KBIS 2026 Highlights: Concealed Cooktops, Ice Makers and More Industry Starts
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is in full swing in Orlando, Florida. David Watsky, our home and kitchen expert, is on the floor to see everything the show has to offer.
Below are the things that have stopped us in our tracks so far. Be sure to check back often, as we’ll continue to update this list with our favorites and items that are now at the top of our wish list.
LG’s fast dishwasher can wash and dry in an hour
LG promises that the Flushfit dishwasher can wash and dry a full load of dishes in an hour, saving time and energy. The handle pushes when the dishwasher is closed, and the dishwasher has a sleek, stainless steel design.
Concealed induction stoves and chargers
The hidden concept of the cooktop at KBIS has raised questions about safety.
Gone are the days of bulky kitchen appliances, at least if the companies at KBIS 2026 have anything to say about it. At the show, many appliance manufacturers unveiled space-saving technologies to help declutter the kitchen.
SKS Appliances has released its countertop stovetop concept. If we do as promised, this could eliminate the need for a traditional stove entirely. The cooktop looks like a regular marble countertop, but it has heating elements underneath that make it work.
Watch it in action below and read on David Watsky’s first thoughts on this concept.
Later during the event, FreePower revealed MagSafe charging intervals. When your phone is placed in the charging station, a light appears next to it, but when it is not in use, it disappears completely. This technology has done Watsky rethought his entire kitchen design.
Wireless charging is built right into your kitchen counter.
Mini Opal nugget ice maker
We have seen five colors that the mini nugget ice maker will be available in.
We asked, and Opal listened. Now there’s a compact nugget ice machine on the horizon for those who don’t want to sacrifice too much counter space for a cold drink. GE Profile plans to release a smaller version of the beloved snow machine later in 2026, available in at least five colors.
New technology for high speed cooking
Celerity combines microwave, convection and infrared to cook food three times faster than conventional ovens.
The Sharp Celerity High-Speed Oven has what the brand calls a “golden heater.” The first oven in the industry uses a combination of traditional true convection, microwave heat to penetrate food quickly and deeply, and infrared to crisp and shine the outside. Those three cooking technologies allow it to roast chicken and bake cookies faster than any convection oven.
Toto’s new self-cleaning toilet
The Aurora Washlet Plus bidet toilet uses innovative flushing technology to clean the entire bowl and rim in one flush.
Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto is trying to revolutionize the toilet — or at least the way we clean them. The Aurora Washlet Plus S7A One-Piece Toilet was presented at KBIS with an integrated system that cleans the entire rim of the toilet every time you flush.
You can read more about the great features this bathroom has to offer here.
Large LG refrigerator and freezer
LG also had a large refrigerator and freezer on display, which was 36 inches in diameter.
Both have a ceiling light, a light on each shelf and an interactive LCD screen inside that uses AI. The refrigerator can also make two types of ice, regular and round.
The SKS Column Freezer and Column Freezer are coming soon, but they won’t be cheap. They cost $9,799 each. (That’s around £7,280 or AU$13,900.) Check them out below.
