized, inspired, and incredibly honored. Read on for our recap from the show.
Honored in the Large Kitchen Category
One of the most meaningful moments of the week was being recognized in the Large Kitchen category for our Stoney Wylde Project in Greenwich, Connecticut. This project—developed in collaboration with Far Studio—represents everything we value: thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and seamless integration of architecture and cabinetry.
To be selected out of thousands of submissions is truly humbling. Stony Wylde was also recently featured in Luxe Magazine, further celebrating the project’s refined material palette and architectural presence.
We are deeply proud of this work and grateful for the collaboration behind it.
More photos of this project are featured on our gallery page — click here to view more.
Raw Urth’s Matte Black Moment
We were thrilled to run into our friends Amy, Stefan, and Addison of Raw Urth on the show floor. Their booth featured a stunning matte black leather range hood—a piece we were proud to have inspired.
Matte black hoods are a frequent client request, but traditional finishes can be difficult to maintain. By wrapping the hood in leather, Raw Urth achieved the rich, matte aesthetic clients love—while keeping the surface practical and cleanable. It was a beautiful example of material innovation meeting real-life functionality.
True Caliber’s True Color
The True Caliber display was one of our favorites at the show. Their vibrant True Color refrigerators were presented in three striking finishes, each styled with perfectly color-coordinated drinks and snacks inside—a playful yet polished detail that did not go unnoticed.
We recently installed a white True refrigerator in a Brigantine project, and seeing the expanded color offering in person only reinforced why we love specifying them. Performance meets personality.
Monogram Appliances x Raith Design
The collaboration between Monogram Appliances and Raith Design was a true showstopper. The space felt layered, intentional, and elevated.
A major highlight was the Grothouse island—the craftsmanship and detailing were impeccable. The island served as both sculptural centerpiece and functional anchor, a reminder that millwork and material selection can completely define a space.
Kohler’s Aquifer 4-in-1 Beverage Faucet
Innovation was on full display at Kohler with the debut of the Aquifer 4-in-1 Beverage Faucet. This system delivers Hot, Cold, Room Temperature, and Sparkling water—all from a single, beautifully minimal fixture.
Bluetooth-powered and operated by a sleek black button, the design remains clean and unobtrusive while offering exceptional versatility. We see this as the ultimate addition to a bar, butler’s pantry, or elevated coffee station—luxury convenience at its best.
KBIS always reminds us why we love this industry. The craftsmanship, the innovation, the collaboration—it continues to push kitchen and bath design forward in meaningful ways.
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