for The Spring Edit at High Point Market
National Kitchen & Bath Association Unveils Designer-Led Programming Lineup for The Spring Edit at High Point Market
Three days of engaging panels, curated brunches, lunches, and activations to take place in refreshed kitchen and bath design hub at Broad Hall
BETHLEHEM, Pa., MARCH, 26 2026 – The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, together with Cosentino Group, today announce a dynamic lineup of panels, brunches, lunches and events taking place at Broad Hall during High Point Spring Market. This April, the NKBA introduces “The Spring Edit at High Point Market,” an immersive showroom featuring the next evolution in kitchen and bath design. Building on the successful debut of the NKBA Design Hub last fall, the programming will bring leading designers, editors and brands together to explore the ideas, materials and technologies shaping the future of the home.
“Kitchen and bath have become central to how designers think about the style and functionality of the entire home,” said Bill Darcy, Global President and CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “High Point Market offers an incredible opportunity to bring the design community together around these conversations, and we’re thrilled to continue the momentum sparked by our fall debut.”
To refresh the space for Spring Market, the NKBA Design Hub terrace will be transformed into a garden-party-inspired setting, where elevated food and beverage offerings will accompany a series of panel discussions, creating a welcoming destination to learn from industry leaders while connecting with peers and brand partners. Indoors, curated vignettes and in-booth displays throughout the space will bring new introductions and styles to life, offering an immersive experience for attendees.
“Broad Hall has quickly become a must-visit destination for designers looking for inspiration and ideas on how to expand and elevate their business through kitchen and bath design,” said Patty Dominguez, Vice President of Business Development for Cosentino Americas. “We’re proud to partner with NKBA to create a space where designers can engage directly with brands and explore what’s next for the home.”
The Spring Market showing builds on the inspiring kitchen and bath vignettes introduced in the fall, featuring 15 brand partners: Cosentino, Kichler, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, Lutron, FreePower, Blanco, Feeney, and Azenco.
Each day offers an opportunity to engage with leading designers alongside editors from top design publications and industry experts. The full schedule includes:
Location: Broad Hall, First Floor
300 W Broad Ave, High Point, NC 27262
Saturday, April 25
| 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Showroom Open to Market Attendees |
| 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. | Brunch & Panel – Designing with Light: Layering, Materials, and the Architecture of Illumination, moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief, Business of Home, in conversation with Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design; Jerel Lake, Lake Haus Designs; Kim Scodro, Kim Scodro Interiors; Kristina Christopher, Chief Marketing Officer, Kichler Lighting; and Becca Ryan, Senior Sales Manager, Lutron. On the menu: morning bites, prosecco and coffee bar. |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Panel – Invisible Luxury: How Hidden Technology and Premium Materials Are Redefining the Bath, moderated by Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful, in conversation with Mikel Welch, Mikel Welch Interiors + Lifestyle; Kelly Collier Clark, House of Clark Interiors; Pam Durkin, President, James Martin Vanities; and Jake Slatnick, Founder & CEO, FreePower, with special thanks to Cosentino. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and iced tea station. |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | What’s Next in Design – Presented by Jaye Anna Mize, Vice President at Future Snoops. This session explores the cultural, climate, and technology shifts reshaping how clients want to live—and what interior designers should consider as kitchens, baths, and the broader home evolve toward greater resilience, adaptability, and everyday relevance. |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Bubbles, Bites & Blooms: NKBA “The Spring Edit” Reception. Join the National Kitchen & Bath Association, Cosentino, and 14 leading kitchen and bath brands as they toast to Spring Market! Hosted on the newly refreshed outdoor terrace, guests can enjoy cocktails and refreshments. |
Sunday, April 26
| 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Showroom Open to Market Attendees |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Brunch & Panel – Open-Air Living: Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Experience, moderated by Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today, in conversation with Alena Capra, Alena Capra Designs; Daniel Keeley, DK Design; Stephanie Larsen, Stephanie Larsen Interior Design; Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design; and Ashley Smith, Director of Architect & Designer Partnerships, Urban Bonfire, with special thanks to Feeney and Azenco. On the menu: morning bites, prosecco and coffee bar. |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Panel – The Power of Palette & Material: Designing Spaces That Feel Intentional, moderated by Mel Studach, Senior Editor, ADPro, in conversation with Ashley Gilbreath, Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design; Anita Yokota, Anita Yokota Design; Johnathan Sanders, President, Signature Hardware; and Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and sweet treats. |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | NKBA Reveals Top Trends in Luxury Design hosted by NKBA’s Tricia Zach, Director of Research, and Blair Loftspring, Director of Brand Partnership Programs, who will share new findings from NKBA’s latest research report, all about what homeowners are looking for in luxury design. |
Monday, April 27
| 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Showroom Open to Market Attendees |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Brunch & Panel – The New Luxury: Designing for Daily Wellness, moderated by Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors; Matt French, French & French Interiors; Emery Murphy, Design Manager, Miele; and Caroline Danielson, Senior Director of Showrooms, Ferguson Home. On the menu: wellness brunch and coffee bar. |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Panel – The Custom Kitchen Conversation: Designing Kitchens as Personal Statements, moderated by Chandler Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury Interiors, in conversation with Nikki Levy, Nikki Levy Interiors; Megan Siason, M Studio Interior Design; Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design; and Ann Muth, Vice President of Marketing, BlueStar, with special thanks to Fabuwood. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and sweet treats. |
Tuesday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 29
| 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Showroom Open to Market Attendees |
For more details, visit https://nkba.org/hpmkt/.
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About NKBA | KBIS
NKBA | KBIS is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). With 55,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has informed, educated and supported the industry since the association was founded in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to inspire, lead and empower the kitchen and bath industry through community, professional certification and learning, and events. For more information, go to NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522). KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
About Cosentino
Cosentino is a global family-owned company that produces and distributes innovative and sustainable surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates, together with its customers and partners, design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that are leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®. These innovative surfaces allow the creation of unique environments and design for the home and public spaces.
Cosentino currently distributes its products in more than 120 countries, from its headquarters in Almeria (Spain), and it’s present with its own assets in 32 of them. The multinational has nine factories (eight in Almería, Spain and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistic platform in Spain, and more than 160 commercial and business units throughout the world. More than 90 percent of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets. www.cosentino.com
