KBIS 2026: A Front-Row Seat with Homeworthy

With more than 100,000 attendees descending on Orlando, Florida, KBIS once again proved why it’s the most influential event in design in the United States. This year wasn’t just about product launches — it was about perspective. And at the heart of it all was Homeworthy, bringing the industry’s biggest conversations directly to viewers in real time.

Live from the South Hall: Homeworthy x KBIS Live Studio

Located in the South Hall, the Homeworthy x KBIS Live Studio, powered by Monogram, CAFÉ, and GE Profile, became a must-visit destination on the show floor.

Hosted by Alison Kenworthy, 3x Emmy Award–winning journalist and founder of Homeworthy, the Live Studio brought together top designers, architects, brand leaders, and innovators shaping what’s next in kitchens and baths.

For those who couldn’t attend in person, the Live Studio offered a front-row seat — buzzing with insider access all week long.

DAY 1 | Morning Show

DAY 1 | Afternoon Show

DAY 2 | Full Show

DAY 3 | Full Show

A Smarter Way to Live: Inside the GE Profile Booth

Step inside KBIS 2026 with GE Profile and discover Life, uncomplicated.

This year’s booth centered around a simple but powerful idea: modern living doesn’t need more noise — it needs more intention. Through purposeful innovation and intelligent design, GE Profile demonstrated how appliances can quietly ease the mental load of everyday life.

In a Homeworthy-exclusive booth tour, hosted by Bridget McCauley, each innovation stop told a cohesive story. From appliances that anticipate your needs to technology that simplifies daily decisions, the experience was immersive, tactile, and refreshingly thoughtful.

Expressive Design: Touring the CAFÉ Booth

Homeworthy toured the CAFÉ booth with Creative Director T.K. Wismer, the visionary behind each immersive kitchen vignette.

Think expressive color palettes. Layered finishes. Appliances that feel more like furniture than fixtures.

This year’s standout moment? The CAFÉ x Rejuvenation collaboration, which seamlessly united hardware and appliances into one cohesive design language. The message was clear: the smallest details make the biggest statement.

For anyone dreaming of a kitchen that feels entirely personal, the CAFÉ booth was where inspiration began.

Iconic & Immersive: Monogram’s ‘Iconic Kitchen’

Homeworthy also had the chance to film an exclusive tour of Monogram’s booth with Creative Director Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, which was a masterclass in scale, material, and detail.

The ‘Iconic Kitchen’ concept enveloped visitors in richly layered luxury — from a dramatic statement kitchen to an intimate wine room and beautifully appointed scullery. Every surface felt curated. Every finish intentional. Craftsmanship and innovation existed in perfect balance.

KBIS 2026 was more than a gathering of over 100,000 industry professionals — it was a defining moment for where residential design is headed. Across the show floor, a clear narrative emerged: innovation should feel intuitive, customization should feel personal, and great design should quietly support the way we actually live.

At the center of it all, the Homeworthy x KBIS Live Studio captured the conversations shaping this evolution in real time — bringing designers, architects, and brand leaders together to define what’s next. KBIS 2026 didn’t just showcase products. It showcased perspective. And if this year is any indication, the next chapter of kitchen and bath design will be smarter, more intentional, and beautifully human.