Kitchen and bath leaders to host designer panels and brand activations in new Broad Hall design hub
BETHLEHEM, Pa., September 18, 2025 –The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, and Cosentino Group, global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, announce the full lineup of panels and programming for their Broad Hall debut at High Point Fall Market.
NKBA | KBIS and Cosentino have made significant investments in High Point Market, both announcing long-term presences at Broad Hall. In addition to displaying the latest products and innovations, the two organizations will host special events and panels throughout the weekend aimed at bringing the design community together around kitchen and bath, while providing inspiration for the whole home.
“We’re thrilled to bring leading designers and brands together in this new space and spark meaningful conversations about the future of our industry,” said Bill Darcy, NKBA | KBIS Global President and CEO. “We’re especially grateful to our partners, whose continued support and advocacy help drive NKBA forward as we work toward our shared mission of educating, inspiring, and strengthening the home and design community.”
“Cosentino is looking forward to deepening our connections with the design community through thoughtful programming that encourages collaboration,” said Patty Dominguez, Vice President of Business Development for Cosentino Americas. “Our goal is to create a space not just to showcase our innovative design possibilities, but also to exchange ideas and celebrate the creativity that is the driving force behind the industry.”
Programming will be hosted in a custom-built outdoor space extending from Broad Hall (owned by Codarus, a collaborative partner in this venture), featuring Dekton by Cosentino flooring, Feeney railing, an Azenco Pergola, and an Urban Bonfire Outdoor Kitchen. Outside of official events, guests are invited to move indoors to visit brands including Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, FreePower, Lutron and Blanco.
Each day offers an opportunity to engage with leading kitchen and bath manufacturers and hear from trendsetting designers and design experts. The full schedule includes:
Location: Broad Hall Outdoor Plaza
300 W Broad Ave, High Point, NC 27262
Saturday, October 25
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Showrooms Open to the public |
| 10:00 a.m. | 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, and representatives from BlueStar and James Martin Vanities |
| 12:00 p.m. | Private Event: Cosentino & Architectural Digest Book Signing. Celebrate the publication of AD at Home, a rare and intimate look inside the unique private spaces of the world’s most creative and influential people |
| 2:00 p.m. | The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group |
| 5:00 p.m. | 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. and cocktails to mark the occasion! |
Sunday, October 26
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Showrooms Open to the public |
| 10:00 a.m. | 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, and representatives from Kichler Lighting and Ferguson Home |
| 12:00 p.m. | Cosentino Lunch & Panel: Explore the Outdoors – Living & Design moderated by Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful in conversation with Mikel Welch, Mikel Welch Designs, and Brandon Kershner, Partner & VP Design, Azzurro Living |
| 2:00 p.m. | NKBA Panel: 2026 Report – The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends moderated by Karen Carroll, Editorial Director, FLOWER Magazine in conversation with Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs, Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & Founder Home Renovation School, and representatives from Fabuwood and Miele |
Monday, October 27
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Showrooms Open to the public |
| 10:00 a.m. | NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath moderated by Carisha Swanson, Director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful, in conversation with Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths, Heather French, French & French Interiors, and representatives from Lutron and Sherwin-Williams |
| 11:00 a.m. | Cosentino Mimosa Bar & Bathroom Design Panel moderated by Sarah Shelton, Senior Market Editor, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, and Beth Dotolo, Pulp Design Studios |
| 2:00 p.m. | NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business moderated by Chandler Pibl, Interiors Market Editor, Modern Luxury Interiors, in conversation with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Interior Designer, Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, and representatives from FreePower and Urban Bonfire |
Tuesday, October 28 – Wednesday, October 29
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Showrooms Open to the public |
For more details, visit NKBA.org/hpmkt-fall-2025 and cosentino.com/landings-usa/highpoint/.
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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 of 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
