NKBA | KBIS

2026 Kitchen Trends Virtual Summit

Thurs., Sept. 18 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Designed by Kimberly Kerl. Photographed by Ben Ivins Media.

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Designed by: Laura McCroskey. Photo by Nate Sheets Photography.

Discover the Future of Kitchen Design at the NKBA | KBIS Kitchen Trends Summit

Discover 2025 kitchen trends at the NKBA | KBIS Kitchen Trends Summit on September 18! This virtual event analyzes emerging design trends like sustainability, wellness, and personalized spaces, offering insights for professionals. Topics include earth tones, biophilic design, multifunctional appliances, and wellness lighting.

Then, join us for Behind the Design in Greenville, SC, featuring Kimberly Kerl of Kerl Design. She’ll showcase a kitchen and pantry remodel blending Southern charm with smart design. This project serves as a family space and showroom, reflecting Kimberly’s client-focused approach and 30 years of experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of innovation—secure your spot today!

*Non-members who don’t attend the Summit will pay $2995. NKBA members have access to all NKBA reports for free.

“Gen X and Boomers are most likely to use designers and spend the most on kitchen remodels.”

— NKBA 2026 Kitchen Trends Report

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2026 Kitchen Trends ReportSession 1featuring:
Kim Sturman, Sr. Research Manager, NKBA | KBIS

The 2026 Kitchen Trends Report offers an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of kitchen design, highlighting the key trends that are set to define the coming years. Drawing from industry data, expert insights, and consumer behavior, the report explores emerging styles, innovative materials, cutting-edge technologies, and shifts in functionality that are influencing how kitchens are being designed, renovated, and used.

A standout feature of the report is its special generational analysis, which examines how different age groups—such as Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers—approach kitchen design based on their unique lifestyles, values, and preferences.

The 2026 report is an essential resource for designers, manufacturers, retailers, and homeowners looking to stay ahead of the curve and create kitchens that reflect the evolving needs and expectations of today’s diverse consumers.

Behind the Design with Kimberly KerlSession 2featuring:
Kimberly Kerl, Founder and Principal Designer of Kerl Design
moderator:
Angela Rath, Director, Brand Development, NKBA | KBIS

Join us for the second installment of our Behind the Design video series as we head to Greenville, South Carolina, where Kimberly Kerl— Founder and Principal Designer of Kerl Design—walks us through a kitchen and pantry remodel that blends Southern charm with smart, functional design. Created to serve as both a welcoming family space and a fully operational showroom, the project highlights Kimberly’s thoughtful, client-focused approach.

More than just a family gathering space, this project was also crafted to serve as a showroom for clients. Every aspect of the kitchen was selected not only for day-to-day use but also to demonstrate design possibilities in a real-world setting. Kimberly created a space to offer clients an immersive, hands-on experience with materials, layouts, and solutions that reflect her elevated yet practical approach.

With over 30 years of architectural design experience, Kimberly is a longtime NKBA leader and a 2024 NKBA Design Award honoree. In this episode, she shares how every detail was designed with both beauty and purpose in mind.

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NKBA | KBIS

2026 Kitchen Trends Virtual Summit

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Discover the Future of Kitchen Design at the NKBA | KBIS Kitchen Trends Summit

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