What Are the Best New Statement Kitchen Products?
Well, I just attended the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held annually in Las Vegas. This year was my 12th year attending, but it was different—I was tapped by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) to judge the Best of KBIS awards. Each year, exhibitors submit their latest and most innovative products with hopes of winning the best in their category or Best in Show. I’ve written about kitchen and bath trends in the past, but this year, I had the opportunity to write from a different perspective.
This year, one of the categories I judged was Statement Kitchen—the best new kitchen products designed to make an impact. While judges reviewed all submissions in December, only a select few made it to the finals. On the first day of KBIS, we visited each finalist to evaluate their products in person before deliberating and selecting the Gold and Silver winners. Below, I’m sharing the top statement kitchen products of KBIS 2025, and I’ll cover additional categories in upcoming posts.
Best Statement Kitchen Products – Winners
Gold Winner: Vera Deluxe Workstation Kitchen Sink – Top Zero
Let’s cut to the chase. The Gold Winner in the Statement Kitchen category was the Vera Deluxe Workstation Kitchen Sink by TopZero. Not only is this workstation highly functional, but TopZero has taken it a step further by integrating drawers beneath the sink for additional storage. While most workstations come with accessories, very few offer dedicated storage solutions. The Galley Dresser is a similar concept but comes at a much higher price point.
Unlike other workstation sinks on the market, Ver can be installed three ways - undermount, flush, drop in. With the sink mounted flush with the countertop, there are no nooks and crannies for irt and grime to collect.
Another features that makes Vera the best statement kitchen product for the Best of KBIS 2025 is the integrated LED lighting. Using the app on your smart device, you can coordinate the color of the lighting with your kitchen. The lighting can also be programmed so that it changes colors on a schedule. How's that for making a statement in the kitchen?
Silver Winner: Billet Kitchen Faucet Collection – Kohler
The Silver Winner in the Statement Kitchen category was the Billet Kitchen Faucet Collection by Kohler. Featuring a cast texture, this collection blends vintage industrial charm with a modern, streamlined silhouette. The chamfered edges and minimalist design exude heritage and authenticity.
The Billet Collection includes:
- Deck-mount bridge faucet
- Wall-mount bridge faucet
- Pulldown faucet & widespread pulldown faucet
- Compound swing faucet
- Wall-mount pot filler & side spray options
. The collection is available in 9 stunning finishes.
Statement kitchen - Finalists
Riobel Authentica Kitchen Collection - House of Rohl
Celebrating Riobel’s 30th anniversary, the Authentica Collection merges Art Deco influences with Streamline Moderne styling. My friend Xander Noori designed the exhibition space, and the display made quite the impression—proving that the back of the kitchen deserves just as much attention as the front.
Quartz Luxe Workstation - Elkay
The Quartz Luxe Workstation by Elkay features hard quartz sand particles and UV-stable acrylic resins for enhanced durability and a smoother surface.
Key features include:
- Soft-touch surface for easier cleaning
- Secure prep-locking mechanism for slip-free cutting
- Integrated grooves for accessories to reduce clutter
- Heat-resistant, squared-off silicone drying rack (up to 500°F)
- A metal dish rack allowing upright dish drying
- Exclusive wholesale pricing for design trade & retailers
- 9 durable finish options
Blancoculina II Faucet Family - BLANCO
BLANCO reintroduced its best-selling faucet, the Culina, with updated models and finishes. The Blanco Culina II is slimmer, sleeker, and taller while maintaining BLANCO’s signature attention to detail.
Notable features include:
- Magnetic docking system for the handspray
- Dual-spray button for easy switching between spray & regular flow
- New finishes: Matte Black, Chrome, and four PVD finishes (Satin Gold, Satin Dark Steel, Steel, Satin Platinum)
Silestone Ukiyo - Cosentino
Silestone Ukiyo introduces a vertical fluted design that highlights the full-body composition of Silestone by Cosentino. The subtle veining flows seamlessly across each fluted surface.
Sileston Ukiyo's vertical fluted design takes advantage of the full-body nature of Silestone by Cosentino. The subtle designs run through the entire slab, and flow through each fluted surface, creating a subtle distortion in the veining that is playful yet sophisticated.
When cut along the fluted edge, the material can be manipulated to follow a curve to create a vertically textured and curved surface—a striking and unique design choice - especially fora contemporary kitchen island.
Rpush opening system - Richlieu
Rpush by Richelieu is a game-changer for push-to-open cabinet mechanisms. Unlike traditional systems that open just a few inches, Rpush fully opens cabinets with a single push—without any electrical components.
Additional benefits:
- Soft-close mechanism to prevent door slamming
- Can be retrofitted into existing cabinets
CUBE - Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
The CUBE
Outdoor Kitchen by Brown Jordan brings indoor European kitchen styling outdoors. Designed in collaboration with Daniel Germani and Luca Nichetto, the modular system integrates unique shapes, colors, and materials for a contemporary aesthetic.
Pull the doors open to reveal what looks like wood drawer boxes and drawer organizers. The soft close, stainless steel doors are painted to look like wood but are outdoor rated and built to withstand the elements.
Designer and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Creative Director Daniel Germani showed the judges CUBE's many features. We had to remind ourselves a few times that we were looking at an outdoor and not an indoor kitchen. The powder coated "wood" drawer boxes looked shockingly real.
Final Thoughts on KBIS 2025 Statement Kitchen Products
This year, the Statement Kitchen category received many incredible submissions, but I also noticed several outstanding products on the show floor that weren’t entered into the competition. Exhibitors should recognize that “you have to be in it to win it”—the exposure and recognition from an award-winning product can significantly impact brand growth.
I hope that in the future, exhibitors large and small realize that the spotlight can change the trajectory of a product or company. There are several products that I wouldn't have seen on my own had I not been a judge.
Selecting the finalists and winners was no easy task, but I am thrilled to congratulate this year’s Best of KBIS award recipients. Each product makes a bold statement in the kitchen through innovative functionality, high-end design, or cutting-edge technology.
Stay tuned for my upcoming posts covering the Most Functional Find, Sustainability Standout sustainability products and the Best of Show from KBIS 2025!
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