Raise Your Kitchen & Bath Design IQ at High Point Market

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS) and Cosentino Group, a company specializing in innovative surfaces for architecture and design, have launched a full lineup of panels and programming for their Broad Hall debut at High Point Fall Market.

In addition to displaying the latest products, the two organizations will host special events and panels throughout market that are aimed at bringing the design community together around the kitchen and bath category.

“We’re thrilled to bring leading designers and brands together in this new space and spark meaningful conversations about the future of our industry,” said Bill Darcy, NKBA | KBIS global president and CEO.

“We’re especially grateful to our partners, whose continued support and advocacy help drive NKBA forward as we work toward our shared mission of educating, inspiring, and strengthening the home and design community.”

Noted Patty Dominguez, vice president of Business Development for Cosentino Americas,  “Cosentino is looking forward to deepening our connections with the design community through thoughtful programming that encourages collaboration. Our goal is to create a space not just to showcase our innovative design possibilities, but also to exchange ideas and celebrate the creativity that is the driving force behind the industry.”

Programming will be hosted in a custom-built outdoor space extending from Broad Hall (owned by Codarus, which is a collaborative partner) and featuring Dekton by Cosentino flooring, Feeney railing, an Azenco pergola, and an Urban Bonfire outdoor kitchen.

Outside of official events, guests are invited indoors to visit brands such as Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, FreePower, Lutron and Blanco.

The full schedule includes:

Location: Broad Hall Outdoor Plaza, 300 W Broad Ave

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

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

Showrooms open to the public

10:00 a.m.

NKBA Panel: Expanding Your Expertise Into K&B Design moderated by Andrea Lillo, executive editor, Designers Today, in conversation with Sarah Robertson (AKBD), Studio Dearborn; Kelly Collier-Clark, House of Clark Interiors; and representatives from BlueStar and James Martin Vanities

12:00 p.m.

Private Event: Cosentino & Architectural Digest Book Signing. Celebrate the publication of AD at Home, a rare and intimate look inside the private spaces of the world’s most creative and influential people.

2:00 p.m.

The Evolution of Color: Anthology Volume Two – Color Trend Forecast by Sherwin-Williams with Sue Wadden, director of Color Marketing, Global Architecture Group

5:00 p.m.

Reception & Ribbon Cutting: Join NKBA Global President and CEO Bill Darcy and vice president of Business Development for Cosentino Americas, Patty Dominguez, at the official kickoff to celebrate the debut of NKBA and Cosentino at Broad Hall. A reception will be followed by a ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. and cocktails.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

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

Showrooms open to the public

10:00 a.m.

NKBA Panel: Designing With Light, Finish & Form moderated by Jill Cohen, editor-in-chief, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Thom Filicia, NKBA Design Council, Thom Filicia Inc.; Michel Smith Boyd, NKBA Design Council, SMITHBOYD Interiors; and representatives from Kichler Lighting and Ferguson Home

12:00 p.m.

Cosentino Lunch & Panel: Explore the Outdoors-Living & Design moderated by

Carisha Swanson, director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful in conversation with Mikel Welch, Mikel Welch Designs and Brandon Kershner, Partner & VP Design, Azzurro Living

2:00 p.m.

NKBA Panel: 2026 Report-The Latest Data on Kitchen Design Trends moderated by Karen Carroll, editorial director, FLOWER magazine in conversation with Alena Capra (CMKBD), Alena Capra Designs; Julee Ireland, Julee Ireland Design Studio & founder of Home Renovation School; and representatives from Fabuwood and Miele

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

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

Showrooms open to the public

10:00 a.m.

NKBA Panel: Design Kaleidoscope – Color and Light Trends in Kitchen + Bath moderated by Carisha Swanson, director of Editorial Special Projects, House Beautiful, in conversation with Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths; Heather French, French & French Interiors; and representatives from Lutron and Sherwin-Williams

11:00 a.m.

Cosentino Mimosa Bar & Bathroom Design Panel moderated by Sarah Shelton, senior market editor, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors and Beth Dotolo, Pulp Design Studios

2:00 p.m.

NKBA Panel: Leveraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Your Business moderated by Chandler Pibl, Interiors market editor, Modern Luxury Interiors, in conversation with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, interior designer; Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors; and representatives from FreePower and Urban Bonfire

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

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

Showrooms open to the public

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