The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is in full swing in Orlando, Florida. David Watsky, our home and kitchen expert, is on the ground to see everything the show has to offer.
Below are the items that have stopped us in our tracks so far. Make sure to check back often, as we’ll continue to update this list with our favorite finds and the items that are now at the top of our wish list.
LG’s speedy dishwasher can wash and dry in an hour
LG promises that its new Flushfit dishwasher can wash and dry a full load of dishes in an hour, saving time and energy. The handle pushes in when the dishwasher is shut, and the dishwasher has a sleek, stainless steel design.
Hidden induction stovetops and chargers
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, numerous appliance-makers unveiled space-saving tech to help declutter the kitchen.
SKS Appliances debuted its countertop stovetop concept. If it performs as promised, this could eliminate the need for a traditional stove completely. The cooktop looks like a standard marble countertop, but it has heating elements beneath that make it functional.
Watch it in action below and read David Watsky’s initial thoughts on the concept.
Later during the event, FreePower unveiled MagSafe charging countertops. When your phone is placed on the charging area, a glow appears around it, but when not in use, it disappears entirely. This tech even made Watsky rethink his entire kitchen design.
A mini Opal nugget ice maker
We asked, and Opal listened. There’s now a more compact nugget ice machine on the horizon for those who don’t want to sacrifice too much counter space for a chilled drink. GE Profile plans to release a smaller version of the beloved ice machine later in 2026, available in at least five colors.
A brand new high-speed cooking technology
The Sharp Celerity High-Speed Oven has what the brand calls a “golden heater.” The industry-first oven uses a combination of traditional true convection, microwave heat to penetrate the food quickly and deeply, and infrared to sizzle and crisp the outside. Those three cooking technologies let it roast chicken and bake cookies faster than any convection oven.
Toto’s new self-cleaning toilet
Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto is attempting to transform the toilet — or at least the way we clean them. The Aurora Washlet Plus S7A One-Piece Toilet was unveiled at KBIS with an integrative system that cleans the entire rim of the toilet every time you flush.
You can read more about the fancy features this toilet offers here.
LG’s giant fridge and freezer
LG also had a ginormous fridge and freezer on display, which were both 36 inches wide.
They both have ceiling lighting, lighting on each shelf and an interactive LCD screen on the inside that uses AI. The freezer can also make two types of ice, regular and sphere.
The SKS Column Refrigerator and Column Freezer are coming soon, but they won’t come cheap. They’re priced at $9,799 each. (That’s roughly £7,280 or AU$13,900.) Take a look at them below.
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