n a powerful new collaboration with Shoppe Object, Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore, introduces the Black Lives Matter Action Initiative, offering subsidized booth space to Black designers. Read on to discover how this program is breaking barriers and providing invaluable opportunities to marginalized creators in the competitive design world.
Designer Hillary Cohen shares her journey from working at prestigious firms like Roman and Williams to founding her own design practice, HCO Interiors. With over 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects for celebrity clients, Cohen discusses the challenges of building her own portfolio, pricing strategies for new designers, and the evolving demand for multi-functional, functional designs in luxury interiors. Watch the full interview for insights on navigating the transition from employee to independent designer, client trust, and creating meaningful, personal projects.
Outfitted in the South Hall near Registration, the KBIS Podcast Studio will feature Josh Cooperman, host of the popular Convo By Design podcast, in conversation with some of the industry’s most influential voices as they discuss trends on the show floor, insider insights, and the future of the kitchen + bath industry.
After a successful edition with increase in both visitors and exhibitors, Heimtextil is tapping into further growth potential with an optimized new hall structure in 2026 – thus responding to the industry’s changing market needs. The most influential and international trade fair for home and contract textiles as well as textile design is thus developing its range in a target group-specific way, creating shorter distances and promoting synergies between its diverse product segments.





