KBB Readers’ Choice Awards
Congrats to this year’s favorite brands! For our Readers’ Choice Competition – celebrating its 13th year – Kitchen & Bath Business magazine received more than 26,000 votes from our readers on their choices for the 2025 top kitchen and bath brands and manufacturers. Winners were chosen based on:
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- local availability
- support from supplier/manufacturer
- style/aesthetics
- ease of use/cleaning
- price point for their typical client budget
The 25 categories – listed alphabetically – cover all aspects of kitchen and bath design. Throughout this issue of KBB, you can read more about our 2025 winners and get to know them a bit better. There may be a few you can add to your tried-and-true brands! A huge round of applause for our 2025 winners!
Chelsie Butler
Executive Editor
Kitchen & Bath Business
2025 Winners
Bath Accessories
Specific Criteria: Style/Design, Ability to Coordinate with Fixtures
Winners:
- Häfele America Co.
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Top Knobs
Bath Cabinets/Vanities
Specific Criteria: Craftsmanship/Design/Style/Aesthetics, Door Styles/Finishes, Ability to Customize/Modify, Construction Quality
Winners:
- Fabuwood
- James Martin Vanities
- Jeffrey Alexander
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- MasterBrand Cabinets Inc.
Bath Faucets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Kallista
- Kohler Co
Bath Flooring
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Ann Sacks
- Arizona Tile
- Daltile
- Emser Tile
- Villa Lagoon Tile
Bath Sinks
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- American Standard
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
- Nantucket Sinks
- Native Trails
Bath Ventilation
Specific Criteria: Effectiveness, Noise Level
Winners:
- BROAN
- Delta Electronics
- NuTone
- Panasonic
Bath Wall Coverings
Specific Criteria: Style/Design/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Ann Sacks
- Daltile
- Dekton by Cosentino
- Emser Tile
- Marazzi USA
Cooking Appliances
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Design/Style, Ease of Cleaning
Winners:
- Bosch
- GE Appliances
- KitchenAid
- Miele
- Thermador
- Viking Range LLC
- Wolf
Design Software
Specific Criteria: ROI, Ease of Use, Graphic Visualization
Winners:
- 2020 Design
- Autokitchen
- Chief Architect
- ProKitchen Software
Dishwashers
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Integration into Cabinetry, Design/Style
Winners:
- Bosch
- GE Appliances
- KitchenAid
- Miele
- Whirlpool
Decorative Hardware
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Ability to Coordinate with Fixtures
Winners:
- Amerock
- Atlas Homewares
- Belwith Keeler
- Emtek
- Richelieu
- Top Knobs
Functional Hardware
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Blum
- Häfele America Co.
- Hardware Resources
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Richelieu
Kitchen Accessories
Specific Criteria: Style/Design, Organizational & Functional Ability
Winners:
- Blum
- Häfele America Co.
- Hardware Resources
- Rev-A-Shelf
- Richelieu
Kitchen Cabinetry
Specific Criteria: Craftsmanship/Design/Style, Door Styles/Finishes, Ability to Customize/Modify, Construction Quality
Winners:
- Fabuwood
- Häcker Kitchens
- Kraftmaid
- MasterBrand Cabinets Inc.
- Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
- Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen Countertops
Specific Criteria: Stain & Heat Resistance, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Caesarstone
- Cambria
- Dekton by Cosentino
- Hanstone
- Silestone
- Wilsonart
Kitchen Faucets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics/Finish
Winners:
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Grohe
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
Kitchen Flooring
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics, Durability
Winners:
- Ann Sacks
- Armstrong Flooring
- Daltile
- Emser Tile
- Villa Lagoon Tile
Kitchen Sinks
Specific Criteria: Installation Type, Stain Resistance/Durability, Configuration/Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- Blanco
- Elkay Sinks + Faucets
- Kohler Co.
- Kraus USA
- Ruvati
Kitchen Ventilation
Specific Criteria: Effectiveness, Noise Level
Winners:
- Bosch
- BROAN
- Vent-A-Hood
- Wolf
- Zephyr
Laundry
Specific Criteria: Energy & Water Efficiency, Ability to Be Built-In
Winners:
- GE Appliances
- LG
- Maytag
- Whirlpool
Lighting
Specific Criteria: Style
Winners:
- Häfele America Co.
- Hudson Valley Lighting
- Kichler
- Lutron
- Task Lighting
Refrigeration Appliances
Specific Criteria: Energy Efficiency, Integration into Cabinetry, Design/Style
Winners:
- Bosch
- GE Appliances
- LG
- Sub-Zero
- Whirlpool
Shower Systems
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- Brizo
- Delta Faucet
- Hansgrohe
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- Moen
Toilets
Specific Criteria: Water Efficiency, Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- Gerber
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- TOTO USA Inc.
Tubs & Whirlpools
Specific Criteria: Style/Aesthetics
Winners:
- American Standard
- Jacuzzi Luxury Bath
- Kallista
- Kohler Co.
- TOTO USA Inc.
