The 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was a remarkable display of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation, leaving attendees inspired and eager to witness the future of the industry. Among the standout booths, five were recognized as Best Booth Award recipients, with two in particular captivating attendees: Kohler and House of Rohl.
Kohler
Kohler’s booth was nothing short of spectacular, earning the prestigious Best in Show Award. The highlight of the booth was the KOHLER x Studio McGee collection, featuring engaging sessions with renowned designer Shea McGee. Attendees had the opportunity to preview new products like the SpaViva handshower, which received the Wellness Trailblazer Gold Award. Additionally, guests got a sneak peek of the Transcendence tile collection, crafted from recycled manufacturing waste, earning the Sustainable Standout Silver Award. Color was also a highlight in the booth with Tubs and toilets utilizing earth tone colors. It is alway a treat to see the latest from Kohler, but the design and functionality of their booth was first class!
House of Rohl
The House of Rohl booth was recognized with the Best Booth Large Award, offering attendees an immersive experience titled “The Story of a Life Well Crafted.” This booth was divided in to areas that showcased brands within the House of Rohl portfolio, giving you a unique experience for each brand, such as Rohl, Perrin & Rowe®, Riobel®, and Shaws®, each with it’s own unique design and offerings. The space and design of the booth was spot on and one standout product was a faucet line inspired by perfume bottles, reflecting the brand’s commitment to drawing inspiration from everyday objects. Great Job House of Rohl!
While not winners, special recognition was given to the Best Booth Large Finalists:
Delta had an incredible booth showcasing all their products, what really stood out to me was their feature of steam showers with a starting price point of around $1,800.
The Design District created by GE Appliances featured all their house of brands in a captivating space. From GE Profile to Café appliances and Monogram luxury appliances with a dedicated space to the Forge ice maker, each section offered stunning designs and innovative features.
Great job to both Delta and GE, GE in my mind was definitely a WINNER this year!!
So congratulations to all the 2024 Best Booth Award winners and finalists for their outstanding contributions to KBIS 2024! These booths serve as a testament to the creativity, innovation, and passion driving the kitchen and bath industry forward.
Additionally, KBIS celebrated excellence through the Best of KBIS Awards, recognizing groundbreaking products and advancements across seven award categories, here are a few I wanted to mention since I got to see them in person:
- Style Statement: Kitchen GOLD Award: Professional Series 48” Induction Range in Carbonio by Bertazzoni
- Style Statement: Kitchen SILVER Award: Viking RVL Collection by Viking Range, LLC
- Game Changing Innovation GOLD Award: The 30 in. SlimTech Insulation Column Refrigerator by JennAir
- Game Changing Innovation SILVER Award: Novy Light Pro by Novy
- Sustainable Standout SILVER Award: Transcendence by Kohler WasteLAB x Nada Debs by Kohler
- Wellness Trailblazer GOLD Award: SpaViva Two-Function Handshower and All-in-One Cleansing Device by Kohler
Congratulations to all the winners! These pioneering products exemplify the industry’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, setting the standard for the future of kitchen and bath design.
More coming soon from my experience at KBIS 2024, if you are not following me on social media, consider following me there too where I’ll post pictures and video thought about what I experienced. Find me @ShaunAyala on all social media platforms.
Shaun Ayala
Kitchen & Bath Marketer – Pacific Sales / Best Buy