This year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show did not disappoint! When it comes to interiors, trends are more of an evolution than a revolution. For me, I find that this year’s show was a great representation of that idea. There was a lot of design movement, but usually within the trends that we saw beginning last year.
In no particular order, here are my highlights of KBIS 2025.
WELLNESS DESIGN:
Creating a home that is focused on fostering wellness remains at the forefront of trends this year, with an emphasis on bathroom design over kitchen design. That is a first!
Kohler really knocked it out of the park again this year. They were also awarded a Best of Show Award from NKBA for 2025. So I’m not the only one who thought that they stood out!
Here’s what caught my eye:
Proof in the pudding that Kohler wants to be a leader in the wellness arena was that they have acquired both a home sauna company and a freestanding cold plunge company that have been in business for decades or longer. More info here.
Nature inspired Biophilic shapes and colors continue on trend with Kohler, as seen in this lovely powder room basin they are calling The Rock.
Kohler is taking inspiration from fashion. On display was a matte black and undulating shape of an amazing dress next to the bathroom design that mirrors the textile.
COLOR DIRECTION:
Green hues were still predominant throughout the show, as clients seem to embrace them completely. This lovely Olive color for the kitchen offered by True Residential really caught my eye this year.
The other new color of the show is either being called Oxblood (by Monogram) or Port (by True Residential). Either way, it’s a rich dark wine and continues the bold color trend. I think it’s a real winner!
Both colors pair beautifully with stained wood cabinetry; a classic look that adds longevity in kitchen design that will continue to last.
METALS:
The mixing of metals continues! We saw metal grills in an assortment of color finishes being incorporated at the Designs of Distinction booth as well as in most of the appliance lines.
Custom Wood Cabinetry really had quite the touch of elevating both elements in the way they combined them.
QUARTZ UPDATE:
Quartz continues to be the material of choice for the kitchen and bath, both for beauty and durability. Matte finishes still look to bring the outdoors inside as it now can include texture and imperfections that make it all look much more natural.
Cosentino looked terrific in the Dekton line as they created patterns that perfectly mimic the look of Quartzite in the large panel capability. It also doesn’t have a pattern repeat for over 6 panels according to Massimo Ballucchi, Vice-President of Cosentino North America. The randomness makes it look like the real thing in a much more durable way!
Cambria brought their A-game in the now that they can back-light their quartz to look like back-lit onyx. Something beloved in the luxury market for years, and now available in quartz.
I also want to give a shout out to tech companies like Sonos who continue to refine the retrofit product lines to allow for streamlined beauty in home tech. More on that to follow in future weeks!
All in all, this year’s show did not disappoint. There was so much new and innovative design that fit seamlessly into the vision of home design as refuge and luxury combined.
The movement toward more sustainability in the production of all products continues from all over the market and was touted by the stone suppliers, paint companies, appliance manufacturers alike. And that’s a trend I hope continues forever.Already looking forward to next year!
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