KBB SPECIAL SECTION KBIS 2021 Hopefully you were able to join us for KBIS 2021 from Feb. 9-12 in this year's virtual format.On the following pages, we will share the award winners from DesignBites and Best of KBIS, as well as the amazing programming that took place on the KBISNeXT Stage and in the multiple pavilions that were a part of this year's show. We also share the takeaways from the State of the Industry address, as well as a plethora of new product offerings for 2021. KBIS Virtual 2021 The Brand with the Biggest Bite at the 2021 DesignBites Eight innovative companies pitched their latest product offerings on the virtual KBISNeXT Stage during KBIS 2021. This year's DesignBites host was Darren Keefe, the dancing carpenter and star of HGTV's " Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. " the newest products changing the kitchen and bath industry, including smart home integration, cutting-edge appliances and multi-functional products. This year's " Brand with the Biggest Bite " was 1 LG Electronics for its vertical Studio WashTower - a great solution for small spaces. The washer is on the bottom with the dryer on top and a user panel in the middle for control of both appliances. PARTICIPATING BRANDS INTRODUCED 2 Miele's G5000 Dishwasher Series 5 Brondell's Air Purifier with AG+ Technology 3 hime Video Doorbell from Control4/a SnapAV C brand 6 Kohler's Tone Kitchen Faucet 7 Wellborn Cabinet's Reflective Modern 4 4-in. Convertible Drawers from 2 Signature Kitchen Suite 8 Monogram's Pro Range from GE Appliances 2 3 6 7 4 5 1 26 26-38_KBB_0421_KBIS.indd 26 8 / APRIL 2021 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) 3/22/21 5:24 PMhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com