Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng, and Nathan Orsman Comprise 2026 Class
Bethlehem, PA – (February 12, 2026) — NKBA | KBIS, the authority on the residential kitchen and bath industry and owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces the all-new 2026 NKBA Design Council, debuting this February at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, FL. Featuring industry-leading designers Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng, and Nathan Orsman, the program unites expert voices to promote the benefits of NKBA membership to their fellow design community.
NKBA | KBIS is the world’s leading trade association for the $228 billion kitchen and bath industry, providing tools, research, certification, and events to nearly 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals. Following the success of the 2024-2025 Design Council – starring designers Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Celerie Kemble and Caleb Anderson – the new class offers varying perspectives and new areas of expertise to further raise awareness of the association. The 2026 Design Council inspires, leads, and empowers each member of the kitchen and bath industry while setting the standard for industry professionalism.
“We are delighted to introduce a new lineup of renowned industry experts to NKBA’s Design Council program in 2026,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “This talented group will help introduce NKBA to new designers and bring our vision of innovative, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces to life across the country. We’re proud of the program’s success and look forward to expanding our reach across the residential design community with this exciting continuation.”
Together, Berk, Cheng, and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts, and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience. Additionally, the council will host a panel discussion moderated by Business of Home Editor-In-Chief Kaitlin Petersen on the NEXTStage on Tuesday, February 17 from 11:00-11:45 a.m. ET. Beyond KBIS, the Design Council will serve as an expert resource for NKBA throughout the year, including through NKBA trend reports and top industry events such as High Point Market.
2026 NKBA DESIGN COUNCIL
Bobby Berk
Bobby Berk is an Emmy-winning design expert, television host, and author. In 2006, Bobby started his own company and opened his fi rst showroom in lower Manhattan the following year, eventually expanding the business nationwide. He earned global recognition in 2018 for his work transforming lives and living spaces on Netfl ix’s Queer Eye, and
has since established himself as a preeminent leader in the design industry. Bobby leads his eponymous multi-faceted brand, including comprehensive lifestyle destination BobbyBerk.com, while his design firm has become one of the most sought-after in the home building industry. In 2023, Bobby released his fi rst book, Right at Home: How
Good Design Is Good For The Mind. Most recently, he returned to television as host of the HGTV series Junk or Jackpot?.
Mandy Cheng
Mandy is the Studio Principal and Owner of Mandy Cheng Design. Mandy worked in the fi lm/television industry for almost two decades, giving her an expansive knowledge and network in the industry. She has designed music videos for chart-topping names such as J.Cole, One Republic, and Dillon Francis & DJ Snake, and worked as a graphic designer on projects ranging from 20th Century Women and Ladybird to Beyonce’s Lemonade. Mandy Cheng has been on Architectural Digest’s AD 100 list for the past four years and has transitioned her set design experience into a career as one of the most sought-after interior designers in Los Angeles. She designed the home of Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs, which landed the April 2021 cover of AD. Cheng has designed homes, retail stores, and offi ces from California to New York to Florida.
Nathan Orsman
Nathan Orsman, Founding Principal of Orsman Design, Inc., is a highly regarded fi gure in the architectural and landscape lighting design industries. Leading his acclaimed fi rm based in New York City, with additional offi ces in Miami and the Hamptons, Nathan has established a global reputation for his exceptional work. Nathan Orsman’s commitment to the importance of light as a transformative element is evident in his fi rm’s extensive list of awards, press coverage, and recognition. Orsman Design’s focus on the artistry of light sets them apart, ensuring that each project they undertake becomes a testament to the profound infl uence light can have on the beauty and functionality of a space. In October, Nathan will release his fi rst book, Light, published by Rizzoli, further exploring the transformative power of illumination.
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About the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
NKBA is the not-for-profi t 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 certifi cation 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.
