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KBIS 2021

The Innovative
Showroom Awards

Updated categories for 2021 include
the virtual experience
TheÂ NKBA Innovative Showroom Awards recognize the most creative, innovative and experiential
showrooms in the K&B industry. For 2021, the
updated categories reflect the current business
environment, including one that honors those
businesses outside traditional brick-and-mortar
locations, such as pop-ups, mobile and virtual
showrooms.The four remaining award categories
include kitchen and bath design centers,traditional
multi-product/multi-brand showrooms and brand
experience centers. Winners will be announced
during KBIS Virtual as part of the NKBA Kitchen
& Bath Design + Industry Awards.
" This year, our industry's showrooms were
forced to rethink their business strategies and
how to engage with their clients, " said Suzie Williford, EVP and chief strategy officer of NKBA.
" So many of them stepped up to the challenge and
designed new virtual showroom experiences, provided 'curbside'concierge service and hosted more
video consultations and demonstrations than they
care to count. We want to make sure they receive
the recognition they deserve for their hard work. "

ï 2020 winner for Large Multi-

Location Showroom, over
5,000 square feet: Kohler
Signature Store by Supply
New England. Photo courtesy of Supply New England

The 2021 NKBA Innovative Showroom Award categories include:
Kitchen & Bath Design Centers: three winners
ïSmall: under 2,500 square feet
ïMedium: 2,500 - 5,000 square feet
ïLarge: 5,000+ square feet

Multi-Location Multi-brand/multi-product showroom: two winners
ïMedium: 2,500 - 5,000 square feet
ïLarge: 5,000+ square feet

Traditional Independent Multi-brand/multi-product showroom: three winners
ïSmall: under 2,500 square feet
ïMedium: 2,500 - 5,000 square feet
ïLarge: 5,000+ square feet

Brand-Specific Non-selling Experience Centers:
one winner
ïUnique Showroom Application (pop-up,
mobile, virtual)

The Luxury Kitchen
Recycling Awards

The NKBA and Renovation Angel
team up for a second year
The awards, which will be announced during
KBIS Virtual 2021, recognize the work done by
design professionals nationwide who have made
the commitment to be responsible renovators.The
program is free to enter and is open to a variety of
industry professionals, including kitchen designers, architects and contractors. Projects where at
least 50 percent of the materials were recycled or
donated will be considered.
" Instead of a traditional kitchen demolition
where nearly everything is destined for a landfill,
these designers have made it part of their business
model to encourage their clients to donate their
existing kitchen to Renovation Angel, " explained
Steve Feldman, CEO of Renovation Angel. " Depending on the condition of the space, nearly every
material and product from cabinets, appliances,
decorative plumbing and surfaces is removed and
then upcycled as part of a new kitchen project. It's
a win-win situation all around. "

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ï 2020 Best Medium Kitchen

Winner for Achievements in
Repurposed Kitchen,
designed by Lori Gascoyne/
Photo by Lori Gascoyne

Achievements in Luxury Recycling categories
include:
ïMost Valuable Kitchen Donated
ïBest Ultra-Luxury Kitchen
ïMost Upcycled Kitchens from a Firm

Achievements in Repurposed Kitchen Design categories include:
ïSmall Kitchen Projects (up to 250 square feet)
ïMedium Kitchen Projects (251-750 square feet)
ïLarge Kitchen Projects (751 square feet and up)

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