Maxim & Kichler Return to Design Hub at High Point Market

Maxim Group and Kichler are the two lighting brands featured at the reimagined Design Hub produced by the NKBA and Cosentino Group.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), in partnership with Cosentino Group, has named the brands participating in the redesigned Design Hub at Broad Hall during High Point Market — and Kichler and Maxim Lighting are among them.

Both Maxim and Kichler are foundational lighting partners in the NKBA’s Design Hub, which opened last fall and included products from both companies. Maxim’s COO Naomi Sperling will be a guest panelist on the educational session, “The Emotional Kitchen: Designing with Light for Mood, Function & Well-Being” on Monday, October 19. And Kichler is debuting Kichler Boutique, a stand-alone permanent showroom nearby at 201 W. High Avenue.

Visitors to the “reimagined” Design Hub during the October High Point Market will find lighting fixtures from Maxim and Kichler along with products from the following brands: Newport Brass, Fabuwood, James Martin Vanities, Miele, The Sherwin-Williams Co., BlueStar, True Caliber, Cabinet Joint, Blanco North America, LG Signature, Brown Jordan, Pleina Group, and Cosentino.

According to the NKBA, these brands “will demonstrate how kitchen and bath elements can seamlessly connect with furnishings, lighting, appliances, color, and other design categories to create cohesive, whole-home environments.”

NKBA and Cosentino Group have partnered with High Point-based interior design firm Barbour Spangle to create “a new kind of show house” that offers an immersive experience for the Design Hub at Broad Hall.

“The reimagined NKBA experience at High Point Market reflects the evolution of kitchen and bath as an essential part of whole-home design,” said Bill Darcy, global president & CEO of NKBA. “Broad Hall brings together the latest in furnishings, surfaces, appliances and more, giving designers a place to discover new ideas and see how these categories are coming together to shape the future of design.”

Barbour Spangle’s design was created to bring the restorative nature of luxury to market visitors. Highlights include a moody, speakeasy-inspired kitchen and an ethereal, wellness-focused bathroom.

“Designing Broad Hall was an opportunity to honor High Point’s rich history while reflecting NKBA’s forward-looking commitment to whole-home innovation,” said Christi Barbour, founder and CEO of Barbour Spangle Design. “Through layered materials, curated brand collaborations and immersive storytelling, the space invites designers to explore what’s next in holistic luxury design.”

Furthering the conversation on the kitchen and bath industry’s whole-home influence, NKBA has partnered with the High Point Market Authority to conduct the 2026 Whole-Home Design Study.

NKBA’s Bill Darcy and Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO, will present the study’s findings at the first keynote presentation of market, taking place at the High Point Theatre at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. Titled “Evolution of the Home: The Consumer Shifts Reshaping Design & What It Means for Your Business,” the discussion will examine how design professionals are collaborating across disciplines, where growth opportunities exist and how changing consumer expectations are reshaping residential design.

Panel programming at Broad Hall throughout the weekend will also dig into top findings from the 2027 Kitchen Trends Report, which will be released just ahead of High Point Market. NKBA’s biannual trend reports are among the industry’s most-anticipated resources, offering designers valuable insight into the behaviors and design influences shaping the future of the industry. Alongside top designers and brands, attendees will explore the latest findings and emerging trends poised to define the kitchen and bath landscape in 2027.

NKBA Programming at Broad Hall

First floor, 300 W Broad Ave., High Point, NC

Saturday, October 17

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Showroom open to market attendees

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Designed to Endure: Rethinking Longevity in the Modern Bath, moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, editor-in-chief, Business of Home, in conversation with Pam Durkin, president, James Martin Vanities; Barb Fuller, vice president, Luxury, Delta Faucet Co.; Beth Dotolo, co-principal interior designer, Pulp Design Studios; Laetitia Laurent, founder and principal, Laure Nell Interiors.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Designing the Personality-Driven Kitchen, moderated by Jill Waage, editor-in-chief, Traditional Home, in conversation with Sue Wadden, director of color marketing, The Sherwin-Williams Co.; Andrew Shead, sales and marketing manager, TRUE Caliber; Sarah Robertson, principal, Studio Dearborn; Richard Anuszkiewicz, founder, Raith Design.

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception 

Join the NKBA and leading kitchen and bath brands as they toast to fall market. Hosted on the outdoor terrace, guests can enjoy cocktails and refreshments.

Sunday, October 18

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Showroom open to market attendees

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Sherwin-Williams Company Presents: Colormix® Trend Forecast 2027 |

Rewild

Join Sherwin-Williams for a luncheon on the NKBA terrace as color authority Sue Wadden, director of color marketing, breaks down the latest color trends shaping home design for 2027.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Building Your Dream Design Business: Journey of Two Bold Firms

Join nationally recognized design leaders Christi Barbour of Barbour Spangle Design and Vicky Serany of Southern Studio Interior Design for a candid panel discussion about the grit, growth, and guiding values that built their thriving design firms. Attendees will walk away with fresh inspiration, actionable strategies, and the confidence to define success on their own terms. 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cocktails & Conversation with the NKBA Design Council

Cocktails and conversation with the 2026 NKBA Design Council, Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng & Nathan Orsman. These industry titans will delve into kitchen and bath design, sharing their takes on the latest trends and tips on designing spaces that function both as workrooms and hospitality showpieces. 

Monday, October 19

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Showroom open to market attendees

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Emotional Kitchen: Designing with Light for Mood, Function & Well-Being, moderated by Sarah Shelton, senior market editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Naomi Sperling, COO of Maxim Lighting; Taniya Nayak, principal interior architect with Taniya Nayak Design; and Marie Cloud, interior designer & creative director at Indigo Pruitt Design Studio.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Function Is the New Luxury: Designing the Kitchen Clients Actually Live In,

moderated by Carisha Swanson, editorial director of special projects at House Beautiful, in conversation with Briana Ryan, director, A&D development at Miele;Kerrie Kelly, creative director at Fabuwood and founder of Kerrie Kelly Studio; Ben Johnston, founder and creative partner at Ben Johnston Design; and Lisa Hynes, director of operations at HW Interiors.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Working Core: Elevating the Kitchen’s Power Zones, moderated by Alison Kenworthy, CEO & founder of Homeworthy, in conversation with Shae Wilder, national trade marketing manager at BlueStar; Jeanne Dahlen, senior vice president of sales & customer experience at BLANCO North America; Jaque Bathke, interior designer at JAQUE; Rachel Burger, owner and lead interior Designer at Studio 1950.

Tuesday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 21

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Showroom open to market attendees

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