- March 18, 2026
- Sarah Miller
Designhounds Favorite Finds in partnership with KBIS was back at KBIS 2026 in Orlando!
The popular program began as a way for our carefully selected groups of influencers at KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show to explore the show on their own and select their personal favorites from over 600 exhibitors and thousands of products.
25 Designers and Design Influencers attended KBIS as part of Designhounds LIVE Events with curated booth tours and events at sponsoring exhibitors. As part of the program, the ‘Hounds’ were tasked with selecting their top five favorite products on the show floor to share on their social platforms, on Designhounds social media outlets and of course with media outlets around the country.
See the top selected brands and full list of finds below.
Top Selected Favorite Finds:
MODERN MATTER CABINET HARDWARE
“Modern Matter crafts jewelry inspired pulls, backplates and knobs for cabinetry. Their hand-crafted pieces forged from solid brass with striking applied finishes and glittering semi-precious stones provide the bling that simply makes a cabinet sing. The company provides customization options for designers that feed the growing desire for expressive design in the kitchen and bath industry.” – Kimberly Kerl, Kerl Design
“Modern Matter– Beautiful and new (to me) cabinet hardware with lots of jewelry-type options to be the icing on the cake and that designer detail to bring our designs from ordinary to extra-ordinary. “- Susan Sutter, Susan Sutter Interiors
“Swapping out cabinet hardware for anything in the Modern Matter line on a vanity or any piece of furniture immediately elevates it to BEAUTIFUL status in an instant. It’s an affordable solution to transform the ordinary to STUNNING. The Dogwood collection is a favorite because who doesn’t love to see a beautiful flower on the front of a cabinet?” Beth Johnson, B Interiors
“Modern Matter with Benjamin Moore’s collection. Using the color of the year on hardware. I love this application- probably because I love this color. Continuing with the growing amount of colorful options for the kitchen, hardware is a great way to add eye-catching accents or subtle details. I love the idea of using a beautifully sculpted piece with a tone-on-tone cabinet color.”- Holly Marie Peterson CKBD, Lifestyle Kitchen Studio
“Modern Matter- Serpentine Pull – I am always looking for gorgeous cabinet hardware in this piece is showstopping! I adore this and envision it in a luxury closet, part of a dramatic bar installed on refrigeration drawers or wine cabinet! So much fun!”- Juliana Ewer, J Squared Home Designs
KOHLER
“Kohler x Studio McGee Claude Toilet. Finally, a traditional smart toilet with the bells and whistles for the traditional and soft-traditional client. I am impressed by the McGee collection. It is unique enough to stand out from the rest of the booth, and is flexible in application.” Holly Marie Peterson, Lifestyle Kitchen Studio
“Dekoda Kohler Health Illuminate your health -Kohler Health technology is powered by advanced optical sensors and spectroscopy, which effortlessly observe how light interacts with your waste. It thereby translates what your body leaves behind into real-time data for healthy living. As your habits build, trends emerge – and that’s where the real insights happen.”- Lori Carpenter, Lori Carpenter Designs/ The 3rd Phase
“Kohler Cinq Filtered Showerhead – This new showerhead features a built-in filter that reduces chlorine, chemicals and scale from tap water that better for your skin and hair. The showerhead can be easily swapped out with an existing showerhead and comes in all standard finishes.”- Annie Johnson, ALJ Interiors
“Kohler x Remedy Place Ice Bath. With overall wellness in mind, anyone can get the cold plunge or warm soak they need, whenever they need it. It can be used indoors or outside and is programmable from 39 to 104 degrees. Amazing. I want one.” Beth Johnson, B Interiors
ECODOMO | HENDEL & HENDEL
“EcoDomo- Their craftsmanship and innovation in leather-wrapped cabinetry completely redefine what custom millwork can be. The way they transform everyday cabinetry into true craftsmanship and elevated design is something special. Every detail feels intentional, tactile, and timeless.
What I love most is the incredible variety of options they offer: textures, colors, and applications proving that the sky is the limit when it comes to what they can achieve. Seeing how leather can bring warmth, texture, and sophistication to a space was such an inspiring reminder that the right materials truly make all the difference.” – Mariana Loya, LIT Design Co.
“The panels by EcoDomo transform any spaces with warm, luxurious, sustainable leather. It instantly elevates a space, giving it a truly custom and refined feel. I already have a project I want to apply the panels for a TV niche!” – Ute Vandenberge, UV Designs
“Hendel & Hendel – the offerings from Hendel and Hendel are exquisite illustrating true craftsmanship. Cabinetry hardware truly the ‘jewelery’ for your project. This whole brand was a special gem of a find” – Leslie Moore, L. Moore Designs
JAMES MARTIN VANITIES | FREEPOWER | EMPAVA
“James Martin Vanities- Gorgeous bathroom vanities with “Freepower” Integrated wireless charging built in underneath the Consentino countertop. Makes for amazing functionality and easy charging of all devices (phones, AirPods, shavers, etc). “- Susan Sutter, Susan Sutter Interiors
“James Martin Vanities- Bellshire vanity- I loved the integration of a makeup seat” Elizabeth Scruggs, Superior Construction and Design LLC
“Free Power Wipe-to-Wake Wireless Undercounter Charging Stations – Great design and convenience feature for island countertops that reduces the need for charging cords while providing the same power of plug-in chargers. A designer feature that exudes quiet luxury – convenient and cool!” Annie Ly Johnson, ALJ Interiors
“Empava Dual cold plunge and soaking hot tub – I loved this idea of having each right next to each other and able to go from one to the other seamlessly. It is really making wellness at home accessible and luxurious.” Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH
“Empava- cold plunge tub- I just recently completed a cold plunge system for a client’s guest bathroom near their gym… What was available a year ago was impossible to make work in this type of setting. Finding an external chilling system was our solution to create a beautiful bathroom that did not look commercial. This is a bathtub with an integrated system that can chill down to 34° and up to 104… I wish this was available a year ago although it is not ready for specification for another 3 to 6 months it is catching up to the tech with the design demand!!” – Juliana Ewer, J Squared Home Designs
Annie Ly Johnson – ALJ Interiors
- Free Power Wipe-to-Wake Wireless Undercounter Charging Stations
- Kohler Studio McGee Smart Toilet
- Kohler Cinq Filtered Showerhead
Beth Johnson – B Interiors
- Modern Matter Dogwood Collection
- Kohler x Remedy Place Ice Bath
- Pop Up Power from Task Lighting + Power (Hardware Resources)
Crystal Hackl – Eagle & Vine Interiors
- Wonderwall Studios – Current Teak
- Leon Ente Soundtile, powered by Sonos Amp
- Jennair’s NextGen 36” induction cooktop with downdraft.
Cyndy Cantley – Cantley & Toulmin
- EcoDoma leather Refrigerator Panels
- GrotHouse Island
- Armac Martin Oldbury Collection
Elizabeth Scruggs – Superior Construction & Design LLC
- Moen Kurv single handle polished nickel faucet-
- Amerock Hardware
- James Martin Vanities- Bellshire vanity
Holly Marie Peterson CKBD: Lifestyle Kitchen Studio
- Kohler x Studio McGee Claude Toilet
- Modern Matter with Benjamin Moore’s collection
- Murphy Door- Surface Mount Bookshelf.
James Kuester: Küster Design
- Leticrete’s grout matching profiles & trims
- P&B Husri – Towel warmers
Juliana Ewer: J Squared Interior Designs
- BARKCLAD – Real Bark Poplar Indoor or Exterior rated siding or decor.
- Empava- cold plunge tub
- Modern Matter- Serpentine Pull
Kimberly Kerl: Kerl Design
- Modern Matter Cabinet Hardware
- Hettich FurnSpin Illumination
- Custom Bar & Cabinetry by Dewils Fine Cabinetry
Laura Hildebrandt Interiors by LH
- Brizo Roccesssco Shower
- Toto Immersion Tub
- Empava Dual cold plunge and soaking hot tub
Leslie Moore: L. Moore Designs
- CAMBRIA – St. Isley
- Hendel & Hendel –
- Koehler – 5 foot sink – Synthos work station
Lisa Brooks: Lisa Brooks Designs
- Wonderwall Studios, Wood Wall Accents
- Cambria – laser cut designs and accent trimming with material-
- Kessick Wine Cellars- Stand alone wine Armoire
Lori Carpenter: Lori Carpenter Designs
- LifeValet grab bars
- Dekoda Kohler Health
- Moen Kivo™ (or Kivo Modern) kitchen faucets
Mariana Loya: LIT Design Co.
- Hendel and Hendel Scroll Pull
- EcoDomo
- The Lithos lighting collection by Eran Group
Michelle Accetta: Michelle Accetta Home
- Antique Mirror Tile – Daltile
- Sculptural Marble Wall – Cava Surfaces
- Brass Finish Vessel Sink – Aquacubic
Sarah Bowman: Sarah Bowman Spaces
- Cinta by Lumacast Studio
- The Tenon Pendant by Kichler Lighting
- Plank Hardware
Susan Sutter: Susan Sutter Interiors
- Blum-Blum Space Step
- James Martin Vanities
- Modern Matter
Ute Vandenberge: UV Designs
- Raw Urth
- EcoDomo
- Molokai Freestanding Bathtub in this shade of turquoise from Concretti Designs
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