Must-Have Kitchen & Bath Innovations from KBIS 2025

Style gets all the attention, but in kitchen and bath design, function is just as crucial—if not more. In addition to covering the Top Statement Products for the Kitchen (as detailed in my previous post), judging the Best of KBIS at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year gave me the opportunity to evaluate the “Most Functional Find” category.

Our judging process was no quick decision. First, our panel of seven reviewed all submissions to select the finalists. Then, at KBIS, we split into teams to evaluate each product up close. Some solutions were so intuitive I wondered why they hadn’t existed sooner, while others showcased cutting-edge engineering in ways I never expected. Let’s dive into the standouts shaping the future of kitchen and bath functionality.