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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS

By Michelle Shen and Maureen Klein

Monday Evening, February 24

Ellen Lopez, CMKBD

Ellen Lopez Judges 2025 Design Competition

Monday, February 24th, 7pm - 10:30pm, Wynn Hotel, Tickets required for entry

“When NKBA National calls you say how can I help!” said Ellen Lopez, CMKBD, who is on deck to judge this year’s NKBA/KBIS Professional Design Competition. With cash prizes totaling $100,000, winners will be revealed at the NKBA Design + Industry Awards Opening Party on February 24th at the Wynn Lafite Ballroom. Best of luck to all who entered!

Tuesday, February 25

Sharon L. Sherman, founder of Thyme & Place Design

Sharon Sherman Talks Nutritional Spaces

Tuesday, February 25th, 11am, NEXT Stage, SL7185

Designer Sharon Sherman, founder of Thyme & Place Design, will be speaking on the NEXT Stage on Tuesday, February 25th on a panel moderated by Danny Seo, Co-Principal of RUE media, discussing the topic of Designing Kitchens and Dining Areas for Healthy Lifestyles.

www.thymeandplacedesign.com

Sharon Sherman Presents at VFTI, Voices From the Industry

Tuesday, February 25th, 1:15 pm, Room N258, VFTI Badge Required, CEU credits available

Designer Sharon Sherman, (shown above) founder of Thyme & Place Design, will join Rachel Moriarty of Rachel Moriarty Interiors for a discussion on Unleashing Your Inner Design Voice: Embracing Your True Design Style on Tuesday, February 25th at the Voices From the Industry Conference in room N258.

www.thymeandplacedesign.com

Amy Chernoff, VP of Marketing,

AJ Madison

Kathryn Given, Style Director,

Luxe Interiors + Design

Vanessa Deleon, Principal,

Vanessa Deleon Associates

AJ Madison in the Podcast Studio: Leveling Up

Tuesday, February 25 at 2pm, KBIS Podcast Studio, South Hall

AJ Madison is proud to bring two exciting discussions to the KBIS Podcast Studio this year. Tune in on Tuesday, February 25 for a discussion on Leveling Up: How Designers Get Noticed by Media and Brands, featuring Vanessa Deleon, Vanessa Deleon Associates, Kathryn Given, Style Director for Luxe Interiors + Design, Amy Chernoff, VP of Marketing for AJ Madison and Josh Cooperman, Host & Publisher of Convo by Design.

Wednesday, February 26

Alena Capra, CMKBD, Principal, Alena Capra Designs

Jessica Petrino Ball, Director of Trade Engagement & Education, AJ Madison

AJ Madison in the Podcast Studio: Luxe for Less

Wednesday, February 26, 11 AM, KBIS Podcast Studio, South Hall

Tune in on Wednesday, February 26 at 11 am for a discussion with Alena Capra, Alena Capra Design, Jessica Petrino Ball, Director of Education & Trade Engagement, AJ Madison and Josh Cooperman for a discussion on Luxe for Less: Achieving the Perfect Results on a Budget. Explore the rapidly changing design space and learn how to craft that perfect environment on a budget through strategic choices, waste reduction, planned customization and an understanding for how the industry is changing.

Robert Bell, RLA

Jessica Petrino Ball, Director of Trade Engagement & Education, AJ Madison

AJ Madison Hosts VFTI Workshop on Electrification in the Outdoor Kitchen

Wednesday, February 26 at 1:15pm in Room N258, VFTI Badge Required, CEU credits available

With new construction limitations on gas, AJ Madison is discussing implications and evolution of The New Electric Outdoor Kitchen at a VFTI session on Wednesday, February 26. The workshop will feature a discussion with Phillip Thomas, Interior Designer, Saba Wahid Duffy, Food Network Chef and Dr. Jake Deutsch, Physician and Content Creator.

Thursday, February 27

Rex Aguirre, founder and president of Premiere Systems Design

Ashley Bancroft, operations manager and systems designer for Premiere Systems Design

Premiere Systems Presents Smart Home Trends for Kitchen and Bath at VFTI

Thursday, February 27th at 2:15pm in room N256 Badge Required, CEU credits available

The technology design firm’s Founder and President Rex Aguirre and its Operations Manager and Systems Designer Ashley Bancroft will explore the benefits of smart lighting, automated shades, and voice control in a Smart Home Trends presentation at the Voices From the Industry Conference on Thursday, February 27th. The event will feature a demonstration on how smart lighting can enhance circadian rhythms for product and peaceful sleep. premieresystemsdesign.com

Drop by Anytime Tuesday, February 25 to Thursday, February 27

XTONE, part of the Porcelanosa Group, Returns to KBIS 2025 with New Innovations

Booth SL3105, South Hall

XTONE is making a highly anticipated return to KBIS 2025, unveiling seven new large-format porcelain collections and six cutting-edge technologies. With designs like Amazonite, Breccia Imperiale, and Statuario, XTONE continues to push the boundaries of innovation in surface materials. Visit Booth SL3105, South Hall in Las Vegas to explore the future of porcelain slabs. Learn more at www.porcelanosa.com/us Instagram: @porcelanosa @xtone_surface

Richelieu Invites Visitors to a Mood Board Challenge

Booth N2827 in the North Hall

Luxury specialty hardware brand Richelieu, with three products named finalists for KBIS Best in Show awards, is activating a Mood Board Challenge for a chance to win a $500 credit to shop the brand. Participants can create a mood board at booth N2827 in the North Hall, snap and share on Instagram with hashtags #RichelieuKBIS2025 and #MoodBoardContest, @RichelieuHardware. The winner will be selected by judges Alena Capra, CMKBD, Charlotte Stafford, ASID Allied and Anna-Maria Mastrogiacomo, Richelieu.

Celebrity Chef Stephanie Boswell to Cook Up Treats at SHARP

Booth W2457 in West Hall

SHARP has teamed up with Stephanie Boswell of Food Network fame to highlight its new Sharp High-Speed Oven, combining her culinary expertise with cutting-edge technology to demonstrate how it revolutionizes cooking for home chefs and professionals alike.

Left: Stephanie Boswell, Food Network Chef

HieBAR Design Showcases Kitchen Media Solutions

Booth SL7111 in South Hall

Visit the HieBAR booth and meet the brand’s Founder Ryan Behrooz, to view its Kitchen Media Platform, a convertible device that allows convenient access to devices under the cabinet or on the countertop. The device offers safe, fluid, ergonomic access to tablets anywhere in the kitchen, providing a dynamic, multi-workstation environment. The Cabinet Integrated Media Pallett™ by HieBAR Design is a commercial-grade metal easel featuring adjustable height, tilt and swivel options.

Unique Appliances to Unveil Two New Introductions

Booth W1356 in West Hall

See the Unique Appliances booth to experience its new retro-inspired over-the-range microwave and 30” induction range. The introductions are designed with great attention to detail to meet the demands of modern kitchens while delivering exceptional value.

Chef Nick Ritchie, Executive Chef for Signature Kitchen Suite

Enjoy Live Culinary Demos at Signature Kitchen Suite

Booth W2417 in West Hall

Stop by Signature Kitchen Suite to view their latest show-stopping innovations and experience live culinary demos from the brand’s own executive chef Nick Ritchie. Demos will happen at select times for 50 guests on a first come, first served basis. Explore the full schedule here.

Signature Kitchen Suite is also proud to be the Platinum Partner for the NAHB showcase home at IBS. Complimentary shuttle bus tickets to The New American Home® are available at Central Concourse - C31 so you can tour the home and personally experience their award-winning line of built-in products purposefully designed to cater to a new generation of forward-thinking home chefs.