NKBA | KBIS at High Point Fall Market

Where Design Meets Influence.

NKBA | KBIS is back at High Point Market this fall—bigger, bolder, and more beautifully integrated than ever. Whether you’re a designer, a brand, or an industry storyteller, join us at Broad Hall for an immersive experience that blends cutting-edge residential design with the power of community, innovation, and collaboration.

What to Expect

Inspiring Programming
Curated conversations and dynamic panels with Luxe Interiors + Design and Hearst, spotlighting the future of design across the home.

Design-Forward Space
Explore our beautifully crafted indoor and outdoor environments that reflect the latest in luxury and livability.

Interactive Brand Activations
Engage with innovative brands pushing the boundaries of kitchen, bath, and whole-home solutions. (Brand lineup to be announced!)

Thought Leadership Live
Hear from some of the brightest minds in design and business during live presentations throughout the week.

Explore What NKBA | KBIS is Bringing to Market

NKBA | KBIS x HPMKT Programming Schedule

10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Expanding Your Expertise into K&B Design
Moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with:
Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn
Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors
Shae Wilder, National Trade Marketing Manager, BlueStar
Pam Durkin, President, James Martin Vanities

2:00 PM

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams

5:00 PM

Reception & Ribbon Cutting: The official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon cutting presentation at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails to follow to mark the occasion!

10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Designing with Light, Finish & Form
Moderated by Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with:
Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc.
Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors
Kristina Christopher, VP, Product Management & Design, Kichler
Caroline Danielson, Senior Director of Showrooms, Ferguson Home

2:00 PM

NKBA Panel: 2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends
Moderated by Karen Carroll, Editor at Large, FLOWER Magazine, in conversation with:
Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs
Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School
Briana Ryan, Director of A&D Development, Miele USA
Jonathan Krieger, Executive Vice President, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, a division of Fabuwood

10:00 AM

NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath
Moderated by Carisha Swanson, Market Director, House Beautiful, in conversation:Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths
Heather French, French & French Interiors
David Weinstein, Vice President of Sales, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc
Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams

2:00 PM

NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business
Moderated by Chandler Presson Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury, in conversation with:
Richard Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer
Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors
Jake Slatnick, Founder & CEO, FreePower
Ryan Bloom, Co-Founder and President, Urban Bonfire