The Better of KBIS 2026: Hidden Cooktops, Ice Makers and Extra Business Firsts


The Kitchen and Tub Business Present is in full swing in Orlando, Florida. David Watsky, our dwelling and kitchen professional, is on the bottom to see all the things the present has to supply. 

Under are the objects which have stopped us in our tracks to this point. Make sure that to verify again typically, as we’ll proceed to replace this record with our favourite finds and the objects that are actually on the prime of our want record. 

LG’s speedy dishwasher can wash and dry in an hour

LG guarantees that its new Flushfit dishwasher can wash and dry a full load of dishes in an hour, saving time and power. The deal with pushes in when the dishwasher is shut, and the dishwasher has a modern, stainless-steel design. 

Hidden induction stovetops and chargers

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A hidden induction cooktop idea at KBIS raised questions on security.

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Gone are the times of cumbersome kitchen home equipment, no less than if the businesses at KBIS 2026 have something to say about it. On the present, quite a few appliance-makers unveiled space-saving tech to assist declutter the kitchen.

SKS Home equipment debuted its countertop stovetop idea. If it performs as promised, this might remove the necessity for a conventional range fully. The cooktop seems like a typical marble countertop, but it surely has heating parts beneath that make it useful. 

Watch it in motion under and browse David Watsky’s preliminary ideas on the idea

Later through the occasion, FreePower unveiled MagSafe charging counter tops. When your cellphone is positioned on the charging space, a glow seems round it, however when not in use, it disappears fully. This tech even made Watsky rethink his total kitchen design

phones charging on an integrated charger in a kitchen counter

Cordless charging is constructed proper into your kitchen counters.

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A mini Opal nugget ice maker

mini nugget ice maker

We noticed 5 colours the mini nugget ice maker will likely be accessible in.

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We requested, and Opal listened. There’s now a extra compact nugget ice machine on the horizon for many who do not wish to sacrifice an excessive amount of counter house for a calming drink. GE Profile plans to launch a smaller model of the beloved ice machine later in 2026, accessible in no less than 5 colours. 

A model new high-speed cooking know-how

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The Celerity combines microwave, convection and infrared to cook dinner meals three time sooner than commonplace ovens.

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The Sharp Celerity Excessive-Velocity Oven has what the model calls a “golden heater.” The industry-first oven makes use of a mix of conventional true convection, microwave warmth to penetrate the meals rapidly and deeply, and infrared to sizzle and crisp the surface.  These three cooking applied sciences let it roast hen and bake cookies sooner than any convection oven. 

Toto’s new self-cleaning rest room

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The Aurora Washlet Plus bidet rest room makes use of a brand new flushing know-how to scrub all the bowl and rim in a single flush.

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Japanese rest room producer Toto is making an attempt to remodel the bathroom — or no less than the best way we clear them. The Aurora Washlet Plus S7A One-Piece Bathroom was unveiled at KBIS with an integrative system that cleans all the rim of the bathroom each time you flush. 

You’ll be able to learn extra concerning the fancy options this rest room provides right here.

LG’s large fridge and freezer

LG additionally had a ginormous fridge and freezer on show, which have been each 36 inches broad. 

They each have ceiling lighting, lighting on every shelf and an interactive LCD display on the within that makes use of AI. The freezer may make two forms of ice, common and sphere. 

The SKS Column Fridge and Column Freezer are coming quickly, however they will not come low-cost. They’re priced at $9,799 every. (That is roughly £7,280 or AU$13,900.) Check out them under. 



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