KBIS Returns to Orlando
ORLANDO, FL — Returning to an in-person format, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is scheduled to be held February 8-10, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Part of Design and Construction Week, KBIS will once again be co-located with the International Builders’ Show.
KBIS and IBS, hosted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the National Association of Home Builders, respectively, are expected to feature over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space and showcase more than 1,000 design and construction brands.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
The combined KBIS and IBS events will offer diverse programming, both on and off the show floor, along with a range of new products, technology, demonstrations and networking opportunities.
Some of this year’s highlights include:
- The Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards/Opening Party, dubbed “Night of Elegance,” is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Rosen Centre.
- DCW’s Opening Ceremonies, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, will feature keynote speaker Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
- Wednesday, Feb. 9 opens with the NKBA State of the Association, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The presentation will be followed with the State of the Industry keynote address by Ginny Clarke, Holistic Leadership Strategist and Former Director of Executive Recruiting at Google.
- The second day of KBIS closes with The Bash at Mango’s Tropical Cafe, from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., hosted by the NKBA.
EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
The much-sought-out Voices from the Industry Conference will once again provide educational sessions and workshops, many offering continuing education units (CEUs). Over 80 hour-long informational sessions will offer attendees the chance to hear presentations from industry peers aligned to one of six tracks: Grow Your Business, Kitchen & Bath Specialty Training, Design, Management, Building/Remodeling and Customer Service. Several of the presentations will be hybrid, meaning the sessions can also be accessed online.
Education and information will also be provided through a variety of channels at the show, including:
KBISNeXT Stage, which will showcase the industry’s latest trends and insights shared by leading kitchen and bath experts. Programming includes DesignBites and a series of panel discussions on hot industry topics.
Wellness Pavilion, an area that showcases new and exciting wellness products and education covering themes such as biophilia, technology, lighting and more.
Discovery District, a portion of the South Hall devoted to emerging and international brands. At its center is the Discovery District Lounge, a place to sit, relax, recharge and network.
DCW Outdoor Living Pavilion, South Hall’s segment devoted to new products for grilling, entertaining and living well in a home’s outdoor space.
The ICFF Pavilion brings together brands that feature authentic design, contemporary design and high-end manufacturing. The area is focused on kitchen- and bath-
specific brands including fixtures, hardware, basins, tubs and vanities, as well as furniture, seating, flooring, lighting, materials and accessories.
NKBA Global Connect has an ongoing mission to expand KBIS and NKBA’s international impact, and it will offer curated International Delegation tours, an inaugural Pavilion in South Hall and the launch of the official German Pavilion at KBIS.
Design Milk X Modenus Talks Lounge, a collaboration between Design Milk and Modenus Media, is returning to KBIS for a fifth year and will be located in South Hall near the ICFF Pavilion. For 2022, #dmmtalks will focus on presentations and conversations around design business, emerging designers and artisans as well as networking breakfasts, luncheons and cocktail hours.
DesignBites “speed dating for brands” program returns, showcasing the latest product innovations. Situated on the KBISNeXT Stage, the presentation gives exhibitors the opportunity to share their newest products and programs in a three-minute presentation. 
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Elegant Essentials
Beautiful finishes, exquisite detailing and exceptional functionality are all integral to the design of luxury products. The high standards for these products are not only constantly met but exceeded by the companies that produce them.
Choosing the best products introduced into the luxury market is no easy task, but the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association assigned a team of industry experts to do just that for its 2021 Product of the Year Awards. The program recognizes uniqueness, design, functionality, innovation and technological superiority and taps the winners in a range of categories. This year’s independent panel of judges included: Mary Jo Peterson, principal, Mary Jo Peterson Design in Brookfield, CT; Eliot Sefrin, founding director and publisher emeritus of Kitchen & Bath Design News; Alissa Ponchione, executive editor at Hospitality Design magazine; Molly Switzer, creator, Molly N. Switzer Designs in Portland, OR, and Alena Capra, owner, Alena Capra Designs in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Award winners were presented in seven separate categories: Plumbing Fixture, Water Delivery, Furniture, Accessory, Door Hardware, Cabinet Hardware and Technology. The Products of the Year were announced at DPHA’s annual conference and product showcase held this past fall. 
Water Delivery
Winner
Brizo: Frank Lloyd Wright Single-Function Raincan Showerhead
Drawing on the famed architect’s philosophy of organic architecture, Brizo’s Frank Lloyd Wright Single-Function Raincan Showerhead features the distinctive rush of the Canopy Spray, which activates a built-in LED light powered by a hydroge- nator for a dramatic effect. The Spray releases thousands of fine droplets, creating a down- pour that leaves a light tingling sensation. The showerhead can also be surface mounted to the ceiling or pendant mounted on a shower arm. A number of metal finish options highlight the natural beauty of the available wood.
Honorable Mention
California Faucet: Corsano Culinary with Squeeze Handle
Designed to give cooking enthusiasts a professional look, the Corsano Culinary Faucet with Squeeze Handle includes an easy-to-squeeze lever that activates a powerful spray. Available from California Faucets, the kitchen faucet is offered in 25-plus artisan finishes, plus the ability to finish the coiled spring to match the rest of the faucet. The uniquely engineered insulated sprayhead ensures that it’s never too hot to the touch, even with scalding water. Easy-to-clean spray jets withstand mineral build-up, notes the firm.
Accessory
Winner
Sterlingham: Marble Heated Towel Rail
The Sterlingham Co.’s Marble Heated Towel Rail pairs marble with the brand’s signature brassware in a rail designed to gently warm towels. Part of the Cascades Collection, the single rails – which measure nearly 24″ long – may be hung alone or stacked and arranged in nearly any formation. The marble accents are patterned and versatile, and available in five distinctive marbles: Nero Marquina, Bardiglio Nuvolato, Bianco Carrara Venatino, Calacatta Gold Calo-Bett and Giallo Sienna, along with 16 metal finishes.
Honorable Mention
Infinity Drain: Next Day Custom Linear Program
Infinity Drain’s Next Day Custom program eliminates costly and lengthy installation delays by offering custom-sized drains for the shower within a day. Next Day Custom Linear Drains are available in lengths up to 72″ and are offered in two finishes, three grate styles and for all installation waterproofing methods. Custom orders received by 10 a.m. ET ship the following day.
Plumbing Fixture
Winner
MTI Bath: Bowie Freestanding Tub
Featuring pleated exterior detailing, MTI Bath’s Bowie Freestanding Tub adds unexpected texture to the bath. Developed in collaboration with the design firm Source, Bowie is handcrafted from MTI’s SculptureStone material, which is primarily an organic mixture of ground natural minerals and resins that presents the look and feel of molded stone. Bowie provides space for two bathers, is offered as a soaker or air bath and is available in white or biscuit with eight different exterior colors in matte or highly polished gloss finishes.
Honorable Mention
Native Trails: Amara Fireclay Sinks
Handcrafted by Italian artisans, Amara fireclay sinks from Native Trails feature a rectangular profile glazed in 24k gold, platinum and silver in honor of the company’s silver anniversary. The sink is created from rich clay soils sourced from the Umbrian region of central Italy that are molded using ancient ceramic techniques dating back to the Bronze age. The sinks can be installed as drop-in or undermount, and deliver a stain-resistant, non-toxic coating that resists tarnishing and fingerprints.
Furniture
Winner
Stone Forest: Elemental Crossbar
Designed for the bath, Stone Forest’s Elemental Crossbar uses a locking collar system that affords the flexibility to customize each setup to suit individual needs and preferences. The knurled locking collar supports modular components at desired heights on the brass pipe legs for seemingly endless options. Elemental Crossbar allows users to combine integral stone sinks, wood drawers and steel, wood or stone shelving in various combinations. It is available in all finishes, including a new walnut finish option for drawers and shelves.
Honorable Mention
AD Waters/Simas: Agile Vanity
Handcrafted in Italy, the Agile wall-hung console vanity from Simas exhibits clean lines and squared-off edges that evoke both simplicity and purity. Available in the U.S. from AD Waters, the piece includes a washbasin fashioned from Italian porcelain, showcasing craftsmanship and cultural authenticity. Agile is available in eight colors.
Door Hardware
Winner
Accurate Lock & Hardware: SmartEntry, Self-Latching Mortise Lock
The SL-SM9159E brings the convenience of smartphone locking control to space-saving sliding and pocket doors. The lock, from Accurate Lock & Hardware, combines mechanical expertise with cutting-edge technology. Paired with the SL9100 Self-Latching Mortise Lock, it is available with a variety of trim options including Sectional Trim (lever and rose), ADA Trim (lever and escutcheon) or Flush Pull Trim for Pocket Doors.
Honorable Mention
OMNIA Industries: L.D12943 Smart Lock
OMNIA Industries has partnered with Level to deliver smart deadbolt locksets, including the L.D12943 Smart Lock. The hardware designs are crafted in the Italian tradition and powered by the Level Bolt invisible smart lock. Level Bolt is powered by one CR2 lithium battery and works with the Level app to provide safe and secure keyless entry. Users can automatically lock and unlock a door, see who’s come and gone, access from anywhere, use with other devices, control with voice, create home automations and more.
Technology
Winner
Airmada: Shower Drying System
The patented Airmada Shower Drying System prevents mold, mildew, slippery floors and after-shower humidity, reduces watermarks, and the need to use harsh cleaning chemicals, notes the company. With the push of a button, air flows into the space from Air-Jet nozzles installed into the walls and ceiling. Installed at rough in, nozzles are placed throughout the shower space, typically in the ceiling, on the wall above any benches and low on walls to dry across the floor. An array of finishes to match tile, and complement other features, is offered.
Honorable Mention
ThermaSol: HydroVive
ThermaSol’s HydroVive is designed to bring the multi-sensory powers of light, sound and water under the user’s control when paired with ThermaSol’s Smart Shower Valve and ThermaTouch interface. Key features include a ceiling-mounted light, sound and rainhead environment system in one module; a rainhead shower that delivers a gentle falling water sensation with 300 neoprene jets; sound settings that include volume, treble, mid-range and bass; stereo RCA input; 200 full-color spectrum luminous LED, and built-in Bluetooth.
Cabinet Hardware
Winner
Waterstone Faucets: Industrial Appliance Pulls
Inspired by the company’s Industrial Contemporary bath collection, the Industrial Appliance Pulls and cabinet hardware from Waterstone Faucets feature diamond knurling detailing. Fashioned from U.S. solid brass bar stock, the hardware features more of an oval shape for a comfortable feel in the hand. There is no knurling on the underside, which adds to the smooth aesthetic. Split finish designs are available.
Honorable Mention
Turnstyle Designs: Hickory
Inspired by North American hunting knives, the Hickory lever, pull handle and cabinet knob are hand-cast in Turnstyle Designs’ Amalfine material, which preserves the fine details of the timber and wood grain design. Available in 48 combinations of Amalfine and solid brass, the pieces are set on a solid brass plate or strip and have a circular button. The circular buttons are a take on a nail, creating a contrast between the smooth brass finish and the textured Amalfine surface.
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