KBIS, or the Kitchen Bath Industry Show, is a little bit like CES – however, with a much narrower focus.
KBIS is a launchpad for all the latest and upcoming innovations in kitchen and bathroom technology, from smart fridges, washing machines and more.
I’ve been walking the floors at KBIS 2026 in Florida to find the very best launches, and I have rounded up my favourite tech reveals. Keep reading to see what I am most excited to get my hands on in 2026 and beyond.
GE Profile 27.9 Cu. Ft. Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant
Ever wanted a fridge that can not only keep track of your shopping list, but also order food for you?
Well, this smart refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant can do just that. Thanks to the barcode scanner built in the front, just next to the water dispenser, this fridge can track everything you put inside it, logging it all in an app and building handy shopping lists and recipes.
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Apparently, over 4 million products are supported, and when you run out of an item, a partnership with Instacart means you can have a top-up delivered in as little as 30 minutes.
Elsewhere, there’s an 8-inch touch display, voice control and a selection of clever sensors that can auto-dispense water to perfectly fill your bottle while you do something else. Expect to see it hit stores in April, for $4899.
Whirlpool 36-inch True Counter Depth 3-Door/4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Nugget Ice
Nugget ice (those small, chewable balls of ice so common with fast-food outlets) is having a moment right now, with dedicated machines to pump out the stuff at rapid speed increasing in popularity all the time.
However, if you want to keep your counter free of clutter, Whirlpool has done the smart thing and built a nugget ice dispenser right into its latest fridges.
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To make things even better, the water and ice dispenser has been made taller to accommodate larger bottles, and there’s a traditional ice maker inside for those who prefer cubed ice.
LG Signature Built-in Depth French 4Door
LG’s Signature line continues to include some of the most desirable appliances on the market, and this latest model is packed with tech, from an internal filtered water dispenser, 24-inch control panel and numerous AI modes to keep your food fresher for longer.
For me though, I am still a massive fan of the Big Craft Ice system, which can make those glorious bar-worthy spheres of ice that are ideal for cocktails.
Midea STRAWash and SENSOR TruDry technology dishwasher
Dishwashers are always getting smarter, but often that’s with connected smarts rather than with the design. Midea is looking to change that by refining the interior of its latest dishwasher to better suit modern homes.
This dishwasher has internal spaces large enough to clean a reusable bottle, and there are dedicated jets to clean inside reusable straws and even those tall tumblers that can be a pain to clean properly. There’s even a dedicated zone for lids and a cycle that gets your dishes fully clean and dry in just one hour.
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Fotile Fully Integrated Range Hood
This is one of the slickest range hoods we’ve ever laid our eyes on, thanks to some seriously futuristic looks and gesture control that lets you open it up and get to work with just a wave of your hand.
When it’s not in use, the hood is fully hidden, thanks to an aircraft-inspired folding system. It also has 48% wider coverage than traditional hoods and 24-hour smart monitoring.
LG Signature 24-inch Built Under Dishwasher
A dishwasher worthy of the Signature brand. This model is designed to blend into your kitchen, with a handle that slides away when not in use and automatically pops out when you need it.
It’s quiet (around 38db), has some seriously tasteful lighting inside and numerous features, from Auto Open, Dynamic Heat Dry and QuadWash Pro.
Samsung Bespoke AI 3-Door French Door Refrigerators with Zero Clearance Fit
Samsung’s Bespoke range is home to some of my favourite refrigerators, and this KBIS 2026 launch has the potential to be another winner.
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This model has specially designed hinges and slim door profiles that allow the doors to open fully if there’s minimal space between the refrigerator and any surrounding walls.
Inside, you’ve got more control over your ice output, including an option for half spheres of ice that join the existing full sphere options. These are ideal for cocktails, as they melt slowly – and look great, too.
On the outside, there’s an extra-tall filtered water dispenser, perfect for use with larger drinks bottles from the likes of Stanley.
Whirlpool Front Load Laundry Tower with FreshFlow Vent System & UV Clean
This tower-style laundry system not only saves space but also introduces a very clever industry-first UV Clean technology.
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This easily accessible addition – which can be flipped on and off depending on the wash – can help reduce odour-causing bacteria without the traditional need for high temperatures that can damage certain fabrics. There’s smart connectivity too, plus a venting system to keep everything smelling fresh.
