KBB Readers’ Choice Awards
The 2026 Winners
Kudos to the 2026 favorite kitchen and bath brands! For our Readers’ Choice Competition – celebrating its 14th year – Kitchen & Bath Business magazine received almost 29,000 votes from our readers on their preferred choices for the 2026 top kitchen and bath manufacturers.
Winners were chosen based on:
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- local availability
- support from supplier/manufacturer
- style/aesthetics
- ease of use/cleaning
- price point for their typical client budget
The 25 coveted categories included in our competition cover all aspects of kitchen and bath design. Within this issue of KBB, you can learn more about our 2026 winners and get more familiar with them if you weren’t already. Hopefully there are some brands you can add to your ever-growing roster.
Chelsie Butler
Executive Editor
Kitchen & Bath Business
2026 Winners
Bath Accessories
Specific Criteria: Style/Design, Ability to Coordinate With Fixtures
Winners:
- Atlas Homewares
- Elements
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Top Knobs
Bath Cabinetry/Vanities
Specific Criteria: Craftsmanship/Design/Style/Aesthetics, Door Styles/Finishes, Ability to Customize/Modify, Construction Quality
Winners:
- Bertch
- Fabuwood
- James Martin Vanities
- Kohler Co.
- KraftMaid
- Native Trails
Bath Faucets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- ROHL
Bath Flooring
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Daltile
- Emser Tile
- Florida Tile
- LX Hausys
- Marazzi USA
Bath Sinks
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- American Standard
- Kohler Co.
- Nantucket Sinks
- Native Trails
- Ruvati
Bath Ventilation
Specific Criteria: Effectiveness, Noise Level
Winners:
- BROAN
- Delta Electronics
- NuTone
- Panasonic
Bath Wall Coverings
Specific Criteria: Style/Design/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Daltile
- Dekton by Cosentino
- Emser Tile
- Florida Tile
- Wilsonart
Cooking Appliances
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Design/Style, Ease of Cleaning
Winners:
- GE Appliances
- KitchenAid
- LG
- Thermador
- Wolf
Decorative Hardware
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Ability to Coordinate with Fixtures
Winners:
- Amerock
- Elements
- Emtek
- Jeffrey Alexander
- Top Knobs
Design Software
Specific Criteria: ROI, Ease of Use, Graphic Visualization
Winners:
- 2020 Design
- Chief Architect
- KCD Software
- ProKitchen Software
Dishwashers
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Integration into Cabinetry, Design/Style
Winners:
- Bosch
- GE Appliances
- KitchenAid
- LG
- Miele
Functional Hardware
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Amerock
- Emtek
- Häfele America Co.
- Hardware Resources
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Richelieu
Kitchen Accessories
Specific Criteria: Style/Design, Organizational & Functional Ability
Winners:
- Blum
- Häfele America Co.
- Hardware Resources
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Richelieu
Kitchen Cabinetry
Specific Criteria: Craftsmanship/Design/Style, Door Styles/Finishes, Ability to Customize/Modify, Construction Quality
Winners:
- Dura Supreme
- Fabuwood
- Kraftmaid
- MasterBrand Cabinets Inc.
- NorthPoint Cabinetry
- Plain & Fancy
Kitchen Countertops
Specific Criteria: Stain & Heat Resistance, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Caesarstone
- Cambria
- Dekton by Cosentino
- LX Hausys
- Silestone
Kitchen Faucets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics/Finish
Winners:
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- Ruvati
Kitchen Flooring
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Armstrong Flooring
- Daltile
- Dekton by Cosentino
- Emser Tile
- LX Hausys
Kitchen Sinks
Specific Criteria: Installation Type, Stain Resistance/Durability, Configuration/Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Blanco
- Elkay Sinks + Faucets
- Kohler Co.
- Nantucket Sinks
- Ruvati
Kitchen Ventilation
Specific Criteria: Effectiveness, Noise Level
Winners:
- BEST
- BROAN
- Vent-A-Hood
- Wolf
- Zephyr
Laundry
Specific Criteria: Energy & Water Efficiency, Ability to Be Built-In
Winners:
- LG
- GE Appliances
- Samsung
- Whirlpool
Lighting
Specific Criteria: Style
Winners:
- Häfele America Co.
- Hudson Valley Lighting
- Kichler
- Richelieu
- Task Lighting
Refrigeration Appliances
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Integration into Cabinetry, Design/Style
Winners:
- GE Appliances
- LG
- Sub-Zero
- Thermador
- Whirlpool
Shower Systems
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- ROHL
Toilets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- Delta Faucet
- Gerber
- Kohler Co.
- TOTO USA Inc.
Tubs & Whirlpools
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- BainUltra
- Jacuzzi Luxury Bath
- Kohler Co.
- MTI Baths
