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Innovative Showroom Awards

The Innovative Showroom Awards celebrate existing showrooms in the kitchen & bath space that are doing an outstanding job of engagement, creating an unforgettable experience while educating their customers.

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Fiandre NYC Showroom – Ariel Camilo Photography

2027 Innovative Showroom Award Categories

Nominations now open for the following categories:

Brand Specific Non-Selling Experience Centers

Showroom represents just one brand and allows participants to focus on the design/product experience.

  • One winner
Kitchen & Bath Design Centers

A K&B design center offers expert design and project management teams ready to work from conception to completion, for fixture or appliance updates to full K&B remodels.

  • Under 2,500 sq. ft.
  • Over 2,500 sq. ft.
Traditional Independent Multi-brand/Product Showroom

Independent showroom that sells/displays various products and brands.

  • Under 2,500 sq. ft.
  • Over 2,500 sq. ft.
Multi-Location, Multi-Product Showroom

Showroom that sells/displays various products and brands but is owned by the same company.

  • Under 2,500 sq. ft.
  • Over 2,500 sq. ft.

Program Requirements

Entrants must include a showroom name, designer, showroom category and 2-5 hi-res images that portray the showroom environment. By submitting photography, you are granting the NKBA and KBIS the right to publish it free of charge. Any photographer’s fees are the responsibility of the submitter.

Showrooms in each category will be judged on their innovative, unique and interactive showroom design by an Advisory Board composed of three (3) past industry professionals. 

There will be no monetary prizes awarded to competition winners. The 2027 winners will be recognized during KBIS 2027 and will be featured in print and digital communications.

+ Complete the submission form
+ Upload 2-5 high-resolution images
+ Submit $100 entry fee