Bethlehem, PA – (February 12, 2026) — NKBA | KBIS, the authority on the residential kitchen and bath industry and owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces the all-new 2026 NKBA Design Council, debuting this February at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, FL. Featuring industry-leading designers Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng, and Nathan Orsman, the program unites expert voices to promote the benefits of NKBA membership to their fellow design community.
NKBA | KBIS is the world’s leading trade association for the $228 billion kitchen and bath industry, providing tools, research, certification, and events to nearly 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals. Following the success of the 2024-2025 Design Council – starring designers Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Celerie Kemble and Caleb Anderson – the new class offers varying perspectives and new areas of expertise to further raise awareness of the association. The 2026 Design Council inspires, leads, and empowers each member of the kitchen and bath industry while setting the standard for industry professionalism.
“We are delighted to introduce a new lineup of renowned industry experts to NKBA’s Design Council program in 2026,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “This talented group will help introduce NKBA to new designers and bring our vision of innovative, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces to life across the country. We’re proud of the program’s success and look forward to expanding our reach across the residential design community with this exciting continuation.”
Together, Berk, Cheng, and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts, and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience. Additionally, the council will host a panel discussion moderated by Business of Home Editor-In-Chief Kaitlin Petersen on the NEXTStage on Tuesday, February 17 from 11:00-11:45 a.m. ET. Beyond KBIS, the Design Council will serve as an expert resource for NKBA throughout the year, including through NKBA trend reports and top industry events such as High Point Market.
