With little more than a week until the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), attendees are packing their schedules to discover the industry’s best and biggest introductions of 2026. Topping the list are new-to-KBIS, emerging and international exhibitors – brands influencing the future of the industry – at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, February 17-19.
“At its core, KBIS is a place of discovery and opportunity for the design community,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “Year after year, we create the premiere destination for the residential interiors community to connect with industry experts, niche products and services that give them an edge, spark inspiration and provide critical solutions to everyday challenges. The NKBA’s growing network of global and regional relationships and partners continues to be the driving force behind KBIS and its massive audience, providing attendees with unparalleled access to up-and-coming brands as well as leading manufacturers and retailers.”
Whether attendees are on the hunt for an artistic marble slab, a cabinet knob unlike any other, an expertly-engineered cooking machine, or an intuitive organization system, these exhibitors deliver new perspectives and fresh inspiration that energizes the show floor.
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Surfacing Spotlight
One brand offering an edge is VENUX Surfaces (Booth #W650), a surfacing company from Spain debuting at KBIS in 2026. Showing a diverse catalog of slabs and tiles and with a signature Spanish flair, VENUX meets the most demanding architectural and design needs by blending innovation, purpose, and sustainable practices into accessible products. Over in South Hall, Anatolia (Booth #S25153), a Canada-based brand, is freshly entering the KBIS scene in Orlando with ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, sintered slab, and mosaic products that draw inspiration from art, textiles, nature, and more. Its extensive inventory mixes modernity, innovation, and sophistication.
Craftsmanship Defined
Offering artfully-designed kitchens that last generations is Berlim Ambientes (Booth #S24069), a custom cabinetry manufacturer with 50 years of history in the Latin American furniture market. Attendees may not yet be familiar with the craftsmanship and whole-home possibilities from this Brazilian brand but can visit their booth at KBIS for the first time this year. Mirroring that level of quality and design from a different part of the globe is Mosian (Booth #RC1008), a made-in-Italy cabinetry manufacturer creating unique, FSC-certified wooden furniture and cabinetry components – an ethical and reliable choice for designers.
Another leading craft brand, Vezeni (Booth #S22153), manufactures professional-grade kitchen appliances that are handcrafted with high-quality materials including German brass and Italian aluminum. Designed with timeless elegance and built for exceptional performance, Vezeni blends premium quality with everyday functionality. With both kitchen appliances and smart toilets as part of its offering, Vezeni is a must-visit for those looking to unlock new possibilities at the 2026 show.
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KBIS Discovery District
Returning to KBIS 2026 with an eye on the future of the industry, the Discovery District is the place to see the trends and products emerging from both rising stars and established brands alike. Located in the Rosen Centre and accessible from West Hall via a sky bridge, the Discovery District offers a curated journey from cutting-edge materials to bold design concepts. Highlights include Renaissance Handmade (Booth #RC1012), which will showcase handcrafted, bespoke luxury furniture hardware. Each piece is custom-made from premium materials and engineered with precision, resulting in striking statement pieces for elevated, one-of-a-kind detail. Nobu Concept (Booth #RC1001), will show an elegant approach to bath vanities, displaying contemporary, traditional, and transitional designs.
