Q3 2026 NKBA/ John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI)

The NKBA / John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) provides a comprehensive quarterly assessment of current market conditions, business performance, and future expectations across the kitchen and bath industry. Conducted quarterly since 2018, the research offers a valuable historical perspective, allowing industry professionals to track market shifts, evaluate trends over time, and better understand the factors shaping the industry’s performance.

The 3Q26 report features insights from 494 NKBA members representing four key industry segments: Design, Building & Remodeling, Manufacturing, and Retail. By capturing perspectives from across the industry, the KBMI provides a broad view of business conditions, emerging challenges, and evolving opportunities.

As the industry navigates changing consumer behavior, economic uncertainty, and shifting market dynamics, the report combines current findings with historical insights to provide a deeper understanding of market trends and expectations heading into 2027.