Each year, the interior design and build community gathers for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The show is also a hive of inspiration for consumers, spotlighting emerging trends and standout products for every room in the home.
The list below represents this year’s best-in-show selections, handpicked by a panel of designers who identified the products poised to make life easier and more beautiful for homeowners in 2026.
1. Smart Double Wall Oven with Live Look-in by KitchenAid
Efficiency meets innovation in the kitchen with KitchenAid’s smart double wall oven. The oven features Live Look-In, KitchenAid’s built-in, heat-resistant camera that streams a live view of food cooking in real-time to the oven’s touchscreen and the KitchenAid mobile app.
How it makes your life easier: There is no need to open the oven door, which keeps heat inside, cooking food more evenly and quickly. Users can monitor browning, rise, and doneness remotely, allowing you to get more done around your home while dinner takes care of itself.
2. FreePower for Countertop 2 by FreePower
Seamless, built-in technology is shaping new home designs in 2026, with products that prioritize both discretion and performance. The Countertop 2 by FreePower features a wireless charging halo embedded directly into the countertop, allowing homeowners to power devices effortlessly while tackling tasks in the kitchen or bath.
This marks FreePower’s third consecutive year earning recognition for wireless countertop charging, and this latest model is a significant upgrade, now capable of supporting larger devices, including laptops.
How it makes your life easier: No more tangled cords stretching across your countertop as you use your phone or laptop for recipes, video chatting as you cook, or even using your countertop as a flex space for remote work. In addition to convenience, eliminating cords means eliminating visual clutter and hazards, too.
3. In-Sink Dishwasher by Fotile
Fotile is known for its innovative and sustainable products for the kitchen, and this in-sink dishwasher is a space saver that rethinks the typical kitchen layout. Kitchen sinks are leaning towards workstations in 2026, and this dishwasher lends a multi-purpose hand. It’s a one-stop shop for washing, food prep, and draining, with a top-load dishwasher, fitted with high-power tech for sparkling clean dishes.
How it makes your life easier: It’s a great choice for small spaces or for homeowners who want to dedicate under-counter space, where the dishwasher typically resides, to other appliances or more storage.
4. Indoor/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub by Empava
There are many health benefits to cold plunging, and homeowners are more frequently integrating cold plunge tubs into their home designs as they seek to replicate the spa. Empava’s Smart WiFi Indoor/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub is a fully self-contained, single-basin cold therapy system engineered to deliver professional-grade recovery at home, with sleek style to boot.
How it makes your life easier: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation, users can precisely customize their plunge experience with intuitive WiFi connectivity. Designed for today’s wellness-focused homes, it pairs performance and safety features with a streamlined, modern form that integrates seamlessly into home gyms, spa spaces, or backyard retreats.
5. Upper Cabinet Lift by Richlieu
The best designs are those that are functional for everyone, which is the principle behind universal design, and Richelieu’s clever cabinet lift embraces that philosophy. With the press of a button, the cabinet lowers directly in front of the user, offering easy access to the contents inside.
How it makes your life easier: The cabinet lift enhances accessibility: No need to open cabinet doors or strain to reach upper shelves. As more homeowners choose to age in place or have multi-generational households, accessibility is in high demand. Plus, it maximizes storage in cabinetry, including those hard-to-reach top shelves.
6. Protective Stone Treatment by More Surface Care
For homeowners in 2026, longevity is the new approach to sustainability. Products like More Surface Care’s Anti Etch Next Gen can make your natural stone surfaces, such as marble, limestone, and travertine, last longer with a protective treatment. Unlike traditional sealers, it bonds chemically with the stone to create a long-lasting, invisible barrier. It stands up to stain-making culprits like wine, citrus, and cleaners, without changing the stone’s appearance.
How it makes your life easier: It’s well-suited for high-traffic areas like kitchens and baths, reduces the need for maintenance, and extends the life of your stone surfaces. It’s a beautiful thing when sustainability and style merge.
7. PureWash Bidet Seat by Kohler
Kohler is known for innovative health and wellness products that elevate everyday routines. The Dual-Wand Elongated Bidet Toilet Seat with Remote Control enhances comfort and functionality. This electric bidet seat features front and rear wands for personalized hygiene, with adjustable water temperature and pressure, and continuously heated water for consistent comfort. It includes a handheld remote with programmable presets, warm-air drying, automatic deodorization, LED nightlight illumination, and a heated seat. A quiet-close lid and quick-release design simplify maintenance, while child and boost spray modes allow for customization.
How it makes your life easier: As more homeowners focus on eco-friendly features, a bidet is a great step in minimizing paper waste products. Additionally, health and wellness are taking the spotlight in 2026, and bidets are an added layer of hygiene and physical wellness; Kohler’s takes it a step further with UV-assisted self-cleaning. Since Kohler’s PureWash Bidet Seat fits most elongated toilets, you don’t need a whole new toilet to utilize it, and installation is simple. The quiet-close lid keeps little fingers safe, too.
Bottom Line
From smart appliances to wellness upgrades, this year’s KBIS winners show how technology and thoughtful design are shaping homes that are more comfortable, efficient, and adaptable for everyday life.
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