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KBIS ENERGIZES INDUSTRY
KBISNeXT Stage
Sponsored by Houzz Pro, the KBISNeXT Stage continued to
be the cornerstone of the KBIS NeXT Experience. Featuring
more than 20 panels and presentations, 80+ industry leaders
shared their expertise on topics including: Resilient Design,
the Connected Home, Power in Brand Partnerships, Color
Trends, Avenues to New Revenue and Designing for Wellness.
Panel sponsors included Kohler, Chase Bank, Control4 and
Cosentino.
The fifth anniversary of the always popular DesignBites
program was celebrated by bringing back Dave Hall of Rev-A-
Shelf, one of the first DesignBites participants. A special
"Biggest Bite Award" was presented to first-time exhibitor
Plum for its innovative new wine storage technology. Other
presenting brands included: Electrolux, INOX, Control4,
BestBath, Plum, Neolith, LG, Fotile, SKS, Titus and Native
Trails.
Best of KBIS Awards
A KBIS standout, the Best of KBIS Awards recognize the top
new product innovations from the show. Sponsored by Luxe
Interiors & Design and hosted by editor in chief Pam Jaccarino,
eight brands received honors with the award's top honor – Best
in Show – awarded to the new Brizo Kintsu Bath Collection. The
full list of winners includes:
• Best of Show – Kintsu Bath Collection by Brizo
• Kitchen Gold – Plum by Plum
• Kitchen Silver – Miele G 7000 Dishwasher by Miele Inc.
• Bath Gold – GE UltraFresh Front Load Washer by GE Appliances
• Bath Silver – DUW Series – Wall Recessed Linear Floor Drain
by Drains Unlimited
• Smart Home Technology – U by Moen Smart Faucet by Moen
• Outdoor Living – Kalamazoo Shokunin Kamado Grill by
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
