NKBA 2026 Kitchen & Bath Trends Report Presentation & Panel

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) will reveal the most influential insights from its newly released 2026 Kitchen Trends and Bath Trends reports. NKBA’s Director of Research, Tricia Zach, will open the session with an overview of the major themes shaping design in 2026—including the growing emphasis on personalization, wellness-driven spaces, seamless and organic aesthetics, smarter functionality, and the selectively integrated role of technology. Following the presentation, a panel of industry experts will explore how these trends are playing out in real-world projects.

 

Tricia Zach - Head of Research, NKBA | KBIS 

 

Thu Trinh - Founder & Principal Designer, Thu Trinh Interiors

 

Blair Loftspring - Director, Brand Partnership Programs