New whole-home design and 2027 kitchen trends research findings anchored a week of programming on the future of kitchen and bath design.

Exhibiting at its usual Booth 2005, JACLO will unveil a series of custom, inhouse designed vignettes.

Booths are judged within both their size class and their product category, giving exhibitors of every footprint and specialty an equal opportunity to be recognized.

Designers forecast the return of defined zones, natural wood cabinets, hidden appliances, and more-personalized layouts – while AI takes a back seat.

The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck.

The 2026 KBB Product Award winner offers a premium, color-matched finish for visible bathroom supply lines.

The merger, announced on Oct. 5, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027, and the new company will be led by co-CEOs Matt Bursky and Dan Edelman.

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027.

The decorative plumbing specialist, with roots dating to 1901, brings its finish-matched bath collections to a growing family of luxury kitchen and bath brands.

The new solution includes AI agents that respond instantly to digital and phone leads, autonomously book appointments in ServiceTitan and Salesforce Field Service, and optimize Google LSA campaigns.