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Design our industry. As luxury projects reliably move forward, the“ missing middle” and interestrate sensitive homeowners, as well as projects delayed due to a lack of available skilled labor, are going to play a critical role in continued industry expansion.
Hot off the KBIS floor
With luxury comes expectations of customization and personalization, and a focus on elevating everyday experiences throughout the home. As we saw at the recently wrapped KBIS 2025, the NKBA’ s annual kitchen and bath trade show, the home interior trends of the moment point to the luxury segment. From color-rich cabinets and appliances to indoor-outdoor ice baths, and statement sinks, the innovative brand exhibits spoke to the eclectic style of today’ s high-end designers and their clientele.
Furthermore, NKBA’ s 2025 Bath Design Trends report shows a continued focus for the next few years on wellness and relaxation, with spa-like features, intentional lighting, natural colors, and countertops and finishes that are easy to clean and maintain. NKBA’ s surveyed designers say that more homeowners are looking to create a space where they can linger and rest while getting ready for their day or winding down.
In the kitchen, design trends for the next few years emphasize healthy living, a connection to the outdoors, and reduced clutter through added storage being a sought-after personalization feature according to NKBA’ s 2025 Kitchen Design Trends report. Here the surveyed designers recommend coloring our most frequented rooms in the home with light, warm, and natural tones to achieve the tranquility and relaxation associated with nature.
Personalizing the home you own
Low housing inventories and high borrowing rates have contributed to a housing market where homeowners of all income levels are
staying put for longer. NKBA’ s 2025 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook reports a 7.8 percent mobility rate for US homeowners compared to ten percent five years ago. The report also notes that two out of three kitchen and bath remodeling dollars are being spent by households living in their homes longer than two years. As homeowners are doubling down on the desire to remodel in place and customize their kitchens and bathrooms to their specific needs, we can expect designs that prioritize longevity and sustainability will continue to be popular over the next few years, and beyond. In short,“ trendy” is out;“ timeless and classic” are in.
I am optimistic that as our industry embraces this era of innovation and growth, homes will become more personalized, vibrant, and beautiful than ever before. ■
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Bill Darcy is the Global President & CEO of the National Kitchen & Bath Association( NKBA). NKBA is the notfor-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show ®( KBIS). With 55,000 members in all segments of the kitchen and bath industry, NKBA has informed, educated, and supported the industry since the association was founded in 1963. Its mission is to inspire, lead, and empower the kitchen and bath industry through community, professional certification, and learning and events.
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