The 2026 KBIS and IBS shows in Orlando featured high-performance, silica-free and carbon-neutral materials.

Leveraging CRM technology for logistics and selecting the right regional transportation are critical to successful closet installation.

By using the same box construction and door styles found in the kitchen, kitchen and bath designers believe they can now offer a whole-house look.

One of the most consistent themes across the show floor was a renewed emphasis on spatial planning over gadgetry.

“Our purpose is simple: to help every member thrive, contribute, and grow,” said ACSP President Jenna Shock.

“We are in the business of networking, collaborating and establishing lifelong relationships with our closet peers," said Jeff Klein, director of Closet Institute of America.

Smart home technology is expanding into custom storage, reshaping how closet professionals plan, sell, and execute projects.

New survey data reveal a transition toward multifunctional hybrid spaces and a dominant preference for traditional and organic modern aesthetics.

From disappearing kitchens to neuro-responsive interiors, this season’s trade shows signal a shift toward emotive and highly tactile living spaces.

The 2026 Design & Construction Week signaled an industry shift toward “whole-home” integration, wellness-driven technology, and a warmer, more organic aesthetic.