NKBA Unveils Programming for Spring HPMKT

Three days of engaging panels, curated brunches, lunches, and activities are scheduled to take place in the refreshed kitchen and bath design hub at Broad Hall.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry, together with Cosentino Group, have announced their lineup of panels, brunches, lunches and events taking place at Broad Hall during High Point Spring Market.

This April, the NKBA introduces “The Spring Edit at High Point Market,” an immersive showroom featuring the next evolution in kitchen and bath design. Building on the successful debut of the NKBA Design Hub last fall, the programming will bring leading designers, editors and brands together to explore the ideas, materials and technologies shaping the future of the home.

“Kitchen and bath have become central to how designers think about the style and functionality of the entire home,” said Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “High Point Market offers an incredible opportunity to bring the design community together around these conversations, and we’re thrilled to continue the momentum sparked by our fall debut.”

To refresh the space for Spring Market, the NKBA Design Hub terrace will be transformed into a garden-party-inspired setting, where elevated food and beverage offerings will accompany a series of panel discussions. Indoors, curated vignettes and in-booth displays throughout the space will bring new introductions and styles to life, offering an immersive experience for attendees.

“Broad Hall has quickly become a must-visit destination for designers looking for inspiration and ideas on how to expand and elevate their business through kitchen and bath design,” said Patty Dominguez, vp/business development for Cosentino Americas. “We’re proud to partner with NKBA to create a space where designers can engage directly with brands and explore what’s next for the home.”

The Spring Market showing builds on the inspiring kitchen and bath vignettes introduced in the fall, featuring 15 brand partners: Cosentino, Kichler, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, Lutron, FreePower, Blanco, Feeney, and Azenco.

The full schedule at Broad Hall, 300 W Broad Ave, includes:

Saturday, April 25

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Showroom Open to Market Attendees

10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. Brunch & Panel –  Designing with Light: Layering, Materials, and the Architecture of Illumination, moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief, Business of Home, in conversation with Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design; Jerel Lake, Lake Haus Designs; Kim Scodro, Kim Scodro Interiors; Kristina Christopher, chief marketing officer, Kichler Lighting; and Becca Ryan, senior sales manager, Lutron. On the menu: morning bites, prosecco and coffee bar.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Panel – Invisible Luxury: How Hidden Technology and Premium Materials Are Redefining the Bath, moderated by Carisha Swanson, director of editorial special projects, House Beautiful, in conversation with Mikel Welch, Mikel Welch Interiors + Lifestyle; Kelly Collier Clark, House of Clark Interiors; Pam Durkin, president, James Martin Vanities; and Jake Slatnick, founder & CEO, FreePower, with special thanks to Cosentino. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and iced tea station.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. What’s Next in Design – Presented by Jaye Anna Mize, vice president at Future Snoops. This session explores the cultural, climate, and technology shifts reshaping how clients want to live — and what interior designers should consider as kitchens, baths, and the broader home evolve toward greater resilience, adaptability, and everyday relevance.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bubbles, Bites & Blooms: NKBA “The Spring Edit” Reception. Join the National Kitchen & Bath Association, Cosentino, and 14 leading kitchen and bath brands as they toast to Spring Market! Hosted on the newly refreshed outdoor terrace, guests can enjoy cocktails and refreshments.

Sunday, April 26

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Showroom Open to Market Attendees

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Brunch & Panel – Open-Air Living: Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Experience, moderated by Andrea Lillo, executive editor, Designers Today, in conversation with Alena Capra, Alena Capra Designs; Daniel Keeley, DK Design; Stephanie Larsen, Stephanie Larsen Interior Design; Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design; and Ashley Smith, director of Architect & Designer Partnerships, Urban Bonfire, with special thanks to Feeney and Azenco. On the menu: morning bites, prosecco and coffee bar.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Panel – The Power of Palette & Material: Designing Spaces That Feel Intentional, moderated by Mel Studach, senior editor, ADPro, in conversation with Ashley Gilbreath, Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design; Anita Yokota, Anita Yokota Design; Johnathan Sanders, president, Signature Hardware; and Sue Wadden, director of color marketing, Global Architecture Group, Sherwin-Williams. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and sweet treats.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NKBA Reveals Top Trends in Luxury Design hosted by NKBA’s Tricia Zach, director of research, and Blair Loftspring, director of brand partnership programs, who will share new findings from NKBA’s latest research report, all about what homeowners are looking for in luxury design.

Monday, April 27

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Showroom Open to Market Attendees

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Brunch & Panel – The New Luxury: Designing for Daily Wellness, moderated by Sarah Shelton, senior market editor, LUXE Interiors + Design, in conversation with Arianne Bellizaire, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors; Matt French, French & French Interiors; Emery Murphy, design manager, Miele; and Caroline Danielson, senior director of showrooms, Ferguson Home. On the menu: wellness brunch and coffee bar.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Panel – The Custom Kitchen Conversation: Designing Kitchens as Personal Statements, moderated by Chandler Pibl, interiors market editor, Modern Luxury Interiors, in conversation with Nikki Levy, Nikki Levy Interiors; Megan Siason, M Studio Interior Design; Jaque Bethke, Jaque Bethke Design; and Ann Muth, vp/marketing, BlueStar, with special thanks to Fabuwood. On the menu: seasonal lunch, spritz cart and sweet treats.

Tuesday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 29

9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Showroom Open to Market Attendees

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