Designer Andrew Risinger’s Dallas outpost snagged the hardware in the Kitchen & Bath Design Centers (up to 2,500 sq. ft.) Category
By Nicholas Tamarin
In front of a packed crowd at the Lafite Ballroom in the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Kitchen, Bath & Home was awarded the Innovative Showroom Award in the Kitchen & Bath Design Centers (up to 2,500 sq. ft.) Category. As part of NKBA’s Design + Industry Awards program that kicked off KBIS 2025, the Innovative Showroom Awards recognize kitchen and bath showrooms that excel in customer engagement, experience, and education.
Kitchen, Bath & Home’s Sales Manager and Lead Designer Andrew Risinger, CMKBD, earned recognition for his innovative design and immersive experience. Unlike traditional showrooms, the Dallas space goes beyond static displays, offering visitors a real-life environment that showcases how products and design elements function within a home setting.
The showroom redefines the concept of a kitchen and bath design center. By prioritizing experience, functionality, and innovation, it offers visitors a unique and inspiring look at the possibilities of kitchen design. The goal was to simulate a real kitchen environment, complete with cooking, sink, and island stations, where visitors can experience the functionality and flow of a well-designed kitchen. The showroom also features a conference room designed to resemble a kitchen table, fostering collaboration and conversation.
“What makes our space truly innovative is its layout, which functions as a microcosm of a home,” Risinger says. “From a cozy bar area to a dining space, the arrangement is designed to feel lived-in and relatable, rather than a sterile showroom. This approach allows visitors to walk through the space and see how everything works together seamlessly, inspiring them to visualize these elements in their own homes.”
Key Features and Innovations:
- Stretch Ceiling: A standout feature, the stretch ceiling creates a modern aesthetic and enhances the spatial experience.
- Groundbreaking Products: The showroom features innovative products like the Tulip modular cooking system, demonstrating flexibility in kitchen design.
- Unique Material Use: The Grothouse surface, a waterproof wood countertop with a seamlessly integrated sink and charging station, highlights design ingenuity.
The judges for last year’s ISA were:
- Madison Fitzgerald: Director of Consultant Services, Commercial and Residential at the Middleby Corporation
- Jake Hohman: Senior Category Manager, Wholesale Kitchen at Moen Incorporated
- Jennifer Thompson, CKD: Owner and Senior Designer of Creative Cabinets and Design
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