Scenes from KBIS 2023

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), pulled off one of the most successful shows in its nearly 60-year history. The show was held Jan, 30-Feb. 2 in Las Vegas and was part of Design & Construction Week (DCW), which also recorded record-breaking attendance.

“We expected a successful show based on the preliminary numbers, but we were blown away by the final attendance numbers for KBIS and Design & Construction Week. It was just incredible,” said Bill Darcy, CEO of NKBA, Bethlehem, Pa. “Our goal when we created DCW with our partner, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), was to become the biggest trade show in North America… and, for now, we are.”

NKBA Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer Suzie Williford sat down for a Q&A at the NKBA booth

Over 200,000 housing and design professionals attended DCW, the co-location of KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS), owned by NAHB, along with the three co-dated industry shows; the National Hardware Show (NHS), The International Surfaces Event (TISE) and the Las Vegas Winter Market. Both KBIS and IBS marked the 10th anniversary of DCW, held January 31- February 2, while NKBA kicked off its year-long 60th anniversary celebration.

“With more programs, activations and learning opportunities than ever before, KBIS 2023 was exceptional,” said Suzie Williford, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, NKBA. “There was such positive energy on the show floor by both attendees and exhibitors. Everyone was happy to be together, to attend our events and be a part of the amazing experience — an experience that will drive momentum for our industry throughout the year.”

This year’s show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, boasted the highest attendance in the history of DCW, the largest annual gathering of residential construction and design industry professionals. DCW’s 2023 overall attendance totaled 40,000 KBIS attendees, while IBS drew nearly 70,000. Attendees visited more than 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest housing products across about 1 million net square feet of exhibit space.

The BNP Media Plumbing Group toured numerous booths throughout KBIS, asking manufacturers for the latest design and economic trends. Watch the video above for insight from Niagara Conservation, TOTO USA, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Delta Faucet and QuickDrain USA.

KBIS 2023 By-the-Numbers

• 40,091 Attendees
• 51% First Time Attendees
• 500 Exhibitors
• 140 New Exhibitors
• 148 International Exhibitors
• 394,930 net square feet of exhibit space

“KBIS 2023 experienced unprecedented registration growth, up 35 percent in qualified attendees versus the 2020 show held pre-pandemic,” said Jason McGraw, group vice president, Emerald Expositions, which produces KBIS for NKBA.

Next year, KBIS and Design & Construction Week will be held February 27 – February 29, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, go here. 

Best of KBIS 2022 winners announced:

The Best of KBIS Awards recognize the top new exhibitor product innovations. Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design and hosted by Luxe Style Director, Kathryn Given, the top award of “Best in Show” went to BOCCHI for its Baveno Kitchen Sink System. The full list of winners included:

Best of KBIS - Bath

Gold: S.G. SRL – inFINE Column Shower

Silver: Kohler WasteLAB – The ABSTRA Collection

Best of KBIS – Kitchen

Gold: BOCCHI – Baveno Kitchen Sink System

Silver: FOTILE – Insert Self-Adjusting Range Hood

Best of KBIS – Connected Home Technology

Gold: MOEN Smart Sprinkler Controller and Smart Wireless Soil Sensors

Silver: GE PROFILE – 36-inch Touch Control Induction Cooktop

Best of KBIS – Impact Award (Judge’s Choice): S.G. SRL – inFINE Column Shower

Best of KBIS – Best in Show:

BOCCHI – Baveno Kitchen Sink System

The Best of KBIS 2023 judges were: Michelle Blemel, Owner and Principal Designer, Amberleaf, Inc.; Cyndy Cantley, ASID, CKD, Principal Designer, Cantley and Company, Inc; Rachel Hale, Lead Designer, Colmar Kitchen Studio; Jennifer Stoner, President, Jennifer Stoner Interiors, Inc.; and Rebecca Zajac, Principal and Founder, Design by Numbers.

KBIS 2023 featured 40,091 attendees and 500 exhibitors — 140 of whom were first-timers. Check out the video above for some of the latest products and technologies from the trade show floor.

Celebrating 10 Years of DCW

This year’s show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, boasted the highest attendance in DCW’s 10-year history. DCW overall attendance totaled 40,000 KBIS attendees, while IBS drew nearly 70,000. DCW attendees visited more than 1,800 exhibitors showcasing the latest housing products across about 1 million net square feet of exhibit space.

“It’s truly remarkable what we have accomplished these past 10 years in our industry,” Darcy said. “Tradeshows are back and this year in Las Vegas proves just that.  You could feel the positive energy flow through the show floor.”

“What an incredible way to celebrate 10 years of Design & Construction Week with this record attendance,” said Jerry Howard, CEOr of NAHB. “Walking the show floor and attending the education sessions and networking events, you could feel the energy and enthusiasm from exhibitors and attendees alike.”

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Natalie Forster is chief editor for Supply House Times.

Nicole Krawcke is chief editor of Plumbing & Mechanical.

Photos and videos courtesy of BNP Media.