By Donna Heiderstadt

 

All eyes were on the KBIS NeXT Stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center as the winners of the 2023 Best of KBIS Awards were revealed on Feb. 1. The awards, recognizing the most innovative new kitchen and bath products at KBIS 2023, were presented in eight categories chosen from among a group of 50 finalists by a panel of five industry judges.

The awards ceremony was sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest network of regional shelter magazines across the United States, and hosted by Kathryn Given, Style Director for Luxe Interiors + Design.

Also on hand for the reveal was Suzie Williford, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer of NKBA. “We were astounded by the turnout for submissions,” she told those gathered. “Like everything here at KBIS, it was large.” Williford also acknowledged the tough choices the judges had to make after visiting all 50 finalists’ booths, and thanked all the brands that chose to participate. 

As Given prepared to announce the winners, she called the awards “a measure of excellence for our industry” and noted that Luxe Interiors + Design is proud to be a part of it.

And the winners are…

Bath Category 

Best of KBIS – Bath Gold: The InFINE Column Shower by S.G. sri

Best of KBIS – Bath Silver: The Abstra Collection by Kohler WasteLAB

Kitchen Category

Best of KBIS – Kitchen Gold: The Baveno Kitchen Sink System by Bocchi

Best of KBIS – Kitchen Silver: The Fotile Insert Self-Adjusting Range Hood

Connected Home Technology Category 

Best of KBIS – Connected Home Technology Gold: The MOEN Smart Sprinkler Controller & Smart Wireless Soil Sensors

Best of KBIS – Connected Home Technology Silver: The GE Profile 36” Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop

Impact (Judge’s Choice) Category

Best of KBIS – Impact Award: The InFINE Column Shower by S.G. sri

Best in Show Category 

Best of KBIS – Best in Show: The Baveno Kitchen Sink System by Bocchi

Special Thanks

Tasked with visiting each of the 50 finalists to determine the Best of KBIS 2023 winners were the following judges:

  • Michelle Blemel, Owner and Principal Designer, Amberleaf, Inc.
  • Cyndy Cantley, ASID, CKD, Principal Designer, Cantley & Company, Inc.
  • Rachel Hale, Lead Designer, Colmar Kitchen Studio 
  • Jennifer Stoner, President, Jennifer Stoner Interiors, Inc.
  • Rebecca Zajac, Principal and Founder, Design by Numbers

Samsung/Dacor sponsored the KBIS NeXT Stage throughout the show.