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Millennial influence and COVID-19 drive 2022 design trends toward multi-functional spaces

NKBA Report finds cleanliness, sustainability and universal designs will be hot trends of 2022.

November 22, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its annual Design Trends report. The 2022 study, a deep dive into all aspects of both kitchen and primary bathroom design, forecasts the styles, features, materials and innovations expected to be most popular over the next two to three years. The current study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer interest in and adoption of key trends in their homes such as integration of smart technology, multi-functional spaces and natural and nature-based designs.

NKBA announces KBIS 2022 programming

October 19, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association announced its NKBA Global Connect programming at KBIS 2022. Geared to international manufacturers and distributors interested in learning more about the North American kitchen and bath marketplace, these programs will be featured on the stage Feb 8-10, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

NKBA report projects industry-wide growth

August 27, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) released its quarterly Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) for the second quarter of 2021. With estimates showing an 11% growth in sales for Q2 vs. Q1, the report suggests continued growth in the Kitchen and Bath market, despite ongoing material shortages and rising labor costs.

NKBA Kitchen and Bath Hall of Fame nominations now open

August 16, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association is accepting nominations through Sept. 30 for 2022 inductees to the Kitchen and Bath Hall of Fame. Honorees are recognized and celebrated for their significant and enduring contributions to the kitchen and bath industry.

NKBA announces its first Luxury Kitchen Summit

June 7, 2021

NKBA announced its first-ever Luxury Kitchen Summit to be held virtually from June 23-24, 2021. The summit will feature top NKBA designers (serving the luxury market) and industry experts who will explore the meaning of luxury today, how to work with high net-worth clients, key style elements of elevated living, the path to becoming a luxury designer and much more.

NKBA Thirty Under 30 Class names its top 6 products from KBIS Virtual

April 29, 2021

NKBA's recently inducted Thirty Under 30 class revealed their winning picks from KBIS Virtual 2021, spotlighting innovative products in six categories.

KBIS/IBSx virtual exhibitor experience postponed

February 10, 2021

NKBA and NAHB announced the virtual exhibitor booth experience will be postponed after battling with technical difficulties since the show's onset February 9. Scheduled programming and educational sessions will still continue as planned.

NKBA 2021 Market Outlook Report

Report predicts 16% growth in residential bath and kitchen remodeling.

January 26, 2021

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2021 Market Outlook report, revealing the industry is poised for continued growth with overall spending for both kitchen and bath projects to increase in the coming year. The industry anticipates a pronounced rebound in overall industry growth from -5.9% in 2020 to 16.6% in 2021, compared to 9% in 2018 and 1% in 2019.

2021 Best of KBIS finalists

January 22, 2021

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announced the product finalists for the 2021 Best of KBIS Awards. Regarded as one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, Best of KBIS recognizes the most innovative new kitchen and bath products of the year.

KBISNeXT stage brings fresh programming and dynamic conversations to KBIS Virtual

January 12, 2021

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) revealed the lineup for the NKBA presents KBISNeXT Stage during KBIS Virtual in February. A cornerstone of this year’s KBIS Virtual experience and historically one of the most popular KBIS destinations, the KBISNeXT Stage delves into provocative industry topics throughout the show, February 9-12, 2021.