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Gramophone Design Build Wins 2026 NKBA Innovative Showroom Award for Unique Showroom Application

Gramophone Design Build, based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, has been honored with the 2026 NKBA Innovative Showroom Award in the category of Unique Showroom Application. The award-winning space was designed by Stephanie Twarowski and recognized for redefining what a modern kitchen and bath showroom can be.

Presented by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the Innovative Showroom Awards celebrate forward-thinking retail environments that elevate customer engagement and enhance the design-build experience. The Unique Showroom Application category specifically recognizes non-traditional, highly interactive, or specialized showroom concepts that break from the conventional brick-and-mortar model.

Gramophone Design Build’s Hunt Valley showroom stands apart by seamlessly blending high-end technology, custom cabinetry, and fully integrated smart home systems within a comprehensive kitchen and bath design environment. Rather than simply displaying products, the showroom immerses clients in a connected-living experience—demonstrating how lighting, audio, automation, and cabinetry work together to create cohesive, functional, and luxurious spaces.

Designed to be both experiential and consultative, the showroom allows homeowners to engage with real-world applications of technology inside beautifully executed kitchen and bath vignettes. Visitors can interact with intelligent lighting scenes, whole-home audio integration, hidden technology solutions, and innovative storage concepts—all within thoughtfully designed, livable environments. This interactive approach helps clients better visualize how integrated systems enhance everyday life.

The space balances technical sophistication with aesthetic warmth, showcasing Gramophone’s expertise in delivering full-service renovations that unite design, construction, and smart technology under one roof.

With this recognition, Gramophone Design Build continues to strengthen its position as a leader in forward-thinking kitchen and bath environments—where craftsmanship, innovation, and connected living converge.

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Award Details:

• Award: 2026 NKBA Innovative Showroom Award
• Category: Unique Showroom Application
• Designer: Stephanie Twarowski, Design News Now
• Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland