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LifeMinute headed to North America's largest kitchen and bath show, KBIS in Orlando, Florida, to check out the latest innovations, trends, and technologies shaping 2026's kitchens and bathrooms. One of the biggest shifts? Bathrooms are evolving into true wellness spaces. Design trends are emphasizing calming environments, nature-inspired aesthetics, and products that are both beautiful and low-maintenance -- exactly what Toto is showcasing this year. Leading the way is the Aurora Washlet+ S7A, a sculptural one-piece bidet toilet inspired by natural forms. All water and electrical connections are cleverly concealed, giving it a sleek, seamless look. But the innovation isn't just cosmetic: Toto's new gravity-driven flush system features a dual-valve, nested tank design that extends bowl and rim cleaning coverage up to five times longer than standard gravity systems -- all while remaining extremely water-efficient. Toto also introduced new models for different homeowner needs. The Redington One-Piece also has very clean architectural lines with a fully skirted profile for easier cleaning. The Glaston Two-Piece is an updated classic made for extra comfort and performance. For design-focused spaces, their luxury NeoRest LS and WX1 Smart Bidet Toilets now come in sophisticated matte black and white finishes. In the kitchen, induction cooking is rapidly gaining ground. By 2028, induction appliances are projected to account for nearly two-thirds of cooking appliance sales -- a trend luxury brand SKS has been leading for years. Their new 36-inch Induction Pro Range is a powerhouse, featuring a 7000-watt cooktop and a full-sized steam-combination oven. Home chefs can now master steam convection, steam sous vide, air fry, and advanced convection modes -- professional-level cooking techniques and consistent results, all in the comfort of home. This range was a KBIS Best of Show finalist. Another standout is the LG Signature Refrigerator, engineered to 'disappear.' With zero-clearance™ hinges, 45% thinner insulated doors, and true flush alignment, it gives the look of a built-in without the need for renovation. The innovative drawers convert from freezer to fridge, offering total customization -- perfect for entertaining and creating craft ice like a pro. KBIS 2026 is clearly showing that the future of kitchens and bathrooms is about blending technology, design, and wellness -- all while making life easier and more luxurious.
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00:04Hey everyone just back from KBiz in Florida the kitchen and bath industry show where one of the
00:10biggest shifts we're seeing is how the bathrooms becoming a true wellness space and design trends
00:15are focusing on calming environments nature inspired aesthetics and products that are
00:20beautiful but also really easy to maintain and that's exactly what Toto is showing here
00:25starting with the new Aurora Washlet Plus S7A this is a one-piece bidet toilet with a sculptural
00:32design inspired by natural forms all the water and electrical connections are totally concealed
00:38so you get this clean seamless look but the real breakthrough is on the inside with Toto's new
00:44gravity driven flush system it has a dual valve nested tank that extends bowl and rim cleaning
00:50coverage up to five times longer than standard gravity systems all while being super water
00:56efficient Toto also introduced new models for different homeowner needs like this Reddington
01:02one-piece also very clean architectural lines here a fully skirted profile for easier cleaning just
01:08beautiful there's the glaston two-piece it's this is an updated classic made for extra comfort and
01:15optimal performance and for design focused spaces they've expanded their luxury NeoRest LS and WX1
01:22smart bidet toilets with this beautiful new matte black and white finishes just absolutely beautiful now
01:30next when it comes to the kitchen induction cooking is on the rise in fact induction appliances will
01:36account for nearly two-thirds of cooking appliance sales by 2028 and luxury appliance brand SKS has been
01:43leading this trend for years this is their new 36 inch induction pro range it has the most powerful
01:50induction cooktop 7,000 watts of heating here pro grade with a full-size steam combination oven it literally
01:58lets you cook like a pro it does so many things steam confection steam sous vide air fried advanced
02:05confection modes just enabling pro level techniques and consistent results for home cooks this was actually a
02:12finalist for the best of kbids awards this year and just everybody was going nuts for it next up the
02:17lg
02:18signature fridge this is engineered to disappear zero clearance hinges here 45 thinner insulated doors
02:25true flush alignment so it looks like a built-in but it's not so no renovation required and it has
02:32these drawers
02:32that convert from a freezer to a fridge so it's totally customizable depending on how you want to use it
02:38it makes craft ice i love this it's just next level stuff when it comes to home entertaining
02:44and there you have it my favorite things from kbiz this year
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