Brunch & Panel - Designing with Light: Layering, Materials, and the Architecture of Illumination

Lighting is no longer just a finishing touch—it’s a foundational element of great design. This panel brings together leading interior designers alongside experts from Kichler and Lutron to explore how thoughtful lighting strategies can transform interiors, elevate authentic materials, and create immersive environments.

Guest Speakers: Kaitlin Petersen, Jaque Bethke, Jerel Lake, Kim Scodro, Kristina Christopher, Becca Ryan

Lunch & Panel - Invisible Luxury: How Hidden Technology and Premium Materials Are Redefining the Bath

Join leading designers alongside representatives from Cosentino, James Martin Vanities, and FreePower for a conversation on how invisible technology and premium materials are shaping the next generation of luxury bath design.

Guest Speakers: Carisha Swanson, Mikel Welch, Kelly Collier Clark, Pam Durkin, Jake Slatnick

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 consumers want to live—and what interior designers should consider as kitchens, baths, and the broader home evolve toward greater resilience, adaptability, and everyday relevance.

Guest Speakers: Jaye Anna Mize

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.

Brunch & Panel - Open-Air Living: Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Outdoor living is no longer an add-on. It serves as an architectural extension of the home. This brunch features expert designers and Urban Bonfire on designing fully realized outdoor environments, with inspiration from Feeney and Azenco’s high-impact products that help elevate patios into immersive, entertaining-driven spaces.

Guest Speakers: Andrea Lillo, Alena Capra, Daniel Keeley, Stephanie Larsen, Lisa Mende, Ashley Smith

Lunch & Panel - The Power of Palette & Material: Designing Spaces That Feel Intentional

Today’s interiors are defined by thoughtful combinations of color, material, and finish. This panel brings together leading interior designers with experts from Signature Hardware and Sherwin-Williams to explore how designers can use color and materiality to create spaces that feel layered, timeless, and deeply personal.

Guest Speakers: Mel Studach, Ashley Gilbreath, Anita Yokota, Johnathan Sanders, Sue Wadden

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.

Guest Speakers: Tricia Zach, Blair Loftspring

Brunch & Panel - The New Luxury: Designing for Daily Wellness

Luxury today is no longer defined by excess — it’s defined by how a home supports well-being, ease, and longevity. This panel highlights Ferguson Home and Miele as leaders in wellness-driven luxury, showing designers how thoughtful kitchens, baths, and appliances contribute to: physical wellness, mental clarity, ritual, routine, and elevated daily living.

Guest Speakers: Sarah Shelton, Arianne Bellizaire, Matt French, Emery Murphy, Caroline Danielson

Lunch & Panel - The Custom Kitchen Conversation: Designing Kitchens as Personal Statements

Today’s clients don’t want “standard luxury.” They want kitchens that reflect personality, performance, and precision. Alongside leading designers, an expert from BlueStar, and a designer representative for Fabuwood will explore how deep customization, from appliance color to cabinetry configuration, empowers designers to create distinct, highly personal kitchens without sacrificing efficiency or craftsmanship.

Guest Speakers: Chandler Pibl, Nikki Levy, Megan Siason, Jaque Bethke, Ann Muth